Re:SpaceX Soft Lands Falcon 9 Rocket First Stage
by infogulch on Wednesday July 23, 2014 @02:53PM
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I think some kind of disposable multi-layered lens cover that peels off automatically would work well. Pretty cheap, and easily replaceable. Effective against more than just ice.
Re:SpaceX Soft Lands Falcon 9 Rocket First Stage
by discodave on Wednesday July 23, 2014 @04:36PM
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I propose a revolutionary solution: a lens cap.
I'm assuming that they only need the video from when they get close to landing so the lens cap can be ejected once the rocket is low enough in the atmosphere that icing is not a problem.
I have a feeling someone is working there right now to come up with a quick and dirty deicing system - considering how disappointing this video is. The fluid system the Cirrus SR22 uses comes to mind.