The interior design of the central trunk of a ring spaceship

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The discussion focuses on the interior design of a rotating ship's central trunk and the effects of centrifugal force on movement within it. A 100-meter diameter trunk with rotating ring hubs creates a unique gravity environment, where jumping inside the trunk results in no gravitational pull if not in contact with a rotating surface. The conversation explores the mechanics of moving between rings, emphasizing that while one can walk around a ring, transitioning to another ring requires navigating through the trunk. Participants analyze the physics of jumping and falling within this structure, noting that the tangential velocity influences the trajectory and landing position. Ultimately, the complexities of motion in a rotating environment necessitate careful consideration of physics principles for accurate representation.
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Why not think a bit bigger ??
For my City-Class 'Convention' star-ships, I tackled this 'spin' conundrum by having pairs of contra-rotating Hab drums mounted side-saddle to the central spine.

In effect, each drum was a stack of your rings. On orbit, their brackets provided un-spun docking ports. A 'mover' system carried sealed 'cars' through axial locks to/from the Habs, gently matched RPM...
 
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