The following configurations were specially to be fitted upon interstate mile marker posts for the purpose of broadcasting directly to passing cars. There was a reason why this designated stretch of Interstate 35 in Minnesota, US was chosen by me in this proposal to the State Highway Department in 1988. These miles were selected because an FM radio presence- for car reception- did not exist. Broadcasting by regional FM stations were not capable of being received on this section of the highway.
Full Description
The solar powered transmitters advocated here do have sufficient output to reach across the median and four lanes. To cover our start to finish of a 2 mile stretch, we have to use paired pole-mounted sets, with each facing the other every 50-75 feet. Both will broadcast on a different frequency onthrough to the last of our paired poles in this project. Only two available and separate frequencies are necessary. Doing so lessens the chance of overlapping a previous pole's outputs. Thus doing so permites a smooth continuity from the soundings which "accompany" riders moving in their car. What do I need? Listening in on roadsideradioscapes on I-35, travelers on this stretch of interstate will have picked up a rented package of items: these include (1) a micro computer , (2) two-way satellite transceiver and antenna with a rubber suction cup for attaching to roof, and (3)an instruction manual.
Work metadata
- Year Created: 2011
- Submitted to ArtBase: Wednesday May 11th, 2011
- Original Url: http://www.d.umn.edu/~lbrush/lbarchivesg2.html#anchor2080074
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Work Credits:
- leifbrush2, primary creator
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Artist Statement
((An option occurred to this initial proposal soon after I received my rejection by MDOT: The available sound nearest the car whizzes by; however, the hay bailing going on in the distance actually follows the onlooker very slowly. ?And what about in between the two phenomena? This is akin to billboard signs where the face appears to be moving with you. Meaning? A multiplexed system version- to accommodate this spatially, holographic-like sound/vision imagery- should follow.))
