Stanford Seminar - Changing the Solar Constant at Earth to a Solar Variable

Explore the concept of space-based geoengineering to combat climate change in this Stanford seminar featuring Robert G. Kennedy III, President of Tennessee Valley Stellar Corporation. Delve into the potential of deploying a sunshade in space to cool the planet, a contingency technology that could be available by mid-century. Learn about the Dyson Dot, a large shadecraft design, and the ongoing development of prototype Dyson picoDots using cubesat technologies. Gain insights into the challenges of global climate action, the technical aspects of solar radiation management, and the role of non-profit organizations in advancing innovative solutions. Discover how this polyglot generalist systems engineer's diverse experience in green energy, nuclear engineering, and interstellar exploration contributes to his unique perspective on addressing climate change through space-based interventions.