Re: Question for Kibbie Dome attendees

From: Jake Palmer <82.jake_at_gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 31 May 2017 15:41:51 -0700

Reduced drift is a possible side benefit, although I think a lot of the
existing drift is caused by uneven heating of building. It's hard to say
if the plastic will have much impact.

So far I have 3 votes in favor of adding plastic. Anyone opposed to doing
this?

On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 2:45 PM, Nick Ray lasray_at_gmail.com
[Indoor_Construction] <Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com> wrote:

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> I agree with Bill.
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> I think this might also help with the drift just below the jet stream.
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> On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 5:32 PM, William Gowen wdgowen_at_gmail.com
> [Indoor_Construction] <Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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>> I think that's a GREAT idea!
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>> On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 4:43 PM, Jake Palmer 82.jake_at_gmail.com
>> [Indoor_Construction] <Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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>>> I'd like to get feedback from people that are attending Kibbie this
>>> year. Anyone that's familiar with the building knows about the rods at the
>>> east and west ends of the building that effectively split the ceiling area
>>> into three separate spaces. They hang about 20 feet below the ceiling
>>> (about 120 feet above the floor), and they're suspended by multiple cables.
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>>> I'm considering asking the facilities people to hang plastic sheeting
>>> from the ceiling to cover the gap above each rod. The plastic would cover
>>> both sides of the cables and the rod, and it would stop just below the
>>> rods. This would prevent any models that drift toward the rods from
>>> hanging on them, but it would also limit the area available if you plan to
>>> fly above the rods. I've seen models drift above the rods and survive, but
>>> the more common outcome is a hangup which is why I'm considering this
>>> option.
>>>
>>> I'd like to get feedback before I ask to see if this can be done.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Jake
>>>
>>>
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