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Re: Space stations?
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lugnet.space
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Thu, 23 Sep 1999 17:54:27 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Jacob Sparre Andersen writes:
> Duane:
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> > > I suppose there should be a small cargo docking port (CDP)
> > > standard as well. Perhaps anything larger would require
> > > special construction (and therefore would be a big deal).
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> > How about cargo bays? What size should we look at here? Should they be
> > accessed by a docking port, or should they be a "fly-in" type?
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> Why not both kinds.
True. Some cargo wouldn't need to be hauled aboard, just connected. Like fuels
for example.
> I don't think we need to define any
> standards for "fly-in" docks,
Agreed. They should be built to accomodate whatever they house.
> but a CDP standard would be
> useful. I am thinking of something with an opening of 80 LU
> by 160 LU (roughly three minifigs tall), but an intermediate
> size might be nice for smaller vessels.
Sounds good. What do y'all think? Should there should be at least three sizes
which should accomodate most minifig scale ships?
> If you keep your cargo in pressurised containers, there is
> no need for as specific docking port.
That's really handy for a container full of ketchup which needs just a hose
that runs right into a tap in the mess :-)
-Tom McD.
when replying, they also threw spamcake overboard at the Boston Tea Party.
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| (...) Ooo, cool idea -- put a standard port on a fuel module, except instead of an airlock door, there're just fuel-feed connectors. If these feeds are also standardized, the receiving ship just plugs into the fuel automatically. If not, the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Sep-99, to lugnet.space)
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| Duane: (...) Why not both kinds. I don't think we need to define any standards for "fly-in" docks, but a CDP standard would be useful. I am thinking of something with an opening of 80 LU by 160 LU (roughly three minifigs tall), but an intermediate (...) (25 years ago, 23-Sep-99, to lugnet.space)
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