On Mar 5, 2016 1:03 AM, "Richard Aiken" <xxxxxx@gmail.com> wrote:
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> On Fri, Mar 4, 2016 at 5:46 PM, Kurt Feltenberger <xxxxxx@thepaw.org> wrote:
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>> So what happens to design when you remove them?
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> I would say that - a globe being the most efficient hull shape for the amount of volume enclosed assuminb all other factors are equal - you'd likely get warships which are all variously-scaled versions of the Happy Fun Ball.
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But not the best for dumping heat so a flying pankake would be better. Or, not the best for reducing front profile ca nd maxamizing weapons to bear, so a wedge might be best.