Clear or Camo Blading for Wind Turbines

Mar 08, 2009 1 Replies

I was unsuccessful getting artsy types to vouch for counter rotating wind turbines but I haven't given up trying to please our aesthetes:


  1. Find a clear structural material with the same index of refraction as air.


  1. Find a paint that constantly changes color to blend in with changing surroundings.



Back in the '50s DARPA had a top secret project called "Cameleon" where a semi active paint could mimic any visual situation.


Bret Cahill


Dear Bret Cahill:

Yes, let's be sure can kill as many birds as possible.

David A. Smith

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