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Accelerative artificial gravity takes advantage of the [[burn]] of a [[main engine]] to provide apparent gravity for [[ | Accelerative artificial gravity takes advantage of the [[burn]] of a [[main engine]] to provide apparent gravity for [[spaceship]] inhabitants. Apparent "down" will always point towards the engine providing thrust, promoting a [[skyscraper layout]] of a [[spaceship]]. | ||
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There are two known ways to provide artificial gravity: centrifugal and accelarative.
Centrifugal
Centrifugal artificial gravity takes advantage of apparent acceleration due to centrifugal force. Suitable for space stations and large spaceships, it creates gravity by rotating a cylinder containing habitats. Apparent "down" of a centrifugal system will always point away from the axis of rotation.
Accelerative
Accelerative artificial gravity takes advantage of the burn of a main engine to provide apparent gravity for spaceship inhabitants. Apparent "down" will always point towards the engine providing thrust, promoting a skyscraper layout of a spaceship.