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evilviper [soylentnews.org] writes:

Lockheed Martin is moving into the energy sector, with their WindProspector system. They are trying to improve upon anemometer-based surveys for wind turbines using LIDAR technology (commonly found around airports) for more accurate measurements. The improve siting could offer a substantial performance improvement for future wind farms.

http://www.dailytech.com/Lockheed+Martin+Puts+Mili tary+Tech+to+Use+Scouting+the+Ideal+Wind+Farm/arti cle34495.htm [dailytech.com]

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