Retro_Link Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) OK, one person's interesting as another person's... meh! But I thought we could have a thread in which people post a summary of, or a link to an interesting news article they've read that day. You know, so we can all be well read, interesting and knowledgeable folks! My one for the day... http://inhabitat.com/air-travel-is-going-to-the-birds-airbus-announces-fuel-efficient-flight-formations/ Air Travel is Going to the Birds By flying jets in the familiar cluster that birds use while traveling, Airbus claims that jets could reduce drag while flying. This would improve efficiency and, along with other energy-saving ides, could cut fuel consumption by 15% and reduce carbon emissions by 28 million tons each year. It’s all part of the company’s sustainable travel initiative called ‘Smarter Skies.’ Along with the flock formation, Airbus also recommended launching aircraft through an assisted-launch, much like those used on aircraft carriers, for a quicker and steeper climb. When landing, Airbus suggests that aircraft be allowed to glide during approach, eliminating the heavy use of engine thrust and air braking. According to the company, “Our focus at Airbus is on meeting… continuous growth in demand, keeping the passenger, our customers and the environment at the center of our thinking.” Edited September 11, 2012 by Retro_Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramar Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Bollocks to a steeper climb, I already hate take off, don't make it worse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Why not go all the way and make a flying airport? (well, apart from the costs and the immense amount of fuel it would consume to keep it in the air.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 (well, apart from the costs and the immense amount of fuel it would consume to keep it in the air.)And the fact you'd have to fly people up there!? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy-the-Dane Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Interesting! I've read about "bird techniques" being used to improve flight, though it was my impression it was troublesome and somewhat risky to successfully emulate the bird formations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 Well I'll post another then! :p http://www.archdaily.com/268915/imagining-the-lowline/ Imagining the Lowline The Lowline is going public! After a great gallery exhibition and tons of international support, the Lowline founders are launching a public exhibition to showcase their innovative technological approach to creating the world’s first underground park on the Lower East Side of New York City. As we have reported earlier, obviously, the major challenge of an underground park is bringing the sunlight, fresh air and feeling of openness to an isolated section of rail tracks. Yet, James Ramsey, Co-Founder of the Lowline and owner of Raad Studio, has embraced such a challenge and is excited to share the team’s innovative solar technology. As part of the vision, “remote skylights” would concentrate natural sunlight at street level, and then channel it underground, generating enough light to support photosynthesis. The core of the “Imagining the Lowline” exhibit will feature the installation of a solar collector, a canopy distributor, and a small-scale green park to help the community envision the technology and its stunning aesthetic elements. “Imagining the Lowline provides an opportunity to see first-hand how solar technology can bring sunlight underground,” says James Ramsey, Co-Founder of the Lowline and owner of Raad Studio. Planning and Preservation will be presented along with a 50-foot-long suspended model of Manhattanʼs subway grid that contextualizes the Lowline within the cityʼs huge inventory of underground spaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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