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Norwegian Town Using Sun-Tracking Mirrors To Light Up Dark Winter Days
oritonic1 writes "During their long, cold winters, the Norwegian town of Rjukan doesn't enjoy much by way of daylight—so the town (population 3,386), installed three giant sun-tracking mirrors to shine a steady light over a 2000 square foot circle of the town square. From Popular Mechanics: 'Call it a mood enhancer. Or a tourist attraction. But the mirrors, which will be carried in via helicopter, will provide an oasis of light in an otherwise bleak location at the center of the 3500-population town.
Three mirrors with a total surface area of about 538 square feet will sit at an angle to redirect winter sun down into the town, lighting up over 2150 square feet of concentrated space in the town square. A similar idea exists in the Italian village of Viganella, which has used brushed steel to reflect light since 2006.'"
... a 2000 square foot circle of the town square ... ... about 538 square feet ... up over 2150 square fee
This is slashdot science ?
Besides, the slashdot summary is ambigous : it mentions a population of 3,386, but in which unit ? Number of legs ?
As someone living in Ireland, I can tell you the lack of seasons isn't restricted to the equatorial areas.
Don't say that - we love the Norwegian summer. I think most people feel it's the best day of the whole dang year!
(for those who might not have picked up on it: this is largely a joke.)
toresbe
As someone living in my parents basement, I can tell you the lack of seasons isn't restricted to the equatorial areas.
The city planners should have thought about this before deciding to put the town there. Now they're having to use public money to fix their short-sightedness!