1.1 Introduction A space elevator is a proposed method of space transportation system (ISEC, 2012). Currently, we use rocket propulsion as our transportation system to deliver payloads to their destination in space. Space elevators are the proposed alternative to rocket propulsion systems. Figure 1.1 (Herox.com, 2014)shows the structure of a space elevator. The reason we are looking for an alternative transportation system to the current rocket propulsion system is that it will enable safer, easier, faster and a lot cheaper means of transportation to space. With our current rocket propulsion transportation system getting into space is very expensive. For example, it costs around $400 million to launch a simple satellite into geosynchronous …show more content…
By far, the biggest obstacle is developing a material strong enough to construct the cable. This is because the heavier the cable, the more weight it has to support and the more stress it has to endure. Therefore, a material is needed which is incredibly strong, super flexible and exceptionally light weight at the same time. There are two materials which could potentially fit the criteria and this report will examine their feasibility in developing a space elevator. There are two possible candidates at the moment, carbon nanotubes and diamond nanothreads which we will discuss in section 2.0. 1.2 Literature Review 1.2.1 The Eiffel Tower Inspiration – Konstantin The idea of a space elevator is not entirely new. It was first envisioned in 1895 by a Russian Scientist, Konstantin (Cain, 2013). He was inspired by the landmark of the French nation, the Eiffel Tower in Paris. He theorised a similar tower could be built from the ground all the way up to the geostationary orbit (Goh, 2013). 1.2.2 Yuri N. Artsutanov Artsutanov suggested the usage of a geostationary satellite as the main base. The satellite would carry a counter weight which would be extended away from earth and from the geostationary orbit a cable will be lowered down to Earth. His idea was published in the 1960s following an interview on the Sunday supplement of Komsomolskaya Pravada (Artsutanov ,
An Oxford University graduate, Jonathan Swift, in his article, A Modest Proposal, proposes a solution to Irelands growing poverty in the 18th century by proposing the selling and eating of innocent babies. Swift’s purpose is to state the benefits that the poor would gain from selling their one year old children to the wealthy to eat them. He takes on a concerning tone in order to convince the people of Ireland to consider and adopts his obscene plan.
The essay “A Modest Proposal” written by Johnathan Swift takes a satirical view on how to solve the starvation issue in Ireland. Swift suggests an obviously satirical solution of eating children around the age of one. He used irony, ambiguity, and ethos to emphasize the satirical nature of the essay and present a captivating idea to the audience.
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Heather Robinson March 11, 2014 Mrs. Lafferty AP Lang and Comp A Modest Proposal 1. Swift wants the reader to view his speaker as a general Irish man, not as himself. He wants the reader to describe the persona he adopts as one that everybody has, one that is not uncommon to the time. He also wants the readers to believe that he is a logical, level headed man who is capable of solving and discussing the problems of the day. This creates the beginning of his proposal to be all that more dramatic as we learn that he is absurd.
In the article “The Modest Proposal” the credible author known as, Johnathan Swift informs us readers on the starving families in Ireland. Swift’s total purpose of the article is to educate the article readers on how these families struggle for survival from the problem of starvation. Swift adopts an emotional and relatable feeling in his readers. Swift further conveys his explanation later on in the article.
Sometimes even the best ideas seem outlandish at first glance. This is seen throughout history, with the use of nuclear weapons to end the second World War, or the idea behind a small band of farmers and philosophers rebelling against the greatest military on Earth. In Jonathon Swift's A Modest Proposal, Smith addresses the problems of poverty, hunger, and overpopulation in early 18th century Ireland, and proposes a radical solution to solve the crisis: To turn babies into a profitable delicacy. Of course this is a satirical piece, something Swift was well known for, and the true intention of the piece is to address the grievances caused by the lack of British concern for the well-being of the Irish people, and the apathy to their suffering, and that the British government obviously care so little for the Irish people that the idea of eating children may actually appeal to them. The piece is written in an official tone, to make it appear as if it is a legitimate proposal, even though actually reading into the context reveals its true critical nature.
Well known and famous author, Jonathan Swift, in his persuasive essay, A Modest Proposal, convincing people that there needs to be a new way to help out the population problem while helping out the hunger problem as well. Swift’s purpose of this essay is to show people another way to make the population go down but really he’s trying to grab their attention then inform them of his real idea. He adopts an aggressive tone in order to convey his audience which is the people of Ireland.
Have you ever read a Modest Proposal? A Modest Proposal was written by Jonathan Swift in 1729. Swift’s purpose is to persuade the poor people of Ireland that babies and young kids are useless, and can be used for more things when they’re deceased versus alive. He says that they’re too expensive for their parents to take care of them and keep them nourished. Swift adopts a serious yet sarcastic tone in order to convince the poor people that babies and young children are useless. He talks about many issues when it comes to having babies and young kids.
“The Modest Proposal” is anything but modest. It is actually kind of scary, creepy might just be would be a better way to put it. Johnathan Swift comes off as innocent because he is genuinely sympathetic to the people of Ireland in the beginning of the story. Swift comes off as knowledgeable, confident and caring person when he presents his idea to help resolve the problem occurring in Ireland. Swift uses a scare tactic and then appeals to false authority in order to try and convince the people of Ireland that this could be logically sound proposal.
There is a terrible problem going on within our growing society of intellectuals, the abusers of books, or cool kids . People who fold the pages, tear them out, or those who fold back the books, breaking the binding, its precious spine, for more 'comfortable' reading. Even those who claim that books are dumb, too long, or a waste of time, it simply makes that person look uneducated and seem way to obnoxious.
Well-known author Jonathan Swift, in his article, “A Modest Proposal”, attempts to point out the flaws of the Irish economy through a satirical proposal to initiate the recovery of the economy. Swift’s purpose is to galvanize the public into helping itself by stabilizing the economic conditions. He adopts a satirical tone in order to convey the idea that the Irish must help themselves by reinforcing each other.
In Jonathan Swift’s satire, “A Modest Proposal”, Swift writes about the starving people of Ireland in the early 1700’s. He makes a wild and absurd proposal to help remedy the problems of overpopulation and poverty. Swift wants to make a political statement by using the “children” as satire to grasp the attention of the audience - the English people, the Irish politicians and the rich – and make them aware of the political, moral, and social problems. In “A Modest Proposal”, Swift’s arguments are presented effectively by using pathos (emotional appeal), ethos (ethics and values), and logos (logic reasoning and facts).
A Modest Proposal, written by Jonathan Swift, proposes both an outrageous idea and real solutions for helping Ireland manage their overpopulated country and eliminate poverty in 1729. Swift incorporates this idea to capture the attention of the people in Ireland and England, and prove to them they need to take action. He adopts a serious yet sarcastic tone in order to convince the citizens and readers their country needs change.
Jonathan Swift’s “A Modest Proposal” is considered to be highly satirical. Swift’s proposal of solving the hunger menace through the sale of poor children to wealthy folks is very satirical. He argues that the practice of selling children will solve the poverty problems since the nation will be depopulated. His projector explains the proposal in great depth, portraying Irish children as equivalent to cattle whose carcasses are used to produce ladies gloves and men’s boots. The rationale behind the Irish eating their babies is mocking in the sense that it satirizes people who make absurd claims in the name of solving a problem. As a writer, Swift satirizes himself by making claims of lack of economic gains from his altruistic works.