David Ball wrote:
id they ever do any studies of what beaming all that power through
:the atmosphere would do to things like the ozone layer and weather
atterns, or is it so small compared to what we get from the SUN that
:it wouldn't make a difference.
Not enough to matter.
:Actually, I've wondered if we could do some weather and energy usage
:control with shades or reflectors in space. Could you diminish the
ower of a hurricane by cutting off much of the sunlight to it since
:it seems like warmth that makes hurricanes grow.
Hurricanes draw their power primarily from the water. If shade would
do it they'd all stop at night.
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