Energy Challenge
On a visit to southern Spain a few years ago, I saw a strange phenomenon. Stretching skyward out of what appeared to be large mounds of earth, were acres of television antennae. Closer examination revealed ornate entrances to numerous caves which led to underearth housing for nomad families, dozens of them. Our guide explained that such accommodation was all these people could afford. Apparently when a couple decides to live together, their families find a suitable mound, and friends help hollow out the interior, making it a comfortable residence. The decorated entrances are a challenge for each cave couple to compete in creativity, making their doorway a welcoming sight for visitors.
So what has this to do with energy? I was amazed to learn that the year round temperature of the inside of this domain, is 67.F. We are talking about the desert heat of the summer in this part of Spain,and the bitter winter winds on the plains.
This unique conservation of energy discovered by wanderers suddenly made me realize a very important fact all human creatures possess. Our normal body temperature is 98.4 and the most livable temperature is about 72. Wouldn't it be great if some genius could design a fabric which would be used as a universal body stocking which would maintain a mean body temperature of 72, by dispersing through its pores the differential of about 26 degrees. The ambient temperature of the work place need only be about 40 degrees, sufficient to prevent freezing of liquids. The fabric would also eliminate the use of air conditoning. Can you see what a tremendous boon such an invention would be for the conservation of energy.
Such creative thinking is going to have to be developed for our future. Imagine what clothing designers could do with this miracle fabric. There is a real energy challenge waiting to be addressed. Living in caves in Spain is not for everyone. But having your own temperature garb is worth pursuing.
Let me know if you think I'm ready for the rubber room...Noozoon.
So what has this to do with energy? I was amazed to learn that the year round temperature of the inside of this domain, is 67.F. We are talking about the desert heat of the summer in this part of Spain,and the bitter winter winds on the plains.
This unique conservation of energy discovered by wanderers suddenly made me realize a very important fact all human creatures possess. Our normal body temperature is 98.4 and the most livable temperature is about 72. Wouldn't it be great if some genius could design a fabric which would be used as a universal body stocking which would maintain a mean body temperature of 72, by dispersing through its pores the differential of about 26 degrees. The ambient temperature of the work place need only be about 40 degrees, sufficient to prevent freezing of liquids. The fabric would also eliminate the use of air conditoning. Can you see what a tremendous boon such an invention would be for the conservation of energy.
Such creative thinking is going to have to be developed for our future. Imagine what clothing designers could do with this miracle fabric. There is a real energy challenge waiting to be addressed. Living in caves in Spain is not for everyone. But having your own temperature garb is worth pursuing.
Let me know if you think I'm ready for the rubber room...Noozoon.
posted by William Johnson | 6:08 p.m.
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