3.3.3.5 Other Factors At this time no attempt has been made to integrate power transmission lines and structural elements. The large current flow in this network requires large conductors and it is possible, perhaps necessary, to utilize the structure as an integral part of the power system. For example, if we assume a Gaussian distribution, the mean distance from the center would be approximated by , where radius of the antenna. Assuming a total power of 5 gigawatts and 1600 areas of equal power, it follows that the power from each area watts. The current at 20 KV, to each of these areas would be amp. The mean conductor length is (1.777) long. Neglecting temperature, a No. 2 size copper conductor (AN-J-C-48) or an equivalent No. 0 aluminum conductor can carry that load. The weight of the aluminum conductor is ~. 1/ft and results in a total weight of . Weights of this magnitude should be integrated into the basic structure.
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