If gravity is such a necessary force on our physiology, why haven't we (or maybe, what's the problem with the feasability of) simulated it with centrifugal force? You know, like having structures rotating at a sufficient velocity in space to test out if the illusion of the gravity is sufficient?
Since generating artificial gravity is science fiction, simulated gravity with centrifugal force seems testable. Wouldn't knowing this help solve a big part of the problem with long-term space habitation and construction?
Because centrifugal force isn't trivial. You need a big radius to revolve in to avoid tide-like problems, it's stress on components, and it can be hard to observe things from a rotating platform. There may be other problems, but these are the ones that come to mind.
The moon is a planet just like the Earth, only it is even deader.
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If gravity is such a necessary force on our physiology, why haven't we (or maybe, what's the problem with the feasability of) simulated it with centrifugal force? You know, like having structures rotating at a sufficient velocity in space to test out if the illusion of the gravity is sufficient?
Since generating artificial gravity is science fiction, simulated gravity with centrifugal force seems testable. Wouldn't knowing this help solve a big part of the problem with long-term space habitation and construction?
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Because centrifugal force isn't trivial. You need a big radius to revolve in to avoid tide-like problems, it's stress on components, and it can be hard to observe things from a rotating platform. There may be other problems, but these are the ones that come to mind.