oddly enough.
I've already had that very same
(or very similar)
idea.
it came to me..
not in a dream
but watching
push barges.
reckon how many 'panel barges' the steem dreem could push.
BUT WAIT
I haz a better idea.
in stead of pushing.
why not
BE PULLED.
by a flying solar panel array?
A KITE
made from thin, flexible, light weight,
solar panels?
it'd need a long wire.
but what the hell?
The weight of the wire would be necessary to consider in solar kites. You'd need no electrical wire with just kinetic (aero) power from kites. Windy much in Bastrop? I know it's sunny.
It was 104 here the other day, but luckily I got to work inside. Still too damn hot, but better indoors than out.
Now, you're not trying to wriggle out of my beer are you?
BTW, with rigid barges, it is easier to steer them by pushing. With the right rigging. Mostly, though, a rope isn't the right rigging, and towing is the easy way. Steering is laggier with a tow though, and if you consider how force is applied in pushing, and compare that with how it's applied in towing, it's easy to see why.
if/when we ever meet up...I'll drink you under the table.
and I'll pay the tab.
I'll start practicing now. OTOH, it's not so bad under tables, depending on the company, and how short their skirts are =p
if you recall I said I'd drink you under the table.
I din't say whether or not I'd be under it with you.
LOL