Reducing particle atmospheric density

[Sirshelley]

Hello all I'm new here . After browsing some quite intriguing posts my question seems appropriate here.

A purely hypothetical question ,although one that may lead to others

In short is it possible to reduce particle density within a a certain area of the earth's atmosphere.

The purpose of which is to reduce atmospheric weight toward a rocket/projectile directly opposing it.Namely for the purpose of drastically reducing fuel costs. Although you can clearly see other applications.

Forgive me if I am assuming or misunderstanding things ; My area of specialisation is electronic engineering.

 

The most obvious way to tackle this I believe is to ionise said area then use em waves to force particles elsewhere for a short period.

I'll leave it at there as i'm quite sleep deprived.
with that in mind I'll elaborate more some other time if needed.

 

Feel free to throw insults at me in the name of science.

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[Enthalpy]

Hi Sirshelley, welcome here!

 

I see a laser shot as the only option, but not useable.

• Lasers bring the necesary power only for a short duration. The air bubble collapses too quicly.
• The path of expanded air is too narrow.
• The trail of partly ionised air is unhealthy for rockets.
• Anyway, air drag is really small for the usual rockets. Some launchers get esthetic fairings, others (Antares, Proton, Soyuz, Zenit...) don't even care. The induced sound and vibrations are more important.

[Sirshelley]

Good to be here ,and thanks for the reply.

. Could you perhaps give me a guestimate of the duration of this affect using Laser?
.Would it be possible to widen the range of the affect to allow a craft to fit through it ?
.mm good point, Perhaps there is a way to negate this affect. May as well use the charge I say Electrostatically charge the hull perhaps - probably causing more problems I imagine

Thanks for letting me know. so assuming a system could be implemented ,the effort wouldn't really be worth the reward ey,shame.

Must be some way of reducing energy needs.

Edited October 21, 2014 by Sirshelley

[Enthalpy]

Collapse time: about as short as a lightning strike.

Wider: no, it's a matter of power and energy. Present experiments are already at the exaggerated limit.

Improve, increase... I see no means, and doubt there is one with present technology.

[Sirshelley]

Hmmmhm well an interesting idea none the less, Thanks all for participating,I'll keep this topic up just for the interest of future generations laughing at us when they work this out