Every screen size and pipe diameter is measured in inches. That doesn't make it a better system it just make it entrenched... BTW every time I hear someone argue the advantages of the imperial over the metric system this video comes to mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pikrntjcbyw
it comes to mind, that overly tired long hour working people can't remember what measurement they just used? Ok. That's not much to work with for evidence of a system that works better. I also keep in mind that the 45 was carried by the army and navy that succeeded in battle over the Nazis and Japanese who used metric stuff. So... history, is on my side. And when you walk, are you stepping around on metrics, or feet? I rest my case. The world moves on feet. lol
lol, Miles, that's a good one! And I think more than one space mission unit has been sent out, and immediately failed, because of metric and imperial mismatches
@Kim: I just guessing, but maybe because of the international co-operation in space exploration with other agencies. Okay, Putin screwed that up too since that, but at the time it may seemed logical.
Your guess is undoubtedly right. But it begs the question of why the other space agencies didn't start using inches and feet.
(Years ago I worked as a carpenter in the US, and readily switched back and forth between the two types of measurements. Inches and feet were convenient when doing the large stuff, but for anything less than 1/8" I switched to metric, for precision.)
Well, that's a good question about other space agencies, but it's likely that no one had their entire space program converted because no one in their team was familiar, no one felt they'd interact with American stuff, and frankly, it's only nuts and bolts that fundamentally require on system or the other (Sorry Whitworth Fans!) Not many hydraulics and what not are going to connect between space craft... anyway, it certainly is a needed concept that ANYTHING sent into orbit or beyond use a universal measurement and connection system, but we have yet to make a universal system on earth... like electrical connections, electrical power, video play (NTSC vs PAL), gallons vs liters... what a stupid bunch of humans. For anything less than a 1/8th of an inch, I grab the micrometer
@Kim: Just another guess from me without any deep knowledge: Maybe because NASA is relied on the Russians badly. If the USA wanted to send anybody or anything into orbit they had only one option: Russian spacecrafts. Sad, but true. By the way: if you guys interested in space exploration, history and quality science-fiction check "For all mankind". The best TV series since years. You're gonna love every second of it, believe me! ;-) @Jesse: I can't be more agree with you! Take Wi-Fi for example! It is a huge achievement that is became universal standard and you can use it no matter where you are in the planet. In the beginning it is started with different sub-standards (802.11a was on a same freq as some military equipment in Europe and Russia so it is died quickly), but the 802.11b - and it's descendants, like the 802.11n - became worldwide standard. How cool is that?!
Michelin made the metric diameter TRX tires and wheels back in the late '70s / early '80s, but they never caught on. The Mustang is the only vehicle I can think of that used them. There have been so many new wheel sizes added since the width has been measured in metric, it wouldn't be a big change to make the diameter in metric.
BTW - I just looked up Mustang TRX wheels and found a company that makes the TRX style wheels in a 16 x 7" size, so it will work with standard tires.
Michelin Pax tires were all metric..... Used on the Honda Odyssey with the Touring package. Mostly soccer mom's. Would last about 25,000 miles and were $600.00 a tire. $2400.00 for tires and soccer mom's+ major headaches for the service managers. Rim size was inner 510 mm outer 490mm, tire only fit 1 way. VW used it for a small run and maybe some Mercedes. Tire was an expensive failure for everyone involved.
Every screen size and pipe diameter is measured in inches. That doesn't make it a better system it just make it entrenched...
ReplyDeleteBTW every time I hear someone argue the advantages of the imperial over the metric system this video comes to mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pikrntjcbyw
it comes to mind, that overly tired long hour working people can't remember what measurement they just used? Ok. That's not much to work with for evidence of a system that works better.
DeleteI also keep in mind that the 45 was carried by the army and navy that succeeded in battle over the Nazis and Japanese who used metric stuff.
So... history, is on my side.
And when you walk, are you stepping around on metrics, or feet? I rest my case. The world moves on feet. lol
Wonder why NASA went metric instead of the other way around, after loosing the Mars Climate Orbiter.
DeleteRegards, Kilométres Hawthorn (formerly know as Miles Hawthorn)
lol, Miles, that's a good one! And I think more than one space mission unit has been sent out, and immediately failed, because of metric and imperial mismatches
Delete@Kim: I just guessing, but maybe because of the international co-operation in space exploration with other agencies. Okay, Putin screwed that up too since that, but at the time it may seemed logical.
DeleteYour guess is undoubtedly right. But it begs the question of why the other space agencies didn't start using inches and feet.
Delete(Years ago I worked as a carpenter in the US, and readily switched back and forth between the two types of measurements. Inches and feet were convenient when doing the large stuff, but for anything less than 1/8" I switched to metric, for precision.)
Well, that's a good question about other space agencies, but it's likely that no one had their entire space program converted because no one in their team was familiar, no one felt they'd interact with American stuff, and frankly, it's only nuts and bolts that fundamentally require on system or the other (Sorry Whitworth Fans!) Not many hydraulics and what not are going to connect between space craft... anyway, it certainly is a needed concept that ANYTHING sent into orbit or beyond use a universal measurement and connection system, but we have yet to make a universal system on earth... like electrical connections, electrical power, video play (NTSC vs PAL), gallons vs liters... what a stupid bunch of humans.
DeleteFor anything less than a 1/8th of an inch, I grab the micrometer
@Kim: Just another guess from me without any deep knowledge: Maybe because NASA is relied on the Russians badly. If the USA wanted to send anybody or anything into orbit they had only one option: Russian spacecrafts. Sad, but true. By the way: if you guys interested in space exploration, history and quality science-fiction check "For all mankind". The best TV series since years. You're gonna love every second of it, believe me! ;-)
Delete@Jesse: I can't be more agree with you! Take Wi-Fi for example! It is a huge achievement that is became universal standard and you can use it no matter where you are in the planet. In the beginning it is started with different sub-standards (802.11a was on a same freq as some military equipment in Europe and Russia so it is died quickly), but the 802.11b - and it's descendants, like the 802.11n - became worldwide standard. How cool is that?!
Interstate 19 from Tucson, AZ to the Mexican border is laid out in metric. Kilometer markers rather than mile markers. X Kilometers to exits.
ReplyDeleteThat's not uncommon on the Canadian border too... Is interstate 19 ONLY metric? Or ALSO metric?
DeleteAnd this brings me to tire sizes, example, 225 45 R 15. metric,metric,(radial) inches...??? And naturally my mind then drifts to the inch worm.
ReplyDeleteMichelin made the metric diameter TRX tires and wheels back in the late '70s / early '80s, but they never caught on. The Mustang is the only vehicle I can think of that used them. There have been so many new wheel sizes added since the width has been measured in metric, it wouldn't be a big change to make the diameter in metric.
DeleteBTW - I just looked up Mustang TRX wheels and found a company that makes the TRX style wheels in a 16 x 7" size, so it will work with standard tires.
posted about the TRX in 2019 https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2019/05/did-you-hear-about-ford-going-metric-in.html
DeleteMichelin Pax tires were all metric..... Used on the Honda Odyssey with the Touring package. Mostly soccer mom's. Would last about 25,000 miles and were $600.00 a tire. $2400.00 for tires and soccer mom's+ major headaches for the service managers. Rim size was inner 510 mm outer 490mm, tire only fit 1 way. VW used it for a small run and maybe some Mercedes. Tire was an expensive failure for everyone involved.
ReplyDeletethank you for the information!
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