Spend a lot of time on planes - often 'frying' on a runway or 'freezing' at altitude - had an idea the other day about how we might fix this...
Why not utilize the window shades to regulate the temperature of the cabin??
My idea revolves around the concept of incorporating a solar powered, heating/cooling element in the window shade itself combined with a circulation fan/vent. The shade could be "smart"; incorporating onboard temperature and altitude logic - might activitate itself only when pulled down.
An airplane cabin is a small, controlled space, so not every shade would need to be replaced (?) Older planes could easily be retro-fitted. The dollars saved in fuel costs while planes sit on a runway would likely pay for the one-time widget and installation costs.
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