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« on: July 17, 2012, 12:04:20 pm »
I found an interesting article about wind turbines in a trade magazine (Machine Design) that the other geeks here might appreciate.

http://machinedesign.com/article/better-alternatives-for-wind-power-0510
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« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2012, 12:34:35 pm »
Quote from: Red Arrow on July 17, 2012, 12:04:20 pm
I found an interesting article about wind turbines in a trade magazine (Machine Design) that the other geeks here might appreciate.

http://machinedesign.com/article/better-alternatives-for-wind-power-0510



I like the idea for airborne turbines.  I have always wondered why no one has ever come up with a kite or balloon/blimp mounted turbine system that can use high altitude winds without taking up valuable land.
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« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2012, 12:51:25 pm »
Quote from: Gaspar on July 17, 2012, 12:34:35 pm
I like the idea for airborne turbines.  I have always wondered why no one has ever come up with a kite or balloon/blimp mounted turbine system that can use high altitude winds without taking up valuable land.

Can you imagine air traffic control trying to get planes to dodge those things?
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« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2012, 01:55:51 pm »
Quote from: DolfanBob on July 17, 2012, 12:51:25 pm
Can you imagine air traffic control trying to get planes to dodge those things?
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2012, 02:28:32 pm »
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« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2012, 08:59:21 am »
Quote from: Gaspar on July 17, 2012, 12:34:35 pm
I like the idea for airborne turbines.  I have always wondered why no one has ever come up with a kite or balloon/blimp mounted turbine system that can use high altitude winds without taking up valuable land.

Better to put them off shore than in the air.
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« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2012, 09:01:28 am »
What we need is Yoda power.

http://what-if.xkcd.com/3/
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