Bit Windy - VAWT Multi-Cache

This cache has been archived.

inspicio: Cache types should not be changed after publication and as this now appears not to be a multi type of cache I am archiving it.

It the final GZ is still viable then submit a new traditional listing.

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Hidden : 8/17/2009
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:


Bit Windy - VAWT
S38 08.727 / E144 23.122
(Finial Co'Ords due to sign has gone missing)

‘shane.thompson - first cache’

At the posted Co-Ord’s you will find yourself standing underneath a ‘Ropatec’ – Vertical Axis Wind Turbine that is one of the first vertical axis turbines of this type to be installed in Australia.
More information about this turbine can be found at: www.ropatec.com
Also the generators preformance at: www.ecogeelong.com.au/sites.php?meter=3

Here you will find a plaque with all the required information to answer a few questions to figure out the final location.

After a little math to gain the final co-ord’s, a short walk from the turbine will reward you with a pleasant view.
On the way to the Cache you may notice a "Survey Mark" and there is no need to jump the fence as it is possible to walk around.

Cache is a 500ml Curver container containing swaps, logbook & pen.

To find the cache -

(AB) Expected life of wind turbine (Years)

(C) Maximum output (kW)

(D) How many kilowatt hours (kWh) per day does the turbine generate on average.

EFG = (AB x C) + 637
H I J = (C x D) + 98

Final Location - Cache

S 38o 08 EFG

E 144o 23 H I J

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Orybj Tebhaq.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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