Journal 4-2

Alana Prettitore
April 11, 2008
Journal 4-2

Wind Turbines

I. Research Question

It appears that research indicates that the government is hesitant to incorporate more programs since it would be expensive and require many people to leave their comfort zone. Ordinary citizens would have to pay more money to reengineer everything. Over time, the government is installing more of these devices. Yet, it will take time and the only way that we can save the world in time is to push the government hard and represent the interests of the world at large.

II. Summary

This week, we worked entirely on the wind turbine labs. Our project is to develop the propellers and install the generator. We come up with the design completely on our own and then measure, test, alter certain variables, and then try to develop the wind turbine that will produce the most energy.

Thus far, it has been pretty successful. The team works really well together and when we hit speed-bumps, everyone always has a good attitude, remains cool, and works through the issue. It was very frustrating at first when we seemed to do everything right and the machine wouldn’t work. Then, we found out one of the cords broke off and whatnot. Very interesting developments so far; it appears that the pinwheels that are nice and compact work best.

III. My Inquiry

Research indicates that…what type of wind turbine works the best…in the real world I mean.