Testing Height
#1
Posted 05 January 2004 - 12:10 PM
Techno-Dann of the Seattle Tactical Nerf Team
#2
Posted 05 January 2004 - 12:43 PM
Solving for time in the distance equation we get t=(2*height/9.8)^.5 so neglecting air resistance (which tends to exacerbate this effect) we note that a dart fired from 1 meter is in the air .452 seconds while a dart fired from 2 meters is in the air .639 seconds. On the distance end, air resistance tends to be a limiting factor but a 41% increase in travel time is still going to have a major impact on range.
Hum!
I hereby call for standardization of PTG/flat testing height.
How's 5' (1.5m) sound? it converts nicely for our metric friends and roughly approximates shoulder firing for many people.
Edit: When the fuck did Google turn into a calculator? Type "1.5 meters to feet" without the quotes... "2^.5" and "pi*3^2" are other examples.
#3
Posted 05 January 2004 - 01:43 PM
CX, you're the only Nerfer I know who would choose a test height based on its ability to be easily converted to the metric system. You sick fucking bastard you.I hereby call for standardization of PTG/flat testing height.
How's 5' (1.5m) sound? it converts nicely for our metric friends and roughly approximates shoulder firing for many people.
BTW, why does your name turn green in the bottom of the screen when you're online? Think you're special or somethin? Huh?
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#4
Posted 05 January 2004 - 01:55 PM
Yes.
#5
Posted 05 January 2004 - 03:45 PM
Nerf on!
#6
Posted 05 January 2004 - 08:07 PM
What the fuck is wrong with the metric system? Every single country uses the metric system exept for the US,I have nothing against the US, but that was uncalled for.CX, you're the only Nerfer I know who would choose a test height based on its ability to be easily converted to the metric system. You sick fucking bastard you.I hereby call for standardization of PTG/flat testing height.
How's 5' (1.5m) sound? it converts nicely for our metric friends and roughly approximates shoulder firing for many people.
#7
Posted 05 January 2004 - 09:38 PM
#8
Posted 05 January 2004 - 09:38 PM
Why you have to be so touchy, eh?
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#9
Posted 05 January 2004 - 10:13 PM
#10
Posted 06 January 2004 - 12:53 AM
so....[/sarcasm]
Edited by Jappo, 06 January 2004 - 12:53 AM.
#11
Posted 06 January 2004 - 01:23 AM
#12
Posted 06 January 2004 - 04:20 PM
sig-worthy.
But yeah, a set height to test from is a great idea...
...or at least people could tell what height they were shooting at if they don't like the metric system.
Anyways, interseting post C, I never knew height had that much effect on range.
#13
Posted 06 January 2004 - 05:13 PM
Edited by xedice, 06 January 2004 - 05:14 PM.
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#14
Posted 07 January 2004 - 02:05 AM
Linux blows.
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#15
Posted 07 January 2004 - 03:12 AM
Shhhh, don't tell Joe! It'll be our secret!Linux blows.
#16
Posted 07 January 2004 - 02:27 PM
I think his Linux box ate him or something.... either that or putting Linux on his X-Box has caused some sort of rift in space and time and sent him back to medieval England where he has to use his modern day intellect to overcome a large, invading army. Oh wait.....Shhhh, don't tell Joe! It'll be our secret!Linux blows.
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#17
Posted 07 January 2004 - 05:23 PM
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