Re:Winning Hyperloop design revealed by MIT engineers
by politician on Thursday February 04, 2016 @12:48AM
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That's not really a dismissal, though, is it? Is Hyperloop easier to design for off-world use (?)
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Re:Winning Hyperloop design revealed by MIT engineers
by om42 on Thursday February 04, 2016 @01:13AM
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You're right. The concept is easier in off-world use where the atmospheric pressure is lower since that brings down the costs of the tube construction and pressurization.
edit: rewording
Re:Winning Hyperloop design revealed by MIT engineers
by dandelany on Thursday February 04, 2016 @02:28AM
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The atmospheric pressure is so low that you don't need a tube at all (<1% of Earth). And you'll have to use wheels instead of hovering because you can't suck in enough air to eject out the bottom. At that point, you no longer have a Hyperloop, you have a car (or train).