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To: Condor who wrote (5528)11/11/2008 9:28:56 PM
From: Eric1 Recommendation  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 16955
 
Unfortunately those are "dinky" turbines by todays standards..

Another story..

Laser Sensors for Wind Turbines

A system that detects gusts before they arrive reduces wear, boosts output

A new fiber-optic laser system can measure wind speed and direction up to 1000 meters in front of a wind turbine, giving the massive machines enough precious seconds to proactively adapt to gusts and sudden changes in wind direction. The device, developed by Catch the Wind, a startup based in Manassas, VA, could improve the efficiency of wind turbines and keep them from breaking down....

worldofrenewables.com




To: Condor who wrote (5528)11/12/2008 8:07:20 AM
From: Amelia Carhartt  Respond to of 16955
 
That is a cool photo.



To: Condor who wrote (5528)11/13/2008 8:23:01 PM
From: LoneClone  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 16955
 
Very scenic...

How'd you like to being a bird or a bat trying to make your way through that during strong winds?

LC


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