Magnetic Memory making a comeback?

From: William Donzelli <aw288_at_osfn.org>
Date: Wed Jun 11 16:59:00 2003

> Well I would be more worried about the guy with the methane farts next to me
> then the stray pencil lead dust.

NASA was also very concern about the conductive carbon dust or particles
causing electrical problems.

> Some of the things the russians did were low tech but usefull. Whose smart
> idea was it to fill a capsule full of electical boxes with 100% oxygen
> environment for no particular reason?

There was a sound reason - use a high oxygen atmosphere, so you can lower
the pressure inside the capsule and still have it breathable. With a
lower pressure inside, the walls of the capsule can be much thinner,
saving weight.

William Donzelli
aw288_at_osfn.org
Received on Wed Jun 11 2003 - 16:59:00 BST