World Surveillance Group Inc (fka WSGI)

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While an intriguing concept, I don't see this as a viable power generation option for a free-flying airship. The article stated this airborne generator is tethered to the ground. In an airship the wind passing through the turbine would push the airship off station. Using additional engine thrust to remain on station would negate any advantage of generating the power in this manner. The airship would consume fuel at a faster rate simply to offset the thrust produced by the turbine.

Remember Newton's Third Law of Motion: For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, which is why this concept would work only if the airship is tethered to the ground. Perhaps you were thinking of the MTS solution. It might work in that application.

Still, I'm amazed at the things young minds dream up. I hope they are successful in bringing another clean energy option to the world.