In the above Aquater Papers (AP2.0 through AP2.5), a new civilization has been described based on the SEMAN, (an ocean going vessel that harvests energy on the oceans for sale on the land). This SEMAN provides a partial solution to the five most important problems facing mankind in these times. These problems are: Climate… Continue reading AQUATER PAPER 2.5 ABOUT “AQUATERS” THE NOVEL
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AQUATER PAPER 2.4-ENERGY, WATER, FOOD AND THE AQUATER OCEAN TRADE NETWORK
THE PROBLEM The world’s fresh water use is nearing the total available. Similarly, the world’s food use is nearing the total available. Finally, the world’s fuel use is nearing the total available and is also causing global warming by producing carbon dioxide-a greenhouse gas. But the world’s population is still growing. Clearly, this is a… Continue reading AQUATER PAPER 2.4-ENERGY, WATER, FOOD AND THE AQUATER OCEAN TRADE NETWORK
AQUATER PAPER 2.3 CLIMATE CONTROL AND THE AQUATER ALLIANCE
THE PROBLEM It should first be noted that there is a difference between climate and weather. Weather is the short-term state of the sun, wind, humidity and clouds at a given position on the earth. Weather includes a description of such short-term events as storms, and such events are not predictable. Climate is the overall… Continue reading AQUATER PAPER 2.3 CLIMATE CONTROL AND THE AQUATER ALLIANCE
AQUATER PAPER 2.2 FINANCING A NEW CIVILIZATION AND THE AQUATER ALLIANCE
The Problem In a previous paper (AP1.2 ENERGY SCARCITY AND NEW OPTIONS-Jan, this site), a new vessel (called a SEMAN or Seagoing Energy Module with Automatic Navigation-stabilization) is described that can harvest energy from wind, waves and sun from the ocean. In that paper, it is noted that the oceans have enough area in high… Continue reading AQUATER PAPER 2.2 FINANCING A NEW CIVILIZATION AND THE AQUATER ALLIANCE
AQUATER PAPER 2.1 PRACTICAL LIVING ON THE OCEANS AND THE AQUATER ALLIANCE
The Problem There must be some kind of organization for SEMAN on the oceans when large numbers are launched, or there would be navigational and interpersonal chaos. Furthermore, people like to live together in groups for companionship and to obtain special services. Finally, when people live together in groups, there are certain functions that must… Continue reading AQUATER PAPER 2.1 PRACTICAL LIVING ON THE OCEANS AND THE AQUATER ALLIANCE