Re: Stego plates

[JohnE37179@aol.com]

The temperature regulation aspect of the plates is probably much more of a
radiative reather than convective/conductive system.  Studies done by the Air
Force in the sixties and seventies for temperature regulation of spacesuits
and space vehicles studies temperature regulation in reptiles and insects.
 It was found that the most effective means for lizards involved body
orientation to the sun.  The radiation (energy capture or radiation)
input/output ration by orienting the plates 90 degrees to or parallel to the
direction of the heat source (the sun) would be a much more efficient means
inputting energy or radiating excess energy than trying to orient them to any
prevailing breeze.

Just a thought.  I like lemondae myself for the same purpose.

John