Wind-prospecting balloon could seek out locations for turbines

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There’s wind in that thar sky ... That’s the sort of thing that – conceivably – might be wistfully said by someone who is tasked with looking for locations in which to locate wind turbines. Their job could soon be getting a little easier, however, thanks to a new balloon-based wind-prospecting system... Continue Reading Wind-prospecting balloon could seek out locations for turbines

Section: Research Watch

Tags: Balloon, Marine, University of Barcelona, Wind Power

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