Posted on 01/25/2015 9:31:35 AM PST by BenLurkin
One of the main challenges NASA engineers face is the very low density of the Martian atmosphere. To be able to lift off in such a thin atmosphere, the blades of the Mars Helicopter have to spin much faster than here on Earth, a report by Discovery News explains. Even operating only a few minutes a day, NASA says the solar-powered helicopter could enormously accelerate the pace of scientific discovery on the planet.
Some envision swarms of these inexpensively built, automated drones zipping daily over the Martian landscape, collecting geological and atmospheric data over a large area. Given the fast rate at which swarm robotics and artificial intelligence are developing, such flying machines could be a reality in about ten years, some say.
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Or be larger in blade area.
Once they manage self-replication, using only resources available on the planet, then they’ll be onto something.
Flying rovers are the way to go in my opinion.
and in the Florida Keys.
Mars’ thinner atmosphere should be somewhat offset by its lower gravity.
True, but Martian gravity is 1/3 less, atmospheric density is 99% less. Being mainly CO2 would help a tiny bit, too.
Each equipped with a single .22 round in a short barrel.
This will spell the end of the Age of the Gun, and tip the balance of power back to tyrants.
Sheila Jackson Lee: “If you can do this on Mars, why not on the Moon?”
Imagine 30 of these, swarming your fortified home. You will not stand a chance. Your neighbors will have no idea what happened, until the swarm shows up at their place next.
Here is the most terrifying video you will ever see. Skip to 0.42 and prepare the be very scared.
I love the little ironic smiley-face pattern at the end. Bet the Powers that Be will insist on that pattern after every 'annoying citizen' kill.
One of the main challenges NASA engineers face is the very low density of the Martian atmosphere. To be able to lift off in such a thin atmosphere, the blades of the Mars Helicopter have to spin much faster than here on Earth...It would be cheaper and much more effective to land small rovers on the surface that are protected by "hamster balls".
Naturally, the rovers would be inside spheres of an appropriate size.
What we really need to do is be able to look deep into the crust of Mars to look for water which is impossible tiny drones. The next best thing would be a deep impact nuclear warhead.
Why do I envis feral humans
Invasive species. They will take over the ecosystem.
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