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I got a dumb idea. Permanently stationed blimps around the world that never land. And cable cars for moving between them, on pulleys. Pros: Energy efficient: n
by etaioinshrdlu 7y ago
I got a dumb idea. Permanently stationed blimps around the world that never land. And cable cars for moving between them, on pulleys.
Pros: Energy efficient: no need to generate lift. No need for fans to move the cars as you are on pulleys, which are more efficient. Minimal noise! You could go as fast as you want but your efficiency will start to drop due to drag.
It can't be any worse an idea than a hyperloop can it?
- galaxyLogic 7y agoWouldn't that be like a train? Maybe cheaper. A long cable would weigh a lot?
- etaioinshrdlu 7y agoYes kind of like a train but without disrupting the land below so much. Maybe much faster to install too.
- anoncake 7y ago> Yes kind of like a train but without disrupting the land below so much. ...or the ocean below. If the blimps can be grounded to ships, the ocean floor or don't need grounding, this could be a realistic way of building bridges across the oceans.
- galaxyLogic 7y agoA movable bridge which hangs in the air :-)
- haspoken 7y agoSounds like they would need to keep the same position. Would that be practical for such a large, light ship that can not avoid the weather?
- etaioinshrdlu 7y agoYes... They may have to be grounded occasionally during extreme weather. But they can be tethered to the ground and use the tether for power for maneuvering with electric props.
- blkhawk 7y agoThere is not much weather high enough. drag on the cables due to wind would be the primary concern.
- Mountain_Skies 7y agoHyperloop tubes held aloft by blimps!
- etaioinshrdlu 7y agoAwesome idea!!!
- _-o-_ 7y agoLet's just make orbital lifts while we're at it.
- twic 7y agoIf you're going to do that, you could probably use towers instead of blimps.
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- greenhatman 7y agoFloating bridges sound a lot easier and less dangerous.