Originally posted by zeeblebotSolar PV panels at just the right angle to reflect to the satellite. Interestingly, there is work going on for nanocoatings to prevent just that, reflected light is just another example of why solar cells are not that efficient yet. 40% max. That means 60% can reflect back, at least what wasn't turned to heat which does not help the conversion to electricity. They are lucky it didn't blow the video sensor onboard the satellite. My old stomping grounds btw, LAX, Santa Monica, Venice Beach and the like.
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Originally posted by AThousandYoungSo it is louvers to control sunlight entering the building.
LOL!
That's University Hall at Loyola Marymount University! That could very well be my brilliance shining forth as I studied Cultural Paradigms of Education under my hot lipstick feminist radical teacher.
That building is a factory for generating (among other types of professionals) Marxist teachers who plan to subvert the system through educati ...[text shortened]... tual/jpeg/Loyola/Uhall5.jpg
http://myweb.lmu.edu/gvarieschi/virtual/jpeg/Loyola/Uhall9.jpg
Originally posted by AThousandYoungdid you ever have to hold your hands out for the ruler?
LOL!
That's University Hall at Loyola Marymount University! That could very well be my brilliance shining forth as I studied Cultural Paradigms of Education under my hot lipstick feminist radical teacher.
That building is a factory for generating (among other types of professionals) Marxist teachers who plan to subvert the system through educati ...[text shortened]... tual/jpeg/Loyola/Uhall5.jpg
http://myweb.lmu.edu/gvarieschi/virtual/jpeg/Loyola/Uhall9.jpg