Cities In The Clouds

MSimon · Post by **MSimon** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:25 pm

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http://www.newyorker.com/online/2008/06 ... showHeader

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A BFR (sort of compliments RBF) would make a nice power source for a floating city.

kurt9 · Post by **kurt9** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:32 pm

I remember this idea and picture from when I was a kid. This is typical Fuller stuff.

djolds1 · Post by **djolds1** » Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:58 am

kurt9 wrote:I remember this idea and picture from when I was a kid. This is typical Fuller stuff.

Consider:

Solo · Post by **Solo** » Fri Jul 03, 2009 3:51 am

Try this:

http://www.jpaerospace.com/atohandout.pdf

djolds1 · Post by **djolds1** » Fri Jul 03, 2009 4:44 am

Solo wrote:Try this:

http://www.jpaerospace.com/atohandout.pdf

Every knowledgeable review I've ever seen of the ATO concept has been highly critical. I'd put more credence into Wang Guns.

kurt9 · Post by **kurt9** » Fri Jul 03, 2009 4:28 pm

Solo wrote:Try this:

http://www.jpaerospace.com/atohandout.pdf

I don't know the exact details or where they are on the internet, but this method was determined to be insufficient to reach orbit and has been discontinued.