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U.S. Air Force Selects Fast Microreactor for Nuclear Power Pilot
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Eielson air force base is in the middle of Alaska. They get 4 hours of daylight in the winter, and minimal wind.
I used to do wind studies in remote regions in Alaska. We have very reliable albeit low velocity winds during the winter months. Just FYI.
Here's a map: https://windexchange.energy.gov/maps-data/319
Maybe it's possible, but central Alaska is relatively wind-poor compared to the great plains region.
Yes, it's what we call low velocity wind. It tends to be very laminar even at low altitudes due to the lower brush and tundra. There were some low velocity turbine concepts at the time but there was just no interest for it. But there is a massive energy resource available at a time when you need it here most. Hopefully things change. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯