On October 09 2012 21:39 Trainrunnef wrote: According to their technicians terminal velocity for him in the upper atmosphere should be about 750 mph... This man is going to pass mach 1
Did they seriously use the term terminal velocity for a guy that's going to do a parachute jump wtf. This should be in about an hour and fifteen minutes, if I reading the clock right? And how much is 120000ft?
What other term do you suggest they use? Terminal velocity is the term used to describe the maximum velocity a body can have through a medium with a fixed force pushing it (here: gravity).
On October 09 2012 21:39 Trainrunnef wrote: According to their technicians terminal velocity for him in the upper atmosphere should be about 750 mph... This man is going to pass mach 1
Did they seriously use the term terminal velocity for a guy that's going to do a parachute jump wtf. This should be in about an hour and fifteen minutes, if I reading the clock right? And how much is 120000ft?
What other term do you suggest they use? Terminal velocity is the term used to describe the maximum velocity a body can have through a medium with a fixed force pushing it (here: gravity).
I guess I had a brainfart and confused it with escape velocity for a second there.
Can anyone explain to me why they're doing this again? I mean, what data can be collected now that was not collected back in 1960 when it was done from 31km? I understand that it's from a higher altitude and he will reach a higher speed, but that's only because he's spending a bit more time without any serious air friction.
So... why are they doing this again? Other than the obvious "because they can" answer.
On October 09 2012 21:59 Cedstick wrote: What's with all the little orbs floating around on the live stream?
determining wind speed afaik.
On October 09 2012 22:00 CubEdIn wrote: Can anyone explain to me why they're doing this again? I mean, what data can be collected now that was not collected back in 1960 when it was done from 31km? I understand that it's from a higher altitude and he will reach a higher speed, but that's only because he's spending a bit more time without any serious air friction.
So... why are they doing this again? Other than the obvious "because they can" answer.
Marketing. Almost every newspaper on the planet printed an article about Red Bull today, most likely well worth the investment provided he succeeds.
The third and final test, Excelsior III, was made on August 16, 1960. During the ascent, the pressure seal in Kittinger's right glove failed, and he began to experience severe pain in his right hand from the exposure of his hand to the extreme low pressure. (See Effects of vacuum on humans.) He decided not to inform the ground crew about this, in case they should decide to abort the test. Despite temporarily losing the use of his right hand, he continued with the ascent, climbing to an altitude of 102,800 feet (31,333 m).[2] The ascent took one hour and 31 minutes
sounds like its hurting a lot if you even have a small opening in that suit.
well you cant get faster after some time so ... well ofc from THIS high you will get EXTREMLY fast but then you slower up to normal fall speed which is the max in our air
EPT
