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
Quote from: Red Arrow on July 17, 2012, 01:04:20 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.
Quote from: Gaspar on July 17, 2012, 01:34:35 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?
Quote from: DolfanBob on July 17, 2012, 01:51:25 PM
Can you imagine air traffic control trying to get planes to dodge those things?
(http://www.terminalu.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sleeping-air-traffic-control.jpg)
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Quote from: Gaspar on July 17, 2012, 01:34:35 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.
What we need is Yoda power.
http://what-if.xkcd.com/3/