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	==Calculating an Acceleration Curve==		==Calculating an Acceleration Curve==
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CourseDirector at 18:55, 11 May 2017

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	The acceleration curve is a linear graph measuring how quickly a space craft accelerates, which in turn is used to ~~calculate its various~~ maximum [[sublight speeds]].		The acceleration curve is a linear graph measuring how quickly a space craft accelerates, which in turn is used to rate maximum [[sublight speeds]].

	The [[Ion vacuum drive]] has a maximum exhaust velocity of around seventy-percent of the speed of light (PSL). Thus, every ship using this engine has a theoretical maximum speed of 70PSL.		The practically ubiquitous [[Ion vacuum drive]] has a maximum exhaust velocity of around seventy-percent of the speed of light (PSL). Thus, every ship using this engine has a theoretical maximum speed of 70PSL. However, the length of time it takes a ship, as well as the distance traveled, to reach that velocity, may make it impractical to cruise at that speed.

			Many factors effect the acceleration curve: the engine itself(and it's specific impulse and exhaust velocity), the weight of the ship, it's role, and safety margins. Keeping in mind that a spacecraft has exert signficant force both when accelerating, decelerating, and turning, all of which factors in to the curve.

	According to the engine's specific impulse, it may or may not have enough delta-V to reach 70PSL within an allotted time-frame. The acceleration curve is used to calculate the various speed ratings. The exact velocity differs greatly from ship-to-ship, and changes as well according to role. A carrier is, for example, expected to have a very different acceleration curve than a fighter.		According to the engine's specific impulse, it may or may not have enough delta-V to reach 70PSL within an allotted time-frame. The acceleration curve is used to calculate the various speed ratings. The exact velocity differs greatly from ship-to-ship, and changes as well according to role. A carrier is, for example, expected to have a very different acceleration curve than a fighter.

			==Ratings==
			The Acceleration Curve sets the ship's maximum recommend speed rating. There are two types of ratings: a hard maximum and an experience maximum. A ship rated at "40PSL" should never attempt to travel faster than forty percent of the speed of light. A ship with a rating of "40PSL+" is rated to travel at faster speeds according to the pilot or captain's discretion. Typically, only millitary spacecraft are given a "+" rating, though some civilian vessels(such as rescue ships) will occasionally receive it.

			==Calculating an Acceleration Curve==

Siddharth1 at 16:49, 29 April 2014

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	The acceleration curve is a linear graph measuring how quickly a space craft accelerates, which in turn is used to calculate its various maximum [[sublight speeds]].		The acceleration curve is a linear graph measuring how quickly a space craft accelerates, which in turn is used to calculate its various maximum [[sublight speeds]].

	The [[Ion vacuum drive]] has a maximum exhaust velocity of around seventy-percent of the speed of light(PSL). Thus, every ship using this engine has a theoretical maximum speed of 70PSL.		The [[Ion vacuum drive]] has a maximum exhaust velocity of around seventy-percent of the speed of light (PSL). Thus, every ship using this engine has a theoretical maximum speed of 70PSL.

	~~However, depending on~~ the engine's specific impulse, it may or may not have enough delta-V to reach 70PSL within an allotted time-frame. The acceleration curve is used to calculate the various speed ratings. The exact velocity differs greatly from ship-to-ship, and changes as well according to role. A carrier is, for example, expected to have a very different acceleration curve than a fighter.		According to the engine's specific impulse, it may or may not have enough delta-V to reach 70PSL within an allotted time-frame. The acceleration curve is used to calculate the various speed ratings. The exact velocity differs greatly from ship-to-ship, and changes as well according to role. A carrier is, for example, expected to have a very different acceleration curve than a fighter.

CourseDirector at 22:23, 31 January 2011

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	The acceleration curve is a linear graph measuring how quickly a space craft accelerates, which in turn is used to calculate its various maximum [[speeds]].		The acceleration curve is a linear graph measuring how quickly a space craft accelerates, which in turn is used to calculate its various maximum [[sublight speeds]].

	The [[Ion vacuum drive]] has a maximum exhaust velocity of around seventy-percent of the speed of light(PSL). Thus, every ship using this engine has a theoretical maximum speed of 70PSL.		The [[Ion vacuum drive]] has a maximum exhaust velocity of around seventy-percent of the speed of light(PSL). Thus, every ship using this engine has a theoretical maximum speed of 70PSL.

	However, depending on the engine's specific impulse, it may or may not have enough delta-V to reach 70PSL within an allotted time-frame. The acceleration curve is used to calculate the various speed ratings. The exact velocity differs greatly from ship-to-ship, and changes as well according to role. A carrier is, for example, expected to have a very different acceleration curve than a fighter.		However, depending on the engine's specific impulse, it may or may not have enough delta-V to reach 70PSL within an allotted time-frame. The acceleration curve is used to calculate the various speed ratings. The exact velocity differs greatly from ship-to-ship, and changes as well according to role. A carrier is, for example, expected to have a very different acceleration curve than a fighter.

CourseDirector at 22:20, 31 January 2011

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	The acceleration curve is a linear graph measuring how quickly a space craft accelerates, which in turn is used to calculate its various maximum [[speeds]].		The acceleration curve is a linear graph measuring how quickly a space craft accelerates, which in turn is used to calculate its various maximum [[speeds]].

	The [[Ion-vacuum drive]] has a maximum exhaust velocity of around seventy-percent of the speed of light(PSL). Thus, every ship using this engine has a theoretical maximum speed of 70PSL.		The [[Ion vacuum drive]] has a maximum exhaust velocity of around seventy-percent of the speed of light(PSL). Thus, every ship using this engine has a theoretical maximum speed of 70PSL.

	However, depending on the engine's specific impulse, it may or may not have enough delta-V to reach 70PSL within an allotted time-frame. The acceleration curve is used to calculate the various speed ratings. The exact velocity differs greatly from ship-to-ship, and changes as well according to role. A carrier is, for example, expected to have a very different acceleration curve than a fighter.		However, depending on the engine's specific impulse, it may or may not have enough delta-V to reach 70PSL within an allotted time-frame. The acceleration curve is used to calculate the various speed ratings. The exact velocity differs greatly from ship-to-ship, and changes as well according to role. A carrier is, for example, expected to have a very different acceleration curve than a fighter.

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The acceleration curve is a linear graph measuring how quickly a space craft accelerates, which in turn is used to calculate its various maximum [[speeds]].

The [[Ion-vacuum drive]] has a maximum exhaust velocity of around seventy-percent of the speed of light(PSL). Thus, every ship using this engine has a theoretical maximum speed of 70PSL.

However, depending on the engine's specific impulse, it may or may not have enough delta-V to reach 70PSL within an allotted time-frame. The acceleration curve is used to calculate the various speed ratings. The exact velocity differs greatly from ship-to-ship, and changes as well according to role. A carrier is, for example, expected to have a very different acceleration curve than a fighter.