I'm biased - I work there. But I think this is pretty damned cool. From Liftport's May Technical Newsletter
I have no idea about the details - see Andrew. It's just all so cool and groovy playing even a minor role in a group of people that organize around the space elevator idea.
Interested in clean, green, renewable wind power to reduce energy costs? Do you know that meteorological data is critical to siting wind turbines? Liftport is seeking opportunities to utilize its ballooned meteorological HALE platforms to help site wind turbines. We are seeking farms or vineyards who will allow us to fly a meteorological HALE platform at low altitude on their property. This can be a much simpler and more cost effective method to help site wind turbines than current standard data collection methods.
Liftport is currently particularly interested in property in New England, Washington and in the vicinity of Southern New Jersey. If you know someone who would be interested in installing a Liftport HALE platform on their farm or vineyard please send the location's full mailing address, point of contact, telephone number, email address and the current electricity provider to andrew.becker@liftport.com.
I have no idea about the details - see Andrew. It's just all so cool and groovy playing even a minor role in a group of people that organize around the space elevator idea.
