PV Gap

Minnie Said:

how would you feel about this?

We Answered:

dude, he changed his mind most likely. he didnt no how well the garden prob would look with them. seeing them look so good he decided he did really want them yet he didnt want to again change his mind by telling u. basically, he ended up liking them, and instead of going up to u again and saying he changed his mind, he put it on ur dresser. dont pressure the old man, give him a break most fathers do really feel awkward about gettign gifts. next time, seeing a movie or eating at a great place is good idea to.

Gabriel Said:

Could we make a floating/flying solar house powered by nature?

We Answered:

Airships or dirigibles are proven technology they were actually quite popular form of transport from the very early 1900's until the Hindenburg disaster in 1937. (Hindenburg had a lifting capacity of 242 gross tons)

Zeppelin made the mistake of using hydrogen instead of helium, which ended the reign of the airship rather dramatically.

Depending on how heavy the "House and pool" this idea is very possible. Have a look at the Goodyear blimps to get an idea of the size requirements
http://www.goodyearblimp.com/

With the large surface area there is plenty of room for solar panels. Thin film solar technology could possibly be utilised to build the gasbags. Energy wise, yes I think there would be plenty.

Safety Ummm ..... If the hydrogen were to be kept to the inner bags with the outer bags filled only with helium it could be safer. You would need a good deal of separation between anything electrical and hydrogen. There have been heaps of advancements in plastics and polymers in the last few years, but there is always an element of danger involved with highly flammable gases. Getting a partly filled hydrogen airship approved by air safety authorities would be a nightmare, but possible.

Could it be green? Yes it could be any colour you like. (Sorry couldn't resist)

The airships of the 1900's utilised jet streams and weather patterns during trips. They were largely wind assisted. So with virtually greenhouse emissions, I think this could be classed environmentally friendly. (I will guarantee that not everyone will agree.)

Without getting too far off track if you have a look at weather charts the wind circles around the highs and lows. If you fly to the correct side it helps. (Sailing boats do this).

In Summary: Yes quite doable.

Have you got anybody in mind to bank roll this?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airship