I am thinking of a shock absorber that can be used in emergency cases.Let us say that i wear a suit designed with some springs,spunge and a thick blanket. And i jump from the top of a sky-scraper that is on fire.
Am i going to survive that way. Can someone give me more ideas and add his thoughts on this?
2006-06-08 01:58:45 · 4 answers · asked by Maxood 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
This problem is already solved. You know about those guys doing "base jumping"?
To really answer your question I would suggest a reinforced sphere with a chair in the center contained in an inner reinforcement cage which is attached to the surface of the sphere with springs (in all directions). You have to be very well strapped in the chair (maybe like in a high end rollercoaster).
I'll make some calculations but I think the diameter of the sphere should be kinda big (to have a longer stoping distance) in order to avoid high G values
2006-06-08 02:16:43 · answer #1 · answered by caesareor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah! this is a good one. Keep in mind that the most important aspect of your suit is its ability to decelerate your body at a slow enough rate. Say your velocity is 70m/s when the suit hits the ground and the radius of your suit is 0.7 meters, then you would have to decelerate at an average of 100m/s^2 (10gs) and your acceleration would probably peak at 20gs which is probably too fast for your body to handle. You would have to have a suit/ball with a large radius to survive.
2006-06-08 09:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by ljdynamique2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends how high you're jumping. the dispersal of energy has to be great area inorder for you to survive the impact. currently there is no form material that can do that. look into jell or liquid type of material. and make sure that when designing, that the energy of the force will disperse away from you. good luck jumping.
2006-06-08 12:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by harmony 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
greasy spot where you land
2006-06-08 09:02:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋