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I wonder if it isn't possible to add a de-humidifier so it can remove water from air, elctrolyse it to and use to hydrogen to re-fill itself. Eternal balloons!
by marcodiego 4y ago
I wonder if it isn't possible to add a de-humidifier so it can remove water from air, elctrolyse it to and use to hydrogen to re-fill itself. Eternal balloons!
- dr_dshiv 4y agoWith the huge power density of solar panels on its massive upper surface, why not?
- Kelteseth 4y agoJust adding a huge amount of solar panels has other problems like massive thermal problems that would result in an expation of the helium inside. Source: I live in Friedrichsafen, the brithplace of the Zeppelin. Artur Brauchle Head of Electrics and Avionics at Zeppelin once told me this.
- voakbasda 4y agoSo use the heat to turn water to steam. Steam-powered airships sound much cooler anyway.
- dr_dshiv 4y agoYeah, problems that definitely need to be solved! Also, I almost went on a zeppelin this year, I didn’t know it was possible to still book them in your town!
- tomcam 4y agoSure, but did you have a credible source? Seriously, those must have been some unforgettable conversations. I'm a little envious.