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spacecraft-acceleration

The chapter explores the limits and effects of acceleration on spacecraft travel, specifically considering maximum acceleration values like 0.4g and 2g.

1 chapter across 1 book

A Fire Upon the Deep (2002)Vernor Vinge

Chapter 1206

This chapter consists primarily of technical notes and calculations related to spacecraft acceleration and velocity management within the narrative of 'A Fire Upon the Deep.' The author discusses adjustments to maximum acceleration values to maintain consistency and plausibility in the story's depiction of space travel, focusing on the physics of deceleration and travel time over specific distances.