hey guys ! a new type of windmill (french site)

[Paul-R]

I patented something similar a few years ago....GB2396190A

Think big. If you can get the device up to 35,000 feet the wind is often at 250 mph
and always above 75mph (the jet stream). It could be tethered and be held up
by kiting. (Permissions will be needed. Civil Aviation will be told  where the lines are).

I wonder if you could get a small sum, maybe ?100,000 or so for a technology
demonstrator from Eon, Ecotricity or similar.
Paul.

[Earl]

@Mine

just saw this link and have not had the time to read it, but it sounds rebel like.

What is your analysis of this idea?

http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directory:Neo-AeroDynamic

Earl

[Evil Roy Slade]

@paul

There are a number of companies trying to harness the jet stream. Check out http://www.skywindpower.com/ww/index.htm

@earl
Thanks for the link. Another great idea!

ERS

[minesapint]

ERS

Yep go for it. Tis better to be a small part of something big than to be a large part of nothing at all (current situation).
I have done these tests - I have 3 one metre blades with a 20mm radius semicircle and the front that tails off.
They work up to 25 degrees ish of attack.
If you hold them up in a light breeze you can feel the lift.
I played around with light woods initially and did all sort of measurements but settled onto polystyrene for the next big blade as you can get it cut to any shape quite cheaply.
Do the measurement - tell me how you get on, I will be able to provide the control electronics. You'll also need some hefty motors if you proceed further.

[Evil Roy Slade]

@mine

Thanks, I will certainly let you know how things go. Unfortunately (or fortunately),  it's christmas summer holidays here starting from next Monday so all my bodies will be away till Jan 14th.  Until then this project will remain in the theory and concept phase.  I am looking forward to working on this project with you.

Did you check out Earl's link a few posts back? Any comment?

ERS