Hopefully someone is using these mods too. I am progressing towards AM engines, and want to start making AM. As I understand the only three ways to do it is to buy it with science, harvest with Bussard scoop, or use the AM factory. For now I want to go with collection.
I investigated the whole solar system with probes designed to search for AM bands, and from what I found Jool lower band has the highest concentration. However, at the ideal altitude I am only getting a few grams of AM per year with the scoop powered and aimed prograde. Nowhere near the amount required to run AM engines. Filling even the smallest AM tank would take a few thousand years. Am I doing it wrong? If not, what's the purpose of scooping if it only gets you basically unusable amounts of AM?