This is an exceptionally well researched piece. Concise yet detailed enough to follow along and very well edited. I’m a Canadian living in Brussels and paid a visit to Gerald Bulls apartment building during lockdown when walking was all one could do.
I've been fascinated by Project HARP ever since I first heard about it via an episode of _Secrets of War_ . You simply gave a more in-depth explanation of, not only HARP, but also of Dr. Bull's life and career as a whole. Bonus points for mentioning Jules Verne's _From the Earth to the Moon_ as well.
This man, while I am sure he is very intelligent, seems to have a single answer to everything: we should use a gun to do it. Supersonic testing? Gun. Radar cross-section? Gun. Launch stuff into space? *GUN.* (And honestly, I respect him for it.)
Outstanding video. Very well edited and the explanations are easy to follow for both ballistically familiar and unfamiliar viewers. Bull was one of a kind.
have you looked into spinlaunch? they seem to be quite similar, except there are no explosions and the g-forces will be less than a giant gun. interesting stuff to watch!
The tradeoff though is no long barrel to set the launch vehicle/projectile on a precise trajectory. There are serious questions about the stability of the projectile when released by the Spinlaunch system. When I first heard about them I immediately thought of HARP as well, but it feels like they have just traded one set of problems for another.
35:00 Disgusting that some organisations can get away with murder without consequences. A civilian engineer operating in peacetime is not a legitimate target, this was murder and those responsible must be held to account. Without diplomacy they operate like international criminal gangsters, and should be treated as such. There is a multitude of non lethal actions they could have done to stop the Iraqis obtaning this.
There's 2 possibilities here. 1 is they were doing it to send a political message; don't help enemies of the Zionists. The 2nd possibility is that they faked his death and they continue to use him to advance artillery technology. I'm going to assume the first possibility is more likely. The fact is that a well organized and capable army of artillery pieces is just about unstoppable. While it is true that taking out an artillery shell is possible, it is very difficult and to do it on a meaningful scale is a pipe dream. We like to focus on rocket capability but for making war the artillery shell is cheaper and very effective.
This video features a hypersonic, light-gas Green Launch horizontal launch at min 35:50 . Since then vertical launches have occured ruclips.net/video/MYsc4u2pKuQ/видео.html We are currently panning for a larger system with a more clearable East Coast downrange.
If you discount the military applications. Because maybe we shouldn't shoot each other from space. (Kinda a dick move) (and a good way to Terra-lock our species for a few hundred years accidently. Conceptually, a mass driver for low orbit delivery of cargo, materials, or hell even a modular designed space station parts, has some real potential. You just gotta send it hard enough to break orbit and build the outer shell to resist air and friction during ascension. a thruster, or series of thrusters to slow it's inertia. Then it's just pure math right? Like to intercept it for delivery. Theoretically, the entire shell could be reusable to some extent, minus friction and re-entry damage. But depending on construction damaged areas could be swapped out. And the whole shell even if rendered unusable after a single launch, would still be cheaper than a functioning engine. After all, it's basically a big bullet/ cargo container. Not exactly a complicated piece of equipment. Its basically a cheaper alternative to stage 1 of a cosmic slingshot. Interesting.
I am sorry, but there is NO way you "accidentally" export weapons to a nation you "didnt know" was sanctioned. For two reasons: A) The harmonized system (global export system) means you have to declare what you export via a 6-8 digit code system that also tells you what other stuff you need to export said HS code items. Obviously stuff with military applications ala artillery in chapter 93 will tell you that you need certificates and approvals from the government to export them. B) All weapons trade, be it actual weapons, tanks or indirect stuff like high quality radars or other means of warfare, fall under something called "export control". Obviously all exports have some control, but the wording actually mean you have to DIRECTLY apply to the government for EACH export shipment for stuff that MIGHT have military application. FYI, artillery has military application... You export "potatoes" without doing A. You are smuggling. You do A, but fail to do B via export of weapons. Your electronic or paper SAD document will be denied anyway. The only way you can get clearance for such is to purposely use the wrong HS codes and ignore export control. Something that is very very illegal to do.
I mean almost half of USA now supports North Korea and Russia because Trump Praises their Dictators as smart men.. so I'm sure Trump would have sided with him too.
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My great uncle did the trajectory calculations for the HARP project, When he died we got a sketchy call asking us how much he told us about it.
Maybe it was Cancer Man calling you!
Great video, thank you for sharing this unique part of Canadian history.
This is not to be confused with HARP array in Canada, as well
One of my fave Polybus Studios Videos that talks about a little know facts about the High Altitude Guns of Dr Gerald Bull.
This is an exceptionally well researched piece. Concise yet detailed enough to follow along and very well edited. I’m a Canadian living in Brussels and paid a visit to Gerald Bulls apartment building during lockdown when walking was all one could do.
Thanks! That's not a bad way to spend your time!
What a great man lost. What a wonderful person. Miss you Gerald.
You were so smart. Too smart. 😪
I only ever knew about the *end* of Gerald Bull's story. Learning the rest of it was fascinating. Thank you.
Cheers! I wanted to showcase his career without dwelling on how it ended
I've been fascinated by Project HARP ever since I first heard about it via an episode of _Secrets of War_ . You simply gave a more in-depth explanation of, not only HARP, but also of Dr. Bull's life and career as a whole.
Bonus points for mentioning Jules Verne's _From the Earth to the Moon_ as well.
This man, while I am sure he is very intelligent, seems to have a single answer to everything: we should use a gun to do it.
Supersonic testing? Gun.
Radar cross-section? Gun.
Launch stuff into space? *GUN.*
(And honestly, I respect him for it.)
When something works just go with it I guess!
Great in-depth video as always. Love your work
Well put together 👍👍👍
Pure science slamming into pure practicality
Had no idea this was a Canadian initiated project! Super fascinating history
Found this while searching for videos on HARP last night. Fantastic! Can't wait to check out your other videos, subscribed!
Welcome aboard!
Very interesting video. I had heard about HARP but never knew what it was. Thanks for another great video!
Outstanding video. Very well edited and the explanations are easy to follow for both ballistically familiar and unfamiliar viewers. Bull was one of a kind.
Much appreciated!
What an incredible story and so well told. GREAT video, graphics and research! Bravo!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yes! I was hoping you'd do a piece on this.
Well done.
Fascinating story of Space gun 👍👍👍
You spoiled us with a long format video honestly your videos are some of my favorites
I love when a new Polyus vid drops
That was an amazing documentary. Great graphics, animation and pictorial details. Sharing that with my friends
Cheers!
@@polyus_studios have you ever considered making an episode on the RCAF Bomarc squadrons?
@@marks_sparks1 yep it's on the list!
have you looked into spinlaunch? they seem to be quite similar, except there are no explosions and the g-forces will be less than a giant gun. interesting stuff to watch!
The tradeoff though is no long barrel to set the launch vehicle/projectile on a precise trajectory. There are serious questions about the stability of the projectile when released by the Spinlaunch system. When I first heard about them I immediately thought of HARP as well, but it feels like they have just traded one set of problems for another.
@@JonMartinYXD yep, worth keeping an eye on but it’s a longshot for sure lol
Lets not forget the hyperloop. /sarcasm
S tier production love the videos
Your videos are awesome! I always learn something new.
Keep up the great work! 👍
Cheers thanks!
Seriously interesting look at Gerald Bull's amazing dream and downfall. Great vid!
Impressive documentary.
In1991 saw Frontline PBS on man who made super gun talk about harp an Jerry Bull was interesting 🤔
Great video! The animation was really good.
Cheers! The animations took forever to get right. Turned out OK in the end though
You know the deal everyone. Spread this around, post it to your facebook, etc. Let's get some views on this bad boy!
You're a legend! Thank you!
@@polyus_studios you're very welcome!
An ambitious man who wanted to give humans better vision killed by their cruel intention
Please tell us about the hypersonic Sexbomb that has been tested over Manitoba recently... Please 🙏
Interesting, a hypersonic drone with a provocative name. I'd need way more info though. That's the trouble with new/secret programs.
Hey, thanks for the video. I’m interested in what your primary sources are, especially where did do get the research data for the martlet vehicles?
Dude was a villain straight out of a spy movie at the end
totally
A much better video then the corporate BS at Real Engineering
35:00 Disgusting that some organisations can get away with murder without consequences. A civilian engineer operating in peacetime is not a legitimate target, this was murder and those responsible must be held to account. Without diplomacy they operate like international criminal gangsters, and should be treated as such.
There is a multitude of non lethal actions they could have done to stop the Iraqis obtaning this.
@@criticalevent The inaction of western governments is part of the problem, that we the people supposedly have control over.
There's 2 possibilities here. 1 is they were doing it to send a political message; don't help enemies of the Zionists. The 2nd possibility is that they faked his death and they continue to use him to advance artillery technology. I'm going to assume the first possibility is more likely. The fact is that a well organized and capable army of artillery pieces is just about unstoppable. While it is true that taking out an artillery shell is possible, it is very difficult and to do it on a meaningful scale is a pipe dream. We like to focus on rocket capability but for making war the artillery shell is cheaper and very effective.
the spinlaunch is effectively a satellite launching space gun - juries still out on weather it will work
Spin launch is pretty cool but does the same job as a good old super gun
neat
This video features a hypersonic, light-gas Green Launch horizontal launch at min 35:50 . Since then vertical launches have occured ruclips.net/video/MYsc4u2pKuQ/видео.html We are currently panning for a larger system with a more clearable East Coast downrange.
If you discount the military applications. Because maybe we shouldn't shoot each other from space. (Kinda a dick move) (and a good way to Terra-lock our species for a few hundred years accidently.
Conceptually, a mass driver for low orbit delivery of cargo, materials, or hell even a modular designed space station parts, has some real potential.
You just gotta send it hard enough to break orbit and build the outer shell to resist air and friction during ascension.
a thruster, or series of thrusters to slow it's inertia.
Then it's just pure math right?
Like to intercept it for delivery.
Theoretically, the entire shell could be reusable to some extent, minus friction and re-entry damage.
But depending on construction damaged areas could be swapped out. And the whole shell even if rendered unusable after a single launch, would still be cheaper than a functioning engine. After all, it's basically a big bullet/ cargo container. Not exactly a complicated piece of equipment.
Its basically a cheaper alternative to stage 1 of a cosmic slingshot.
Interesting.
Music is too loud, could not watch.
I am sorry, but there is NO way you "accidentally" export weapons to a nation you "didnt know" was sanctioned. For two reasons:
A) The harmonized system (global export system) means you have to declare what you export via a 6-8 digit code system that also tells you what other stuff you need to export said HS code items. Obviously stuff with military applications ala artillery in chapter 93 will tell you that you need certificates and approvals from the government to export them.
B) All weapons trade, be it actual weapons, tanks or indirect stuff like high quality radars or other means of warfare, fall under something called "export control". Obviously all exports have some control, but the wording actually mean you have to DIRECTLY apply to the government for EACH export shipment for stuff that MIGHT have military application. FYI, artillery has military application...
You export "potatoes" without doing A. You are smuggling.
You do A, but fail to do B via export of weapons. Your electronic or paper SAD document will be denied anyway.
The only way you can get clearance for such is to purposely use the wrong HS codes and ignore export control. Something that is very very illegal to do.
Let’s remember that this “exceptional man” worked for and developed weapons for saddam Hussein.
I mean almost half of USA now supports North Korea and Russia because Trump Praises their Dictators as smart men.. so I'm sure Trump would have sided with him too.
MOSSAD.
Fantastic video on a great topic.