Ok, this may be a little on the far fetched side. I've often wondered if there is such a thing as a magesium flare type light.
The light would come from something like a burning piece of magnesium or a flare and would have some kind of reflector. I understand that a lot of heat and smoke is given off by burning magnseium. But I've seen how bright this stuff is when burnt (with peripheral vision at least) and it really turns night into day.
The reflector could maybe be machined from aluminium and the lamp (magnesium) holder could be made of ceramic. Maybe a smoke removin fan could be used too.
My intended use of this is only for the novelty value and I expect only short usage times like 30 seconds or so. In particular, I'm into amateur rocketry and have played with the idea of lofting a mini sun up into the sky at night (1 - 2 km). It would have to be done where there is no fire hazard of course. It could be mounted at the top or the side of the rocket. Certainly would illuminate clouds.
If it were possible to focus such a light it would shine for miles.
What do you think?
pwell
The light would come from something like a burning piece of magnesium or a flare and would have some kind of reflector. I understand that a lot of heat and smoke is given off by burning magnseium. But I've seen how bright this stuff is when burnt (with peripheral vision at least) and it really turns night into day.
The reflector could maybe be machined from aluminium and the lamp (magnesium) holder could be made of ceramic. Maybe a smoke removin fan could be used too.
My intended use of this is only for the novelty value and I expect only short usage times like 30 seconds or so. In particular, I'm into amateur rocketry and have played with the idea of lofting a mini sun up into the sky at night (1 - 2 km). It would have to be done where there is no fire hazard of course. It could be mounted at the top or the side of the rocket. Certainly would illuminate clouds.
If it were possible to focus such a light it would shine for miles.
What do you think?
pwell