• DocumentCode
    2931689
  • Title

    Environmental enhancement of the oceans by increased solar radiation from space

  • Author

    Klassi, Jason

  • Author_Institution
    Design Science Corporation
  • fYear
    1985
  • fDate
    12-14 Nov. 1985
  • Firstpage
    1290
  • Lastpage
    1295
  • Abstract
    This paper explains how increased solar radiation from Space Light systems can enhance Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), ocean kelp farming, sea-food production and rejuvenation of polluted oceans. Space Light Reflectors focused on OTEC sites can enhance ocean thermal energy conversion by increasing the temperature difference between surface waters and the cold ocean depths. In conjunction with nutrient-rich water from ocean upwelling pipes, Space Light can stimulate the growth of phytoplankton on which commercially valuable fish feed. Efficient integration of these space and ocean systems can produce energy and restore life to polluted oceans.
  • Keywords
    Earth; Energy conversion; Energy storage; Heat pumps; Ocean temperature; Potential energy; Sea surface; Solar energy; Turbines; Water heating;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    OCEANS '85 - Ocean Engineering and the Environment
  • Conference_Location
    San Diego, CA, USA
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/OCEANS.1985.1160211
  • Filename
    1160211