Before bringing a nuclear reactor and setting up cooling towers, what can be done on Venus’ surface?
The [ecliptic] eastern slope of Maxwell should be good for wind power. As the wind blows from the west, it shoves the cooler air atop the plateau over east, where it slides downward. Antarctica has this same phenomenon: the “katabatic” wind.
Wind turbines will work here to provide electricity. Venus' winds provide I think power enough to keep out the air, by powering airlocks. [h/t Kindltot 2/23] Calculation work can be Babbagelike. Also, this level of power can run recharging-ports for visitors coming in on battery power; and some instruments to monitor Venus herself. I am pretty sure the cloud cities will have an interest in what the volcanoes down below are up to.
The "steampunk" computers will oversee lowering the pressure and temperature, and installing the vacuum server room. This is the least for visitors who can use a sheltered, low-atmo set of chambers for short-term visits, even if they’re hot. The visitors will be here to adjust the equipment.
The elaborate sequence of coolants comes later, when people come here full time.
BACKDATE 2/21. Actually a lot of the following is backdated.
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