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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Re: high speed subs
As Tina Turner might say, "What's mass got to do with it?" Mass will affect
acceleration, not velocity. As for that laminar flow stuff, it's all very
well and good in a straightaway, but it turns to poop in a turn. 20% might
not even qualify as Democrat, let alone Conservative. - Joe
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Suds <paul_suds@hotmail.com>
To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2000 3:24 PM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Re: high speed subs
> I've calculated that for a low mass, high laminar flow design, such as
mine,
> I will need two 17 hp motors to obtain 15 knots. This includes a
> conservative over design of 20%. I plan on using it in crystal clear water
> on the Bahammabanks where charts show that depth does not exceed 60 ft.
It
> will be capable of doing full aquabatics. As far as whether Vance's sub or
> Nemo's sub is better.....I think they both suck :] Please don't respond,
I
> respect both of these guys and like both of their babies, just a little
> levity. As far as humidity, I've looked at AC, and have thought that a
small
> unit for visibility purposes would be beneficial. Has any one thought
about
> using desiccants?? This would not help with heat, but I've been in
> underwater habitats, and they can be a bitch. Some type of humidity
control
> for warm water climates is critical, especially for electronics...suds
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