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Effigy Energy
Statue of Liberty plus giant hula-hoop gives picturesque, inexpensive wind power. | |
Tall statues can be adapted with hula-hoops at the waist for a successful blend of function, form and frolic. The hoop would only appear to roll around the figure, while being secured to the side of the rotating waist. The hoop's cross-section would appear as follows:
C===============C
Like
a cup anemometer the hoop's two troughs would catch the wind on one side and present minimal friction on the other, independent of wind direction. To show the latter, the torch flames could lean away from the prevailing wind.
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what flavour hula hoop? mmm |
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Are you referring to a Teletubby commercial break brand name? |
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wouldn't it just stay at 45 degrees to upwind? |
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