Google 'Floating Structures'. Anyone wants to bet what those are?

[Wilikon]

There is an opportunity to win or lose some bitcoins. Google employees and people working on those barges should not participate 


What is Google building on Treasure Island?
http://youtu.be/RHz6WrjuCGQ


Google 'Floating Structures' on Both Coasts
http://youtu.be/k5Gquqb-iQE


People who live and work on California s Treasure Island thought a barge and four stories of cargo containers had something to do with the America s Cup, but as Allen Martin reports, the top-secret floating structure actually belongs to Google. People who live and work on California s Treasure Island thought a barge and four stories of cargo containers had something to do with the America s Cup, but as Allen Martin reports, the top-secret floating structure actually belongs to Google. People who live and work on California s Treasure Island thought a barge and four stories of cargo containers had something to do with the America s Cup, but as Allen Martin reports, the top-secret floating structure actually belongs to Google.

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[tvbcof]

I could think of a number of hypothesis off hand.

One is just that from a thermodynamics point of view there could be some utility in having data processing facilities floating in a heat sink.

Another would be that Google themselves feels some benefit in having the potential to operate with some flexibility in terms of jurisdiction and physical security.

Another is that they have so much money they just don't know what to do with it.

Another is basically what the author of this vid proposes.

One way or another, it would be an interesting thing to watch if there is anything to it at all.

[Rassah]

That's where Google stores their pallets of cash 

[Wilikon]

That's where Google stores their pallets of cash 

Giant bitcoin miners water cooled by the ocean.

[renaxi]

Might be for some top secret project, or a database backup.

[rampalija]

free energy

[tvbcof]

free energy

You mean they figured out how to gather hydrogen isotopes from the seawater and fuse them?

...cuz wave action or windmills are not going to do much.  I mean if they have electronics equipment much beyond a bed-time reading light aboard that is.

[Wilikon]

free energy

Free energy will make you a Google slave and you'll be happy about it if that ever happen. 

[Minor Miner]

The bay is a natural air conditioner for the whole region.   Metal boxes on the bay get cold.   Metal boxes full of servers that pump cold bay water through piping is one cheap way of cooling.
Why shouldn't the government give google access to whatever space/resource they want, they pay a lot of taxes.   ooops.  they pay almost no taxes... so of course they are entitled.

[rampalija]

you like it or not google is internet and it is everywhere around us and google is future

[Wilikon]

you like it or not google is internet and it is everywhere around us and google is future

I don't like it. I am a google user. One google share is a thousand bux. They have cool tools. A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away I remember them branding their moto ''Do No Evil'' all the time. ''Do No Evil... And nothing bad will happen to you'' would be more accurate.

[rampalija]

i didnt say i like it, but more and more users use android based phones and google see everithing even if you location is turned off

[Elwar]

Perhaps it is a trial run of a Project Blueseed type of setup where they plan to test it out in calm waters before moving 12 nautical miles off shore to avoid most US laws.

[Rassah]

Metal crates = seaworthy cardboard box alternatives for homeless pirates

[Dan Dascalescu]

Perhaps it is a trial run of a Project Blueseed type of setup where they plan to test it out in calm waters before moving 12 nautical miles off shore to avoid most US laws.

I would like to state on behalf of Blueseed that, despite some rumors, we are not affiliated with or supported by Google, and do not know for certain what the purpose of their four barges is.

However, I've compiled all the information I could find about the barges into this Wikipedia article, which anyone with sourceable information is invited to contribute to:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_barges

[rampalija]

maybe they are minning BTC in thoose structures hahaha

[Wilikon]

Perhaps it is a trial run of a Project Blueseed type of setup where they plan to test it out in calm waters before moving 12 nautical miles off shore to avoid most US laws.

I would like to state on behalf of Blueseed that, despite some rumors, we are not affiliated with or supported by Google, and do not know for certain what the purpose of their four barges is.

However, I've compiled all the information I could find about the barges into this Wikipedia article, which anyone with sourceable information is invited to contribute to:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_barges

Those structures are truly gigantic! Thanks for the Wiki!

[rampalija]

Perhaps it is a trial run of a Project Blueseed type of setup where they plan to test it out in calm waters before moving 12 nautical miles off shore to avoid most US laws.

I would like to state on behalf of Blueseed that, despite some rumors, we are not affiliated with or supported by Google, and do not know for certain what the purpose of their four barges is.

However, I've compiled all the information I could find about the barges into this Wikipedia article, which anyone with sourceable information is invited to contribute to:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_barges

thx to wiki any ou man, this is interesting theme

[tvbcof]

After musing about the latest Snowden release...and getting some lol's out of it...

It would be interesting to know how the NSA would interpret the jurisdictional considerations of GFEs floating either in the San Francisco Bay or 12 miles off-shore.  I'm sure it would be a state secret so asking them directly would not be very productive, but interesting ans seemingly reliable information about this stuff seems to be getting out anyway.

[pedrog]

After musing about the latest Snowden release...and getting some lol's out of it...

It would be interesting to know how the NSA would interpret the jurisdictional considerations of GFEs floating either in the San Francisco Bay or 12 miles off-shore.  I'm sure it would be a state secret so asking them directly would not be very productive, but interesting ans seemingly reliable information about this stuff seems to be getting out anyway.

NSA doesn't care about laws or jurisdictions.

[rampalija]

After musing about the latest Snowden release...and getting some lol's out of it...

It would be interesting to know how the NSA would interpret the jurisdictional considerations of GFEs floating either in the San Francisco Bay or 12 miles off-shore.  I'm sure it would be a state secret so asking them directly would not be very productive, but interesting ans seemingly reliable information about this stuff seems to be getting out anyway.

NSA doesn't care about laws or jurisdictions.

kaws are createdhow NSA wants

[tvbcof]

After musing about the latest Snowden release...and getting some lol's out of it...

It would be interesting to know how the NSA would interpret the jurisdictional considerations of GFEs floating either in the San Francisco Bay or 12 miles off-shore.  I'm sure it would be a state secret so asking them directly would not be very productive, but interesting ans seemingly reliable information about this stuff seems to be getting out anyway.

NSA doesn't care about laws or jurisdictions.

kaws are createdhow NSA wants

Sounds nice, but you are both probably somewhat wrong.  The U.S. continues to effectively enforce certain constraints on the intelligence apparatus which they need to work around.  And there are a fair number of lawmakers and other members of the government who are not on-board with complete totalitarianism.

We are under an altered legal state since 9/11 and, like the debt ceiling, it gets extended (by executive order in this case) as needed and is likely to continue to do so forever.  But this state is not sufficient to provide complete flexibility in operations.  It is possible (and I think likely) that further declarations will be made which will open up new flexibility in terms of internal population management, and prudent engineering would be to set up to exploit these flexibilities if called upon to do so.  That is probably why the NSA conducted an long running 'experiment' to see if they could track all almost all persons whereabouts at almost all times using the commercial communications networks.

Whether these barges in question are at all related to various experiments that various leaderships would like to perform is a fair avenue to explore.  If the barges even exist at all, that is, and I've yet to even look into that.

[rampalija]

After musing about the latest Snowden release...and getting some lol's out of it...

It would be interesting to know how the NSA would interpret the jurisdictional considerations of GFEs floating either in the San Francisco Bay or 12 miles off-shore.  I'm sure it would be a state secret so asking them directly would not be very productive, but interesting ans seemingly reliable information about this stuff seems to be getting out anyway.

NSA doesn't care about laws or jurisdictions.

kaws are createdhow NSA wants

Sounds nice, but you are both probably somewhat wrong.  The U.S. continues to effectively enforce certain constraints on the intelligence apparatus which they need to work around.  And there are a fair number of lawmakers and other members of the government who are not on-board with complete totalitarianism.

We are under an altered legal state since 9/11 and, like the debt ceiling, it gets extended (by executive order in this case) as needed and is likely to continue to do so forever.  But this state is not sufficient to provide complete flexibility in operations.  It is possible (and I think likely) that further declarations will be made which will open up new flexibility in terms of internal population management, and prudent engineering would be to set up to exploit these flexibilities if called upon to do so.  That is probably why the NSA conducted an long running 'experiment' to see if they could track all almost all persons whereabouts at almost all times using the commercial communications networks.

Whether these barges in question are at all related to various experiments that various leaderships would like to perform is a fair avenue to explore.  If the barges even exist at all, that is, and I've yet to even look into that.

is sounds scary that they are following us but it is true

[theonewhowaskazu]

I think its a data center. Probably has something to do with cooling. I know it sounds weird, but google is into that type of shit.

[rampalija]

I think its a data center. Probably has something to do with cooling. I know it sounds weird, but google is into that type of shit.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_barges


read it here

[Wilikon]

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/10/31/googles-secret-revealed-barge-to-offer-high-end-showrooms-party-deck/

Google’s mysterious floating barge on San Francisco Bay will feature luxury showrooms and a party deck for the tech giant to market Google Glass and other gadgets to invitation-only clients, multiple sources told KPIX 5.

The project, which has been in the planning stages for more than a year, was created at Google

• , the secret facility that Google reportedly runs near its corporate headquarters in Mountain View. It is personally directed by Google co-founder Sergey Brin and is Google’s attempt to upstage rival Apple and its chain of popular retail stores, sources said.

A source who has been onboard the vessel, which is moored off San Francisco’s Treasure Island under tight security, told KPIX 5 the first three floors are designed to serve as “dazzling showrooms” that can be outfitted with chrome features and floor lighting. There is an upper “party deck” meant to feature bars, lanais and other comforts so Google can fete its upscale customers.

The building is constructed of interchangeable 40-foot shipping containers that can be assembled and disassembled at will, allowing it to be placed on barges, trucks or rail cars and taken anywhere in the world, the source said. Google could send it to a ski resort one day and then have it shipped to the beach a few days later.

The project has been delayed in part because the U.S. Coast Guard labeled the building a “floating vessel” that requires federally approved safety features.

[theonewhowaskazu]

I think its a data center. Probably has something to do with cooling. I know it sounds weird, but google is into that type of shit.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_barges


read it here

How exactly did wikipedia decide on that? Seems like somebody just guessed and put it in a wikipedia article TBH.

[Athanasios Motok]

That's where Google stores their pallets of cash 

Giant bitcoin miners water cooled by the ocean.

Very good idea.  Bitcoin miners in Antarctica?  (penguins!)

[rampalija]

That's where Google stores their pallets of cash 

Giant bitcoin miners water cooled by the ocean.

Very good idea.  Bitcoin miners in Antarctica?  (penguins!)

Why not?!?! They had the best cooling

[NewLiberty]

That's where Google stores their pallets of cash 

Giant bitcoin miners water cooled by the ocean.

Very good idea.  Bitcoin miners in Antarctica?  (penguins!)

Why not?!?! They had the best cooling

Solar power for half the year?

[TECSHARE]

This is the prison where Sylvester and Arnold escape from in the future.

[rampalija]

This is the prison where Sylvester and Arnold escape from in the future.

then they are makin a movie

[pedrog]

This is the prison where Sylvester and Arnold escape from in the future.

then they are makin a movie

They already made one, and it was crap.

[zedicus]

One barge no problem! When they start putting dozens of these daisy chained in international waters ..



 

[rampalija]

And, did anyone know what are they or you guys are still guessing

[Schleicher]

And, did anyone know what are they or you guys are still guessing

A Google spokesperson told TechCrunch that the barges are ‘an interactive space' to teach people about its technology

http://techcrunch.com/2013/11/06/google-says-its-using-mystery-barges-as-interactive-space-where-people-can-learn-about-its-technology/

[rampalija]

And, did anyone know what are they or you guys are still guessing

A Google spokesperson told TechCrunch that the barges are ‘an interactive space' to teach people about its technology

http://techcrunch.com/2013/11/06/google-says-its-using-mystery-barges-as-interactive-space-where-people-can-learn-about-its-technology/

As one man before said, Mybe that is the prison from which Arnold and Silvester escaped

[Sindelar1938]

Greenhouses?

Meteorological survey stations?

[Wilikon]

Why is this thread still alive?

[elektibi75]

That's where Google stores their pallets of cash 

Hahaha nice answer :"DD

[Kaligulax]

Google uses pods as part of the data center footprint. Usually they look more like over sized personal on demand storage units. I would suggest this is a larger version of that footprint. which has been in use for years. Data Centers need tons of cool air, maybe they will used the open water as a resource for cooling. They built a structure in the mountains in New York state, and designed the building to use the ambient temperatures to move the heat our of the dc.

[Wilikon]

Google's mystery barge is heading on a short cruise to comply with an order requiring it to move from its current home on a San Francisco Bay island.

The agency leasing the Treasure Island space where the barge is being built says the four-story vessel is bound for the Port of Stockton, a destination located about 80 miles east of San Francisco.

The barge is supposed to move by March 7, according to Mirian Saez, director of operations for the Treasure Island Development Authority, which rented the vessel's current home.

Google Inc. and the Port of Stockton didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.

The barge is leaving because of a Jan. 31 regulatory order concluding that Google didn't have the proper building permits at Treasure Island. The Port of Stockton falls outside the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, the regulator that cracked down on the barge.

Google had halted work on the barge late last year amid speculation that the Mountain View, Calif., company was building an aquatic store to sell its products or a party boat.

The company says the barge will serve as an interactive technology center once it's done. A similar barge is being built by Google on the East Coast, too.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_GOOGLE_BARGE?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2014-02-27-16-34-07

[zeocrash]

Another is that they have so much money they just don't know what to do with it.

Most Likely this

[mecoin]

That's where Google stores their pallets of cash 

hmm, don't think so...
they could fill the surface of moon with their money
=> they should start building a space lift

[Lyomon86]

There is a real opportunity to win or lose some bitcoin? I don't think so.

[txbt]

I won't bet  (seems hard anyway - we would have needed an escrow) but I'm curious if/when they are finally opened to the public. Did they announce at least who is the target audience of the "interactive technology centre", when it will be done or any other new info?

thx