On the same wavelength as me then. As I was reading the article couldn't help but think this is how a hollywood world disaster movie could start.Quote:
Originally Posted by thorian
Do you want me to write the music score for your screen play?
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On the same wavelength as me then. As I was reading the article couldn't help but think this is how a hollywood world disaster movie could start.Quote:
Originally Posted by thorian
Do you want me to write the music score for your screen play?
Time to break out my copy of the Andromeda Strain and watch it again! https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2005/03/1.gif
Actually, hooking the 'chute by helicopter (or even prop aircraft like a C130) has been old-hat since the 1960's.Quote:
Originally Posted by Archer
The idea originally was used by CIA/NSA types; spy satellites sent up with film to record ICBM sites and such, the satellite would re-enter atmosphere, then the 'chute would be hooked before the package ever touched ground. The idea beaing that someone on the ground could compromise the mission by finding and opening the film canisters, ruining the work.....or worse yet, selling the films to the "other side".
In fact, I believe that Alistair MacLean had written a story based on such espionage...can't recall the title, though.
Exactly what I was thinking. What a great book that was. The movie was one of the original sci-fi classics. Crichton showed his potential with that book.Quote:
Originally Posted by El_Squid
So, yeah: WTF is/was in that thing?
From the article: "Together, the charged atoms captured over 884 days on the capsule’s disks of gold, sapphire, diamond and silicone are no bigger than a few grains of salt ..."Quote:
Originally Posted by TripleRLtd
Wow! This could make a good background/origin story for a superhero character, as well. https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2005/03/1.gif
The birth of Salty Gold, sapphire, diamond and silicone Man!Quote:
Originally Posted by El_Squid
Alright.... So exactly how far are you from the landing site? Is it time to start worrying about giant squids? Or, El_Nino_Squid?Quote:
Originally Posted by El_Squid
-wink-
Ever read any HP Lovecraft? When my name changes to Cthulhu and my location becomes Deep Rh'lyeha, start worrying. https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2005/03/1.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by TripleRLtd
We already have units of giant squids stationed in the deep sea! If only those darn Humpback whales would stop eating them! https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2005/03/1.gif
Yes the special forces also use this technique to pick up personnel in remote inaccessible regions by strapping them to a line with a helium balloon on the end.Quote:
Originally Posted by paraflyer
What I meant was the picture of the helicopter with the hook attached left something to be desired in the technology stakes given the cost of the endevour.
I think the whole helicopter with a stick routine was a last minute afterthought, as they did not think the parachute was going to slow it down enough to avoid damage. They were mostly right. https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2005/03/1.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by Archer
Seeing as their head blokes were involved in the project, probably not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff the Brit
WAAAAAAY off!Quote:
Originally Posted by jitBob
Gold, Diamond, and Sapphire...sounds like a female superhero to me....especially when you add the Silicone! :p
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Originally Posted by paraflyer
Weren't those the chics from American Gladiators?Quote:
Originally Posted by paraflyer