/sci/ - Science & Math

So the following are my thoughts on terraforming Mars

Mars -
1- move nearby asteroids/planetoids into orbit to act as bases and material resources for following stages
2- Slam comets into the planet at the right angles to slightly speed up the rotation of Mars to jump-start its magnetic field via dynamo action.
2.5- As this alone may not be enough to generate the magnetic field to sufficient levels it may be necessary to build massive thermo-nuclear reactors/furnaces that use the hydrogen from the comet strikes to power an artificial boost to the geo-magnetic field.

The now greater geo-magnetic field gives better protection (although not yet to Earth levels) from solar radiation and holds in atmosphere to increasing pressure levels.

3- Continue to bring down more comets (seriously there are tens of thousands of them in the oort cloud) to generate atmosphere, and water, as well as increase mass/gravity levels ( It seems doubtful that they will reach half that of Earth/Terran standard but getting it even a little above the current one-third Earth/Terran standard would help).

4- By the time that the entire planet (or at least nearly so) is underwater, introduce algae and sea-plants that have been genetically engineered for the job . They convert the atmosphere from the CO2 ,(from the original atmosphere ) and the amonia, methane , et ctera, ( from the comets) to a better composition. They would have to include multiple self-destruct sequences to make certain that they did not become the kudzu of the next age. They would also provide bio-mass for the later stages.

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>>9169937
B8

I'd like to your your opinions, /sci/. Multiple viewpoints appreciated:

http://www.strawpoll.me/13936761

>>9170289
Fuck, I'm retarded.
http://www.strawpoll.me/13936715

I want to hear /sci/s opinion on this. Multiple viewpoints are very appreciated:

http://www.strawpoll.me/

>>7921916
Source please?

>>7920960
Well I'm going to use cow manure as a substitute.

Hello, I have a few questions about what plants would grow best in a simulated Marian soil? Also what plants would produce the most bio mass with a minimal amount of fertilizer? This experiment is inspired from the Martian movie.

This is a photon, or an electron. Its sum is a charge moving in an orbital pattern defined by fields.

When it is fired at/through a slit the slit has a large effect on the fields constraining the charge.

The 'wave-front' effect is the result of the electric charge interfering with itself multiple times as a result of the action of the slit. In reality, the electric charge is everywhere in 3d space but interfering 'more' in that detectable wave.

This is a photon, or electron. It is a charge moving in a defined orbit constrained by fields.

You fire it through a slit. The constraining fields are changed/distorted grossly by this action and spread out. The wave front we detect is the result of the single charge interfering with itself multiple times. In reality that charge is moving everywhere in 3d space, the 'wave-form' we detect is simply the result of the slits action an the normal constraining fields.

Anyone who has ridden say a moto guzzi motorcycle (v engine) knows it kicks to the left on acceleration from 0.

This motor requires constant acceleration, the device would continuously circle. The boat is constrained in one plane.

It would be interesting to see its own path in space however (circling round itself), predictable or random...?

Curiosity and the Phoenix lander, proved that the Martian soil is full of perchlorates. These are basically highly chlorinated salts, that can cause problems in the human thyroid gland. The issue is not well understood but researchers have labelled perchlorate "an emerging chemical of concern" in Earth water supplies.

The dust on Mars may also contain carcinogenic material and produce allergic reactions or pulmonary problems in humans, similar to the lunar hay fever experienced by Apollo astronauts.

Perchlorates are difficult to remove, needing large equipment.

Why are we going to Mars ?

From an scientific point of view, do you think Mars one will be an enriching project.
http://www.mars-one.com/en/

>>5705363
Y-Y-YOU
DENSE MOTHERFUCKER

>>5704537
Was asleep, and you can continue thinking that battery technology does not advance, does not get cheaper, does not charge faster, and that there's no lithium mine in Bolivia about to open up. Just more money for the rest of us.

>>5704542
No requirement for any expertise, they train you before you go. Just got to be "mature and interesting."

>>5704269
There'll be 23 to 39 other contestants from the Mars One launches, and while the lightspeed lag will be intolerable I'd always have my friends on Earth.
On the more optimistic side, Elon Musk has stated that he wishes to put an 80,000-strong colony on the red planet, and also mentioned he wants to retire there. Considering the metric fucktonnes of money Tesla Motors will make in the 2020s, not to mention Dragon + Grasshopper from SpaceX working out, this is entirely possible.

>>5704258
OH SHIT I'VE NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN

But yeah my application video should be up by tomorrow if not tonight, I'm just having severe butterflies (as this is kinda the most important job interview of my life)

Yes.

>>5701531
What's the benefit compared to traditional curve fitting?

is being an E.D.M DJ a scientific job? I would really like to know.

Probably small as fuck lifeforms.

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2012/11/20/mars_discovery_nasa_touts_curiosity_data_that_poin
ts_to_historic_discovery.html

get hype

Curiosity's Mars discovery called 'one for history books'

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49904984/ns/technology_and_science-space/#.UKzhLYfAdVn

So...what is it?