Hyperloop - pod design and dimensions - significant effect on tube sizing?
Posted: 14. Sep 2021, 07:43
Hi all,
Since Hyperloop will operate in a vacuum, is it not better if capsule is designed longer instead of two or more seats in a row - essentially one seat behind the other with a few in series, still in a single capsule. Each seat may also be like a bed, people can lie, nearly, instead of sitting. In such a case, beds may be one above the other also. People anyway cannot see anything outside a window. For a couple or family, some communication facility between seats can be given.
Rationale - the tube diameter and cost might go down significantly with a longer and lower diameter pod (edited- tube), assuming fixed number of seats.(removed some words)
Thanks.
Since Hyperloop will operate in a vacuum, is it not better if capsule is designed longer instead of two or more seats in a row - essentially one seat behind the other with a few in series, still in a single capsule. Each seat may also be like a bed, people can lie, nearly, instead of sitting. In such a case, beds may be one above the other also. People anyway cannot see anything outside a window. For a couple or family, some communication facility between seats can be given.
Rationale - the tube diameter and cost might go down significantly with a longer and lower diameter pod (edited- tube), assuming fixed number of seats.(removed some words)
Thanks.