Hi Onno,
I'm not sure how the math works out, but it seems to me that if you slow the
relative velocity of the comet in the first place, its dive towards the sun
will become more pronounced. Are you taking into account the sun's
gravitational pull in your problem solving? Since the comet is already more or
less headed towards the sun, why not see what happens when you boost it towards
the sun, or if you're slowing its relative velocity around the sun, making it
drop into a lower orbit?
Hal
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Subject: Re: [gurps] Comet herding
Anthony replied to me:
> > The results look disappointing. Any errors in my assumptions
> > or my maths?
>
> The assumption that getting anywhere fast is an objective in comet
> herding. Try reducing your delta-V to 10 mps or lower.
Hello Anthony,
fast is relative. I was hoping for single-digit years, but I
might have to go for single-digit decades. I'll do some more
numbers on Zan's orion suggestion tonight.
Regards,
Onno
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