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14.1 Lunacorp rover

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14.2 Artist’s conception of Lunacorp telepresence system

Blimp parameters
Blimps need to meet certain design criteria to be used effectively for
Earth-bound terrestrial telepresence systems. The blimps must be
completely safe around human beings. The blimps should be able to
move through the same passageways used by people. The CCD
camera transmitting video should be positioned at approximately
eye level. It should be able to navigate through gentle crosswinds
without difficulty.
A ballast system needs to be created that would allow the blimp to
achieve neutral buoyancy on or through a number of floors in a
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