ARTIFICIAL GRAVITY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS

Artificial gravity has been one of the interesting topics in modern physics. Let’s take the step deeper and look at some of the physics, both known and experimental, that physicists are analyzing this very moment to improve future space technology. In this article let us discuss how the artificial gravity differs from normal gravity, different ways to create artificial gravity and its implications. INTRODUCTION Artificial gravity is the creation of an inertial force that simulates the effects of a gravitational force, usually by rotation.Artificial gravity, or rotational gravity, is thus the appearance of a centrifugal force in a rotating frame of reference , as opposed to the force experienced in linear acceleration, which by the equivalence principle is indistinguishable from gravity. In a more general sense, “artificial gravity” may also refer to the effect of linear acceleration, e.g. by means of a rocket engine. Rotational simulated gravity has been used in simulations to help astronauts train for extreme conditions.Rotational simulated gravity has been proposed as a solution in human spaceflight to the adverse health effects caused by prolonged weightlessness. However, there are no current practical outer space applications of artificial gravity for humans due to concerns about the size and cost of a spacecraft necessary to produce a useful centripetal force comparable to the gravitational field strength on Earth (g) Scientists are concerned about the effect of such a system on the inner ear of the occupants. The concern is that using centripetal force to create artificial gravity will cause disturbances in the inner ear leading to nausea and disorientation. The adverse effects may prove intolerable for the occupants.