Libtania
29-05-2004, 04:01
The Government of Libtania has just submitted a proposal to the U.N. that will hopefully become a resolution.
Recently, a scientist working for the Government of Libtania has stumbled upon a fascinating discovery involving microwaves; energy transmission.
With some energy loss over distance, though small, a tightly focused microwave beam, sometimes called a MASER, can transmit a continuous stream of energy.
Coupling this with his research on solar arrays and a fellow scientist's aerospace engineering capabilities, the pair have hit upon the idea of creating solar arrays in space; providing a continuous power supply from a massive number of conventional solar panels in space, to large satellite dish-using power collection facilities on our planet via microwave energy transmission technology.
It is possible, however unlikely, that a ill-aimed beam of such a magnitude in power strength could destroy whatever lay in it's path; however it should be preventable by simply building collection facilities in out-of-the-way areas.
The costs for creating such a project will be somewhat large at first; however the enormous long-term benifits are difficult to imagine: virtually free power, until the Sun dies.
There will be some small costs associated with the maintenance of both the orbital arrays (due to damage from micrometeorites and the unlikely collision with something otherwise) and the facilities themselves (as well as a staff and training).
This technology will virtually eliminate dependance on hydroelectric power, nuclear energy (and the problematic waste that comes from them), and fossil fuels.
As a further step, due to the remote possibility of an inaccurate beam, the governments of countries to utilize this technology should assume control over the facilities; while the U.N. should control the orbital arrays themselves.
The Government of Libtania requests support for this issue, as we recognize the horrible pollution that fills our very bodies from the filth to be found in the air. We have great concern over the environment, and wish to protect it as best we can.
If this results in power companies losing money, so be it. If it results in coal miners losing jobs, again, we are sorry, but it must be done. With this development, we can move more research into electric-powered vehicles, as well as lowering pollution until a resonable replacement is found for automobiles and other oil-based fuelled vehicles.
-The Government of Libtania
Recently, a scientist working for the Government of Libtania has stumbled upon a fascinating discovery involving microwaves; energy transmission.
With some energy loss over distance, though small, a tightly focused microwave beam, sometimes called a MASER, can transmit a continuous stream of energy.
Coupling this with his research on solar arrays and a fellow scientist's aerospace engineering capabilities, the pair have hit upon the idea of creating solar arrays in space; providing a continuous power supply from a massive number of conventional solar panels in space, to large satellite dish-using power collection facilities on our planet via microwave energy transmission technology.
It is possible, however unlikely, that a ill-aimed beam of such a magnitude in power strength could destroy whatever lay in it's path; however it should be preventable by simply building collection facilities in out-of-the-way areas.
The costs for creating such a project will be somewhat large at first; however the enormous long-term benifits are difficult to imagine: virtually free power, until the Sun dies.
There will be some small costs associated with the maintenance of both the orbital arrays (due to damage from micrometeorites and the unlikely collision with something otherwise) and the facilities themselves (as well as a staff and training).
This technology will virtually eliminate dependance on hydroelectric power, nuclear energy (and the problematic waste that comes from them), and fossil fuels.
As a further step, due to the remote possibility of an inaccurate beam, the governments of countries to utilize this technology should assume control over the facilities; while the U.N. should control the orbital arrays themselves.
The Government of Libtania requests support for this issue, as we recognize the horrible pollution that fills our very bodies from the filth to be found in the air. We have great concern over the environment, and wish to protect it as best we can.
If this results in power companies losing money, so be it. If it results in coal miners losing jobs, again, we are sorry, but it must be done. With this development, we can move more research into electric-powered vehicles, as well as lowering pollution until a resonable replacement is found for automobiles and other oil-based fuelled vehicles.
-The Government of Libtania