The values of elapsed ship time and range attained apply to continuous acceleration, and do not allow for deceleration at the target.
Earth Time (Years) |
Ship Time (Years) |
Range (Light Years) |
|---|---|---|
100 |
0.9 |
0.4 |
101 |
3.0 |
9 |
102 |
5.2 |
99 |
103 |
7.5 |
103 |
104 |
9.7 |
104 |
105 |
12 |
105 |
106 |
14 |
106 |
1010 |
24 |
1010 |
Ian Nicolson, "The Road To The Stars", Westbridge Books, 1978, p. 109.
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