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see also: Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly or, from the Kerbal Space Program fanbase: lithobraking (as opposed to aerobraking)
by frabert 2y ago
see also: Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly
or, from the Kerbal Space Program fanbase: lithobraking (as opposed to aerobraking)
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- mrguyorama 2y agoI believe NASA has actually used "lithobraking" in an official capacity at some point.
- perilunar 2y agoLithobraking can actually work if the approach angle and speed is low enough. Ever seen an aeroplane make a wheels up landing?
- hooby 2y agowhen I made my drivers license, you were still taught that if all your breaks fail and there's no way to stop car, you should use "body braking" - i.e. use the friction of scraping your car's side against something, preferably a wall - to get to a stop
- hnbad 2y agoI'm not sure if I was taught this specifically in driver's ed but yes, I also learned that if all else fails the best approach is to hit the guard rail at a tight angle and keep steering into it until the car stops. It will total the car but it might save someone's life.
- hooby 2y agomight save your own life as well