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View SchemaAntarctica: A Southern Hemisphere Windpower Station?
| Authors | Alexander A. Bolonkin, Richard B. Cathcart |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | physics/0701055 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0701055 |
| Journal | Bolonkin, A.A. (2004) Utilization of Wind Energy at High Altitude, Presented at International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference at Providence, RI, 16-19 August 2004, AIAA-2004-5705 |
Abstract
The International Polar Year commences in 2007. We offer a macroproject plan to generate a large amount of electricity on the continent of Antarctica by using sail-like wind dams incorporating air turbines. Electricity can be used to make exploration and exploitation efforts on Antarctica easier. We offer the technical specifications for the Fabric Aerial Dam and indicate some of the geographical facts underpinning our macro-engineering proposal.
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