DeusVerto
Contributor
I find it rather interesting that virtually every diver propulsion augmentation system (electric scooters, et. al.) are of the classical two-hand-hold-drag-the-diver-behind configuration.
However, virtually every other extra environment propulsion system, including those used by NASA for space "walking", are designed to have the thrust moment behind the operator. Obviously in space there is no drag component, and all of the movement is nearly pure force vector addition, but this got me to thinking.
What about a tank mounted, vectored thrust, electric diver mobility solution that could be controlled by a pod-mounted thumb joystick? No tying up both hands...no prop stream in your face...less steering effort...
However, virtually every other extra environment propulsion system, including those used by NASA for space "walking", are designed to have the thrust moment behind the operator. Obviously in space there is no drag component, and all of the movement is nearly pure force vector addition, but this got me to thinking.
What about a tank mounted, vectored thrust, electric diver mobility solution that could be controlled by a pod-mounted thumb joystick? No tying up both hands...no prop stream in your face...less steering effort...