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I have written up [[User:Vincecate/SeasteadingViews|something on my views about seasteading]].
 
I have written up [[User:Vincecate/SeasteadingViews|something on my views about seasteading]].
  
I have a new baby coming soon and am trying to finish off and release some software for a startup this year.  So I don't expect to spend as much time on seasteading stuff in 2009 as I did in 2008.
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I have a new baby coming soon and am trying to finish off and release some software for a startup this year.  So I won't be spending nearly as much time or dream-cycles on seasteading stuff in 2009 as I did in 2008.

Revision as of 15:50, 25 February 2009

Home Page and floatingislands.com

I have made proposals for:


I am interested in scale models and have made and tested a group of models. I am willing to test any seastead models that anyone sends me, no charge. I have easy access to a variety of natural waves and a Casio EX-FH20 that can make really nice slow motion video.

I am interested in possible ideas for Seastead ventures. I like these:


I have started a page on big wave videos and some platform videos.

I think each seastead could use a kite and sea anchor to control movement on an annual migration.

I think Convoy Communications would avoid expensive satellite communications costs.

I think a good way to move people or cargo between seasteads is with a SkyWay.

Looks like there are hurricane resistant Life rafts.

I think Cost estimation is important.

Started pages on IP and Patents.


I have updated the HangingBallast using video from some of my experiments.

I found some online charts of the San Fransisco Bay.

I think we need to understand what is Acceptable Motion for seasteads.

I think we need to use some type of Low Cost Wave Tank so we can afford to do lots of experiments. This is a new design space that needs to be explored, so there are many possible things to try.

I would like to thank those that have helped fund my experiments.

I think efficient Thrusters are key for seastead operation. The Propeller Efficiency issues mean we need large propellers for slow seasteads.

Trying to put together a single family seastead budget estimate.

I think Prizes are the most efficient way to get something new like a seastead developed. The trick is designing the prize. I have posted a Ephemerisle_Contest prize idea.

Some things I am thinking about doing next.

I think UAVs will be important for seasteading.

The basic seastead tradeoff is lower speed for lower cost and higher stability than a boat.

I have built a 1:5 scale prototype large enough for 3 people. I am getting ready to take it on a second experimental voyage.

I have written up something on my views about seasteading.

I have a new baby coming soon and am trying to finish off and release some software for a startup this year. So I won't be spending nearly as much time or dream-cycles on seasteading stuff in 2009 as I did in 2008.