Condensate around rocket spin? Why?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the observation of vapor condensate behavior around a rocket during its launch, specifically focusing on the apparent spinning motion of the vapor and the effects of wind on its trajectory.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes the presence of vapor condensate spinning around the rocket during its launch.
  • Another participant suggests that the vapor is not spinning but rather flowing around the rocket due to wind coming from a specific direction.
  • A third participant supports the wind explanation, indicating that the vapor trail can be observed flowing around the rocket in a specific pattern, particularly after a certain moment in the video.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on whether the vapor is spinning or simply flowing due to wind, indicating a lack of consensus on the interpretation of the observed phenomenon.

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Participants rely on visual observations from a video, which may be subject to interpretation based on perspective and environmental conditions at the time of the launch.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in rocket launches, fluid dynamics, or observational phenomena related to aerospace engineering may find this discussion relevant.

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I just look at a rocket leaving his lunch pad.
Vapor condensate spin around the rocket.
at 0:40
 
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At 0:44? Looks like wind was blowing from the right of the camera. It's not spinning, just flowing around the obstacle.
 
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Yes, and you can see this better at about 1:00. Right after the astronaut speaks, there is a shot of the rocket high in the sky, and the vapor trail can be clearly seen flowing around the left side of the vehicle; to the right side, and then out and down to the left.
 
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