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- Subject: Re: Technology development
- From: jim@netlink.cts.com (Jim Bowery)
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- Date: Mon, 07 Sep 92 08:29:41 PDT
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- 18084TM@msu.edu (Tom) writes:
- > An example of the best way to develop this new technology can also be
- > seen in the fridge example. Currently, GE is offering a huge cash
- > prize for refridgeration technology based on something other than CFCs,
- > with comparable or better efficiency. I think the prize is $3 million,
- > with a bonus for improved efficiency, but is was a while since I heard
- > about it, so I may have the exact figure wrong.
- >
- > If the goals in space were as easily defined, this would probably be a
- > cheaper way for NASA to develop launchers, etc., than the current system.
- Clearly, this is feasible. I suggest people try defining some prizes.
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