The discussion centers on the physics of rotation in different environments, specifically comparing rotation in a vacuum to that in a pressurized environment. Participants highlight the principle of conservation of momentum, asserting that an object cannot simply be stopped by surrounding it with a pressurized medium. The conversation emphasizes the challenges of manipulating the rotation of space debris, suggesting that matching rotation may be more feasible than attempting to halt it entirely.
PREREQUISITESAerospace engineers, physicists, and space debris management professionals will benefit from this discussion, particularly those focused on the dynamics of rotating objects in varying environments.
By what means? Changing the shape of the object?BAUCE said:the goal would be to achieve the fastest time in stopping an object from spinning.
thinking along the lines of trash in space. in order to reach out and grab a piece of debris, either it has to stop spinning, or the rotation must be matched. my thought is that rather than 'grabbing' it, surround it and pressurise the space around it so to stop the rotation.A.T. said:By what means? Changing the shape of the object?
Sorry, but this doesn't make any sense to me. Why would you do it?BAUCE said:thinking along the lines of trash in space. in order to reach out and grab a piece of debris, either it has to stop spinning, or the rotation must be matched. my thought is that rather than 'grabbing' it, surround it and pressurise the space around it so to stop the rotation.
That won't work because of conservation of momentum. We don't know your background. Do you understand "because of conservation of momentum" ?BAUCE said:thinking along the lines of trash in space. in order to reach out and grab a piece of debris, either it has to stop spinning, or the rotation must be matched. my thought is that rather than 'grabbing' it, surround it and pressurise the space around it so to stop the rotation.