Or is it just a heated window? Do they go out for a space-walk with "bug-juice" to clean them ?
2006-07-04 08:31:15 · 6 answers · asked by frith25 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Most of you (as I had thought),think of the shuttle at take-off,or in space. I guess if the shuttle didn't have to land, it would be a moot point. Years ago, after the shuttle descended for landing at Edwards;a light rain started.I forgot the outcome.
2006-07-08 17:02:23 · update #1
if you have ever been on an airplane on a raining day and you sit next to a window, you'll see that the rain drops on the window just slide of to the back when the plane reaches high speeds.
i'm guessing that the shuttle doesn't have wipers because they simply don't need them.
also, shuttles do not land or launch on raining weathers, so...
2006-07-04 16:05:04 · answer #1 · answered by Rajan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, im pretty sure its a moot point. whatever rain might fall on the shuttle as its taking off will just sluice off at the high velocity required to achieve orbit. once in space, there simply isnt anything that could cover the window or block the view. space dust isnt a problem, because the shuttle, even in orbit, is moving at a very fast velocity.
2006-07-04 15:36:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What wipers? And where did the bugs come from?
Sorry, you asked a moot question...........
2006-07-04 15:37:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question! But just think of the bugs that hit the window (WOOH) ??
2006-07-04 15:37:12 · answer #4 · answered by gkinn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe they are recessed below the window frame until needed.
2006-07-04 15:35:31 · answer #5 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Duct tape.
2006-07-04 16:56:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋