Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Feb 1982
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1982spfl...24...50a&link_type=abstract
Spaceflight, vol. 24, Feb. 1982, p. 50-53.
Mathematics
Logic
Asteroids, Planetology, Solar Orbits, Venus Atmosphere, Venus Surface, Earth (Planet), Planetary Rotation, Space Commercialization, Venus Clouds, Venus, Terraforming, Techniques, Procedure, Mission Planning, Asteroids, Space, Utilization, Rotation, Collisions, Period, Diagrams, Energy, Theoretical Studies, Shock Waves, Atmosphere
Scientific paper
The methods and force magnitudes necessary for terraforming Venus into a habitable planet are calculated. The basic requirements are to bring the Venus daylength closer to an earth day and to reform the basically CO2 Venus atmosphere into an oxygen-inert gas mixture suitable for breathing without a spacesuit. The redirection of large, dense matter asteroids from the inner asteroid belt to collisions with the Venus equator to speed up the rotational period of the planet is examined. The impact of two asteroids 350 km in diameter is considered sufficient to accelerate the Venus rotation to a solar day of 20.1 earth days, and a second dual kick would bring the period up to 11 earth days. The subsequent geologic upheavals are noted to possibly result in the release of inner planetary gasses of unknown, and potentially undesirable composition. Antimatter engines to drive the asteroids are discussed, as is the use of cometary bodies of supply water to the sped-up planet.
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