Centrifugal gravity for spacecraft: how earthlike?

[aaron38]

I doubt there's any need to go over 0.5g. For a given radius it keeps the rotation rate down and the mass down. Optimum rotation is probably about 3-4rpm, striking a balance between a giant structure and the disorientations caused by high rpms.

 

[Woggles]

I just finish reading an article here at SDC and Skylab B was mention. Apparently NASA looked into artificial gravity back in the 70”s

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skylab_B

http://www.astronautix.com/flights/skylabb.htm

 

[HellRat]

Would this be possible?

 

[yevaud]

Would this be possible?

Not remotely...yet. Our engineering just isn't yet up to the task. Someday, perhaps...

 

[SirReal]

Maybe HellRat meant if it's physically possible, which it is. One could have a big ring like that with a simulated gravity. Would have to be pretty big if it's meant to spin around a star, though!