Hello world and hello @steemstem community. Today, i would simply be coming out of my shell in a bid to "engage" with the community. Last night, @kryzsec made a challenge that got my attention. At first, i was discouraged as i didn't know much about the case in review and i was obviously intimidated by the people i saw in the video, i was like "oh my God! these guys are just as young as myself and they know so much about technology". But somehow, here i am making a post in response to the post.
So, here we go.
First thing that came to mind when i saw the concept was "wow". sincerely, it is quite a mind blowing technological feat for me (and a lot of us) as i come from a country that really doesn't believe in the rail system (at least that's what i think because the rail system here is simply not working!).
The hyperloop is a technology that proposes the use of (passive) magnetic levitation to propel pods carrying passengers or goods through a tube that has been rid of air to make the conditions as that of an altitude of about 200,000 feet allowing the pods to travel at higher speed.
Simply put, the hyperloop is a technology that proposes the use of vaccum for transportation in a bid to eliminate air resistance and friction.
Reading the details of the hyperloop tech, a lot of questions popped and most were answered as i read on. I am not a fan of fluid mechanics as i really did not do well in the courses in the university but i passed them (i prefer automobile and renewable energy).
The hyperloop is still emerging and is not "ready" for commercial use (yet). A lot of considerations still need to be done as i couldn't find any anwsers to some of my questions such as
In the case of emergencies, how can passengers disembark quickly and safely as the tube is vaccumed (or almost) and there might not be any other opening except at the ends.
I also was looking for how optimum passenger comfort can be ensured as these pods seem to be designed to be rather smaller than the trains we have today (i could be wrong).
Finally,
- How do they intend to attain the constant pressure which would be challenged by the need to embark and disembark at stations
CONCLUSION
Hyperloop is awesome technology and highlights how sweet ans slick the future of our world would be with technology. however, there are still a lot of improvements to be made (as a matter of fact, the proposed maximum speed has not been attained yet). But we can wait.
This post was made in a bid to engage with the community and also learn (obviously i only asked questions). I really wish i could understand the concepts behind this technology a little more and i hope the comment section would do me that favor.
REFERENCES
wikipedia
the verge
digital trends
wired