Re: [geo] August 6 and August 9

2011-08-05 Thread James Fleming
Although that thread was not narrowly about geoengineering, it did address the issue of technological linkages, so here are some relevant facts from the history of science and technology: Boeing submitted the prototype for the B-29 long-range heavy bomber to the Army in 1939, before the United Sta

RE: [geo] August 6 and August 9

2011-08-05 Thread Eugene Gordon
Prof. Robock's input is not about geoengineering as far as I can tell. I disagree strongly with Prof. Robock's thesis. There was in fact an initial demonstration of the power of the bomb in the New Mexico desert. The Japanese were not impressed. The second bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and after t