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Powering an electromagnetic for that kind of voyage on an amateur drug-smuggler's budget is one possible pain point I can think of. It would have to be a pretty
by bluedanieru 14y ago
Powering an electromagnetic for that kind of voyage on an amateur drug-smuggler's budget is one possible pain point I can think of. It would have to be a pretty strong magnet, as well.
- enko 14y agoIt wouldn't be an electromagnet. It would be some strong permanent magnets with an attachment/detachment mechanism, like an inflatable interstitial bladder or spacer jacks. The key would be to let the magnet connect and disconnect slowly, controllably and quietly. It's quite doable, AFAIK (not a magnetic limpet engineer!). As for power, why not a turbine powered generator? The host ship won't miss the few tens of watts extra drag.