Thanks Big All,
You know, you're idea of using PV arrays for the vertical vanes is an excellent idea, and I'm sure that the power they would produce could be put to good use in many ways, like maybe de-icing in winter or a whole host of other neat things. You're obviously a natural born inventor, I can't believe it didn't even cross my mind, but hey that's why forums like this are so great! I just hope they're making solar panels that are tough enough to stand up to the beating they're going to have to take in high winds over the years.
You may have noticed that the tail vane depicted in the animation is kinda hokey, it should be longer, shorter and further away from the machine for greater leverage if it's going to face this four ton beast into the wind. However the animation expert that put the animation together for me, did it so fast and at such a bargain rate, that I didn't quibble about any shortcomings in the end product. He used one of the newer animation softwares out, I don't know which one, but the amazing thing is he did it in just a few hours! I intend to have him do a more detailed animation as soon as I can afford it, and will post it if it's not too big. He's a thirty year
electronics expert from the Bay area of S.F. and I'll post his companies name if and when he gives me permission to, and even then it'll have to be cleared through this boards administration. I see no reason however that I shouldn't post the name and type of software he used, as soon as I can get that info from him.
Thanks again for the great feed back Big All, the array of clean power generation equipment is getting bigger and better every day, let's hope it makes for a brighter and cleaner future!
jomoco@direcway.com
