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My general feeling is that if this were really practical, there's no way we'd be hearing about it. The technology, and its author, would be quietly vanishing in
by hugh3 15y ago
My general feeling is that if this were really practical, there's no way we'd be hearing about it. The technology, and its author, would be quietly vanishing into the Naval Research Laboratory.
I wonder what does happen in those situations, actually. If I, as a university academic, invented something that could make a submarine undetectable, I'd be willing to consider any cash offers to keep it secret that the US Navy might be willing to make. But how do I approach 'em?
I've never heard of this kind of thing happening... but then again, I wouldn't, would I?
- sliverstorm 15y agoMy general feeling is that if this were really practical, there's no way we'd be hearing about it I figure it's either so far from being realized in any capacity it doesn't matter, or the Navy has already had it (or something) better for years/decades.
- btilly 15y agoMy general feeling is that if this were really practical, there's no way we'd be hearing about it. It is not practical. From the article, a sphere 1 cm across could only stay wake and drag free at speeds of no more than 1 cm/second. If the object is bigger, the limiting speed goes down even more.
- bahman2000 15y agoI'd be willing to consider any cash offers to keep it secret that the US Navy might be willing to make. But how do I approach 'em? They approach you.