piro6d ago
ripper
Now I'm wondering in which orientation a rocket lauch would fly.
Aug 29, 2022 at 7:04amWeb
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Show threadripperAug 29, 2022
What do you think is the flamey end?
leaves
78.1%
roots
21.9%
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Show threadripperAug 30, 2022
I was kinda expecting this result. But still I'm not fully convinced. That's because it could cause a lot of complications when you need to turn the lauch rocket around a full 180Ā° from grow to flight configuration. šŸ¤”
Show threadripperAug 30, 2022
Also... now I should try to get wind tunnel test done to compare both configurations!
Show threadvauteeAug 30, 2022
@ripper I'm still thinking about trans-leak injection :>
Show threadJasper šŸ‰Aug 29, 2022

@ripper leaves down might look correct, but consider the number of adaptations needed.

For one there would have to be a method of orienting itself upside down.

But also the structure of the nested cylinders breaks open at the top, whereas at the bottom they are nicely nested, which probably works a lot better for a solid fuel rocket!

It's not like those floppy leaves will nicely cradle the flame, there too, the roots are more suitable for this adaptation.

Show threadRiedlerAug 29, 2022
@jasper @ripper it's just that leek isn't a very good rocket in general. If the leaves aren't at the bottom, they will create massive amounts of drag, slowing the rocket down extremely.
Show threadJasper šŸ‰Aug 29, 2022

@Riedler @ripper with adaptive pressure i am sure the leaves can get more aerodynamic.

The really difficult transition is the material inside becoming solid rocket fuel and igniting it.

Show threadripperAug 29, 2022
@jasper @Riedler at least from the aerodynamic side I could test this, since I should have access to a wind tunnel. However I'm not sure how happy they'll be to have leek leaves in there.
Show threadJasper šŸ‰Aug 29, 2022
@ripper @Riedler you'd have to keep breeding the plants that do better too, for many generations, maybe better just guess which aerodynamic by eye. Or simulate it in a computer.
Show threadZĢˆoĆ©Aug 29, 2022
@ripper leaves: Soyuz
Show threadOomfie SnoofiesAug 29, 2022
@ripper n1 rocket lauch
Show threadbinchickenAug 29, 2022
@ripper is this in the same family as rocket lettuce?
Show threadripperAug 29, 2022
@binchicken probably? šŸ¤”
Show threadFitheachAug 29, 2022
@ripper
I think you might have a fuel leek.