On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:01:29 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:


"Vic Smith" wrote in message
news
I just saw a couple scary hours of History Channel.


Hi Vic.

I also watched the program on the History Channel.

Are you familiar with the concept and operation of proportional controllers?

My concern with your plan is this:

The earth's environmental system is a very delicate balance but has a lot of
inertia. If man-made CO2 emissions resulting from the Industrial Revolution
is, indeed, responsible for a global warming crisis, it still has taken
about a 100 years to become evident.

Introducing an immediate, significant and high impact man-made influence
would, IMO, be like making a major change on one of the tuning parameters of
a 3-term proportional controller. The result would most likely be throwing
the whole environmental balance into wide and wild oscillations that could
quickly become uncontrollable.

Yes, I have experienced such oscillations in controlling a Cessna
flying into Midway Airport in Chicago when crosswinds were strong.
I usually crashed, and had to restart MS Flight Simulator.
I was using a basic Logitech controller, however.
Your concerns are valid, and I wouldn't try what I've proposed without
first consulting with Mr Gore and his scientific team.

The issue needs to be addressed carefully, thoughtfully and with patience.
When mankind messes with Mother Nature, he usually loses.

You're quite right. of course. I do think you may have underestimated
the real problem, which is not getting sniped on eBay.
Be that as it may, I shall proceed in all my endeavors with the utmost
caution.
Thank you for your concern.

Respectfully,

--Vic