Calling Jules Verne ! (Cloudships to halt global warming)

SteamWake · 08-07-09, 11:51 AM

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'Cloud ship' scheme to deflect the sun's rays is favourite to cut global warming <H2>Ships with giant funnels which travel the world's seas creating more clouds to deflect the sun's rays could help cut global warming, say scientists.

A bit far fetched to say the least but something in me thinks this is not a good idea :rotfl

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/env...l-warming.html

08-07-09, 12:41 PM

I was kinda expecting massive blimps flying around, which would be a fair bit more awesome. :rotfl:

AVGWarhawk · 08-07-09, 12:48 PM

Bring back the Zepplin!

FIREWALL · 08-07-09, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

A bit far fetched to say the least but something in me thinks this is not a good idea :rotfl

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/env...l-warming.html

What kinda drugs are they on ?

Task Force · 08-07-09, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

What kinda drugs are they on ?

I dont doubt it...

Oberon · 08-07-09, 02:49 PM

Well, it didn't work against the machines...

Aramike · 08-07-09, 02:53 PM

How come I see the law of unintended consequences coming into play here, should this fantasy ever get off the ground?

Headline: Cloudships suspected at fault for massive surge in hurricanes

08-07-09, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Aramike

Headline: Cloudships suspected at fault for massive surge in hurricanes

Don't worry we'll re-base a couple Me109 Squadrons to deal with them. :rotfl:

mookiemookie · 08-07-09, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rilder

Don't worry we'll re-base a couple Me109 Squadrons to deal with them. :rotfl:

Pfft, give the Me 262 the chance it should have had

08-07-09, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Pfft, give the Me 262 the chance it should have had

Yeah but who in Hades is gonna trust the Lolwaffles with jets?

Task Force · 08-07-09, 10:27 PM

ME.

lol

Schroeder · 08-08-09, 05:21 AM

It's called "global dimming" IIRC. The theory has been around for some years now that the exhaust gasses from industry and traffic are causing the atmosphere to let less light through to the ground and by doing this impeding global warming....

But cloud ships sounds really stupid even to me.

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Originally Posted by Rilder

Yeah but who in Hades is gonna trust the Lolwaffles with jets?

Did you say something?

SteamWake · 08-08-09, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

It's called "global dimming" IIRC. The theory has been around for some years now that the exhaust gasses from industry and traffic are causing the atmosphere to let less light through to the ground and by doing this impeding global warming....

But cloud ships sounds really stupid even to me.

Did you say something?

The real issue if you believe such a thing is that the 'greenhouse gasses' do not let the radient heat escape. Much like putting a lid on a pot of water, it boils faster.

Thats why clear nights are much cooler than cloudy nights.

Oh and the 262 would have kicked ass...... if it had duration.. oh and that silly flame out problem.. and the explosive fuels... and...

Schroeder · 08-08-09, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Oh and the 262 would have kicked ass...... if it had duration.. oh and that silly flame out problem.. and the explosive fuels... and...

Ah let's derail this.

1. The duration let a lot to be desired but it was enough to get up and shoot at your bombers. That's what it was meant for and it could do it.

2. All jets suffered from flameouts back then and the Me 262 had two engines and could easily fly with only one left (if it didn't happen on final approach where the pilot hasn't had the speed or altitude to react...).

3. Aren't you confusing that with the Me 163?

Letum · 08-08-09, 08:13 AM

Climate engineering should not be taken lightly. I can see both cloud-ships
and chemical methods of climate control having the potential to back fire badly.

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Rilder Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I was kinda expecting massive blimps flying around, which would be a fair bit more awesome. :rotfl:

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Aramike Ocean Warrior Best of SUBSIM Chairman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3,207 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	How come I see the law of unintended consequences coming into play here, should this fantasy ever get off the ground? Headline: Cloudships suspected at fault for massive surge in hurricanes