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https://folu.me/post/algvzrf-d-dpbz/2021/08/13/science/starliner-boeing-nasa-d-dhtml | 2021-09-26T06:12:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057830.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20210926053229-20210926083229-00606.warc.gz | 0.950176 | 219 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__132720110 | en | Problems with the capsule’s propulsion system require more troubleshooting, a setback for a program to carry NASA astronauts to the space station.
The Starliner is designed to take NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station, and was already years behind schedule. Earlier problems with the spacecraft have added financial losses to Boeing’s balance sheet.
Friday’s announcement means that the capsule will be taken off the Atlas 5 rocket at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and returned to Boeing’s factory located nearby at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The scheduled crewless demonstration flight it was to complete will be delayed for at least two months, and possibly into next year. And that will further postpone Boeing’s first flight with astronauts aboard.
“This is obviously a disappointing day,” Kathy Lueders, NASA’s associate administrator for human exploration and operations, said during a telephone news conference. “But I want to emphasize that this is another example of why these demo missions are so very important to us.” | aerospace | 1 |
https://inpactimes.com/c295-tactical-airlifter-a-game-changer-for-the-indian-air-force/ | 2023-12-07T16:33:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100677.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207153748-20231207183748-00405.warc.gz | 0.936049 | 741 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__311274440 | en | In order to manage the complex problems of the twenty-first century, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has always been at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge technology and updating its aircraft. The introduction of the C295 tactical airlifter, which is expected to change the IAF’s trajectory, is one of the most important recent developments in this field. This cutting-edge Airbus Defence and Space aircraft has a number of features that would improve India’s operational agility and strategic airlift capabilities.
A Priority for Strategy
The C295 tactical airlifter is a strategic and useful addition to the IAF fleet. Rapid troop, equipment and supply mobility is crucial in the complicated security environment of today. The C295 is predicted to meet this urgent demand by giving the IAF a flexible platform that can perform a variety of tasks, such as people transport, cargo airlift, and medical evacuation.
Flexibility at Work
The C295’s versatility to fit different mission profiles is one of its distinctive features. This aircraft is perfect for special operations and quick troop deployment because it can hold up to 71 passengers or 50 paratroopers. Additionally, it can transport a variety of military equipment, including tanks and artillery, thanks to its 9.2 tons of storage space.
Another essential component that guarantees injured people receive quick care, is the aircraft’s capacity to deliver medical experts. When used as a flying hospital with room for stretchers and medical staff, the C295 demonstrates its potency as a life-saving tool in combat.
The C295’s remarkable short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities also lets it take off and land from runways that are only partially complete. The IAF can quickly and effectively project its power for missions in challenging or remote situations because of these capabilities.
Technology and Development
The C295 is not only adaptable, but also a cutting-edge piece of technology. Modern avionics, including a glass cockpit and cutting-edge navigation and communication systems, guarantees that the crew has the highest level of situational awareness. Its potent self-defense mechanisms also increase its capacity to live under difficult conditions.
The C295 gets even more advanced by integrating local technologies, like the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). This supports India’s self-reliance military posture and guarantees that the IAF can function well in a range of environments, including those where GPS signals can be interfered with.
Financial and strategic gains
The choice to use the C295 tactical airlifter has economic implications in addition to military ones. The collaboration between Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Airbus Defence and Space to produce these aircrafts in India is proof of the region’s expanding defense industry. This partnership will encourage information sharing, create jobs, and support the domestic defense industry.
Strategically, the capabilities of the C295 will increase India’s capacity to react swiftly to domestic and global crises by offering help through peacekeeping missions, humanitarian aid, and disaster relief. It would improve India’s reputation as a trustworthy and competent partner in the international world.
A notable step forward in the nation’s defense modernization efforts is the C295 tactical airlifter. This adaptable aircraft may be used by the IAF to carry out a wide range of operations, including medical evacuation and airlifting of persons and cargo. India achieves its geopolitical and economic objectives through its indigenous industry, agility, and technological capabilities. The C295 is ready to play a crucial role in defending India’s national security and fostering regional stability as the IAF advances to face modern challenges. | aerospace | 1 |
https://futurism.com/the-byte/nasa-footage-comet-exploding | 2024-02-23T15:52:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474440.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223153350-20240223183350-00149.warc.gz | 0.930565 | 314 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__159169863 | en | It's grainy, but epic.
Front Row Seats
NASA's exoplanet-hunting satellite TESS caught a rare glimpse of the entirety of a "comet outburst," which is an epic cosmic event in which a comet spontaneously combusts in a brilliant explosion.
The satellite captured a time-lapse video of the event, according to a NASA release. The footage is grainy, but it's an awe-inspiring glimpse of rare celestial death — and, astronomers say, it could finally reveal what causes the mysterious outbursts.
There are two leading theories about what causes a comet outburst, both having to do with the sun vaporizing surface ice and propelling the space rock forward, according to the NASA release. And while research on the comet published last month in The Astrophysical Journal Letters didn't settle the debate, future analyses of the data could help astronomers figure it out.
One suggestion is that a sudden heatwave can hit unstable ices, setting off the sudden explosion. Another is that new ice suddenly becomes exposed to — and promptly vaporized by — the Sun after cliff on the surface of the comet collapses or some other geologic activity occurs.
"We can't predict when comet outbursts will happen," University of Maryland astronomer and lead researcher Tony Farnham said in the NASA release. "But even if we somehow had the opportunity to schedule these observations, we couldn’t have done any better in terms of timing. The outburst happened mere days after the observations started."
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https://www.aselsan.com.tr/en/capabilities/air-and-missile-defense-systems/air-and-missile-defense-systems/missileigla-launching-system | 2022-05-19T16:30:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662529538.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220519141152-20220519171152-00730.warc.gz | 0.872659 | 254 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__7368689 | en | Missile-Igla Launching System is a fully automated very short range air defense weapon system using IGLA(S) missiles against fixed and rotary wing aircrafts, remotely piloted vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles and cruise missiles based on qualified ASELSAN Pedestal Mounted Air Defense System.
As an effective, reliable, affordable Air Defense Solution from ASELSAN, Missile-Igla Launching System highly improves the capabilities of Man Portable Air Defense Systems by providing quick and correct aiming of the missile, improving reaction time, increasing fire power and hit probability.
Flexible architecture provides autonomous as well as coordinated operation with Air Defense Battle Management Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence System and interoperability with allied countries air defense systems.
Salvo firing capability enables the system to perform simultaneous firing of two missiles to one target, dramatically increasing the fire power of the system.
The gyro-stabilized turret of the system and integrated optical sensors enable on-the-move target surveillance, detection, tracking, target type recognition and firing.
The Embedded Training Simulator provides simulations of all processes and trails for various scenarios in order to train for and enable the system operators to achieve full success under battlefield conditions. | aerospace | 1 |
http://content.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2049549,00.html | 2022-01-27T06:25:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320305141.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220127042833-20220127072833-00116.warc.gz | 0.978836 | 1,344 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__22016991 | en | For the past four years, scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have known they wouldn't be doing anything terribly romantic on Valentine's Day this year. That's because the Stardust spacecraft, which had already paid a call on Comet Wild 2 in 2006, would be making a second visit to Comet Tempel-1 a 3.7- mile-diameter (6 km) ball of rock and ice, which at the moment might be the most interesting ball of rock and ice in the solar system. On Valentine's night, precisely on schedule, Stardust flew past Tempel-1 at a distance of just 110 miles (175 km), bringing to a close a mission that was as much of a navigational triumph as it was a scientific one.
NASA had barnstormed Tempel-1 once before, back in 2005, when the Deep Impact spacecraft flew by and, true to its name, fired an 820-lb. (370 kg) copper cannonball into the flank of the comet. The purpose of that bit of cosmic skeet shooting was to blast out a plume of cometary dust, ice and other debris that the spacecraft could scan and analyze.
About a year before that, Stardust had had its own encounter with Comet Wild 2, flying through its plume and collecting a sample of its dust. Stardust then circled back around toward Earth and, in 2006, dropped a re-entry canister off in the atmosphere. Then it simply flew on, its mission complete or ostensibly complete. But Stardust was a tough ship, its systems were in good shape and it still had some fuel sloshing around in its tank. It seemed a shame to let a good vehicle go to waste, and mission planners thus decided not to. Instead, they sent Stardust in pursuit of Tempel-1. There were good reasons to pay the comet a second visit.
Comets are among the oldest cosmic artifacts around bits of debris left over from the earliest days of the solar system. Astronomers have always known that the deeper they peek inside a cometary nucleus, the farther they peer back in celestial time. The fresh wound the Deep Impact probe had gouged in Tempel-1's side could mean a direct line of sight deep into the interior. What's more, in the time it would take Stardust to catch the comet, both would have made a complete circuit of the sun. Comets are volatile, with at least some of their ice steaming away each time their elliptical orbits carry them near the solar fires. That means that the surface of Tempel-1 would look different to Stardust from the way it looked to Deep Impact just a few years earlier. The extent of that difference would provide more clues to the comet's composition.
It was a nice plan, but the logistics were daunting. The ship had fired its thrusters and engines hundreds of thousands of time in the eight years it had been in space from its launch in 1999 to its retasking with Tempel-1 in 2007, and it would need hundreds of thousands more tweaks and adjustments to complete that mission. That meant it would have to make the most of whatever fuel it had left.
"Nobody has invented an entirely reliable fuel gauge for a spacecraft," said Stardust project manager Tim Larson. The best estimates he and his team could come up with did not give them much of a margin for error: by the time of the Valentine's Day rendezvous, they would have about 3% of a tank left.
Just as worrisome was the question of temperature. For purposes of providing a frame of reference, NASA likes to point out that Stardust has been flying since Bill Clinton was in the White House, and throughout that time, its periodic sweeps close to the sun and deep into space have sent it through a constant thermal cycling from blazingly hot to paralyzingly cold often at the same time. (Since there's no atmosphere in space, temperature doesn't average out around an object. Instead, the side facing the sun can be scalding while the side facing away is frigid.) Try putting a complicated piece of home electronics through that torture and imagine how it would come out.
"All this mission's challenges are just that," Larson said, "challenges."
Finally, there was the question of cometary randomness. Tempel-1 is irregularly shaped and its periodic outgassing causes it to tumble and spin on its axes as it flies through its orbits. If one of its narrow edges happened to be facing the sun when Stardust flew past, it would reflect very little light back to the ship, making photographic conditions poor. If its wide sides caught the sun, the conditions would be much better. Whether its new crater would drift into view at all was impossible to say.
With all that could go wrong, the ultimate encounter went fantastically if fleetingly right. The ship began closing in on the comet and snapping pictures at 11:36 p.m. E.T. on Valentine's night and moving at a speed of about 4 miles (6.5 km) per second made its closest approach and swept by in just minutes. On its way, it passed through the comet's surrounding halo of dust and micro-debris, which struck its side like antiaircraft flak and which an onboard audio system picked up and beamed home. "So aren't you glad you weren't aboard the spacecraft?" one NASA official asked at a press conference the next day after playing the rat-a-tat recording.
The six dozen pictures the spacecraft took, which have only begun to be analyzed, turned out to be just what the scientists had hoped for. The comet showed its broad, luminous side, and the crater indeed accommodated the lens, allowing for a few quick portraits before the two moved out of alignment. The little bit of comparison forensics the scientists have been able to do so far lining up new images of the comet's surface with those taken six years earlier showed fresh erosion features nearly 100 ft. (30 m) long. That's an awful lot in a very short time.
NASA will spend months analyzing the images and the other data Stardust has sent back, even as the spacecraft itself at last enters its long-delayed and well-earned retirement. "When Stardust ended its [first] mission in 2006, it was in an orbit that could possibly reach two comet targets," said Joe Veverka, principal investigator of the mission. "I chose Tempel-1 because it is a fascinating place." And Stardust provided a fascinating look at it. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.sidereel.com/tv-shows/james-mays-big-ideas | 2017-03-29T14:30:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218190295.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212950-00051-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.942157 | 130 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__41492358 | en | James May travel across the globe searching for possible solutions to implement concepts that could belong to science fiction.
In the last of his Big Ideas journeys, James May sets off to find smarter, brighter and bolder ways of powering the planet for future generations. James begins his journey by looking at the energy produced by the sun. In a unique experiment, he tries a so
In the first of a new series James May travels the globe in search of his ultimate flying machine. He begins by heading into the frozen wastes of Russia to pilot one of the best kept secrets of the Cold War. He then heads to the US to fly the world's only | aerospace | 1 |
https://theswisstimes.ch/to-infinity-and-beyond-the-second-ever-swiss-astronaut/ | 2024-04-14T13:47:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816879.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414130604-20240414160604-00875.warc.gz | 0.936845 | 1,300 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__109117728 | en | To infinity and beyond: The second ever Swiss astronaut
- By Catherine Ebneter
- 14 April 2023
There’s a new astronaut shooting for the stars, and he’s Swiss. Meet Marco Sieber.
In 2021, Swiss man Marco Sieber answered the European Space Agency’s (ESA) call for new astronauts. He was selected with four others out of an astonishing 22,500 applicants. Being selected is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity — the ESA has only issued a call for astronauts three times since 1978, with the most recent being in 2008.
ESA’s new class of astronauts includes career astronauts like Sieber, members of the astronaut reserve, and an astronaut selected for the Parastronaut Feasibility Project. Sieber and his classmates just began their 12-month basic training at ESA’s European Astronaut Center near Cologne, Germany.
In an interview with ESA, Sieber revealed that becoming an astronaut is a dream come true. He said that, like many children, he was fascinated with space, but being selected as an astronaut with an opportunity to experience space travel felt unreal.
From doctor to astronaut
Thirty-three-year-old Sieber grew up in a small village near the Emmental region, studied medicine at the University of Bern, and currently works as a urologist. He previously served as chief medical officer for the Swiss forces in the KFOR international peacekeeping mission in Kosovo.
In his incredible new role as a career astronaut, Sieber will be a full-time ESA staff member. He will receive training for missions to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) and perhaps further afield, the ESA said.
These missions include flights to and from the International Space Station and the Lunar Gateway Station, part of NASA’s Artemis program.
An astronaut’s role
While in space, career astronauts carry out various activities at the International Space Station, ranging from scientific experiments and technological demonstrations to participating in Space Station maintenance.
Sieber says that he finds the combination of the disciplines involved in space travel, such as aviation and planetary science, especially compelling. However, he is fully aware of the challenge and responsibility that astronauts face during missions.
According to the ESA, an astronaut’s role is “test the limits of the human body in space, perform research, support the development of new technologies, and explore the wonders of the universe in one of the most extreme environments imaginable.”
Following in the footsteps of a legend
While it’s an incredible time to be involved in space travel, Sieber is not the first Swiss astronaut. He follows in the footsteps of the renowned Claude Nicollier — the first Swiss astronaut and part of the first group of ESA astronauts that were selected in 1978.
Nicollier was also the first non-American to become a full-time NASA mission specialist. During his 30-year career, he was a crewmember on four space shuttle flights, logging over 1,000 hours in space. His missions included servicing and repairing the Hubble Space Telescope.
A thrilling time to be an astronaut – from the Moon to Mars
Technology like the Hubble telescope has changed our fundamental understanding of the universe and helped make it a fascinating time for space exploration.
“This is an extraordinary time for human spaceflight and for Europe. After the successful launch of Artemis I with ESA’s European Service Module powering Orion to the Moon, we are at the forefront of human space exploration,” says David Parker, ESA director of Human and Robotic Exploration.
According to NASA, Artemis is the first step in the next era of human exploration. Together with commercial and international partners like ESA, NASA plans to establish a sustainable presence on the moon to prepare for missions to Mars.
“Then, we will use what we learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars.”
And Swiss technology is playing a vital role in making this dream a reality.
Swiss innovation help makes science fiction a reality
In this new era of bringing humans back to the moon, Switzerland is providing critical elements of the European Service Module (ESM) of Artemis’ Orion spacecraft and the SLS (Space Launch System) launch vehicle.
The ESM is a crucial element of Orion. It’s the “heart and lungs” for astronaut lunar missions. The module provides propulsion, power, and thermal regulation and will supply astronauts with water and oxygen on future missions. The ESM is installed below the crew module. Together, the two make up the Orion spacecraft.
The Orion will carry astronauts beyond low Earth orbit for the first time since the Apollo program ended in the 1970s.
The Swiss company Beyond Gravity is supplying key elements for all Orion spacecraft as well as for the SLS launch vehicles. With its partner TTTech, the company is also supplying the main network electronics for the NASA Gateway, guaranteeing secure and reliable communications between Earth and the space station.
This technology will be leveraged during the Artemis II flight, whose crew NASA recently announced. Artemis II is the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term presence on the moon for science and exploration.
Big budget plans
Unsurprisingly, building an outpost on the moon comes with a hefty price tag. Last year the 22 ESA member nations signed off on the organization’s CHF16.5 billion budget for the next three years. The Swiss contribution came to CHF600 million. According to the Federal Statistics Office, Switzerland averages an annual contribution of CHF185 million to the ESA.
Like other space organizations, the ESA is firmly convinced the cost is worth the reward.
ESA’s new program aims to increase Europe’s autonomy in space while strengthening its leadership in science and technology. It has also pledged to act responsibly and develop solutions to mitigate climate change.
In a recent ESA Explores podcast, Parker stated that “the development of new human-rated spacecraft presents even more opportunities for European astronauts to travel to the International Space Station and beyond as the Agency enters a new decade of space exploration.”
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http://www.kerbalspace.agency/Tracker/craft.asp?db=progenymk5-1 | 2017-11-19T13:54:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934805649.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20171119134146-20171119154146-00025.warc.gz | 0.907757 | 363 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__143149467 | en | A launch is happening in <2 minutes! Use the event timer on the right to head to the craft page to watch live launch telemetry!
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With the design based directly on the Mk4, capable of reaching over 100km into space, focus is now on the automation capabilities of the rocket as a new computer control system powered by kOS allows us to begin to work on more complex launch and ascent procedures. The software of the Mk5 will ultimately go on control our orbital rocket program.
This initial flight will still be controlled manually during ascent as with previous Progeny launches, however the automated control software will be onboard monitoring the ascent & simulating commands to let us review its performance and ensure it is working correctly.
The rocket was returned to us, allowing for an initial review of telemetry data to complete this mission information by updating splashdown location and distance traveled. Full analysis will be undertaken tomorrow. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.alpa.co.za/committees/aircraft-design-and-operations/ | 2021-09-23T01:41:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057416.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20210923013955-20210923043955-00141.warc.gz | 0.878576 | 2,634 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__119805979 | en | AIRCRAFT DESIGN AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
1. AEROPLANE PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS.
To review any aeroplane performance problems brought to the Committee’s attention. To review or develop relevant policy, provide information, or provide an appropriate brief for the external representatives.
1.1 Aircraft Performance, Evaluation and Certification (APEC).
To provide expertise on all issues related to aircraft evaluation and certification. Assist in the development of policy on all related performance issues and especially with reference to autospoiler/speedbrake retraction, crosswinds and the use of autopilots.
1.2 Autospoiler/Speedbrake Retraction.
To review and amend present policy on autospoiler/speedbrake retraction.
To develop guidelines for the use of autopilot (coupled approaches) followed by a manual landing and develop policy on the landing increment to be used when using an autopilot.
1.4 Notional Weights.
To monitor the developments on notional weights calculations and standard values.
2. OBSTACLE CLEARANCE CRITERIA.
To continue to review developments in the ICAO OCP and related forums and develop policy as necessary.
3. CONTROLLED FLIGHT INTO TERRAIN (CFIT).
To continue to review of the CFIT problem from the ADO perspective, with specific reference to the ICAO/FSF Task Force project, in co-ordination with the AA, HUPER and ATS Committees.
Remarks: AA Committee to provide accident/incident data; HUPER Committee to review pilot training aspects; ATS to review ATS-related aspects.
4. WIND SHEAR AND LOW LEVEL TURBULENCE.
4.1 Low Level Windshear, Turbulence and Wake Vortex (WIST WG).
To collate the work done on windshear and turbulence and wake vortices; produce a briefing handbook. To continue with the research and development programmes for wake vortices detection systems and other means of avoidance. To continue with the development of the Windshear and Turbulence Warning System (WTWS) in Hong Kong and similar systems elsewhere.
Remarks: The Committee working group should liaise with the manufacturers in the integration of ground warning systems with airborne systems, and the display of the warnings from such systems in the cockpit. (Agencies: Vendors – SAE S7 Committee) and participate (by correspondence) with the ICAO WIST SG particularly to achieve standardisation of terminology and phraseology for the warnings generated by ground-based systems.
5. GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM.
To monitor plans to introduce GNSS procedures in the terminal area, specifically to evaluate the system’s all weather operations capability. To review developments in the ICAO GNSS Panel. To examine the operational aspects of an ‘embedded offset’ to increase the safety of a highly accurate air navigation system.
Remarks: In co-ordination with the ATS Committee
6. MICROWAVE LANDING SYSTEMS.
To monitor the work of the ICAO AWOP, OCP and other forums with regard to MLS. To advise the Federation of all significant developments at both national and international level. To review existing IFALPA policy to ensure consistency with the latest developments, including operational procedures being developed by ICAO.
Remarks: ATS Committee involved in MLS/ATC interface aspect.
7. FUTURE FLIGHT DECK SYSTEMS.
To review developments in advanced flight deck systems and ensure that any new systems provide timely information to the pilot and that the technical requirements are at least as high as the systems, if any, being replaced. This review should include, but not be limited to, TCAS, Take-off Performance Monitors (TOPM), Electronic Library Systems (ELS), RNAV and FMS.
Remarks: ATS Committee also covering TCAS. HUPER Committee concentrating on pilot training aspects of TCAS.
7.1 Head-Up Display (HUD) systems.
To develop policy and an acceptable means of compliance (AMC) for the use of HGS on civil airliners with the help of SAE ARPs / ARDs, and other material.
7.2 Warning System.
To work with the SAE S-7 Committee in developing ARPs/ARDs for warning systems. To take part in research and development programmes on integrated hazard warning systems.
8. REFUELLING WITH PASSENGERS ON BOARD.
To collate the information from the various authorities, associations and airlines and produce a policy document showing “best practice”.
8.1 Fuel Tank Explosions.
To monitor the issues surrounding fuel tank explosions including: maintenance, fuel type, fuel vapours, inerting tasks with nitrogen enriched air, ignition sources, costs versus safety and redesign of tanks and crew actions. Accidents include: B737 explosion in Manila 11/05/91, B747-100 after take off JFK 17/07/96 and B737-400 at Bangkok 03/03/01.
9. ACCIDENT SURVIVABILITY
To review the progress towards establishing improved national and international accident survivability certification criteria.
Remarks: In co-ordination with the AGE Committee work on RFF, etc.
9.1 Cabin / Cockpit Survivability.
To develop policy, guidelines and recommendations on all aspects of cabin / cockpit survivability based on the findings from recent accidents and other sources.
9.2 Design and Construction.
9.3 Cargo aircraft.
10. EXTENDED RANGE TWIN-ENGINE OPERATIONS (ETOPS)
To monitor the criteria being applied to new and existing aircraft for which ETOPS approval is sought. Policy developments on Early and Accelerated ETOPS are to be continued.
10.1 ETOPS 207 Minutes
To produce harmonised policy on the 207 ETOPS diversion time. To develop harmonised policy on all ETOPS issues for IFALPA and represent the Federation at external forums and promote ICAO SARPs on ETOPS.
11. LONG RANGE OPERATIONS (LROPS)
To develop harmonised IFALPA policy for Long Range Operations for all aircraft and produce the requirements for aircraft design, operation, maintenance and adequate airfields. To promote a single international regulation (ICAO SARPs) to cover LROPS.
Remarks: In co-ordination with the HUPER and IND Committees.
11.1 Crew Rest Areas
To continue the development of policies on crew rest areas.
Remarks: In co-ordination with the HUPER and IND Committees.
12. OPERATING MINIMA CRITERIA
To review developments with new system concepts and procedures.
To develop harmonised policy on precision and non-precision approaches. To develop policy on approach bans.
13. CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS
To monitor and advise as necessary on the work of the ICAO Airworthiness Panel (AIRP) and develop policy as required. To consider the degradation of systems which were assumed to be 100% operative during the certification process.
Remarks: AA Committee considering accidents due to inadequate regulatory overview.
To assess the problem and whether it is related to all aircraft or just aged aircraft. To consider the recommendations and findings from the Swissair MD11 crash analysis. To develop policy and give recommendations as to how to proceed. To interact with other industry groups / agencies to solve the problems. To assess, and where appropriate, participate in research work and the development of new products. To consider changes to checklists to deal with electrical faults and avionics smoke. To produce education for line pilots.
13.2 Engine Certification.
14. ADO SECURITY ISSUES
To review operational issues in regard to security. To monitor and evaluate new developments regarding ADO related issues in ISAD. To review the current ISAD policies with regard to ADO issues, and to consider whether they require addition or amendment.
Remarks: In co-ordination with the SEC Committee
15. COCKPIT ENVIRONMENT AND CABIN AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEMS
To consider the total cockpit and cabin environment including the quantity of contaminants (e.g. ozone and carbon dioxide) in the air; humidity and its effects on fatigue; the amount of natural radiation, infrared and ultraviolet, entering the aircraft interior. The latter subject is included because of the work being undertaken by the SAE G-10 Committee. Additionally, this item covers the noise levels on the flight deck.
Remarks: In co-ordination with the HUPER Committee.
15.1 Cockpit Noise Levels.
To develop policy for an acceptable cockpit noise level based on research into noise levels in crew rest areas.
16. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR AIRCRAFT BELOW 5700 kg (12500 lb) A.U.W.
The Committee is represented on the JAA Part 23 Study Group and will endeavour to upgrade the certification requirements for the affected regional / commuter aeroplanes.
17. AIRPORT CAPACITY ENHANCEMENTS.
To monitor the operational issues emanating from the ICAO CAEP and associated WGs.
To promote the IFALPA policy that the maximum acceptable winds for non-operational reasons e.g. noise abatement procedures, runway capacity, etc, are limited to 15kts crosswind and 5kts tailwind in dry conditions. Develop guidelines for the use of coupled approaches (when to disconnect the autopilot) and manual landings in crosswind conditions.
Remarks: In co-ordination with the AGE Committee, to promote the IFALPA design criteria for airports, to prevent excessive x-winds (£ 13kts on 95% of occasions) to be used in designing new airports and / or runways.
18. CREW MULTI-TYPE QUALIFICATIONS.
To monitor the implementation of, and development in, Cross Crew Qualification and Mixed Fleet Flying.
Remarks: In co-ordination with the HUPER Committee.
19. FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS.
In recognition of the continuing trend of accidents, specifically to turbo-prop aircraft, following an encounter with icing conditions, to review the present aircraft certification criteria and develop policy as required. To monitor the work of the ALPA In-flight Icing Certification Project Team.
To develop more effective ways of educating the pilot community on the issues related to icing and produce guidelines / policy for aircraft holding on the ground and procedures for avoiding engine and airframe damage.
Remarks: In co-ordination with the AGE Committee
20. UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES.
Core Activity: To improve air safety on a worldwide basis by influencing the design of air transport aircraft, their components, their performance and operation and to improve the working environment of the individual airline pilot.
The task of the ADO Committee is to:
- Detect, identify and monitor areas of interest, where input is required to influence the development of technology and/or procedures, to ensure a safe operating environment for the individual airline pilot, using the experience and expertise of its members.
- Develop Policies and Policy Statements on these items, associated with the design and operation of commercial air transport aeroplanes, as broadly defined by the contents of ICA0 Annexes 6 and 8, and associated ICAO documents, to be presented to the respective regulating bodies, authorities and operators, as well as to the interested public.
- Liaise with aircraft manufacturers, system designers and engineers, as well as scientific and regulating bodies, to enhance their understanding of the view and requirements of the airline pilots to improve the safety and operational effectiveness of air transport aviation.
- Develop proactive general statements and position papers for engineers, scientific and regulatory bodies, manufacturers and the general public on present and future developments to be made available for the public via the IFALPA media services.
- Enhance the expertise of the members of the committee and their respective Member Associations by using contacts at scientific, engineering and manufacturing bodies.
- Enhance the general standing of IFALPA, the airline pilots and their associations within the general public by the effort to improve air safety worldwide, as the stakeholder acting for the travelling public.
ADO Committee: Chairman:
This position is vacant, if anyone is interested in assisting in this position, please contact Cheryl Bailey at [email protected] | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.kcbx.org/term/vandenberg-air-force-base | 2021-06-22T14:06:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488517820.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20210622124548-20210622154548-00514.warc.gz | 0.935587 | 115 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__197722571 | en | After 63 years, Vandenberg Air Force Base is now officially renamed Vandenberg Space Force Base.
A ceremony was held Friday, May 14 to rename the base, deactivate the 30th Space Wing and activate Space Launch Delta 30 under the United States Space Force.
The ceremony honored General Hoyt S. Vandenberg, for whom the base is named, and personnel unveiled signage with the new name.
On Thursday, May 13, Anthony Mastalir was Commander of the 30th Space Wing at the base. His title is now Commander of Space Launch Delta 30. | aerospace | 1 |
http://ca.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idCAKCN12Q2T4 | 2017-06-28T23:22:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128323807.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20170628222452-20170629002452-00371.warc.gz | 0.952187 | 343 | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__149379281 | en | Japan's MUFG launches aviation finance business in the Americas
By Jeffrey Dastin
(Reuters) - Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (8306.T: Quote) has launched a new business in the Americas to help airlines and other companies finance the purchase of planes, company executives told Reuters.
The move highlights how large players in the aviation industry like MUFG remain confident that more travelers will take to the skies and that airlines will buy more aircraft, despite signs that demand for new jetliners is falling.
Tokyo-based MUFG currently has aviation finance practices in Asia and Europe.
"There are substantial needs in this space," said Olivier Trauchessec, managing director of the new unit, in a telephone interview Monday. "There's been a steady increase in aircraft orders over the past several years... (and) there is a very large number of aircraft that still need to be replaced."
In July, U.S. plane maker Boeing Co (BA.N: Quote) forecast that airlines in the Americas would require 11,290 new planes over the next 20 years to replace aging aircraft as well as grow their fleets, representing a large opportunity for manufacturers and financing companies alike.
The region is only second to Asia, which will require 15,130 planes, according to Boeing. Nearly 40,000 aircraft in total will be delivered through 2035, worth $5.9 trillion, Boeing said.
MUFG provides debt to airlines, plane lessors and others through underwriting, export credit financing and other means.
Trauchessec said MUFG also can benefit from the active trading between aircraft lessors and investors in the Americas. Continued... | aerospace | 1 |
https://tolonews.com/index.php/afghanistan/helicopter-makes-emergency-landing-helmand | 2022-12-09T07:12:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711390.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20221209043931-20221209073931-00354.warc.gz | 0.964076 | 174 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__40593428 | en | An Afghan Air Force helicopter made an emergency landing due to technical issues in southern Helmand province, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Sunday.
The incident happened early Sunday in Nahr-e-Siraj district of the province. The helicopter was then destroyed in an airstrike, the statement said, adding that “the crew members of the helicopter had been transferred safely to Shurab air base.”
However, the statement did not provide further details.
This comes as the Afghan security forces are currently fighting insurgents in 10 provinces in the country.
On Saturday, the interior and defense ministries said clashes had intensified in the last two days in 10 provinces across the country – resulting in an increased casualty toll among all warring parties.
According to officials, in these fights, the Afghan security forces, Taliban and Daesh militants suffered heavy losses. | aerospace | 1 |
https://rosetta.cnes.fr/en/ROSETTA/GP_segment_sol.htm | 2023-05-29T09:26:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644817.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529074001-20230529104001-00362.warc.gz | 0.844488 | 379 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__18387522 | en | Lander Ground segment
The ROSETTA LANDER GROUND SEGMENT is composed of two entities:
The Science Operation and Navigation Centre (SONC), located at CNES in Toulouse (France), in charge of overall Rosetta Lander Navigation and science co-ordination including:
- Data retrieval & supervision,
- HouseKeeping and Science data processing,
- HouseKeeping and Science data display,
- Lander Science Operation scheduling,
- Lander Science Monitoring,
- Lander status & operations reporting,
- Landing site selection: trajectory computation, landing location uncertainties, illumination, slopes,
- Assistance to the landing site selection process,
- Orbital events calculation and provision,
- Lander attitude & position determination after landing,
- Data Archiving,
- 3D visualisation.
More detailed information about the SONC.
The Lander Control Centre (LCC), located at DLR/MUSC in Cologne (Germany), in charge of Rosetta Lander operations including:
- Supervision of the lander through telemetry and analysis processing,
- Commanding the Lander,
- Managing Rosetta Lander Resources and providing SONC with the resource envelope for the scientific operations,
- Operating and maintaining the Lander ground reference model,
- Providing subsystem suppliers with processed telemetry data,
- Providing PIs with payload raw or processed data (on PI request only and in co-ordination with SONC),
- Coordinating Rosetta Lander operation activities with Rosetta operation centres and subsystem suppliers,
- Archiving all information (telemetry, telecommand, auxiliary data...) received or sent from the LCC,
- Maintaining Rosetta Lander platform and payload operations know-how.
More detailed information about the LCC. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.slashgear.com/nasa-lucy-mission-completed-its-critical-design-review-22596458/ | 2022-01-22T21:30:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320303884.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20220122194730-20220122224730-00567.warc.gz | 0.94214 | 356 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__59651000 | en | NASA has announced that its Lucy mission has passed a critical milestone in its march to launch. The Critical Design Review was completed on October 18th. During that review, the Lucy team members presented the completed mission design, demonstrating that the team has met all the technical challenges the mission posed and is ready to begin building the hardware.
After reviewing the designs and plans for the mission, NASA’s independent review board provided a green light for the team to continue to the fabrication/manufacturing stage of the mission. The Lucy team says that the major mission milestone marks the culmination of months of reviews of all major mission systems and subsystems. Over four days, the independent review board heard presentations on all aspects of the mission design.
The independent review board included reviewers from NASA and several external organizations. Among the mission aspects, the review covered included the Lucy spacecraft and instrument payload, system-level test plans for flight hardware and software, systems engineering, mission assurance, ground system, and science. Lucy will be the first space mission to study the Trojan asteroids that orbit the sun at the same distance as Jupiter.
The mission aims to launch in October 2021. Lucy’s mission will span 12 years and journey to seven different asteroids, including a Main Belt asteroid and six Trojan asteroids. The principal investigator institution is the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado. NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center will manage the overall mission, systems engineering, and mission safety and assurance. Lockheed Martin Space Systems in Denver, Colorado, will build the spacecraft.
Lucy is a Discovery Class mission, which are “relatively” low cost with development capped at about $450 million. The programs are managed for NASA’s Planetary Science Division by the Planetary Missions Program Office. | aerospace | 1 |
https://money.yahoo.com/video/next-colonizing-moon-090001064.html | 2023-12-06T14:12:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100599.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206130723-20231206160723-00498.warc.gz | 0.938648 | 1,933 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__236413332 | en | In the Yahoo Finance series NEXT, Yahoo Finance anchor Akiko Fujita travels to the headquarters of Astrobotic Technology in Pittsburgh, Penn., for a glimpse at the future and what it will take to colonize the moon.
Astrobotic is on a mission to make history. More than five decades after the Apollo missions landed the first Americans on the moon, the Pittsburgh-based company is attempting to become the first commercial firm to successfully land an aircraft on the surface of the moon. That journey would mark the first step in a larger vision to develop the lunar surface’s infrastructure, in an effort to establish a more permanent human presence there.
Astrobotic’s advancements point to a rapidly growing private space industry that is pushing space exploration to new heights. While government agencies like NASA have traditionally spearheaded space missions, the emergence of new upstarts have led to a surge in public-private partnerships focused on scientific research, driving a $470 billion industry.
Astrobotic’s immediate focus is on delivering cargo to the moon. CEO John Thornton and his team are placing their first bet on the Peregrine lunar lander, a small-class spacecraft developed inside its 47,000-square-foot facility. Equipped with its electronics, propulsion, and communications systems, the Peregrine will be loaded aboard United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Vulcan Centaur rocket, scheduled for launch later this year.
NEXT is a groundbreaking series that will offer a glimpse into some of the biggest companies Yahoo Finance covers every day, what they’re planning for the future, and what it means for your investing portfolio.
JOHN THORNTON: I think the future of the moon is a routine regular access to the moon.
The same way that we're talking about hotels for private citizens in space.
AKIKO FUJITA: Hotels on the moon?
JOHN THORNTON: It will be a little while, but I think that's a possibility sometime in the future.
AKIKO FUJITA: The future's unfolding at Astrobotic's headquarters in Pittsburgh. Inside this vast facility, researchers are laying the groundwork for reality once limited to science fiction-- human life on the moon.
AKIKO FUJITA: Hair mask on?
JOHN THORNTON: Hair mask on.
AKIKO FUJITA: One size fits all.
JOHN THORNTON: There's a few different sizes.
AKIKO FUJITA: A small is too big for me. We all ready?
JOHN THORNTON: All right.
AKIKO FUJITA: Astrobotic's ambitions are driven by CEO John Thornton. His lifelong vision taking shape inside a clean room so secure, few outside the company are allowed in.
JOHN THORNTON: That is the largest lander of any kind since Apollo, as you're seeing right there. It's going to deliver a 1,000-pound rover that NASA's building called Viper to the pole of the moon to drill for water.
AKIKO FUJITA: Space landers built here will carry the load for the lunar economy, shuttling cargo from the Earth to the moon.
JOHN THORNTON: The amount of precision required and the amount of engineering that's required to get every gram of performance out of this vehicle, it's tremendous.
AKIKO FUJITA: The Peregrine Lander marks the first real test for Astrobotic's technology. It's housed inside the most secure confines of its facility.
JOHN THORNTON: We're walking into an area that is less than 10,000 parts per million in dust and debris in the air. So we need to be very, very clean to make sure that our dry skin or our hair or any debris that comes from us doesn't end up on the spacecraft.
AKIKO FUJITA: The Peregrine is engineered with its own electronics, propulsion, and communication systems. The vehicle will be loaded onto a ULA Vulcan rocket. If it lands successfully, it would mark the first commercial lunar landing in history, beating out their primary competitor Japan's ispace. You talked about Astrobotic's mission being sort of democratizing access to the moon. Why is it so difficult to get there?
JOHN THORNTON: First, you've got to build the spacecraft here on Earth. You've got to get it up into space. That's relatively easy now, especially with the likes of the rise of commercial launch. Groups like SpaceX, for example, making access to space affordable and routine.
But the next big challenge is when you go to the moon is you have to build a spacecraft that can fly for up to a month or more at a time through space, get out to the moon, drop into lunar orbit, and then descend for a soft landing down on the surface. No private group has so far been successful to land on the surface themselves. We hope to be the first.
AKIKO FUJITA: Success on that initial landing will pave the way for Astrobotic's next phase-- building out the moon's infrastructure. It's part of a $470 billion global industry, largely dominated by the US. While satellites and rockets have attracted a bulk of the space investments, infrastructure spending is growing.
JOHN THORNTON: Most people think of space as NASA and the government agencies, but less than 20% of that 470 billion is actually government activity. So the rise of commercial space is thriving right now and only projected to continue to grow. And the moon is going to play a very important part of that.
AKIKO FUJITA: Playing in that space requires navigating the moon's extremes. This is one of those rooms they use to simulate light in space. That light you see there is what they call earthshine. It's essentially the reflection of the light through the Earth's atmosphere. And that really bright light you see back there is the sunlight. And they do this to make sure that their software can operate in these conditions.
JESSE KUHN: The lighting conditions in space are very challenging. There's no atmosphere that will diffuse the light and make it change directions and kind of even it out. And dark in space is very dark. There's zero light reflected around.
AKIKO FUJITA: The tests are done to ensure these robots can navigate the lunar surface in spite of that. This one known as Cuberover is designed to carry payloads across challenging terrain filled with tiny particles known as moon dust.
So this is pretty similar to what we know as regolith, which is on the lunar surface. And it kind of feels like sand.
JAY ECKARD: One of the biggest issues on the moon is the dust. It's almost talcum powder-like sized. It's very sticky. It's very electrostatically charged. It sticks to stuff like static. And that can get on all kinds of things and cause all kinds of problems.
AKIKO FUJITA: To address that, Jay Eckard's teams built a wireless charger that can operate even with a moon dust storm, giving rovers and landers a direct source of power.
So the expectation is that you take this to the moon, you're going to get all the regolith in there, but you want to make sure that it's still transferring power.
JAY ECKARD: That's right because if you run out of power on the moon, that's game over. You don't get to go up there and plug it in or bring in extra batteries.
AKIKO FUJITA: To ensure reliable access to power, Astrobotic's also building out a portable grid that provides solar energy. This Lunagrid will act as a type of mini gas station, generating and distributing power that's especially critical during the lunar night, which spans 14 days.
JOHN THORNTON: It gets down to liquid nitrogen cold for two weeks, and that kills a lot of spacecraft. So if you can survive that night, you can then do multiple year long expeditions on the surface of the moon.
AKIKO FUJITA: It's a future Astrobotic is working closely with NASA on. The company secured multiple contracts valued at $450 million. Next year, this Griffin lander is set to carry NASA's own rover Viper as part of the Artemis mission. That robot will be tasked with looking for a water in the deepest craters of the moon. If they're successful, Thornton says it will open the floodgates for space exploration.
JOHN THORNTON: So water at the poles the moon could be like oil it was here on Earth for the beginnings of our space travel. So that could be how we go back and forth from the moon. That could be how we refuel our spacecraft to go to Mars and other deep space destinations, but it all starts right here with our nearest neighbor, the moon.
AKIKO FUJITA: That 240,000 mile journey from the Earth to the moon, unlocking a new vision that could propel humans into the next frontier. | aerospace | 1 |
http://veiks.com/artveik/artveik.html | 2024-04-13T18:27:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816832.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413180040-20240413210040-00031.warc.gz | 0.972852 | 513 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__165318178 | en | The B-29 was a brand-new advanced bomber. It was the only bomber at the time with a pressurized cabin. The guns were not located right in front of each gunner as was the case with other bombers. There were five remote control gun turrets firing twelve 50 caliber machine guns and one 20 millimeter cannon in the tail. Two turrets above the fuselage, one forward just behind the cockpit and one aft just before the tail. Two turrets below the fuselage, one forward between the bomb bay and the cockpit, and one aft below the tail. One turret in the tail, which included the 20 millimeter cannon. The guns were fired remotely by the gunsights at each gunner position.
The guns were state of the art. Ballistics in the guns was "computer" controlled. At the time, computers were not digital as they are today, they were analog. The "computers" in the B-29 automatically corrected for ballistics and all the factors that affected ballistics such as gravity, angle of fire, airspeed, altitude, temperature, range and parallax. There was no need to lead the target. All the gunner needed to do was identify the target aircraft, smoothly track the sighting dot on the center of the target aircraft, adjust the sighting circle diameter to match the wing span of the target aircraft, and squeeze off short bursts of fire. Identifying the target aircraft and adjusting the diameter of the sighting circle to the target aircraft wingspan is what determined the target range. Control of each individual gun turret could also be passed to whichever gunner needed them most. One gunner could control one or more gun turrets with one gunsight. Art's gunsight was mounted inside a Plexiglas blister about three feet in diameter on the right side of the fuselage.
The B-29 weighed 76,000 pounds empty and as much as 141,000 pounds when fully loaded with bombs and fuel. 99 feet long, 28 feet high with a wing span of 141 feet. At altitude, it could cruise at 325 miles an hour. On short missions it could carry forty 500 pound bombs in its two bomb bays. Four 2200 HP Wright Whirlwind R-3350 radial engines, each having 18 cylinders in two banks of nine cylinders.
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Between February and March of 1944, the new crews received the first B-29s. Being a brand-new airplane, they had their problems. Engine problems were common. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/28396-China-aims-to-operate-the-worlds-fastest-airliner-by-2035 | 2022-12-06T19:58:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711114.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20221206192947-20221206222947-00078.warc.gz | 0.950889 | 423 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__283549623 | en | China aims to operate the world’s fastest airliner by 2035
Chinese scientific journal published details on the design of 10-seat Mach 6-capable aircraft which it claims could be mass-produced before 2035.
The details were revealed by the South China Morning Post with a reference to the Physics of Gasses, a bimonthly scientific journal.
The design is being worked on by researchers of the Beijing Institute of Technology and the Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering, some of whom have been involved with China’s Moon and Mars rover missions.
“A fleet” of such aircraft could be operational by 2035, according to the publication, and a design capable of carrying 100 people and reaching orbital speeds could follow shortly.
Illustrations show a 3D model of a sleek aircraft with delta wings and a top-mounted engine. According to the article, it would be powered by “a new propellant technology” the specifics of which were not revealed.
The publication is most likely just a preliminary study. Numerous such studies are being published by scientists every year and they rarely describe concrete plans.
Nevertheless, in recent years at least projects to build hypersonic airliners have entered development. China has also been heavily investing in hypersonic programs that could pave the way to civilian developments.
(Image: Beijing Institute of Technology / SCMP)
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https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/citations/AD0404739 | 2021-05-18T09:14:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989756.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20210518063944-20210518093944-00177.warc.gz | 0.863126 | 188 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__145493688 | en | MEASUREMENTS OF HYPERVELOCITY STAGNATION POINT HEAT TRANSFER IN SIMULATED PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES
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The heat transfer to the stagnation region of a hemispherical body at flight velocities up to 40,000 ftsec in two CO2-N2 gas mixtures corresponding to the expected atmosphere of Venus was investigated experimentally in the electrically driven hypervelocity shock tube. These results are compared with heat transfer data in pure CO2 and pure N2. Calculations of radiative heat transfer contribution to the total heating are shown. Also, shock tube performance in two gas compositions as used in these experiments was computed. An attempt was made to measure radiant heat transfer to the stagnation region using the newly developed cavity gage. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.dronesurveying.com/category/commercial-drones/page/21/ | 2020-12-04T11:08:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141735600.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20201204101314-20201204131314-00574.warc.gz | 0.926479 | 798 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__212031731 | en | CNN Aerial Imagery and Reporting (CNN AIR), the media giant’s drone division, is the first organization to get a Part 107 waiver for flight over people for “closed-set motion picture and television filming.” CNN was required to demonstrate safety to the FAA before receiving the waiver, which “allows CNN AIR to operate a diverse range […]
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A FOUR-PART SERIES Just think about it. Ten years ago the only way I could write about ‘drones at work’ was in Science Fiction form. Now, every single day across the country, drones are taking to the sky and changing a variety of industries, including everything from real estate to television news. In late June,Read more… | aerospace | 1 |
https://itpscanada.com/courses/introduction-to-fixed-wing-and-performance-flight-testing/ | 2023-06-09T00:44:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655244.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609000217-20230609030217-00070.warc.gz | 0.930507 | 742 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__101292349 | en | This course is an introduction to fixed-wing flight test methods aimed towards the average aviation professional. Course content includes only the basic theoretical concepts required for a short course, while its primary learning objective is the understanding of the practical flight test methods used for performance and flying qualities evaluation of fixed wing aircraft.
The course includes 7 flight test exercises on 2 aircraft (single- and multi-engine propeller) as well as 3 simulator types all of which the student participates in as on-board crew or in the Telemetry room for data recording purposes. The simulators used, part of the ITPS Advanced Aircraft Simulation Centre, are specially configured as flight test training tools and include a Part 25 type (Boeing 787), a military fighter type (F/A-18E) and a variable stability F-16C engineering simulator.
One additional hands-on flight test exercise per student is performed on a single-engine propeller aircraft at the end of the course providing an opportunity for the student to put into practice the flight test principles and techniques learnt. The course concludes with each student delivering a short oral presentation on the hands-on flight findings.
All flight test exercises are combined with detailed pre-flight briefings and post-flight debriefings led by instructors, emphasizing the test techniques, data collection and top-level data analysis. Special concern has been given to the delivery pace which guarantees all students receive maximum benefit and have an enjoyable learning experience regardless of their flight experience or technical level.
Admission: No pre-requisites. This course is targeted to aviation professionals with no prior flight test experience.
- Introduction to Flight Test
- Safety and Risk in Flight Test
- Civil and Military Specifications
- Test Planning
- Report Writing
- Air Data and Pressure Error Corrections
- Cruise Performance (Prop)
- Climb and Descent Performance
- Stall Speed Testing
- Introduction to Flying Qualities
- Flight Control Characteristics
- Longitudinal Static Stability
- Lateral Directional Static Stability
- Closed Loop Handling Qualities
- Telemetry Room Operations
Start date: On-site in October 2023
Duration: 2 weeks
The new facility features a 27,000 sq.ft. hangar, big enough to house ITPS’s expanding fleet of aircraft. The administration and classroom building have been extended by 15,000 square feet and feature six additional classrooms, a simulator centre, a state of the art Telemetry Room, additional student facilities and change rooms. The new building features additional briefing rooms, a flight crew ready room and much enlarged canteen area.
CYXU is a modern regional airport 5 nm north east of the city of London, Ontario. The airport is an international gateway airport with direct flights from Chicago and Detroit and Immigration and Customs facilities. It is as of 2009 the 20th busiest airport in Canada, which makes for efficient school operations with little to no delays due to traffic. The airport is south of Toronto and outside the Toronto (CYYZ) FIR and has close access to large sections of Class E and G airspace minimizing transit times for the execution of flight exercises which can be flown up to FL180 on a VFR flight plan but are Controlled VFR (CVFR) with flight control by Toronto Center above 12000 feet. Two dedicated test areas Delta and Juliet a low altitude one to 12000 and a high altitude one over Lake Huron, up to FL350, north west of London may be used by the school under an agreement with NAV Canada, the Canadian Air Traffic Control Authority. The school therefore enjoys a very favourable air traffic environment for its training operations. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.leshouches.com/vol-sensations,48-4948296,es.html | 2020-11-24T06:23:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141171126.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20201124053841-20201124083841-00427.warc.gz | 0.674711 | 179 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__119983539 | en | Fancy an exceptional flight?...
This paragliding tandem flight over Chamonix is done for you !
DescriptionWith idéal weather conditions, this flight will leave you an immortal Memory of your visit in Chamonix.
Having flown from cloud to cloud, seen the world from the perspective of the eagles, you will never look at the sky in the same way again.
That’s why this paragliding tandem flight is the one we prefer.
For sure, the best way to visit the Chamonix valley !
Come prepared with clothing adapted for a tandem flight in high altitude.
Adulto: de 150 a 190 €.
Tarifa grupo a partir de 5 personas.
Del 23/04 al 30/10, todos los dias.
A reserva de buen tiempo. | aerospace | 1 |
http://5th.annualghac.com/arabian-aerospace-african-aerospace/ | 2021-07-31T00:05:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154032.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20210730220317-20210731010317-00632.warc.gz | 0.92822 | 292 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__67332095 | en | Arabian Aerospace & African Aerospace
The award winning Arabian Aerospace magazine is now in its fourth year of publishing, having rapidly achieved its target of becoming the premier title for the entire aerospace industry across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey.
The magazine mission is to provide news and features about the whole industry and its activities in the region for those people in the industry whether they are based in the region or have an interest in the business in the region. We also set out to report on global aerospace developments that could have an impact on operators, airlines or air forces in the MENA region.
ARABIAN AEROSPACE magazine is published quarterly and features a top-rate editorial team from the Middle East, Europe and the United States supported by specialist contributors worldwide.
In addition we publish a Daily Online News Service at www.arabianaerospace.aero, a weekly Radio Programme available to download every Sunday via the iTunes store and our site, a weekly Newsletter for all subscribers, Arabian Aerospace TV, our SHOW BUSINESS Airshow dailies for events such as the Dubai Airshow, Bahrain International Airshow, Aero Expo Marrakech, MEBA 2012 and others and our new & exciting Arabian Aerospace App.
African Aerospace magazine is designed to provide news and features covering the entire sector and its activities in the region for those in the industry, whether they are based in – or have an interest in – business in the region. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/report-boeing-receives-20-7b-in-737-max-commitments | 2019-04-20T12:44:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578529813.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20190420120902-20190420142902-00229.warc.gz | 0.963895 | 263 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__218674400 | en | Boeing Co (NYSEBA) has secured commitments for around 200 of its 737 Max aircraft, the upgraded variant of its best-selling short-haul planes, from multiple Chinese customers, said two sources familiar with the deals.
The deals are worth a combined $20.7 billion at list prices and must be approved by the Chinese government, a usual practice for aircraft orders in the country, before the customers can be identified, the sources said.
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These are the first commitments for the 737 Max from China, the world's fastest-growing airline market. Officials from both Boeing and Airbus <EAD.PA>, which makes the A320 that competes with the 737, have said China is likely to overtake the United States as the world's largest market over the next 20 years.
The commitments come from a range of customers including state-owned airlines via the national procurement agency, China Aviation Supplies Holding Company, as well as leasing firms associated with the country's banks, the sources said.
China Aviation Supplies could not be immediately reached for comment.
Committing to the aircraft while waiting for the government to approve their fleet growth plans allow the airlines to secure some of the earlier delivery slots for the 737 Max, for which there have been 1,567 orders. | aerospace | 1 |
https://en.airlinestravel.ro/Bucharest-timisoara-with-blue-air-from-August-7%2C-2020-flight-schedule.html | 2022-07-01T23:20:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103947269.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20220701220150-20220702010150-00416.warc.gz | 0.883804 | 377 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__212509884 | en | Bucharest - Timisoara with Blue Air, from August 7, 2020 (Flight schedule)
As of August 7, Blue Air will operate flights on the route Bucharest - Timisoara. According to the program loaded in the reservation system, there will be 10 weekly flights Bucharest - Timisoara and return. The rates start from 9.99 EURO / segment or from 48.9 lei / segment.
The flights will be operated on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays according to the schedule below.
Bucharest - Timisoara with Blue Air
0B3187 Bucharest 20:35 - 21:30 Timisoara Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
0B3188 Timișoara 22:15 - 22:10 Bucharest Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
0B3087 Bucharest 10:30 - 11:25 Timisoara Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
0B3088 Timișoara 12:05 - 13:00 Bucharest Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
The new route comes to complete Blue Air network of domestic flights from Romania. The route Bucharest - Iasi is honored with 4 flights a week, on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. While route Bucharest - Cluj will be honored with 3 flights per week, on Mondays, Fridays, Sundays. Since August, the number of flights Bucharest - Cluj will increase to 5. And since August 7, Blue Air will operate 4 weekly flights on the route Bucharest - Oradea.
* The routes and flight schedule are set by the airline in accordance with the laws and restrictions imposed by the authorities.
** The AirlinesTravel website is not responsible for operational changes, flights or airline tickets. | aerospace | 1 |
https://australianaviation.com.au/2014/01/a350-touches-down-in-bolivia-for-hot-weather-testing/ | 2021-09-21T21:07:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057227.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20210921191451-20210921221451-00019.warc.gz | 0.924253 | 238 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__37598463 | en | A350 test aircraft MSN3 has arrived in Cochabamba, Bolivia for high altitude testing.
Airbus says the high altitude test flights, from Cochabamba (8,300ft) and La Paz (13,300ft), are designed to validate engine and systems, materials functionality and overall aircraft behaviour.
“A number of takeoffs with all engines operating and with simulated engine failures are being performed at each of the airfields to collect data on engine operating characteristics and validate the aircraft takeoff performance. The autopilot behaviour will also be evaluated during automatic landings and go-arounds,” Airbus said in a statement.
The A350 flight aircraft have flown over 800 flight hours on 200 flight tests to date.
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http://matthurst.com/tagged/ships | 2014-10-21T00:28:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507443598.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005723-00115-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.860166 | 107 | CC-MAIN-2014-42 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__50518361 | en | Sometimes it’s hard to visualize the size and scope of space travel
Space vehicles, to scale
Maggie Koerth-Baker, boingboing.net
Digging this drawing by astronomy blogger Invader Xan, showing spaceships of the past, present, and (possible?) future lined up side-by-side for size comparison. I, for one, just learn that the Space Shuttle Orbiter was larger than …
h/t itswilder: Kind of cool to see. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Compare/General-Atomics-vs-NASA-Jet-Propulsion-Laboratory-EI_IE5606-E116768.htm | 2021-01-17T21:40:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703513194.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20210117205246-20210117235246-00490.warc.gz | 0.936919 | 306 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__227581852 | en | Compare General Atomics vs NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory BETASee how working at General Atomics vs. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory compares on a variety of workplace factors. By comparing employers on employee ratings, salaries, reviews, pros/cons, job openings and more, you'll feel one step ahead of the rest. All salaries and reviews are posted by employees working at General Atomics vs. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Learn more about each company and apply to jobs near you.
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https://cablecommunity.com/safran-engineering-to-open-rs-1600-crore-mro-facility-for-aircraft-engines-in-india/ | 2024-02-23T19:02:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474445.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223185223-20240223215223-00209.warc.gz | 0.956715 | 554 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__77710876 | en | Safran Engineering, a French aerospace engine manufacturer is going to set up its biggest maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Hyderabad. Safran informed that it will be investing around USD 200 million or approximately INR 1,600 core for constructing this facility.
The construction work is expected to start from 2023 and will be completed by 2025.
Safran MRO Facility to Service 300 Aircraft Engines Annually
Safran’s Hyderabad MRO facility will be able to handle up to 300 engine shop visits annually and will be its biggest such facility in the world. Currently, Safran’s MRO facilities are at its headquarters in France and in Mexico.
Safran Engineering and GE – USA have formed a joint venture CFM Engineering which manufactures the CFM56, Leap-1A and Leap-1B engines that power most of the Airbus A320s and the Boeing 737s in India.
According to data provided by the company, there are currently 600 CFM engines powering 330 passenger aircraft flown by 6 airlines in India. The company expects to reach 1,500 engines by the next decade.
High Taxes main Reason behind Reluctance of Global Brands to Set Repair Shops in India
India has been an unattractive destination for global aircraft and engine makers for setting up repair shops due to high taxes. Due to this India’s airlines typically have aircraft and engines serviced at centres located in places such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Colombo, incurring more cost and time.
In March 2022 the Government of India reduced GST on domestic MRO services to 5% which was 18% before.
Commenting on the topic Mr Olivier Andriès, CEO-Safran Engineering, said “We have clearly explained to the central government in New Delhi that the tax regime was a problem. We couldn’t establish any MRO activity in India because, In the previous tax regime, we were taxed twice. We told the government if you change this tax regime, then we will come. And that’s what happened”.
Safran Engineering Future Plans in India
Safran Engineering has also established two new subsidiaries in India namely Safran Aircraft Engines Hyderabad Pvt. Ltd. and Safran Electrical & Power India Pvt. Ltd.
Safran Aircraft Engines will produce components and parts such as rotating seals for aircraft engines. Safran Electrical & Power India will make harnesses for civil and fighter jets.
The company also has plans to form a joint venture with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) in Bengaluru to manufacture rigid piping for aircraft engines including helicopter engines. | aerospace | 1 |
https://sofrep.com/news/russian-military-develops-countermeasure-to-aerovironments-switchblade-300-drone/ | 2024-04-22T21:27:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00288.warc.gz | 0.916596 | 652 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__114252555 | en | A Crucial Asset
The AeroVironment-developed Switchblade 300 kamikaze drone has proven to be a crucial asset for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. The Ukrainian Armed Forces recently scored a significant victory by using the drone to strike a Russian Osa surface-to-air missile system, demonstrating the weapon’s effectiveness.
In spring 2022, Ukraine received about 1,000 of these devices, each unit costing $6,000. The Switchblade 300 can hit targets up to 10 kilometers away, flying at around 100 km/h for up to 15 minutes.
However, Russia has developed a method to counter the Switchblade 300, as shown in a recent video depicting a drone caught on a camouflage net above a surface-to-air missile system. Both Ukrainian and Russian troops use nets or wire cages to shield themselves and their vehicles from drone attacks. These simple, inexpensive measures can protect against high-tech drones like the Lancet or the US-supplied Switchblade loitering munitions.
The US Defense Department is procuring ten Switchblade 600 drones, an armor-piercing tactical drone that explodes upon impact, to support Ukraine against Russia’s invasion. The larger Switchblade 600 can destroy armored targets like tanks, boasting a range of around 40 km and a 40-minute endurance.
As drone use in warfare evolves, ethical concerns arise. Drones can target individuals without putting soldiers at risk and are susceptible to countermeasures such as camouflage netting or electronic jamming. Developing counter-drone technology is vital for militaries facing drone attack threats.
The successful use of the Switchblade 300 kamikaze drone in striking a Russian Osa surface-to-air missile system in Ukraine underscores the growing importance of drone technology on the modern battlefield. As a result, militaries worldwide will need to invest in counter-drone technology and develop new drone capabilities to stay competitive in the ever-changing landscape of warfare.
Russia’s Switchblade Counterpart
With the Switchblade’s success, it would be fair to ask if Russia has a counterpart of the drone in its arsenal. The LOAP 500 loitering munition is a small, inexpensive, and easy-to-operate drone that can be launched on a variety of platforms. With a range of 5 kilometers and a payload capacity of up to 100 kilograms, combined with its thermal camera, it is a contender to the Switchblade 300, similar in many ways. Though the LOAP 500’s larger size and weight make it slower and less maneuverable than the Switchblade 300. Moreover, Russia’s significant equipment losses during the war, coupled with sanctions from the West, have likely impeded the production of this drone.
To our knowledge, Russia does not have a direct counterpart to the Switchblade 600, which is a larger and more capable drone than the aforementioned LOAP 500. The closest thing in the arsenal of drones that Russia has to the Switchblade 600 is the KUB-BLA; it is, however, reported to be not as maneuverable, nor precise, nor have the same protection from enemy fire as the Switchblade 600. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.wecuk.com/news/page/4 | 2020-02-23T12:54:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145774.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20200223123852-20200223153852-00360.warc.gz | 0.92208 | 440 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__6660377 | en | WEC’s Managing Director Richard Smith has been selected to be a member of the ATI Whole Aircraft Strategy Specialist Advisory Group. The group, which met for the first time this week, has a remit to act as a forum for the whole aircraft community, covering areas including whole aircraft modelling, architectures, integration, safety and certification, and the air vehicle within the transport system.
Richard said: "I am pleased to be able to contribute to the Whole Aircraft group alongside representatives of the major OEMs and primes. Our inclusion is a reflection of WEC’s breadth of expertise in the development of aircraft systems and integration, testing and certification at aircraft level. It’s important that the UK’s capability to operate at the whole aircraft level is maintained and developed and we value the opportunity to bring the benefit of our experience to bear in influencing the future UK aerospace strategy."
WEC is proud to be providing specialist aircraft systems engineering support to BAE Systems Regional Aircraft’s integration and certification work on European and Far East new aircraft programmes.
WEC is very pleased to announce that we are working with Hybrid Air Vehicles, providing systems safety, development, qualification and certification support to the Airlander 10 programme. The largest aircraft in the world, the revolutionary Airlander 10 is a hybrid aircraft, combining the advantages of lighter than air vehicles, aeroplanes and helicopters using the latest materials and systems technology.
WEC’s Rob Hardman and Duncan Woods gave a presentation on aircraft fuel system water and ice management to industry delegates at the annual Advanced Engineering Show at the NEC.
WEC is moving forward with the planned expansion of our Filton office team, which will increase the reactivity of the support provided to our major customer Airbus and further enhance our presence in the South-West.
Following a successful surveillance audit, our Quality Management System’s accreditation to AS9100 rev. C has been renewed for another year. (Manchester office) AS9100 Rev. C / JIS Q 9100:2009 / EN 9100:2009: Certificate number 59795 ISO 9001:2008: Certificate number 59794 … More… | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.ainonline.com/social-tags/aviation-law?page=2 | 2014-10-21T07:30:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507444209.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005724-00136-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.935631 | 716 | CC-MAIN-2014-42 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__11154847 | en | The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) is here at LABACE once again to continue to inform South American aircraft operators about the voluntary International Standards for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) program that it established just over 11 years ago in response to shifting regulatory demands on the sector.
The fifth annual Business Aviation in Latin America (BALA) summit will open tomorrow morning, August 15, at LABACE, focusing on exploration of the latest developments in the business aviation industry and new challenges and business opportunities for the future.
According to Panagiotis Panagopoulos, CEO of the Aeropodium organizing group, the BALA summit has grown in size and scope every year and more than 80 attendees are expected at this year’s event.
While repair station respondents to a survey by Saint Louis University’s Center for Aviation Safety Research agree that safety management systems (SMS) are a good idea, most have not begun developing their own SMS. The survey tallied responses from nearly 500 accountable executives at Part 145 repair stations.
The FAA has released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would allow many more operators to continue flying below decision altitude/decision height or minimum descent altitude (DA/DH or MDA) during IMC when equipped with enhanced flight vision systems (EFVS). Such systems generally use infrared sensors to deliver real-time images of the external view to cockpit displays, and the new rules would not apply to synthetic vision systems. Millimeter-wave radar could also be used for future EFVS operations.
Before the 9/11 attacks in 2001, a one-mile bubble of airspace used to follow the U.S. President around, theoretically protecting him and his entourage from airborne threats. That bubble has grown to a 10-nm diameter ring surrounded by a 30-nm restricted zone, raising a key question: Is the risk of an attack now that much greater than it was before 9/11?
Helicopter pilots unexpectedly straying into IFR conditions and losing control of their aircraft has been identified as the cause of the greatest number of rotorcraft fatalities, according to the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST). The group, which is focused on greatly reducing helicopter accidents by 2016, has reported that NTSB figures from 2011 indicate that 45 of 52 such accidents proved fatal to occupants. “That means the chances of surviving an inadvertent encounter with IFR are just 14 percent,” according to IHST.
The FAA has issued a policy statement about the installation of non-required safety-enhancing equipment (NORSEE) into rotorcraft and is accepting comments until March 25.
Unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operators in the U.S. would have to file and fly instrument flight plans and equip their aircraft for position reporting with transponders and automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast Out (ADS-B Out) transmissions based on GPS.
The International Civil Aviation Organization now offers users an easy way to find any ICAO-produced publication from its new web portal store. In addition to a complete set of all the ICAO Annex publications, users can also purchase any of the popular flight information region or emergency response guides.
JDA Aviation Solutions (JDA) and Group & Wang Associates (G&W) of Washington, D.C., and Beijing have allied to help aviation companies improve safety and quality management and comply with the U.S. and PRC civil aviation regulations and certification requirements. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/ | 2021-03-01T01:36:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178361808.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20210228235852-20210301025852-00080.warc.gz | 0.92858 | 440 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__151744708 | en | EXPLORE EXHIBITS ONLINE!
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Header Image: Chicagohenge Image Credit: @cdats It’s the month named for the god of war, Mars; and the planet Mars is a great focus for the month of March 2021. Last month, NASA’s Perseverance Rover successfully landed on the planet Mars. It joined the still-operating Curiosity Rover already on the Martian surface. Perseverance allows NASA […]
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Header Image: Mars can be seen here during its opposition in October 2020. Image Credit: Astrophotographer Nick Lake Is that bright “star” in the sky really a star, or could it be a planet? There’s plenty of both to look for this month, February 2021! Shortly after sunset, look high in the south-southwest skies to […] | aerospace | 1 |
http://nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/2010/20100902-afnrg.htm | 2019-09-20T20:58:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514574077.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20190920200607-20190920222607-00439.warc.gz | 0.939105 | 568 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__69978799 | en | Recruits take to the parade ground at Air Force Base Woodbourne (WB 10-0164-040)
2 September 2010
After 13 weeks of training, 39 Air Force recruits recently stepped up to a career in the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
In front of family and friends, the graduates from Command and Recruit Training Squadron marched out onto the parade ground at Air Force Base Woodbourne. Reviewing Officer for the parade was Colin King, MP for Kaikoura.
The parade included a drill display, a physical training display and a performance of the RNZAF Haka, Ko Te Taua-A-Rangi. Taua-A-Rangi means ‘war party of the sky’.
Commanding Officer RNZAF Training Group, Group Captain Stephen Davies Howard said the training the recruits receive is challenging and is designed to prepare new enlistees for service in the RNZAF.
“Those who graduate from the Command and Recruit Training Squadron are well prepared to serve the RNZAF and the wider community. The course is not easy; it demands a lot from those who go through it.
“These graduates have proved worthy of the challenge and deserve to share a great sense of personal and corporate pride as they celebrate their success and look to the future. The RNZAF offers each one an interesting and rewarding career.”
The new graduates can now look forward to further specialist training in any one of the Air Force’s diverse technical trades or as aircrew.
For further information please contact Anna Sussmilch, Defence Communications Group, 04 496 0286, 021 676 338,
Note to Editors: Biographies of the trophy winners from the course will be sent to local papers.
On 14 April 2003 Command Training Squadron and General Service Training Squadron amalgamated to form one unit, Command and Recruit Training Squadron. The new Squadron is made up of three flights, Recruit Training Flight (RTF), Non-Commissioned Officer Training Flight (NTF) and Command Training Flight (CTF).
Recruit Training Flight is responsible for the Induction and Basic Military Training of all other ranks personnel.
Over a 13-week training programme the essentials of Discipline, Teamwork, General Service Knowledge and Military Skills are taught so that at the end of the course graduates are capable of taking their place in the Air Force, in peace and on operations.
The course is also designed to enable trainees to be fully prepared for trade training.
The course is a mix of academic and practical subjects. Field training is carried out at Dip Flat Camp. While at Woodbourne, recruits live in 16-person dormitories where they learn to develop teamwork, tolerance, discipline and respect for others. | aerospace | 1 |
https://engage.aiaa.org/losangeles-lasvegas/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=04746955-7056-4d98-8e47-018a04831b42&CommunityKey=fb23f0f9-8810-4bad-b76b-a969fbfafe5f&Home=%2Flosangeles-lasvegas%2Fhome | 2023-12-01T00:10:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100258.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130225634-20231201015634-00025.warc.gz | 0.743445 | 370 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__190572359 | en | Dr. Dominic (Dominique) Valentian
Engineer Diploma from ISAE ENSMA (France) 1967
Doctorate in engineering, University of Limoges (France) 1974.
Various positions in rocket science companies: SEPR, SEP, SNECMA from 1967 to 2007.
Aerospace Consultant since 2008.
Developed three types of caesium ion thrusters: contact ionisation, FEEP (Field Emission Electric Propulsion), ion bombardment.
Developed a xenon ion bombardment thruster.
Developed HET in France (PPS® family) and HET systems with Space System Loral (USA) and FAKEL (SSSR).
Developed various microgravity high temperature science facilities for CNES and ESA (flown on SPACELAB).
Produced a superconducting stepper motor for the ISO infrared space telescope (ESA).
Developed the ACP for CASSINI / HUYGENS mission (ACP = Aerosol Collector and Pyrolyzer, Titan atmosphere analysis).
Responsible of the Technical Audit of SNECMA space propulsion division (Vernon).
Scientific societies memberships:
AIAA Associate Fellow.
Member of AIAA Electric Propulsion TC (1996 – 2002)
AAAF emeritus member (AAAF = French Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics).
Member of two AAAF TC: Propulsion, Space Transportation.
IIR / IIF member (IIR: International Institute of Refrigeration)
CSA member (CSA = Cryogenic Society of America).
Le monde de la propulsion-fusée (in French). ISBN 978-2-912348-21-0. April 2015. | aerospace | 1 |
https://airspeedjunkie.com/products/flight-crew-insulated-tumbler-aviation-drinkware | 2023-11-28T12:16:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679099514.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20231128115347-20231128145347-00196.warc.gz | 0.92728 | 560 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__185440379 | en | Airspeed Junkie has a new line of insulated tumblers all with an aviation theme. This cup features a new flight crew graphic logo that is popular on our site. It comes in four colors and will keep your beverage hot or cold all day. These tumblers are popular with pilots of all ratings.
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All graphic and engraving work is done in house so that you can be sure to know its made in the USA! We will be adding to this exciting product line weekly so stay tuned for more designs for pilots and flight attendants. If you have a comment, please feel free to reach out to us and we will do our best to answer your question.
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https://www.cheapflights.com/flights-to-los-angeles/bellingham/ | 2019-04-20T14:58:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578529839.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20190420140859-20190420162859-00310.warc.gz | 0.890556 | 119 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__210520806 | en | In the next ten days, there will be
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http://www.haaretz.com/misc/comment-page/passive-radar-19.3586443 | 2016-05-05T16:48:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-18/segments/1461860127870.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20160428161527-00030-ip-10-239-7-51.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.950161 | 172 | CC-MAIN-2016-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-18__0__110527471 | en | Passice Radar isnt new, its a decade old technology. Its not able by now even to detect normal aircraft reliable. If it ever will be able to, it will need decades to develop it, than decades to build it, then decades to make it operationally and then decades to implement it into armed forces. And all this while the technology is known for decades by now, and all air forces and manufactorers of the world have produced and trained with that technology in mind. Passive Radar is strongly overrated. The technology is fine, but its not reliable.
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https://defense-update.com/20050127_storm-shadow.html | 2023-09-23T04:40:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506479.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923030601-20230923060601-00157.warc.gz | 0.929956 | 1,140 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__73779062 | en | Storm Shadow / SCALP EG is an advanced, conventionally armed cruise missiles currently operational with the RAF and French Air Force. It is optimized for pre-planned attacks on static targets, whose positions are accurately known before the mission. (bridges, airbases, radar installations, communications hubs, port facilities, bunkers etc.) With long-range and efficient stealth design, Storm Shadow can eliminate strategic components of enemy defensive systems, without risking manned aircraft. The missile weighs 1,300 kg and is powered by a turbojet engine, offering mission range in excess of 250km The missile is equipped with the BROACH (Bomb Royal Ordnance Augmented Charge) unitary warhead for maximum effect against hard targets.
Since the missile flies at subsonic, and at very low altitudes, the selection of ingress rotes is extremely important, to avoid most of the enemy threats. The missile can be launched from low or medium altitude, and descend to its optimum low-level cruising altitude to avoid radar detection. Navigation is fully autonomous, incorporating digital TERPROM (TERrain PROfile Matching) aided by GPS and inertial sensors.
Terminal guidance uses the passive imaging infra-red (IIR) sensor with Autonomous Target Recognition (ATR) system. On its terminal phase, as it approaches the target, the missile is positioned where it will be able to positively locate the target and identify the specific points where it should strike. At the terminal phase of its flight the missile climbs to a medium altitude, jettison its nose cap to enable the IIR seeker to view the target. As the seeker acquires the target and compare it with files stored in its memory, the aim point is identified and tracked and is used as the reference for the missile terminal guidance.
The target acquisition process is constantly repeated with a higher resolution data set to refine the aim point, as the missile closes in on the target. Tracking will continue against this refined aim point until the precise target location is identified. On impact, the missile should be positioned at the optimum dive angle selected during mission planning. The Broach warhead activated with a precursor charge perforating the target structure, and any soil covering, and the follow through penetrator warhead continue to penetrate inside the target and detonated after a pre-selectable delay.
The missile is also equipped with an “abort” mechanism, which is initiated if conditions for potential high collateral damage are expected. In such situation, the mission will be aborted if the target identification and acquisition process is unsuccessful. In this case the missile will fly to a predetermined crash site.
To support Storm Shadow / SCALP EG missions, complex and pre-determined missions require such information to be prepared well in advance at the Command Headquarters. Following an Air Tasking Order, the operating squadron prepares the mission data file with the pre-planned data, together with the latest operational intelligence. The flight path of the missile is planned before the mission on a dedicated system which supports up to 16 missiles. This capability enables the pilot to launch the missile from a relatively wide “window”, which does not expose him to risk of detection and engagement with enemy air defenses. The missile is launched as a “fire and forget” weapon, representing minimum additional workload for the air crew of two-seater and single-seat aircraft.
Storm Shadow is currently operational with RAF Tornado GR4 aircraft and French Mirage 2000D aircraft. It is cleared for the Eurofighter Typhoon and Dassault Rafale as well as Mirage 2000-B2 Mk2 aircraft and designed to be compatible with the F-35 JSF. Around 30 missiles were deployed by 617 “Dambusters” squadron in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 against high-value, heavily fortified targets such as communications bunkers, with great success. Further deployment of the missile is planned with the Typhoon (Eurofighter). The Scalp EG version is operational with French Air Force Mirage 2000D and Rafaele aircraft and is planned for deployment with the Naval version of the Rafale, deployed on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier. Italy and Greece ordered the Scalp EG for Italian Tornados and Greek Mirage 2000-5 Mk2. The UAE ordered the missile variant designated Black Shaheen.
Recent enhancements of the Storm Shadow / SCALP EG include the capability to relay target information just before impact, utilization of one-way (link-back) datalink, to relay battle damage assessment information back to the host aircraft. This upgrade is already under development under a French DGA contract. Another feature planned for insertion into the weapon is in-flight retargeting capability, utilizing a two-way datalink. Future derivatives of the missile are the naval surface and submarine launched versions. These vertically launched land attack missiles will have high commonality with the air launched version, and equip the future FREMM frigates and fleet of Barracuda class submarines of the French Navy. The Naval derivative of the Storm Shadow / SCALP EG is scheduled to enter production in 2006.
Saudi Arabia will equip its Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft with standoff, MBDA Storm Shadow precision attack weapons. The weapons package ordered for the RSAF will also include the Brimstone anti-armor missile. For the air-to-air role the Saudis opted for the IRIS-T short range AAM, from Diehl BGT Defence, this missile is also being used by the German Air Force. According to news sources, the weapons package for the Typhoons could be worth over $1.8 billion. | aerospace | 1 |
https://en.radiofarda.com/a/iran-air-to-receive-5-atr-planes-before-us-sanctions/29412142.html | 2023-09-25T10:33:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233508959.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925083430-20230925113430-00766.warc.gz | 0.978988 | 218 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__190030022 | en | Tehran, Aug 4, 2018 (AFP)
Iran Air said Saturday it was set to take delivery of five new planes from Franco-Italian firm ATR just before renewed US sanctions go into effect.
"Based on existing agreements, five new ATR aircraft will land at Mehrabad Airport at 9 am (0430 GMT) tomorrow (Sunday)," the national carrier said on its Telegram channel.
The new ATR-72600 planes are part of a deal for 20 new aircraft that Iran Air agreed to buy in April 2017, of which eight have so far been delivered.
The deal was thrown into doubt by the US decision to withdraw from a 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers and reimpose sanctions, part of which are due to resume from Tuesday.
Iran says US sanctions are endangering lives by blocking the sale of new planes and spare parts for its ageing fleets.
Iran's Aseman Airlines was ordered to ground its fleet of ATR planes in February after one of them crashed in the Zagros mountains, killing all 66 people onboard. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.goes-r.gov/multimedia/flt-proj.html | 2017-06-28T22:38:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128323807.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20170628222452-20170629002452-00613.warc.gz | 0.844025 | 861 | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__238780770 | en | This section contains videos highlighting the development of the GOES-R spacecraft and instruments. Be sure to try out the interactive 3D GOES-R spacecraft explorer.
Where there's lightning, there's a strong chance of severe weather. The revolutionary Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM ) instrument on the new GOES-R satellite will give forecasters powerful new data for when to recommend that people in a storm's path take shelter. Download Original | Transcript Credit: NASA Goddard Media Studio
The GOES-R Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) is the first geostationary weather imagery that can collect multiple scenes of different sizes and locations at different repetition intervals. This animation demonstrates one way the ABI can collect images of the full disk every 15 minutes, Continental United States every 5 minutes, and a major storm event every 30 seconds, in addition to space look, blackbody and star observations for radiometric and geometric calibration.
Download Original | Credit: Harris
This data visualization shows actual lightning measurements captured by an array of ground-based lighting detectors capable of tracing how lightning propagates through the atmosphere and simulates how the GOES-R Geostationary Lightning Mapper will monitor atmospheric flashes.
Download Original | Transcript Credit: NASA Goddard Multimedia
This time-lapse video follows the development of the GOES-R satellite, from delivery of modules, to module mate, instrument integration, solar wing deployment and environmental testing. Download Original Credit: Lockheed Martin
This video shows a successful deployment of the GOES-R satellite solar array wing. On May 5, 2015, technicians at Lockheed Martin Space Systems near Denver conducted a deployment test to verify that the large five-panel solar array and the sun-pointing platform of the satellite will properly deploy in space once the satellite is launched. Photovoltaics in the solar panel array will power the entire satellite including all of the instruments, computers, data processors, attitude-control sensors and actuators, and telecommunications equipment. The solar array will generate more than 4,000 watts of power for the satellite. Download Original | Transcript Credit: NASA Goddard Media Studio
What happens during a spacecraft mate? This time-lapse video from GOES-R spacecraft developer Lockheed Martin highlights the process that brought together the two primary subassemblies of the satellite. The GOES-R satellite system module and core module were successfully mated in September 2014, merging the elements that form the “brain” and the “body” of the satellite. The activities shown in the video took place over a three-hour period. Download Original Credit: Lockheed Martin
This video demonstrates a successful deployment of the Magnetometer boom that will fly on the GOES-R satellite. This is a demonstration of a deployment of the boom at hot temperature (+55°C), to simulate the conditions in space. The Magnetometer boom will deploy after the GOES-R spacecraft launches, separates from its launch vehicle, and undergoes a series of orbit raising maneuvers. The GOES-R Magnetometer boom completed development and testing in July 2014. Download Original Credit: Lockheed Martin
When GOES-R launches in 2016, it will deliver highly advanced data and will continue an important legacy of Earth observations. The Advanced Baseline Imager, or ABI, is GOES-R’s primary instrument for scanning Earth’s weather, oceans, and environment and is a significant improvement over instruments on NOAA’s current geostationary satellites. Download Original | Transcript Credit: NASA Goddard Multimedia
This video demonstrates a successful boom deployment from the GOES-R Magnetometer Engineering Development Unit. The Magnetometer boom will deploy after the GOES-R spacecraft launches, separates from its launch vehicle, and undergoes a series of orbit raising maneuvers. Download Original Credit: Lockheed Martin
GOES-R Maps Lightning from Space An artist’s rendering of the GOES-R spacecraft in geostationary orbit mapping lightning from space. One of the newest features of GOES-R is the critical ability to measure and see in-cloud lightning, increasing tornado warning lead time. Download Original Credit: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, NOAA, Lockheed Martin | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.goodsjapan.com/hasegawa-pt32-07232-f16cj-fighting-falcon-misawa-japan-148-plastic-model-kit-3096-p.asp | 2018-12-11T06:02:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376823565.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20181211040413-20181211061913-00061.warc.gz | 0.824735 | 656 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__100767803 | en | Hasegawa PT32 07232 F16CJ Fighting Falcon Misawa Japan 1/48 Plastic Model Kit
DescriptionThe F-16CJ Fighting Falcon 1/48th scale kit has been around for decades; but despite that, it is still a very good model that even contemporary modellers feast on. Besides its amazing parts, fit, details, etc., this version of this model is extra special because of the its killer decal sheet. Time to grab the PT32 F-16CJ Fighting Falcon Misawa Japan box kit and discover the fun you could have in building this unique modern plane.
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) for the United States Air Force (USAF). Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft. Over 4,500 aircraft have been built since production was approved in 1976.
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https://trescolsclips.wordpress.com/2005/12/08/globalstar-also-confirms-agreements-with-two-launch-service-providers/ | 2017-07-22T10:49:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549423992.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20170722102800-20170722122800-00071.warc.gz | 0.919484 | 628 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__159019815 | en | MILPITAS, Calif., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ — Globalstar, the world’s most
widely used handheld satellite phone provider and a leading supplier of
high-value satellite voice and data services to business, confirmed today that
it has received US State Department approval to proceed with its plans to
procure launch services for up to eight spare satellites with launches
scheduled to begin in early 2007.
Globalstar also confirmed that it has executed a contract with Starsem,
provider of the Soyuz launch vehicle. The Globalstar agreement with Starsem
confirms that the provider will conduct at least one launch of Globalstar
spare satellites with an option for one additional launch. Starsem has
successfully conducted six previous Globalstar launches using the reliable
Soyuz launch vehicle. Like the previous launches, the Globalstar spare
satellites will be launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Globalstar has also signed a contract with Eurockot, provider of the
Rockot launch vehicle. The Rockot vehicle launches from the Plesetsk
Cosmodrome, located in Northern Russia.
Satellites launched by the Soyuz will be placed into an interim phasing
orbit at an altitude of 920 km to be available for replenishment throughout
the satellite constellation. Individual satellites launched by Rockot may be
placed almost directly into the operational altitude of 1414 km.
“Satellite launches are a complex and lengthy undertaking. The government
approvals and the early signing of our vendors means that we can remain on
track to launch Globalstar’s eight spare satellites in the first half of 2007
— as planned.” said Jay Monroe, chairman and CEO of Globalstar LLC. “We are
also pleased to renew our relationship with Starsem, who launched 24 of the
existing satellites in the Globalstar constellation.”
The Globalstar constellation continues to function as designed, delivering
industry-leading voice quality and data throughput. The availability of
orbital spares will ensure that all parts of the Globalstar network remain
robust and reliable as demand for Globalstar’s satellite voice and data
services continues to grow.
These agreements add to the growing list of announcements made by
Globalstar in 2005. In addition to a variety of new products and services
launched in the past 10 months, Globalstar also continues to take steps to
enhance its ground and space based operations and network. Earlier this year,
Globalstar opened a new gateway ground station in Sebring, Florida, to enhance
voice and data services in the Caribbean, and the company began construction
of a new Satellite Gateway in Wasilla, Alaska scheduled to open in spring
2006. Globalstar has also announced the purchase of several simplex data
gateway appliques as well as a new $140 million agreement with QUALCOMM to
ensure the manufacture and supply of satellite voice and data handsets.
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https://bridgebizstem.wordpress.com/2019/07/20/apollo-11-moonshot-50-years-later/ | 2020-07-11T05:28:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655921988.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20200711032932-20200711062932-00253.warc.gz | 0.961852 | 671 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__254321435 | en | This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing. It is a noteworthy occasion and certainly worthy of a post on this blog.
This historic event has dominated the news media for weeks now as many recall the history that was made, 50 years ago when the Apollo 11 spaceship lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, FL on July 16, 2019.
I recall the pre-empted television programs and news updates as the media followed the events surrounding the space journey of Apollo 11. While the live video feed of activities in space were remarkable, and at the time, I couldn’t understand how they made that happen, I was even more impressed with the Mission Control Center at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
Apollo 11 was the first manned mission to land on the Moon. The purpose of the Apollo 11 mission was to land men on the lunar surface and to return them safely to Earth. The crew was Neil A. Armstrong, commander; Michael Collins, Command Module pilot; and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., Lunar Module pilot. The first steps by humans on another planetary body were taken by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on July 20, 1969. The astronauts also returned to Earth the first samples from another planetary body.
Here’s a brief recap of Apollo 11’s moon landing timeline:
- July 16, 1969 NASA’s Apollo 11 launched from Cape Kennedy
- July 18, 1969 Armstrong and Aldrin donned their spacesuits to check on their Eagle lunar module.
- July 19, 1969 The first lunar orbit insertion maneuver occurred after Apollo 11 had flown behind the moon.
- July 20, 1969 NASA’s Eagle lunar module undocked from the main spacecraft, before landing on the moon’s Sea of Tranquility.
About six hours after this landing. Neil Armstrong emerged and stepped onto the lunar surface for the first time.
Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin then followed behind him some 20 minutes later.
- July 24, 1969 Apollo 11 returned to Earth, splashing down into the Pacific Ocean.
As we observe this 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing, please be mindful that behind the scenes, more than 400,000 people worked on the mission and made it possible for these three men to go to the moon. The Apollo 11 landing is considered one of the most significant accomplishments of the 20th century.
Neil Armstrong died in 2012, however Collins and Aldrin are still around to share in the celebrations associated with this event. Armstrong is often credited with the famous moon walk, although Aldrin gets credit for being the second man to step on the moon. Often missing in action is the work of Michael Collins who piloted the command and service module above while his crew members explored the lunar surface. He has often been called the “loneliest person in the world” as all eyes were on Armstrong and Aldrin. Suffice it to say that, Armstrong and Aldrin would never have stepped on the moon if Collins had not been in orbit above them.
In 1962, President Kennedy told a crowd at Rice Stadium in Texas, “We choose to go to the moon.”
We chose to go then, and we may choose to return! | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.space.com/38041-voyager-1-farthest-spacecraft-40-years-in-space.html | 2024-02-21T01:49:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473360.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221002544-20240221032544-00512.warc.gz | 0.952629 | 1,142 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__94178652 | en | NASA's Voyager 1 probe lifted off on Sept. 5, 1977, a few weeks after its twin, Voyager 2. Together, the two Voyager spacecraft performed an epic "Grand Tour" of the solar system's giant planets, flying by Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
But their work didn't stop there. Both spacecraft kept flying, pushing farther and farther into the dark, cold and little-known realms far from the sun. [Voyager: 40 Epic Photos from NASA's Grand Tour]
Then, on Aug. 25, 2012, Voyager 1 popped free into interstellar space, becoming the first human-made object ever to do so. Voyager 2, which took a different route through the solar system, will likely exit the sun's sphere of influence in the next few years as well, mission team members have said.
And both spacecraft still have their eyes and ears open, all these decades later.
"It's amazing that the two spacecraft are still working after 40 years," said Ed Stone, who has been a Voyager project scientist since the mission's inception in 1972. [Voyager at 40: An Interview with Ed Stone]
"When we launched, the Space Age itself was only 20 years old, so this is an unparalleled journey, and we're still in the process of seeing what's out there," Stone, who's based at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, told Space.com.
As of Friday (Sept. 1), Voyager 1 was a whopping 12.97 billion miles (20.87 billion kilometers) from Earth — more than 139 times the distance from our planet to the sun. Voyager 2 was about 10.67 billion miles (17.17 billion km) from its home planet.
The Grand Tour
Voyager 1 cruised by Jupiter in March 1979 and Saturn in November 1980. This latter encounter also included a close flyby of Saturn's huge moon Titan. [Voyager at 40: NASA Retrospective Videos Look Back]
Voyager 2 pulled off its own Jupiter-Saturn double, flying by those two planets in July 1979 and August 1981, respectively. Then, the spacecraft had encounters with Uranus, in January 1986, and Neptune, in August 1989.
During this Grand Tour, both spacecraft beamed home data that surprised and excited scientists.
For example, before the Voyagers launched, the only known active volcanoes were here on Earth. But Voyager 1 spotted eight erupting volcanoes on the Jupiter moon Io, showing that the little world is far more volcanically active than our own planet. [More Photos from the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 Probes]
The mission also determined that Titan has a nitrogen-dominated atmosphere, just as Earth does.
"It may, in some important ways, resemble what the Earth's atmosphere was like before life evolved and created the oxygen that we all breathe," Stone said.
Furthermore, Voyager observations suggested that the Jupiter moon Europa may harbor an ocean of water beneath its icy crust — a notion that subsequent NASA missions have pretty much confirmed.
"I think what Voyager has done is reveal how diverse the planets and the moons and the rings, and the magnetic fields of the planets, are," Stone said. "Our terracentric view was just much narrower than, in fact, reality."
Voyager 1 has found that cosmic radiation is incredibly intense beyond the sun's protective bubble, Stone said. The probe is also revealing how the "wind" of charged particles from the sun interact with the winds of other stars. [5 Surprising Facts About NASA's Voyager Probes]
Meanwhile, Voyager 2 is studying the environment near the solar system's edge. After it enters interstellar space, Voyager 2 will make its own measurements, revealing more about this mysterious region.
But this work cannot go on forever.
The Voyagers are powered by radioisotope thermoelectric generators, which convert the heat produced by the radioactive decay of plutonium-238 into electricity. And that heat is waning.
"We have about 10 years or so of power remaining until we have only enough to power the spacecraft itself, without any of the instruments," Stone said.
But even after the probes power down, they'll continue speeding through the cosmos for eons, making one lap around the Milky Way every 225 million years.
What if intelligent aliens intercept the Voyagers during this journey? Well, the probes' makers planned for this unlikely scenario: Both Voyagers carry a copy of the "Golden Record," which is full of images and sounds of Earth, as well as directions to our planet.
In the far future, the Voyagers will "be our silent ambassadors, with messages about where the place was that sent them so many billions of years earlier," Stone said.
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Thomas Lucian Hurlburt (Garland, TX, US)
IPC8 Class: AF02G300FI
Class name: Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing measurement system history logging or time stamping
Publication date: 2011-09-29
Patent application number: 20110238380
A system for preventing objects from entering the intake of a jet engine
including a deflector mounted to the turbine shaft and including a
de-icing device to minimize collection of ice on the deflector. The
deflector includes a sensor in one embodiment for measuring object
strikes so that comprehensive impact data may be obtained to generate an
impact report so that measures can be taken to minimize object impacts.
1. A system for deflecting objects from the intake of an airplane engine
comprising: a deflector, mounted on a shaft coupled to an engine turbine
shaft; said deflector having a rear portion facing an intake of the
engine and a front portion extending substantially opposite to the rear
portion; said front portion being smaller in diameter than the rear
portion; and a de-icing device positioned in or on said deflector to
inhibit the build up of ice on said deflector.
2. The system according to claim 1 wherein the de-icing device is selected from the group consisting of: a heated fluid, an electric heater, a coating adhered to an outer surface of said deflector and combinations thereof.
3. The system according to claim 2 further comprising a feedback device positioned in said deflector to provide feedback data relating to said de-icing device when said de-icing device comprises an electric heater.
4. The system according to claim 2 wherein when said de-icing device comprises a heated fluid, the heated fluid comprises oil.
5. The system according to claim 1 wherein said deflector comprises a carbon spun fiber material.
6. The system according to claim 1 further comprising a sensor located in said deflector for collecting data.
7. The system according to claim 6 wherein the data collected by said sensor is transmitted to a computer on the airplane and stored in a storage accessible by said computer.
8. The system according to claim 7 wherein said computer is coupled to a network.
9. The system according to claim 6 wherein said sensor is selected from the group consisting of: a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a strain gauge, a deflection/deformation sensor and combinations thereof.
10. The system according to claim 6 wherein said sensor measures the impact of an object against said deflector.
11. The system according to claim 10 further comprising a computer coupled to a network and a storage accessible by said computer, wherein the measured impacts are transmitted to said computer and stored in the storage as measured impact data.
12. The system according to claim 11 wherein said computer associates the measured impact data with additional data selected from the group consisting of: altitude data, time data, speed data, geographic location data, season data and combinations thereof, to generate comprehensive impact data.
13. The system according to claim 12 wherein said computer receives comprehensive impact data from multiple airplanes, which are combined by said computer to generate an impact report.
14. The system according to claim 1 wherein said deflector comprises a shape selected from the group consisting of: conical, frusto-conical and tapered.
15. The system according to claim 1 wherein a diameter (d) of the rear portion of said deflector is less than an outer diameter (dout) of the intake of the airplane engine.
16. The system according to claim 1 wherein a diameter (d) of the rear portion of said deflector is greater than an inner diameter (din) of the intake of the airplane engine.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
The present application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119 (e) of the U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/317,122 filed on Mar. 24, 2010.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to the field of jet aircraft engines, and more specifically, to a system and method for preventing objects (e.g. hailstones, birds, etc.) from entering the air intake of a jet engine.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Commercial and military aircraft have used jet engines as propulsion means for many decades. Jet engines are typically mounted on the either the wings and/or the fuselage of the aircraft.
A jet engine typically includes a metal housing (usually cylindrical in shape) having an opening at a front end in which air enters the engine and a narrowed rear portion relative to the front opening, from which the air exits the engine. A turbine is typically provided inside of the housing that rotates on a shaft so as to pull air into the air intake. The pulling of air into the intake and expulsion of the air from the rear portion of the jet engine creates thrust for propelling the airplane forward.
Maintaining thrust is critical for a pilot to maintain control of the jet aircraft. If thrust is lost due to, for example, engine failure, the pilot will have great difficulty in maintaining the aircraft aloft indefinitely. While many jet aircraft comprise multiple jet engines, even the failure of a single engine can pose a very serious safety hazard to the aircraft, individuals on the aircraft and to individuals and property on the ground if the aircraft is forced to make an emergency landing due to the failure of the jet engine.
As jet engine failure may have such dire consequences, companies and organizations that run them typically go to great lengths to maintain the engines in top operating condition. However, there are a number of problems that cannot be avoided by simple maintenance. For example, as jet engines have an air intake at a front end of the housing, objects (e.g., large hailstones, birds, etc.) may inadvertently be drawn into the air intake. If the objects are of sufficient size, it is possible that the object could damage the turbine, reducing the efficiency of the engine or even cause catastrophic failure of the engine altogether.
Measures have been taken to limit these problems. For example, direction is given to pilots relating to severe weather so as to allow aircraft to avoid flying through areas where large hailstones could be falling or preventing aircraft from landing or taking off in areas of severe weather. Likewise, measures have been taken to limit the number of birds that may be in and around airports. However, while these measures have no doubt reduced the number of strikes against jet engines, they can do nothing to protect a jet engine from a strike in the event the plane finds itself in a severe storm or in the vicinity of a flock of birds.
Systems have attempted to deal with the problem with limited success. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 7,871,455 entitled "Jet Engine Protection System" discloses that a screen may be positioned over the opening of the jet engine intake or alternatively, an inflatable bag may be inflated in front of the air intake to deflect incoming objects. However, some problems this system faces is that, the screen may become cluttered with objects (e.g., multiple bird strikes) thereby limiting air intake or if an object strikes the bag, the bag is no longer useful. Additionally, neither the bag nor the screen may be de-iced, which could cause the problem of large amounts of ice building up on the structure in front of the intake that could detach and potentially enter the intake.
Accordingly, it would be advantageous to provide a system and method that prevents or minimizes the ability of objects (e.g., hailstones, birds, etc.) from entering the air intake of a jet engine.
It would also be advantageous to provide a system and method that would provide for de-icing of the structure that would prevent or minimize the ability of objects from entering the air intake of a jet engine.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
These and other objects are achieved in one advantageous embodiment of the invention by the provision of a deflector that may be placed ahead of the air intake of a jet engine.
It is contemplated that the deflector may be provided as a cone-shaped structure with the narrowed end facing forward and the wider end positioned closer to the air intake of the jet engine. While the deflector is described and illustrated in a shape of a cone, it is contemplated that other shapes may be effectively utilized. For example, the deflector may be provided frusto-conical, or the narrowed end may be provided as a rounded front end portion. Likewise, the tapered body of the deflector may be provided as a curved body. Accordingly, many differing body configurations may be effectively used depending upon the specific jet engine, the amount of thrust the engine creates and the use to which the aircraft is to be put.
It is contemplated that the deflector may be mounted on the turbine shaft, which may extend outward ahead of the air intake of the jet engine. In one advantageous embodiment, the deflector comprises a composite (e.g. carbon spun fibers and the like) so as to be sufficiently strong to withstand impacts of solid objects at relatively high speeds.
The diameter of the narrowed front end of the deflector may be selected based on the design parameters of the jet engine to which it is to be attached. However, it is contemplated that the diameter of the wider rearward portion of the deflector will be selected to be equal to or greater than the inside diameter of the front end air intake of the jet engine housing. For example, jet engines typically are provided with a housing that includes a rounded front edge into which air is drawn. The wider rear portion of the deflector can be selected to be equal to or greater than a mid-point of the rounded front edge of the housing. In this manner, objects that may have entered the air intake of the jet engine will, instead, strike the outer surface of the deflector and be deflected away from the air intake, preventing the object from entering and/or damaging the turbine. Additionally, the deflector can be positioned ahead of the intake at a distance to be determined based upon the engine specifications and the aircraft. For example, the distance from the wider rear portion of the deflector can be positioned closer to the intake for aircraft that fly at a slower speed. Likewise, the configuration of the deflector, (e.g., the length, width and specific shape) can be selected based on the type of engine, the speed and construction of the aircraft, and the use to which the aircraft is put. For example, an engine with a lower thrust may utilize a deflector that is shorter in length than for an engine with greater thrust. Alternatively, for an aircraft that travels at a higher rate of speed, it may be advantageous to provide a deflector that is greater in length than for slower aircraft.
In one advantageous embodiment it is contemplated that the deflector may be provided with a heater (e.g., electric and/or hot oil feed out to the deflector to prevent the build-up of ice on the deflector). For example, a reservoir (separate from the engine oil reservoir) may be provided to supply heated oil through the shaft out to the body. The shaft may be provided as a hollowed shaft including conduits for transmission of heated fluid to and from the deflector body. While the use of heated oil is discussed here, it is contemplated that virtually any type of heated fluid may effectively be used to de-ice the deflector body. Alternatively, electric heaters, such as are used to de-ice the wings of airplanes, may effectively be used. It is still further contemplated that the deflector cone may be constructed of a material that provides an extremely smooth surface, thereby substantially inhibiting the ability of ice to build up on the deflector. Still further, the deflector may be coated with a material to provide an extremely smooth surface to inhibit potential ice buildup.
For this application the following terms and definitions shall apply:
The terms "first" and "second" are used to distinguish one element, object or thing from another, and are not used to designate relative position or arrangement in time.
The term "data" as used herein means any indicia, signals, marks, symbols, domains, symbol sets, representations, and any other physical form or forms representing information, whether permanent or temporary, whether visible, audible, acoustic, electric, magnetic, electromagnetic or otherwise manifested. The term "data" as used to represent predetermined information in one physical form shall be deemed to encompass any and all representations of the same predetermined information in a different physical form or forms.
The term "network" as used herein includes both networks and internetworks of all kinds, including the Internet, and is not limited to any particular network or inter-network.
The terms "coupled", "coupled to", "coupled with", "connected", "connected to", and "connected with" as used herein each mean a relationship between or among two or more devices, apparatus, files, programs, media, components, networks, systems, subsystems, and/or means, constituting any one or more of (a) a connection, whether direct or through one or more other devices, apparatus, files, programs, media, components, networks, systems, subsystems, or means, (b) a communications relationship, whether direct or through one or more other devices, apparatus, files, programs, media, components, networks, systems, subsystems, or means, and/or (c) a functional relationship in which the operation of any one or more devices, apparatus, files, programs, media, components, networks, systems, subsystems, or means depends, in whole or in part, on the operation of any one or more others thereof.
In one advantageous embodiment a system for deflecting objects from the intake of an airplane engine is provided comprising a deflector, mounted on a shaft coupled to an engine turbine shaft, where the deflector has a rear portion facing an intake of the engine and a front portion extending substantially opposite to the rear portion and the front portion is smaller in diameter than the rear portion. The system further comprises a de-icing device positioned in or on said deflector to inhibit the buildup of ice on said deflector.
Other objects of the invention and its particular features and advantages will become more apparent from consideration of the following drawings and accompanying detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is an illustration of one advantageous embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an illustration of an advantageous embodiment according to FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is an illustration of another advantageous embodiment according to FIG. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate corresponding structure throughout the views.
Referring now to FIGS. 1-3, a deflector (deflection cone) 10 is illustrated attached to a shaft 12 that extends from a front air intake 14 of a jet engine 16. The deflector 10 is provided in this illustration having a conical shape with an outer surface 18.
As illustrated, the deflector 10 is provided such that if an object 20 (e.g., a large hailstone, bird, etc.) were positioned into the flight path of the airplane, the object would impact the outer surface 18 of the deflector 10 rather than entering the air intake 14 to potentially damage the turbine (not shown) positioned within jet engine 16.
Air flow 22 is illustrated as a dashed line extending from the front end 24 of the deflector 10 and moving around and into the air intake 14 of jet engine 16. While deflector 10 is illustrated having a generally conical shape, it is contemplated that the shape may be adjusted depending upon the performance and requirements of jet engine 16. For example, the deflector could be provided with an elongated body, or with concave or convex outer surfaces 18. Additionally, the front end 24 may be provided with a more rounded or blunt shape. All of these variously may be advantageously selected accordingly to the performance requirements of the engine.
Also depicted in FIG. 1 is dashed line 26 illustrating the flow of heated fluid from jet engine 16 to deflector 10 and dashed line 28 illustrating the return flow of the heated fluid. Fluid reservoir 30 is shown as a dashed line box to the right of the figure. It is contemplated that fluid reservoir 30 may comprise a separate reservoir from the oil reservoir used for the jet engine 16. In this manner, the flow of heated fluid will prevent icing of deflector 10.
Alternatively, dashed line 26 may illustrate an electrical line providing electrical power and/or control to heaters 34 positioned in deflector 10. Dashed line 28 may comprise an electrical line from deflector 10 providing feedback, data collection and control information and/or data transmitted to the airplane control and data connection system. It is contemplated that the electric heaters may comprise virtually any type of heater, including for example, but not limited to resistive or inductive heaters. The heaters may be provided to transmit feedback data as to whether the heaters are properly functioning. The heaters 34 may be provided such that they are positioned to extend circumferentially around the deflector 10.'
Alternatively, the deflector 10 may be constructed of a material providing an extremely smooth surface, substantially inhibiting the ability of ice to build up on deflector 10. Still further, deflector 10 may be coated with a material to provide an extremely smooth surface to inhibit potential ice buildup.
Still further, sensors 36 (in FIG. 1 four sensors are depicted) may be positioned in the deflector (e.g. circumferentially or otherwise) to measure and record impacts. For example, sensors 36 measuring the impacts may measure the intensity of an impact and the frequency of impacts, which could then be transmitted to the data collection and control system for the airplane. Still further sensors 36 for measuring virtually any type of measurement on the deflector can be provided including, but not limited to, temperature, strain, deflection/deformation, pressure, and so on and may be positioned in deflector 10 as desired.
All of this information can be transmitted to a computer 38 (coupled to a network), which may or may not be onboard the plane. As depicted in FIG. 1, computer 38 may have a storage 40 accessible by the computer 38 where data relating to impacts against the deflector 10 may be stored. It is contemplated that the data relating to impacts (measured impact data) may be associated by the computer 38 with other data including: the altitude of the airplane at the time of strike, the time of day at the time of strike, the speed of the airplane at the time of the strike, the geographic location of the airplane at the time of the strike (e.g., GPS location), the season (e.g., time of year/date) at the time of the strike and so on, to generate comprehensive impact data. The comprehensive impact data from multiple different airplanes may then be compiled by the computer 38 into an impact report. This impact report can advantageously be used to determine where and when object strikes most commonly occur. This valuable information can then be used to determine if adjustments need be made by, for example, an airport due to an unusually high number of strikes (e.g., adjust the method in which birds are removed from the area, adjust the landing/taking off patterns, adjust bird removal methods depending on the time of year, etc.).
It is contemplated that the diameter (d) of the rear portion of deflector 10 will be equal to or greater than a leading edge 32 of air intake 14. Also illustrated are an inside diameter (dIN) and an outside diameter (dOUT) of the housing of jet engine 16. It is understood that the diameter, like the shape of the outer surface 18, may be adjusted based upon the performance requirements of jet engine 16.
Still further, the distance (D) from the rear portion of deflector 10 to the leading edge 32 of air intake 14 may be adjusted based upon the performance requirements of jet engine 16. However, the distance (D) will be selected to avoid any negative impact on the thrust of jet engine 16. While the rear portion is provided with a relatively steep slope (as opposed to outer surface 18), it is understood that a more gradual slope can be provided depending upon the application (e.g., sub-sonic or super-sonic flight).
Alternatively, differing configurations for the front end 24 of the deflector 10 may be used as shown in FIG. 2 (frusto-conical) and FIG. 3 (tapered). It is understood that the precise shape can be selected based on the use the aircraft, the thrust of the engine and the speed of the aircraft.
Although the invention has been described with reference to a particular arrangement of parts, features and the like, these are not intended to exhaust all possible arrangements or features, and indeed many other modifications and variations will be ascertainable to those of skill in the art.
Patent applications by Thomas Lucian Hurlburt, Garland, TX US
Patent applications in class History logging or time stamping
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http://dronelawjapan.com/license-requirements/ | 2018-01-22T15:46:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084891485.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20180122153557-20180122173557-00226.warc.gz | 0.928247 | 156 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__77705366 | en | Licensing of drone operators in Japan
Currently, a license is not required to fly drones in Japan. However, permission is required to fly in residential areas or areas surrounding an airport.
The Japan Times reports that the government plans to introduce licensing for high-spec. drones that emit strong radio waves. It also reports that the government is considering a system to register those who purchase drones.
Industry group issues safe-use guidelines to fly drones
The Japan Times reports (August 5, 2015) that an industry group Juida )has called on users to obtain an operator’s license to be introduced voluntarily by the association.
The group hopes to launch the voluntary license system by the end of the year, noting license applicants must pass both paper and skill tests. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.energyvoice.com/tag/nhv/page/2/ | 2021-09-20T23:30:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057119.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20210920221430-20210921011430-00572.warc.gz | 0.969508 | 337 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__16251725 | en | The North Sea’s newest helicopter operator NHV has logged 10,000 flight hours. The Belgian based aviation firm’s eight strong fleet of H175 aircraft helped hit the milestone. The first two aircraft were introduced to the North Sea fleet in December 2014 by NHV. The Airbus manufactured choppers have since completed more than 4,750 flights
Belgian helicopter operator NHV Group has tied up its second North Sea contract in just three weeks.
The latest helicopter firm to land in Aberdeen has won a new contract to provide flights for North Sea operator Ithaca Energy.
The new kid on the block for North Sea helicopter operations has appointed an executive chairman to take the helm as the aviation firm makes a major power play.
UK Energy Minister Jesse Norman made his first visit to industry leaders in Aberdeen yesterday.
The arrival of NHV in Aberdeen has added resilience to the North Sea oil and gas industry, an offshore safety chief said yesterday.
Persistence paid off for NHV yesterday when the Belgian helicopter operator officially unveiled its heliport in Aberdeen, several years after deciding to come to Scotland.
NHV said it has successfully started H175 helicopter operations in Denmark for Maersk Oil.
A Belgian challenger to the North Sea’s top three helicopter operators is less than a month away from completing work on a new passenger terminal in Aberdeen. NHV started transporting workers from Aberdeen International Airport (AIA) to North Sea installations at the start of 2016 as part of a contract with Chevron. Since then, NHV has been operating out of its new hanger at AIA, while work on its passenger terminal has been on-going. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.airforcemag.com/1010first-2/ | 2022-07-06T01:33:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104655865.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20220705235755-20220706025755-00073.warc.gz | 0.933058 | 216 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__130984942 | en | Not the first and won’t be the last describes the inactivation of 3rd Air Force at RAF Mildenhall, Britain. Numbered Air Forces around the Air Force have been making way for the new Warfighting Headquarters organizational element. (Read our article here.) US Air Forces in Europe has established its WFHQ at Ramstein AB, Germany, however, USAFE plans to keep a general officer—in this case, Maj. Gen. Paul Fletcher—in Britain as a senior US representative to Her Majesty’s government. Third Air Force’s presence in the United Kingdom dates to 1951, when USAF activated the command to fill the void left after Eight Air Force returned home after World War II.
NASA, SpaceX, and United Launch Alliance are all preparing to launch their next-gen rockets from Florida’s Space Coast, two of them before the year is out. One is expected to liberate the U.S. launch enterprise from its reliance on Russian-made RD-180 engines, while all three rockets could eventually carry astronaut crews. | aerospace | 1 |
https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20201207-police-drones-stand-alone/ | 2023-11-30T17:09:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100229.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130161920-20231130191920-00115.warc.gz | 0.951187 | 1,092 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__265085548 | en | Police operate an AI-equipped 'automatic flight drone'
The New York Times reports. Civil rights groups have raised concerns that police operations of self-flying drones will violate the privacy of citizens.
In Southern California, the United States, police are operating drones capable of automatic flight with artificial intelligence (AI),
Police Drones Are Starting to Think for Themselves --The New York Times
Go read this NY Times report about how police departments are using drones --The Verge
In Chula Vista, a city in San Diego County, California, local police can fly a drone at the push of a button when they receive a ' 911 ' call.
In fact, this drone operated by the Chula Vista police seems to be useful for drug investigations, etc., and the behavior of the criminal (such as throwing a pistol and heroin in a trash box) that the drug investigator could not visually confirm was photographed with the drone's camera. It seems that there are cases where the arrest proceeded smoothly by succeeding in doing so.
Drones have been in operation at the Chula Vista Police since 2018, and since then, drones have been dispatched for emergency calls about 15 times a day. Therefore, the total number of drone dispatches in the past two years will be more than 4,100.
There are many police operating drones other than Chula Vista, and they have been operating drones in Hawaii and New York for many years. However, the drones operated in these cities fly manually, and it seems that most of them load the drone in the trunk of a police car, rush to the site, and fly the drone at the site.
Meanwhile, Chula Vista police-operated drones have the potential to transform a variety of areas, including parcel delivery, building inspection, and military reconnaissance, with the same latest technology used in self-driving cars. It's a drone. Since it can fly automatically and is equipped with a high-performance camera, it is expected to be an alternative to a helicopter that costs hundreds of thousands of yen per flight.
American Civil Liberties Union , said, 'Community should make harsh comments about police-operated drone programs. As the power and scope of this technology grows, privacy protection The need for it grows. Drones can be used to investigate known crimes, but they can also be sensors that can cause crimes, 'said police-operated drones. Showed concern.
However, civil rights groups have criticized the new automation technologies introduced in these drones for invading the privacy of their citizens. Of particular concern is that automated drones 'can automatically track vehicles and people.' He claims that the more drones the police operate, the more they will be able to monitor the citizens living in the city with cameras, and the more the citizens' privacy will be violated.
Jay Stanley, senior policy analyst at the
Under the pandemic of the new coronavirus, there are police stations other than Chula Vista that have decided to operate the drone because it is possible to conduct an investigation while keeping a distance from people. The police station in Redondo Beach, California is also one of the new police to operate the drone. Rahul Sidhu of the police said about drone operation, 'I'm just trying to limit exposure with others. Sometimes it is possible to dispatch only drones without dispatching police officers,' he said. He claims to have introduced a drone to reduce contact with him as much as possible.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for permission to set up a third landing site, which will be completed with a drone covering the entire city of Chula Vista from San Diego to the Mexican border. It seems that it will be possible. In addition, due to FAA regulations, it is not possible to fly the drone beyond the range that the drone operator can see, but since the Chula Vista police are exempt from this regulation, the operator is 3 miles (about 4.8 km) from the departure and arrival point. It is possible to fly the drone up to the distance of).
At the same time, Sidhu said that as drones become cheaper and more powerful, 'drones will become a more efficient way' in crackdowns in urban areas. In fact, the Chula Vista police say that drones are already part of the system for responding to emergencies and are an essential technology for the police. The police drone can cover about one-third of the city of Chula Vista and can handle 70% of emergency calls.
Chula Vista police have applied to the
The 'system for tracking vehicles and people' installed in drones operated by the Chula Vista police is provided by the drone development company Skydio . With this system, it is possible to rush the drone to the site or withdraw it from the site with the touch of a button. In addition, Shield AI 's autonomous driving system for drones provided to San Diego police allows drones to enter the building without a pilot, and companies such as Skydio and DJI are building similar systems. It is reported that.
Chula Vista police treat images taken by drones in the same way as body cameras worn by police officers. In other words, the footage taken by the drone is saved as evidence and will only be published with approval. However, the drone is not used for regular patrols, and it seems that dispatch is only permitted for emergency calls.
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https://www.army.ca/forums/search/3197516/ | 2022-08-16T13:39:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00226.warc.gz | 0.980179 | 204 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__199540023 | en | Finishing my 1st year of engineering and doing fairly well with a 3.1 GPA. However, over the year, I've learned that I can't see myself being an engineer my whole life. I need something more engaging (something that energizes me). I want a career that is more challenging and involved, something...
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If so where to and how long?
Do SAR pilots get deployed less often than other pilots in the RCAF?
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I applied to become an RCAF pilot under ROTP and am still waiting for a response. However, I was curious if anyone could help me determine what aircraft I want to fly.
What aircraft is the most hands on (least amount of auto pilot)?
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https://www.nst.com.my/amp/business/2022/08/822653/malaysia-airlines-add-20-new-airbus-a330neo-it-transitions-a330ceo-fleet | 2024-04-19T11:20:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00728.warc.gz | 0.95176 | 715 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__42928468 | en | PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia Airlines Bhd, an airline unit of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), is expanding its fleet by adding 20 new Airbus A330-900 neo (new engine option) to its fleet starting from 2024 to 2028.
Malaysia Airlines group chief executive officer Captain Izham Ismail said 10 of the 20 aircraft would be purchased directly from Airbus while the other 10 to be back-to-back sale and leaseback arrangements with Dublin-based Avolon.
"The acquisition of the A330neo is a natural transition from our current A330ceo (current engine option) fleet," Izham said at the commercial aircraft replacement announcement and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony here today.
"This is a significant milestone as MAG moves towards the successful execution of our Long-Term Business Plan 2.0 to position itself as a leading aviation services group within the region," he added.
Also present was Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Wee Ka Siong and Airbus chief commercial officer and head of international Christian Scherer.
Izham said the 20 new A330neo with 300 seats in two classes would join Malaysia Airlines' fleet of six A350-900 and gradually replace its 21 A330ceo aircraft, which were ageing and needed higher cost for maintenance.
The widebody aircraft, powered by the latest Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, will operate the national carrier's network in Asia, the Pacific and the Middle East upon delivery, which will start the second half of 2024 through to 2028.
"The transaction includes 20 A330neo purchase rights to provide flexibility for the Group to realise future growth opportunities," Izham said, adding that the MoU also included the purchase of spare Trent 7000 engines and engine maintenance services from Rolls-Royce TotalCare Agreement.
Izham said the A330neo would not only provide fleet modernisation and enhanced operational efficiency, but would also meet environmental targets through reduced fuel-burn per seat, while keeping passenger safety and comfort at its core.
In addition to the renewal of the widebody fleet, Airbus and MAG also signed a letter of intent (LOI) to study a wider collaboration in the areas of sustainability, training, maintenance and airspace management.
Scherer said Malaysia Airlines's decision was a clear endorsement of the A330neo as the most efficient option in this size category for premium operations.
"Malaysia Airlines is one of the great Asian carriers and we're proud to be its preferred supplier of widebody aircraft. It's also the clear winner in terms of in-flight comfort and we are looking forward to working with Malaysia Airlines to define an exceptional cabin," he said.
Incorporating the latest generation engines, a new wing and a range of aerodynamic innovations, Airbus said the aircraft offered up to 25 per cent reduction in fuel consumption and emissions.
The A330neo features the award-winning Airspace cabin, providing passengers with a new level of comfort, ambience and design.
This includes offering more personal space, larger overhead bins, a new lighting system and the ability to offer the latest in-flight entertainment systems and full connectivity.
As with all Airbus aircraft, the A330neo also features a state-of- the-art cabin air system ensuring a clean and safe environment during the flight.
As at the end of July 2022, the A330neo received more than 270 firm orders from over 20 customers worldwide. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.ntsb.gov/aviationquery/brief2.aspx?ev_id=20060320X00323&ntsbno=DFW06FA083&akey=1 | 2014-11-23T17:19:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-49/segments/1416400379555.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20141119123259-00108-ip-10-235-23-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.961723 | 2,947 | CC-MAIN-2014-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-49__0__82911121 | en | HISTORY OF FLIGHT Use your browsers 'back' function to return to synopsisReturn to Query Page
On March 14, 2006, about 0740 central standard time, a single-engine Bell 206L-1 helicopter, N370RL, was destroyed when it impacted terrain following a loss of engine power while in cruise flight near Patterson, Louisiana. The commercial pilot and one passenger were fatally injured and the two remaining passengers sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was registered to and operated by Rotorcraft Leasing Company (RLC), LLC, of Broussard, Louisiana. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 on-demand passenger flight. The 75-nautical mile cross-country flight originated from the Harry P Williams Memorial Airport (PTN) near Patterson, Louisiana, at 0735 and was destined for offshore platform Ship Shoal 216, located in the Gulf of Mexico.
According to a passenger who had been seated in the left rear seat of the helicopter, the pilot performed a preflight engine check before takeoff. The passenger stated that the takeoff appeared normal and they departed south from the airport at an approximate altitude of 500-700 feet above ground level (agl).
The passenger reported that as they began their flight to the south, the helicopter "dropped" several times. Each time the helicopter regained the lost altitude; however, it appeared to do so slowly as if "he, [the pilot], didn't have the power to keep it up." Moments later while over a wooded area, the front seat passenger looked back and said, "brace yourself." The pilot then made a descending right turn, of approximately 90 degrees, towards an open field. As they approached the ground, the pilot brought the nose of the helicopter up as if he was attempting to "slow down." The helicopter impacted the ground on the front left side and came to an abrupt stop in an upright position.
The passenger further reported that he unbuckled his lap belt and exited the left aft door of the helicopter into vegetation that was 7-8 feet tall. Once out of the helicopter he observed a small fire by the baggage compartment. A brief time later the helicopter was fully engulfed in flames. The passenger further reported that before ground impact "everything sounded normal and he didn't smell anything unusual."
The second surviving passenger was not available for an interview and did not provide a statement to the NTSB investigator-in-charge (IIC).
The pilot held a commercial pilot certificate with ratings for airplane single-engine land, helicopter, instrument airplane, and instrument helicopter ratings. His last Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) second-class medical was issued on September 19, 2005, with the limitation of "MUST HAVE AVAILABLE GLASSES FOR NEAR VISION."
The operator submitted a Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2). This report indicated the pilot had accumulated a total flight time of 12,545 hours. The pilot accumulated 213 hours in the last 90 days, and 91 hours in the last 30 days. He had 11,070 hours in this make and model of helicopter. His last recorded flight review was completed February 11, 2006.
The 1980-model Bell 206L-1, serial number 45370, was powered by a 650-shaft horsepower Rolls-Royce Allison 250-C30P turbo shaft engine, serial number CAE 860171, driving a two-bladed main rotor system and a two-bladed tail rotor. There was no flight data recorder, cockpit voice recorder, or fire detection system installed on the helicopter, nor was there a requirement for them.
The helicopter was maintained in accordance with Aircraft Type Certificate Data Sheet number H2SW and the appropriate Bell model Maintenance Manual. The Bell model 206 series of RLC's Approved Aircraft Inspection Program (AAIP) requirements were:
1. 200-hour tail rotor gearbox and transmission oil change.
2. 600-hour hydraulic and facet filter bypass.
3. 7-day airframe inspection.
4. 3-month emergency equipment inspection.
5. 6-month float inspection.
6. 12-month main rotor mast internal inspection.
7. 24-month flight control bolt inspection.
In addition, the following airframe inspections were to be accomplished on RLC's Bell 206L-1:
1. Daily preflight inspection.
2. 100-hour airframe inspection.
3. 300-hour airframe inspection.
4. 1200-hour airframe inspection.
The AAIP further required that the Allison Model 250-C30P engine be maintained in accordance with Engine Type Certificate Data Sheet number E1GL, and engine life-limited parts be replaced in accordance with Allison Operation and Maintenance Manual 16W2. Engines parts that require overhaul were to be overhauled in accordance with Allison Overhaul Manual 14W3.
The engine inspections consisted of the following:
1. 50-hour fuel nozzle inspection
2. 150-hour engine inspection
3. 300-hour engine inspection
4. 300-hour engine oil change.
The maintenance records for N370RL were reviewed by the accident investigation team. No anomalies or unusual events were noted, and no open discrepancies or deferred items were listed in maintenance records at the time of the accident. From maintenance records, the airframe was estimated to have accumulated a total of 10,622 hours at the time of the accident, and the engine had accumulated a total of 20,614 hours.
The weight and balance was computed for the NTSB's investigator-in-charge (IIC), with estimated weight for crew, cargo, and fuel for determining center of gravity (CG). The result of the computation was that the aft, forward, and lateral CG ranges were within the limits.
Fueling records at Harry P Williams Memorial Airport established that the helicopter was last fueled on March 14, 2006, with the addition of 25 gallons of Jet A aviation fuel. A fuel sample was taken from the helicopter before the accident flight. Investigators found the fuel to be clear and bright with no anomalies noted. The fuel tested negative for water.
At 0755, the weather observation facility at PTN, reported wind from 020 degrees at 12 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, clear of clouds, temperature 61 degrees Fahrenheit, dew point 37 degrees Fahrenheit, and a barometric pressure of 30.16 inches of Mercury.
There were no reported radio communications from the pilot after he departed PTN.
WRECKAGE AND IMPACT INFORMATION
On site documentation of the wreckage was conducted by investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board, Federal Aviation Administration, Bell Helicopter, Rolls Royce, and Rotorcraft Leasing Company.
The wreckage was located in a soft field of tall "Roosevelt Cane", approximately three miles south of PTN. The Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates recorded at the accident site were 29 degrees 39.625 minutes north latitude and 091 degrees 19.473 minutes west longitude, at a field elevation of approximately -12 feet mean sea level (msl). All major components were accounted for at the accident site.
The wreckage path was about 125 feet long, approximately 20 feet wide, and oriented along a measured heading of 225 degrees. The first point of ground impact was about 150 feet west of a line of deciduous trees. About five feet beyond the first impact scar was a six inch deep ground imprint, which resembled the shape of the helicopter's lower fuselage. Within this imprint were stubs of cane that were pushed over in the westerly direction. The partially burned remains of a landing gear cross tube and the right skid tube were found in this area.
The tail rotor blades, tail rotor gear box, tail cone, vertical stabilizer and various small pieces were found along the wreckage path in the area between the first ground impact and the main wreckage.
The main wreckage, consisting of the fuselage, engine, main rotor head, mast, transmission pylon, and the surviving sections of the main rotor blades, came to rest about 80 feet beyond the first point of ground contact. The main wreckage, which had been nearly consumed by the post impact fire, was found oriented on a heading of 310 degrees. The main rotor (M/R) head was found attached to the mast and sections of both main rotor blades were found attached to the M/R head.
The horizontal stabilizer came to rest about 45 feet west, and sections of the tail rotor drive train and aft tail boom were located approximately 90 feet north, from the main wreckage. Due to the extent of thermal damage to the helicopter, flight control continuity could not be established.
The engine exhibited thermal damage. An examination of the engine at the accident site revealed that the fuel line to the fuel nozzle "B" nut could be turned by hand and did not contain a lockwire. All other fittings and nuts on the engine were found to be secure. An off site tear down examination of the engine was performed.
The detailed engine tear down examination revealed rotational scoring on the compressor shroud and correlating rub on the compressor impeller. All four turbine wheels were found complete and could be rotated by hand. All bearings were found to be complete and each engine shaft to spline adapter was found connected. The engine's accessory gearbox case, fuel pump, fuel control unit, and the power turbine governor were consumed by the post impact fire. All gears from the accessory gearbox were found complete. The engine examination did not reveal any pre impact anomalies.
A review of the helicopters maintenance records revealed that a 50-hour fuel nozzle inspection was performed the evening prior to the accident flight. This inspection required the removal, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, reassembly, and reinstallation of the fuel nozzle.
The 50-hour fuel nozzle inspection was performed by a certificated airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic. Once completed, the fuel nozzle installation was inspected by an inspector and the appropriate logbook entries were made. Training records for the mechanic and inspector were reviewed, and no discrepancies were noted.
A representative from the Safety Board conducted separate telephone interviews with the mechanic who performed the 50-hour fuel nozzle inspection and the inspector.
The mechanic stated that following the fuel nozzle inspection, he reinstalled the fuel nozzle into the engine combustion chamber, torque it with a special tool, and lockwired it. He then attached the fuel nozzle hose and tightened it with a 9/16 inch wrench. He then asked an inspector to inspect the installation. The mechanic further stated that an engine run-up was not performed upon the completion of the inspection.
The inspector stated that he performed a visual inspection of the fuel nozzle installation. During the inspection the inspector asked the mechanic "did you tighten the line?" to which the mechanic responded in the affirmative.
According to Rolls-Royce 250-C30 Series Operation and Maintenance Manual, dated December 15, 1997, section 73-10-03, PARA 1.B, (4), (5), the following procedure should be followed once the fuel nozzle has been installed:
"(4) Connect the fuel nozzle hose. Tighten hose coupling to 80-120 lb in. (9.0-13.6
N.m). Secure with lockwire.
NOTE: Early production fuel nozzle hoses do not incorporate means to
accommodate installation of lockwire. These early hoses do not require
lockwire. [The fuel nozzle hose installed on N370RL did incorporate a
means to lockwire.]
(5) Check run the engine after fuel nozzle replacement."
Additionally, the following warning was given:
"WARNING: FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL, ALIGN, AND TORQUE FUEL, OIL, AND AIR FITTINGS AND TUBES COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FAILURE."
MEDICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The Jefferson Parish Forensic Center, located in Harvey, Louisiana, performed an autopsy on the pilot on March 15, 2006.
The FAA, Toxicology Accident Research Laboratory, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, conducted toxicological testing on the pilot. The results of analysis of the specimens were negative for carbon monoxide, cyanide, volatiles, and tested drugs.
TESTS AND RESEARCH
On December 12, 2006, at the facilities of Rolls Royce, the NTSB IIC with representatives from Rolls Royce and Bell Helicopter conducted tests on a new 250-C30P turbo shaft engine. The tests were performed in an effort to determine what effect a loose fuel nozzle "B" nut would have on the engine's operation.
Initial testing was performed by placing a "T" fitting and ball valve in the fuel supply line upstream of the fuel line to fuel nozzle "B" nut. The ball valve allowed a controlled test to simulate a leak at the fuel nozzle "B" nut. The engine was then started and allowed to stabilize at idle. When the ball valve was opened to simulate a small leak at the "B" nut, the engine immediately flamed out.
Investigators then removed the "T" fitting and ball valve and connected the fuel line in a typical installation configuration. The engine was started, and while at idle, the fuel nozzle "B" nut was loosened to simulate how the fuel nozzle "B" nut was found at the accident site. The engine continued to run; however, fuel began to leak out at a steady drip. As the engine power was increased, the fuel began to run and then spray in a steady stream aft of the engine to a distance of approximately seven feet.
The fuel flow and N1 (gas producer) rpm from this test were compared to values obtained from an engine run without a fuel leak. The comparison revealed that as a result of the fuel leak, a fuel flow of 35 pph greater then the allowable limit for the Bell 206 produced a N1 rpm that was 3,200 less then what the engine would produce at takeoff power.
The test further revealed that conditions would have been conducive for an inflight fire.
The wreckage of the helicopter was released on March 17, 2006, and the engine was released on July 15, 2006, to a representative of the operator. | aerospace | 1 |
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https://www.alliance4orphans.org/team/fred-wall/ | 2023-01-28T01:08:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499468.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20230127231443-20230128021443-00385.warc.gz | 0.975668 | 219 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__149061523 | en | After graduating from the University of Illinois and receiving his commission through ROTC, Fred entered the US Air Force at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas for pilot training. Twenty-eight years later he retired from the Air Force having served in numerous stateside and overseas locations. Fred then entered the corporate world in the defense industry, serving as a Senior Program Manager for Lockheed Martin and as a Vice President of Business Development for General Dynamics. He holds an MA in Business Management from Webster University and an MS in National Resources Strategies from the National Defense University.
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http://www.boeing.com/news/frontiers/archive/2002/june/i_nan2.html | 2018-12-18T20:19:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376829568.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20181218184418-20181218210418-00038.warc.gz | 0.933051 | 498 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__36999946 | en | Creativity fuels TDRS-I recovery
A team of Boeing engineers simply
would not give up
BY JOEL R. NELSON
looked bleak for NASA's TDRS-I satellite a few months ago when a propulsion
But now, thanks to an innovative solution from Boeing Satellite Systems
employees, program managers believe prospects are good that the Tracking
and Data Relay System satellite will fulfill its mission.
The Boeing 601 model's launch on March 8, 2002, went smoothly, but the
initial jubilation that accompanied the spacecraft's separation from its
Atlas IIA launch vehicle was soon dampened by the discovery of a propulsion
system malfunction. (The satellite's other systems were, and are, functioning
Not only did the problem jeopardize TDRS, a critical link in NASA's space-based
communications capabilities, it generated widespread media coverage that
strongly implied a total satellite failure.
"Not so fast!" said a team of about 35 Boeing Satellite Systems engineers
that crafted a solution to restore the satellite's health and place the
TDRS-I in its proper orbit.
They found the lower-than-expected pressure in one of its two propulsion
tanks was caused by an improperly closed valve at the top of one tank
that impeded the flow of helium, used to push propellant out of the tank.
This situation was found to be unique to TDRS-I and not an issue for the
Boeing 601 fleet.
The team's solution: Since both tanks can't be emptied concurrently, the
team will clear out the good tank over a two-week period, then access
the propellant in the faulty tank from the bottom normally an outlet,
not an intake valve by providing pressure via a fuel line from
the first tank.
"The procedure is similar to a coronary bypass," said Jon Goodney, Boeing
Satellite Systems' TDRS-I Program Manager. "One artery' doesn't
work, so we'll route the blood' via another artery." He said the
rough concept was in place early on, "but the devil is in the details.
It's a very complicated problem that required a lot of simulations and
tests using stand-in tanks and thrusters on the ground."
TDRS-I's placement into its final orbit is expected by early August, followed
by a checkout procedure lasting about two months. | aerospace | 1 |
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Unidentified students work on an airplane engine at Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute's School of Industrial Arts. Digital image is part of 2001 RITPHOTOIMAGES collection. Production source of digital image: Museum Photographics, Rochester, New York, 2001.
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Airplanes -- Motors, Students,
Mechanical department - downtown campus. Unidentified students working on an early airplane engine. On back of photo: C Donaldson. | aerospace | 1 |
http://testdepersonalidad.info/aircraft-or-avionics-equipment-mechanic-or-technician.html | 2023-12-02T23:58:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100476.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202235258-20231203025258-00182.warc.gz | 0.942662 | 1,909 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__177587280 | en | Aircraft mechanics and service technicians held about 136,900 jobs in 2018. The largest employers of aircraft mechanics and service technicians were as follows:
|Support activities for air transportation||28%|
|Scheduled air transportation||24|
|Aerospace product and parts manufacturing||13|
|Federal government, excluding postal service||12|
|Nonscheduled air transportation||6|
Avionics technicians held about 20,600 jobs in 2018. The largest employers of avionics technicians were as follows:
|Aerospace product and parts manufacturing||32%|
|Support activities for air transportation||25|
|Professional, scientific, and technical services||6|
Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians work in hangars, in repair stations, or on airfields. They must meet strict deadlines while following safety standards.
Most of these mechanics and technicians work near major airports. They may work outside on the airfield, or in climate-controlled shops and hangars. Civilian aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians employed by the U.S. Armed Forces work on military installations.
Injuries and Illnesses
Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians often lift heavy objects, handle dangerous chemicals, or operate large power tools. They may work on scaffolds or ladders, and noise and vibrations are common, especially when engines are being tested. Workers must take precautions against injuries, such as wearing ear protection and brightly colored vests to ensure that they are seen when working around large aircraft.
Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians usually work full time on rotating 8-hour shifts. Overtime and weekend work are common.
Some aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians learn their trade at an Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved aviation maintenance technician school. Others are trained on the job or learn through training in the military. Aircraft mechanics and avionics technicians typically are certified by the FAA. (See Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), part 65, subparts D and E, for the most current requirements for becoming a certified mechanic.)
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians typically enter the occupation after attending a Part 147 FAA-approved aviation maintenance technician school. These schools award a certificate of completion that the FAA recognizes as an alternative to the experience requirements stated in regulations. The schools also grant holders the right to take the relevant FAA exams.
Avionics technicians typically earn an associate’s degree before entering the occupation. Aircraft controls, systems, and flight instruments have become increasingly digital and computerized. Workers who have the proper background in aviation flight instruments or computer repair are needed to maintain these complex systems
Some aircraft mechanics and service technicians enter the occupation with a high school diploma or equivalent and receive on-the-job training to learn their skills and to be able to pass the FAA exams. Aviation maintenance personnel who are not certified by the FAA work under supervision until they have enough experience and knowledge and become certified.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
The FAA requires that aircraft maintenance be done either by a certified mechanic with the appropriate ratings or authorizations or under the supervision of such a mechanic.
The FAA offers separate certifications for bodywork (Airframe mechanics, or “A”) and engine work (Powerplant mechanics, or “P”), but employers may prefer to hire mechanics who have both Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings. The A&P ratings generally certify that aviation mechanics meet basic knowledge and ability standards.
Mechanics must be at least 18 years of age, be fluent in English, and have 30 months of experience to qualify for either the A or the P rating or both (the A&P rating). Completion of a program at a Part 147 FAA-approved aviation maintenance technician school can substitute for the experience requirement and shorten the time requirements for becoming eligible to take the FAA exams.
Applicants must pass written, oral, and practical exams that demonstrate the required skills within a timeframe of 2 years.
To keep their certification, mechanics must have completed relevant repair or maintenance work within the previous 24 months. To fulfill this requirement, mechanics may take classes from their employer, a school, or an aircraft manufacturer.
The Inspection Authorization (IA) is available to mechanics who have had their A&P ratings for at least 3 years and meet other requirements. These mechanics are able to review and approve many major repairs and alterations.
Avionics technicians typically are certified through a repair station for the specific work they perform on aircraft, or they hold the Airframe rating to work on an aircraft’s electronic and flight instrument systems. An Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification is available through the National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT). It certifies that aviation mechanics have a basic level of knowledge in the subject area, but it is not required by the FAA for any specific tasks. Avionics technicians who work on communications equipment may need to have the proper radiotelephone operator certification issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Work Experience in a Related Occupation
Some avionics technicians begin their careers as aircraft mechanics and service technicians. As aircraft mechanics and service technicians gain experience, they may attend classes or otherwise choose to pursue additional certifications that grant privileges to work on specialized flight instruments. Eventually, they may become avionics technicians who work exclusively on flight instruments.
As aircraft mechanics gain experience, they may advance to lead mechanic, lead inspector, or shop supervisor. Opportunities to advance may be best for those who have an inspection authorization (IA). Mechanics with broad experience in maintenance and repair may become inspectors or examiners for the FAA.
Aircraft mechanics and avionics technicians typically have an interest in the Building, Thinking and Organizing interest areas, according to the Holland Code framework. The Building interest area indicates a focus on working with tools and machines, and making or fixing practical things. The Thinking interest area indicates a focus on researching, investigating, and increasing the understanding of natural laws. The Organizing interest area indicates a focus on working with information and processes to keep things arranged in orderly systems.
If you are not sure whether you have a Building or Thinking or Organizing interest which might fit with a career as an aircraft mechanic and avionics technician, you can take a career test to measure your interests.
Aircraft mechanics and avionics technicians should also possess the following specific qualities:
Agility. Mechanics and technicians need to climb on airplanes, balance, and reach without falling.
Detail oriented. Mechanics and technicians need to adjust airplane parts to exact specifications. For example, they often use precision tools to tighten wheel bolts to an exact tension.
Dexterity. Mechanics and technicians must possess dexterity to coordinate the movement of their fingers and hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble parts.
Observational skills. Mechanics and technicians must recognize engine noises, read gauges, and otherwise collect information to determine whether an aircraft’s systems are working properly.
Troubleshooting skills. Mechanics and technicians diagnose complex problems and they need to evaluate options to correct those problems.
The median annual wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians was $64,090 in May 2019. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $37,890, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $101,070.
The median annual wage for avionics technicians was $65,700 in May 2019. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $40,350, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $97,150.
In May 2019, the median annual wages for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
|Scheduled air transportation||$89,820|
|Aerospace product and parts manufacturing||67,180|
|Nonscheduled air transportation||60,350|
|Federal government, excluding postal service||60,070|
|Support activities for air transportation||54,920|
In May 2019, the median annual wages for avionics technicians in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
|Aerospace product and parts manufacturing||$74,860|
|Professional, scientific, and technical services||72,810|
|Support activities for air transportation||56,020|
Mechanics and technicians usually work full time on rotating 8-hour shifts. Overtime and weekend work are common.
Overall employment of aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians is projected to grow 3 percent from 2016 to 2026, slower than the average for all occupations. Employment growth will vary by occupation (see table below).
Air traffic is expected to increase gradually over the coming decade, and will require additional aircraft maintenance, including that performed on new aircraft. Some airlines may outsource maintenance work to specialized maintenance and repair shops both domestically and abroad. This practice is expected to reduce employment growth opportunities in the air transportation industry over the next 10 years.
Job opportunities are expected to be good because there will be a need to replace those workers leaving the occupation.
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AS9120A is a company level certification based on a standard published by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) titled “Quality Management Systems-Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defense Distributors”. This certification is intended for distributors that do business in the aviation, space and defense industries.
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Worldwide distributor of obsolete and hard to find board level electronic components. Offering state-of-the-art in-house inspection, product authenticity testing, excess inventory solutions, JIT deliveries, stocking programs, purchasing services and same-day shipping. Certifications include AS9120A, ISO9001:2008, ANSI/ESD-S20.20, IDEA-STD-1010B, IDEA-ICE-3000, CCAP-101, FAA-AC00-56A, AS5553 compliant and AS6081 compliant.
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https://dronenewsco.com/what-drone-means/ | 2023-03-31T12:45:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949642.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20230331113819-20230331143819-00394.warc.gz | 0.946334 | 2,647 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__293854627 | en | In this technology-dependent modern time and age, drones have become an essential part of many fields that involve our day-to-day lifestyle. For example, you will notice the usage of drones in photography, supply services, military purposes, and even in outer space research.
Drones are mainly crewless aircraft or vehicles (UAVs). It’s also referred to as aerial vehicles without a pilot. You can control their flight path through remote control from a long-range distance using some specially developed software for drones.
This software helps the drone to fly via GPS with help from other onboard sensors.
If you want to know more about the history of drones means and other relevant topics, then read through the article. We promise that it’ll be a thrilling ride.
What does a Drone Signify?
For the novices, who don’t know what a drone means, let’s say that it’s just like a robot with a controllable embedded system. Electric or reciprocating engines power these unmanned aircraft.
As aerial vehicles, drones are capable of controlled and sustained level flight in standard condition. They can also accomplish awe-inspiring beginning tasks. Drone technology has gone so far that you will even see its usage in the aerospace industry.
In the early twenty-first century, when someone asked the meaning of a drone, you could pretty much presume that they were asking about the robot-like vehicles that were only usable for military missions and aerospace technologies.
But in the present time, the usage of drones is everywhere, from photography to delivery services. The technology is so advanced that UAVs can operate without a pilot on board. You will see its capability on different levels of autonomy.
History of Drones Timeline: From Beginning till Today
The History of drone’s timeline is not a mythological one. The first trace of drones was found in Italy in 1849.
But the first unpiloted- aircraft was used during the first world war. Men saw crewless planes that were carrying bombs. The United States Army developed this experimental catalog.
As time passed by, the UAV technology caught more attention in the military agencies and aerospace industries. military drones got popular day by day, and they were used to jam communications or as a decoy in the war.
After that, the US government concentrated more on drone technology and decided to make a US drone fleet. Many countries were inspired by it and started to develop their drones.
But in the twenty-first century, we came to know about drones a bit differently. In the first decade, a decision was made to manufacture commercial drones for customers whoever interested.
However, as the market is gradually expanding, there is also noticeable development in the education of autonomous drones.
What Mechanism Makes the Drone Work?
After learning about what a drone means, you must be questioning yourself how it works?
The drones consist of a power source (battery or fuel), propellers, rotors, a flight controller, and a mainframe. Military or delivery drones are made of lightweight composite materials.
The drone needs several components to ensure the flight because it is not easy to fly something without a pilot on board. It further requires a remote-control device to control launch, navigation, and landing.
The drone needs human control to run the device. Specific software is developed to run a drone where the computer programs will act as a pilot in command. It will also work automatically based on flight conditions.
Most drones also contain electronic speed controllers (ESC), GPS modules, antennae, receivers, cameras, thermal sensors, accelerometers, and altimeters. Some drones are also made with customized ultrasonic sensors. But they are used for spying.
Must be Features of a (Trademark) Drone:
Any time you want to discuss the real-time features of drones, it will always tie up with the types and features. This includes recreational, photography, military, and commercial usage drones. It would be best if you also looked at the other features of modern drones:
- Camera type and media storage format
- Flight envelope
- Maximum flight time
- Collision avoidance sensors
- Hover accuracy
- Range sensors
- Altitude hold
- Live video feed
- Current flight time and flight logs
- Navigation system
- Laser and lidar sensors
There are also virtual positioning systems that help in the purpose of landing. Downward-facing cameras with ultrasonic sensors determine how close to landing the drone is while above the ground.
The collision avoidance sensors were used to detect objects and eventually it is now used to avoid obstacles during flight times.
But the GPS with an onboard altimeter is the most crucial part of a drone. That is because you can control drone regulations and altitude information with GPS pretty easily.
Where Do Drones Come Handy?
The usage of drones is not limited to certain areas only. They are tenable in diversified ways and in numerous places. However, we are gonna unveil some of the major fields in brief detail.
Combating emergency rescue missions
The GPS correction technology in drones is revolutionary. As human beings are prone to kinda fragility and limitations, sending drones (or even robotic stuff) can be a prudent choice. So instead of humans, we can send a drone to navigate the whole area and to operate perilous missions.
The drone will use the correction technology technique and can easily penetrate through any tricky barricaded area.
Supplying medicines where necessary
A statistical report shows that 4% of vital organ deliveries are delayed due to some logistic or traffic reasons. Using drones can be a great alternative in such cases, as there’s no traffic in the sky yet!
If you need emergency medical supplies in unreachable areas, drones can come to your aid. Even the traffic won’t be able to delay the delivery of medications.
Research at outer space
It is no wonder that drones also come in handy in outer space exploration. Most space associations, most notably NASA have been using drones for testing different things in outer space.
Until the last century, it was a bit of a secret to all. However, due to the reactive autonomy of those drones, their projects have been quite a success. Though challenges are lurking afoot to overcome.
Delivering consumer goods door to door
Delivery drones are used to transport certain commodities in remote areas. Different commercial companies are experimenting with delivery drones to see their efficiency. But these types of drones do not take part in any kind of law enforcement systems or surveillance.
Serving military purposes from dawn
The most oft-spoken use of drones is noticed in military services. At present, the technology of drones is more advanced than ever. It can be used for stealth operations, getting crucial info from the enemy, and much more complicated jobs.
Bringing a new era of photography and vlogging
For photographers and vloggers who want to take expansive aerial photos, drones have been a boon. The degree of autonomy helps them to take pictures like a bird’s eye view. In addition, they provide a new level of exposure to the photographers.
Conserving wildlife & nature
The fantastic flight controls of drones will give you the ability to track wildlife, which is otherwise impossible for normal humans. Moreover, these drones are not as expensive as the military ones. So, they can be a better choice for the Forestry department.
Drones Defined by Usage
Based on the usage, drones are also of three types: Personal, hobbyist and commercial. They have certain differences as well. Let’s get to know them closely.
Commercial/ Enterprise drone
Typically, these are consumer drones. However, you can use them for commercial purposes. Even any industry can use them for carrying or delivering their equipment. There are also solar-powered drones that can replace electric and gas-powered drones in the future.
Personal use drone
Personal drones are kind of playable objects. Many students use them in their projects. Sometimes they are usable in surveillance, but legal permission is needed for that.
The hobbyist drones are for the experts. Those who have extreme knowledge about advanced autonomy are suitable to use these drones. They also know various rules about drones, commonly known as ground validation.
Design Oriented Drones in the Market
When you have learned enough about a drone’s definition, you must think of it as a single type of robotic machine. But trust us, there are various types of drones in the market.
Drones with Fixed Wing
The design of the fixed-wing drones makes them more prominent. The government agencies mainly use them for non-profit purposes like the delivery of essential ingredients.
Scientists use these drones instead of commercial flights to carry large amounts of equipment. But the military use them to carry out strikes as they have to maintain it from a ground control station.
Drones with single rotor
Drone deliveries become possible due to single rotor drones. It is because they can easily transport heavier objects. You can also use them to survey lands, map erosion, research storms, or do other drone mapping purposes.
If you see a small bird staying in the same position, it could be a drone. This type of drone uses electric motors to reduce noise. Earlier in the decade, gas-powered single rotor drones were also popular.
Drones with multiple rotors
If someone is looking for a micro-air vehicle, we will recommend this one. The multi-rotor drone can fly for a couple of minutes with remote piloting. But it can carry very lightweight objects such as data, cameras, etc. Hence, it is best in the consumer market and for vloggers.
Drawbacks that Drones Have in Common
Just like any other technology, drones also have some technical drawbacks. Here are some of the few to help you understand better.
- Short flight times
- Such easy availability that it inspires criminals to use
- Easily affected by weather
- Risk of injury during a collision with people
- Flights over the restricted government or military areas
- Possibility of losing data collected by drones
Well, when someone wants to use anything with bad intentions, technology has no faults. It depends on who uses the drone and for what purpose.
The drone code: Few things to consider
There is usually an unmanned aerial vehicle systems association in every country that decides some code for drones. However, the principles are so restricted that sometimes you may get legal notice for violating them.
The first and foremost rule is the range of height during flight. It won’t be wise to fly a drone above 500 feet. Some other rules are:
- Don’t fly the drone in restricted areas.
- Always keep the drone 150 feet away from the building and people
- Avoid flying near any aircraft
- Observe the drone always during flight
- Enjoy but be responsible
Will Drones Dominate the Future Sky?
At the moment, the drone market is very aggressive and optimistic. It has already reached its boundary. But experts say that science is limitless. So the best is yet to come.
As the future of drones is promising, many companies are interested in investing in them. In 2016, the overall revenue of the drone business reached 12 billion dollars. The usage growth of drones in outer space research is more expansive than in any other field.
Even the business analogists say that the drone business will be worth 127 billion dollars by the end of 2021.
Can traditional airplanes become drones without pilots?
No, airplanes are not like drones. They need a pilot. On top of that, there will be a risk of losing control over it. However, there’s a great possibility in the future.
Are there any restrictions on flying a drone?
Of course. You have to follow the rules of drone flying made by national aviation agencies. Otherwise, you might face legal issues.
Can I get a drone?
It depends on your purpose. For example, you can buy drones for your personal purpose or photography. You can get drone online stores like Amazon.
Can a drone be used to observe microorganisms?
Yes, it can be used to observe microbes. But you have to attach a customized biological sensor or microscope to the drone.
History of Drones Timeline- Bottom Line
The usage of drones is expanding day by day. The evolution of drones is attracting more and more people, especially amateurs and business conglomerates.
If you find any interest in the history of drones, we hope this article will help you better know what drones mean and their uses. Believe it or not, drones are gonna rule the future sky.
So, be familiar with them from the beginning. And please be responsible if you get one! Voila, we leave you here, buddy! | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.makemytrip.com/international-flights/air_canada-sha-hong_qiao_international-airport.html | 2014-12-18T08:33:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-52/segments/1418802765698.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20141217075245-00082-ip-10-231-17-201.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.867625 | 300 | CC-MAIN-2014-52 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-52__0__163664863 | en | Air Canada Flights from Hong Qiao International (SHA) Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport ( PVG ) is one of the two international airports serving the city of Shanghai, another is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport ( SHA ). Situated approximately 30 km away from the city centre, Shanghai Pudong International Airport ( PVG ) is the primary international airport of Shanghai. Operated by Shanghai Pudong International Airport has three concrete paved runways and two passenger terminals. Besides being a major international hub for Air China, Shanghai Pudong International Airport also serves a main base for Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is served by numerous other airlines like China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Atlas Air, All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines.
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https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/training-simulation/denmark-explores-training-potential-electric-aircr/ | 2022-12-02T08:40:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710900.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20221202082526-20221202112526-00423.warc.gz | 0.943115 | 363 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__250586763 | en | Denmark explores training potential of electric aircraft
The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) is leasing two Pipistrel Velis electric aircraft to conduct concept tests of new technology.
DALO intends to evaluate the twin-seater Velis Electro as a potential light trainer platform, in line with an environmental action plan from the Danish MoD.
The two-year lease with France-based Green Aero Invest for the European Aviation Safety Agency-certified aircraft is worth DKK1.07 million ($170,000)
In a 21 July notice on the official EU tenders database, DALO stated that Pipistrel electric aircraft ‘can only be leased from Green Aero Invest [in France] due to lack of competition for technical reasons. This is because the Velis [Electro] E-flyer is the only aircraft of its kind on the market.’
Pipistrel sells the Velis Electro primarily to aviation clubs and schools and it referred DALO to Green Aero Invest, ‘which is the only player in the market to have acquired the aircraft to lease them’.
The two electric planes will be delivered to the Danish Armed Forces Flying School in Karup in September 2021.
Initially, the two Velis Electros will be evaluated by experienced pilots, but the plan is to eventually employ them for training new students.
The Danish Air Force currently uses the Saab T-17 Supporter for basic pilot training.
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https://theforceforhealth.com/water-watching-satellite-monitors-warming-ocean-off-california-coast/ | 2024-04-20T17:18:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00298.warc.gz | 0.897966 | 760 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__22028280 | en | Warm ocean waters from the developing El Niño are shifting north along coastlines in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Along the coast of California, these warm waters are interacting with a persistent marine heat wave that recently influenced the development of Hurricane Hilary. The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite is able to spot the movement of these warm ocean waters in unprecedented detail.
A collaboration between NASA and the French space agency, CNES (Centre National d’Études Spatiales), SWOT is measuring the height of nearly all water on Earth’s surface, providing one of the most detailed, comprehensive views yet of the planet’s oceans and fresh water lakes and rivers.
Water expands as it warms, so sea levels tend to be higher in places with warmer water. El Niño – a periodic climate phenomenon that can affect weather patterns around the world – is characterized by higher sea levels and warmer-than-average ocean temperatures along the western coast of the Americas. The image above shows sea surface heights off the U.S. West Coast, near the California-Oregon border, in August. Red and orange indicate higher-than-average ocean heights, while blue and green represent lower-than-average heights.
The SWOT science team made the measurements with the Ka-band Radar Interferometer (KaRIn) instrument. With two antennas spread 33 feet (10 meters) apart on a boom, KaRIn produces a pair of data swaths as it circles the globe, bouncing radar pulses off the water’s surface to collect water-height measurements. The visualization combines data from two passes of the SWOT satellite.
“SWOT’s ability to measure sea surface so close to the coast will be invaluable for researchers but also forecasters looking at things like the development and progress of worldwide phenomena like El Niño,” said Ben Hamlington, a sea level researcher at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California.
In its September outlook, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast a greater than 70% chance for a strong El Niño this coming winter. In addition to warmer water, El Niño is also associated with a weakening of the equatorial trade winds. The phenomenon can bring cooler, wetter conditions to the U.S. Southwest and drought to countries in the western Pacific, such as Indonesia and Australia.
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Launched on Dec. 16, 2022, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in central California, SWOT is now in its operations phase, collecting data that will be used for research and other purposes.
SWOT was jointly developed by NASA and CNES, with contributions from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the UK Space Agency. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which is managed for the agency by Caltech in Pasadena, California, leads the U.S. component of the project. For the flight system payload, NASA provided the KaRIn instrument, a GPS science receiver, a laser retroreflector, a two-beam microwave radiometer, and NASA instrument operations. CNES provided the Doppler Orbitography and Radioposition Integrated by Satellite (DORIS) system, the dual frequency Poseidon altimeter (developed by Thales Alenia Space), the KaRIn radio-frequency subsystem (together with Thales Alenia Space and with support from the UK Space Agency), the satellite platform, and ground operations. CSA provided the KaRIn high-power transmitter assembly. NASA provided the launch vehicle and the agency’s Launch Services Program, based at Kennedy Space Center, managed the associated launch services.
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https://communicateonline.me/marketing/emirates-and-real-madrid-reach-for-the-skies/ | 2018-01-24T07:58:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084893530.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20180124070239-20180124090239-00564.warc.gz | 0.903474 | 260 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__109347577 | en | Recently, football club giant, Real Madrid and Emirates airline took their partnership to new heights, revealing a Real Madrid decal displayed on the airlines’ A380 aircraft this past weekend.
Pictures of football maestros Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Sergio Ramos, James Rodríguez, Karim Benzema and Marcelo are plastered across the A380, visible on both sides of the plane.
Boutros Boutros, Emirates’ divisional senior vice-president of corporate communications, marketing and brands, says in a statement to the press, “There is no better way for us to celebrate our sponsorship of Real Madrid than by adorning one of our flagship A380s with the club’s crest and team. Real Madrid has a huge following around the world and with our A380 now flying to 36 different destinations, we hope that a good number of fans will get to see the aircraft.”
The Real Madrid players appeared at Madrid Airport Barajas to view the decal before the flight departed for Dubai. The A380 will fly to Hong Kong, Amsterdam and Frankfurt, giving Real Madrid fans in these cities the chance to snap photos with the giant advertisement.
The decal will stay on the aircraft for six months. | aerospace | 1 |
https://geo-matching.com/category/digital-aerial-cameras/ixu-rs1900-aerial-camera | 2018-07-16T08:41:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589237.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716080356-20180716100356-00548.warc.gz | 0.90217 | 256 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__184547433 | en | Phase One 190MP Aerial Camera series is the latest Phase One innovation to offer large format metric camera functionality.
The iXU-RS1900 dual lens aerial camera is an advanced large format metric camera, with technology designed specifically for the toughest demands of aerial imaging projects..
Developed with leading experts and engineers in the field, the iXU-RS1900 offers exceptional imaging/ aerial coverage, high accuracy and image quality, presenting an excellent alternative to traditional large format cameras in diverse aerial mapping applications such as: remote sensing, precision agriculture, disaster management and monitoring.
The new camera is characterized by small pixel size (4.6 µ), large image area (190 MP), high image capture rate of 0.6 sec and exposure time of up to 1/2000, a focal length of 90 mm, and optional NIR channel.
The iXU-RS1900 relatively small size, light weight and low power consumption makes it compatible with all types of light aviation vehicles. These factors significantly reduce the operational costs of mapping projects, and make it an ideal camera for use as a standalone camera for photogrammetric work , as a component for LIDAR systems and a NADIR camera for Oblique systems, or as part of an array of multiple cameras. | aerospace | 1 |
https://otia.io/2019/06/14/andis-everts-sw-developer-on-drone-flying-racing/ | 2023-06-10T18:37:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224657735.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610164417-20230610194417-00538.warc.gz | 0.979818 | 2,155 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__60398063 | en | I first became interested in Drone Flying & Racing back in 2013 – I had more free time and I decided that I needed a hobby. I remembered my time in primary school when I participated in an airplane modelling group. We were basically making balsa airplane models and I recalled that there was an option to also make motor-powered airplanes that could be controlled with a remote. I never got to make those; when I started technical school, I left airplane modelling aside. So in 2013, I had an idea that I will do something similar. I was intrigued by filming something from above and made my first drone. It was quite big, made of cheap parts that I could afford from eBay. After I built my first drone, I realized that I need to dig deeper – I watched many drone-building YouTube videos and I saw one video where some guys from France were flying racing drones in a forest. I was so amazed and I wanted to do that myself!
My name is Andis Everts. I currently live in Riga, Latvia and work here. I call myself an IT guy who likes to solve all kind of IT problems, mainly technical ones as I have a technical degree. I first became interested in IT when I finished primary school and needed to apply for college. We had our first computer at home and we had quite strict rules – we could use the computer just for one hour a day. Then I had a thought that if I applied for a technical college with profound knowledge in IT, then I will have an excuse to use the computer for more than one hour a day! I was so excited about that idea that I only applied for Riga State Technical School, so there was no Plan B. As time passed, I learned so much great stuff and became more and more interested in this field, so I chose to study for a Bachelor’s degree in the IT field too. I have built my career step-by-step starting as a consultant in an IT shop and now I’m working in Tieto that is in FinTech Rankings Top 25 Enterprise by 2018 IDC Financial Insights.
After getting a degree in Riga State Technical School, I went and lived one year abroad – in Ireland. So, this is a nice turn to be interviewed by a magazine that is based in Dublin, Ireland! While studying in the summer, I was working there as a helper in David’s O ‘Conor construction. At that time, I saw there was an IT computer shop ITEireann LTD in Listowel. So, I thought when I will finish my technical school, I will write an email to that shop. So I did, and I was so happy that Richard accepted me to work for him. That was a great experience and I’m very grateful for that opportunity – I learned many great practical skills there.
After work, I love to spend quality time with my family, meet my friends, or enjoy my hobby of drone flying. Sometimes I feel that I want to do a lot of stuff, but at the end of the day, there is time for just a few things! My leisure time actually revolves around family and drone stuff – I build my drones at home so my kids are also interested (I’m the dad of 2 amazing kids; my son is 4 years old and my daughter is 1.5 years old). When we travel to another city or just to the forest, I usually bring my drone stuff with us, so I manage to do my own hobby too while being close to my family.
YouTube videos have been my biggest inspiration when it comes to my drones. When I see a good video, it inspires me to take action – build and fly. I mostly watch drone building and freestyle videos. Lately, I have started my own YouTube channel Evert.FPV where I share my videos that hopefully will inspire others too.
Currently, there are so many options to choose from when you are making or flying drones. Basically, with flying a drone in FPV (First Person View), you need FPV goggles, the drone itself, a remote controller and lots of batteries. Once you first have the drone in the air, you want to return there more and more! One battery for a racing drone lasts around a couple of minutes, depending on your setup and flying manner – that is why I say that you need a lot of batteries.
When I first started to fly racing drones, I was one of the few people in Latvia who did this. After almost two years of flying, all the pilots who were training came together to talk about how we can popularize this hobby more in Latvia. That was the day Drone Racing Latvia was born and I started to take part in activities & help organize events.
I used to do racing with Drone Racing Latvia – however, I was miserable at it, which is why I don’t do races anymore. To be good at racing, the pilot usually trains many hours a day; even if the person has a great talent, it doesn’t work unless the person works on these skills daily. I can’t say that I didn’t try or didn’t have time, but I can say that I had different priorities (that was the time I was working on my Master’s degree, and later on my son was born). I love to fly freestyle, as there is no need to have insane skills. There are pilots in our community who are excellent and competing in world championships; they are flying daily and investing a lot in their gear. That is the other thing – even if the pilot is great, this is a very technical sport, so the gear and equipment must be on point every time. I feel that this intense training is not for me, but I enjoy flying a lot and that is why I build drones, train freestyle and chase drift cars instead.
I think the key qualities needed to be good at Drone Racing are flying, flying, flying (and also a bit of talent). If you want to be good at this sport, you must be willing to spend lots of hours flying your drone daily and also invest in your gear. This is like a computer game but once you crash out, you need to go and pick up the drone. If you don’t want to pick up your drone often, you must be good at flying (but you can’t become good without flying … see where this is going?).
What I love most about Drone Flying is that feeling when I am in the air. Since I use FPV goggles, the feeling is almost as if I am flying myself, so there is definitely an adrenaline rush. We also have that saying in drone community: “break drones not bones”. It is quite a safe sport, and even if I have technical difficulties or something happens in the air, my physical body usually stays the same. And this is very important for me to be safe while enjoying my adrenaline rush, since I have a wonderful wife and kids to go home to (even with broken gear sometimes).
My most memorable good experience with this hobby was when I assembled my first drone for the first time and lifted it off the ground. I had seen lots of videos where a drone spins out, catches on fire, and is a complete disaster. So when I made it for the first time, with no previous experience and it was okay in the first try, I was like: “Wow, great job”!
But I can’t say that there are always only happy moments. I have experienced my drone drowning (due to a bad signal), and I have lost GoPro session5 (my favourite!) in the forest due to a bad crash into a tree. I have had one of the drift cars destroy my drone and other sad stuff has happened too. I usually share them on my Instagram platform (@evert.fpv) and many pilots can learn from my mistakes or relate to this. It is not always unicorns and rainbows! I am learning from my mistakes and I am blessed to have such a supportive family – we even have had a date night with my wife in woods with a metal detector trying to find my missing GoPro. That is what love is!
I think people can become more active in the Drone community by flying, spreading the word, and taking part in events. I film from the drone, work on the video, and then post the end result on my social media. As members of Drone Racing Latvia, we are organising more drone races in Latvia. We are also participating in big local events – for example on 11 May 2019, we participated in Physics Days, where we showed drones to teenagers and kids, and they had an opportunity to fly little drones too. We educated kids on drone topics and helped to answer questions regarding drones and physics.
My future goal with my drones is to fly more and more. It is not so popular yet in Latvia, but in the world I have seen, it is possible to earn a living with flying. I would love to do that! But for now, it is just an expensive hobby!
I think that IT and drone racing are very close together. Without IT programming, we would not be able to fly in such a way as we fly currently. All the programming in the drone’s brain is just incredible, especially since it is mostly open source and made by the community itself.
Drone Flying is a sport almost everybody can do. My advice to anyone looking to participate in drone flying is don’t be afraid to try! Now is a great time to start – drone parts are accessible and there are so many tutorials on the Internet how to build drones. There are lots of simulators out there, so you can try to fly on the computer before you crash your own drone in real life. At first, find inspiration from other drone pilots and then become an inspiration yourself – share your story and share your knowledge! This is such a great & supportive community to be a part of.
I do think there is always more than tech. We need to share our hobbies because technologists are not just coding and working 24/7 in office (or basement). We have lots of exciting interests and it is worth showing the world who we are. So let’s meet in the air!
To see Andis’ YouTube and Instagram profiles, be sure to check the following links: | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.asu-nvg.com/aviation/products/nvis_lighting___aircraft_systems/?ProductID=304 | 2018-03-18T23:24:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257646178.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20180318224057-20180319004057-00455.warc.gz | 0.815545 | 331 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__36891148 | en | Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) is a top provider of NVIS lighting and aircraft systems modifications such as cockpit lighting, which enables pilots to be able to see gauges and other indicators while maintaining their night vision.
ASU stands out as the leader in NVIS installations and government compliance. ASU holds an impressive list of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued Supplemental Type Certificates (STC’s) with approval of these installations by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and worldwide aviation oversight administration. See a list of STC and modifications at our NVIS Modifications page.
FAA Approved (STC) NVG Cockpit Modification for an Agusta A109 Series to include exterior high intensity LED navigation lights and aft cabin lighting.
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Previously Approved Models Include: A109, A109A, A109AII, A109C, A109E, A119, AW119 MKII
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https://www.uksmallbusinessdirectory.co.uk/listing/188757/ | 2020-07-11T09:17:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655924908.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20200711064158-20200711094158-00546.warc.gz | 0.89553 | 155 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__146732533 | en | Spider Aerial FilmingRusper Road
Spider provides close range aerial filming services from unmanned aircraft, or drones as you may know them, for the TV and Film industry. Our service replaces dollies, jibs, cranes and full size helicopters. Spider has worked with many broadcasters such as: Sky Sports(1,3,4), NBC(America), BT Sport and Channel 4. Spider''s pilots are all CAA qualified and we are insured up to 5 million pounds. Spider has the highest safety standards and operates with the utmost professionalism.
Spider Aerial Filming are listed in; Dorking Business Directory : Surrey Business Directory : Video Production Directory : Video Production in Dorking : Video Production in Surrey
Find other businesses listed in UK Small Business Directory | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.universetoday.com/38913/fake-but-funny-nasa-press-release/ | 2023-12-04T12:51:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100529.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204115419-20231204145419-00103.warc.gz | 0.908871 | 301 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__15681474 | en | It’s nice to see the folks at NASA have a sense of humor and can poke fun at themselves. The following (fake) press release was part of the Flight Day 6 Execute Package sent up to the STS-128 crew on board space shuttle Discovery, now docked at the International Space Station: “Colbert Elated, Stewart Miffed.” Also impressive is how NASA employees can seemingly come up with an acronym for almost any occasion:
Comedic news commentator Jon Stewart is apparently miffed about ISS exercise hardware being named after fellow Comedy Central commentator Steven Colbert. Colbert lobbied to get the Node 3 element of the International Space Station named COLBERT in NASA’s online naming contest for the Node. Although Colbert convinced his viewers to vote for “Colbert” as the new name, helping it win by a large margin, NASA elected to name the hardware “Tranquility”. As a concession, NASA decided to name the new exercise treadmill COLBERT, which is an acronym for Combined Operational Load Bearing External Resistance Treadmill.
While the decision pleased Colbert, an irate Jon Stewart vehemently complained to the space agency that he deserved the same treatment. In response, NASA offered to name the ISS Urine Processor after Stewart, Space Toilet Environmental Waste Accumulator/Recycling Thingy. Upon hearing this, Stewart declined the offer.
Source: STS-128 Execute Packages | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.booktopia.com.au/milestones-of-aviation-robert-van-der-linden/prod9780760350270.html | 2019-01-18T07:18:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583659944.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20190118070121-20190118092121-00189.warc.gz | 0.934034 | 516 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__192127516 | en | Experience the history of flight with the world-class aviation collection at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, which attracts millions and millions of visitors each year in Washington, D.C.
From the moment the Wright Brothers first took flight in 1903 to the modern-day reliance on stealth aircraft and drones, there have been significant advances made in aviation. Milestones of Flight celebrates each era of advancements by showcasing the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's world-class aircraft collection. Authored by Dr. Robert van der Linden, a leading expert on aviation and Chairman of the Aeronautics Department at the NASM, this book is a stunning profile of the advancements in flight from decade to decade, illustrated with beautiful, large-scale photography and enhanced with little-known facts, anecdotes, and insights from major players in the aviation industry.
Climb inside the cockpit of the Spirit of St. Louis that Charles Lindbergh piloted solo across the Atlantic Ocean, making history. Contrast that with a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, the first aircraft to drop an atomic bomb. The full-page photos of each milestone-making aircraft are accompanied by timelines to showcase related aircraft as well as sidebars with interesting and little-known facts, stories, and related research.
Milestone categories include:
- Era of Early Flight
- World War I First Fighters
- Long-Range Record-Setting Flight
- Popular Flight
- First Commercial Airliners
- World War II Aircraft
- Experimental Flight
- Cold War Military/Korean Conflict Aircraft
- Commercial Jets
- Modern Military Aircraft
What will the next milestone be?
"This is a dangerous book to get. It is difficult to not open and nearly impossible to put down once opened as the reader will revel in the insights, the human history and the images so lovingly captured. Pick a library. Any library. Milestones of Flight belongs in it." Seattle Post-Intelligencer's Travel for Aircraft "This is a very interesting book. The aircraft under consideration are presented in twenty-six chapters and the writers take the time to look at developments with rival designs elsewhere to get their subjects into context. The photography is first class and the use of archive complies with all the typical touches we have come to expect from the art department at Zenith Press. Treat it as an informative and learned example of presenting aviation history with style and conviction. It looks great and the text will have you nodding quietly in agreement over your cereal. I like this book." WarHistoryOnline | aerospace | 1 |
https://geomorphometry.org/koenders2009/ | 2024-04-15T02:15:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816939.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415014252-20240415044252-00099.warc.gz | 0.903639 | 694 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__203549136 | en | R. Koenders1, R. C. Lindenbergh1, T. E. Zegers2
1 Delft University of Technology, P.O.Box 5058, 2600 GB Delft, The Netherlands
2 Utrecht University, P.O Box 80125, 3508 TC Utrecht, The Netherlands
The planet Mars has a relatively short human exploration history, while the size of the scientific community studying Mars is also smaller than its Earth equivalent. On the other hand the interest in Mars is large, basically because it is the planet in the solar system most similar to Earth. Several satellites are currently orbiting Mars, and transmit data back in unprecedented detail. In fact, the Martian surface is mapped at up to 5 times higher resolution than the bottom of the ocean here on Earth.
The scientific community studying Mars has already made great discoveries concerning, for example, the variability of the surface (Bibring, 2005), and the presence of water. To learn more about the history of the surface and about the planet as a whole, data generated by different satellite missions will have to be combined. Processing such large, multi-attribute datasets at a global Martian scale requires efficient automated classification methods.
The use of automated classification in combination with geomorphometric data has only recently been possible on Mars with the creation of the global Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA) digital elevation model (DEM) (Smith et al. 2003), as obtained between 1997-2001 by the Mars Global Surveyor. (Bue and Stepinski, 2006) demonstrated the potential of classifying global MOLA DEM data and concluded that similar methodology could be applied on other data sets like the ~60m spatial resolution DEM, as currently under construction from High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) images collected by ESA’s Mars Express (Gwinner, 2007).
On Earth, morphological classification has been used for numerous specific applications (Guzetti and Reichenbach, 1994; Hosokawa and Hoshi, 2001). Also only relatively recent it was demonstrated that attributes like gradient and roughness, as derived from elevation data, can be used to construct a multi-attribute feature vector, that, possibly in combination with other data, like intensity or multi-spectral data, can be consecutively applied in land surface and vegetation classification procedures (e.g. Antonorakis et al., 2008; Bork and Su, 2007; Chust et al., 2008).
Even though the use of automated classification on Martian datasets has great potential, it is not yet being used as intensively by the scientific community studying Mars. The research presented in this abstract therefore formalises the methodology presented by Bue and Stepinski (2006) as the Terrain Fingerprinting Method (TFM) in Section 2. We have applied the TFM to several areas on Mars based on the MOLA DEM, which has a maximum spatial resolution of 400 meters per pixel; HRSC DEM, which has a maximum resolution of 50 meters per pixel; and a combination of the MOLA DEM with data from the Mars Express mineralogical spectrometer (OMEGA). The present abstract focuses on an analysis of the combination of OMEGA and MOLA DEM data as presented in Section 3. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.si.edu/object/nasm_A20020298000 | 2020-10-27T07:16:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107893402.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20201027052750-20201027082750-00394.warc.gz | 0.834195 | 370 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__105561050 | en | Miscellaneous Parts, Model, Mars Pathfinder Descent Vehicle
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- Mars Pathfinder (MPF) was the first spacecraft to land on the surface of Mars since the 1976 Viking mission. The spacecraft was launched on December 4, 1996. MPF entered the martian atmosphere directly on July 4, 1997 traveling at nearly 7,300 m/s. The entry vehicle's heat shield slowed the spacecraft to 400 m/s in about 160 seconds before deployment of the parachute and airbags. MPF then landed by bouncing on inflated airbags. Once safely on the ground, the protective aeroshell unfolded to provide three flat platforms and ramps, one of which held a rover (Sojourner). The MPF landing site was near the mouth of Ares Valles, a large outwash plain from one of the largest outflow channel complexes on Mars at 19.33° N, 33.55° W.
- These parts, including the airbags, belong to the 3/8-scale MPF Descent Vehicle model, transferred to the Museum in 2002.
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- Transferred from NASA-Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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- MODELS-Unmanned Spacecraft & Parts
- Fabric, paint, steel.
- Storage (Approx.): 11.4 x 7.6 x 6.4cm (4 1/2 x 3 x 2 1/2 in.)
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https://wegotthiscovered.com/gaming/latest-prey-trailer-explores-origins-talos-transtar-corporation/ | 2023-10-02T02:24:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510942.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002001302-20231002031302-00821.warc.gz | 0.964074 | 348 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__153481691 | en | Bethesda has released a new trailer for their upcoming shooter Prey today, which aims to give fans a brief history lesson on the events that occurred prior to Morgan Yu’s arrival on Talos I.
Taking place in an alternate timeline where President Kennedy survived his assassination, the world leader emerged bounced back from the attempt on his life a changed man, one that was no longer interested in continuing a joint space program with Russia. Taking full control of the crude R&D satellite the two nations had launched previously, Kennedy has the facility turned into a fully operational space station for the purposes of studying extra-terrestrial activity. The facility yields little in the way of results over the following years and, in the late 90s, is acquired by the TranStar Corporation, who redevelops it into a state-of-the-art installation called Talos I.
“Morally dubious experiments” are conducted on residents of the station under TranStar’s tenure, which has also incarcerated a non-terrestrial entity called Typhon for further study by scientists that hope to “improve the scope of human abilities.” Fast forwarding to Morgan Yu’s awakening on Talos I, he (or she), finds themselves aboard an abandoned hunk of metal in space that’s been overrun by the aforementioned ‘non-terrestrial’ race.
We have to say, from everything we’ve seen of Prey so far, the title is giving off a very similar vibe to Creative Assembly’s Alien: Isolation, and that can only be a good thing.
Prey is slated for a release in 2017 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.flightdeckfriend.com/job/eva-air-non-rated-first-officers-4/ | 2021-01-18T20:21:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703515235.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20210118185230-20210118215230-00725.warc.gz | 0.902536 | 543 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__236940012 | en | EVA Airways requires A321/A330/B777/B787 first officers. As promised (in July), we understand screening and the accepting of applications is now taking place.
EVA Air is looking for high proficient pilots to participate the growth and expansion of our company based in Taipei Taiwan.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Valid ICAO ATPL, JAA ATPL(A) or FAA ATPL with first class Medical, frozen ATPL not acceptable.
- 2,000 total flight hours
- 500 hours in commercial multi-engine, multi crew jet, MTOW > 20 tons
- No-incident/accident certificate issued by authority or previous employer
- 5 years of employment reference from aviation industry (or 2 years of employment reference from aviation industry if you have Educational Bachelor degree )
- ICAO Aviation English Minimum Level Four certificate or FAA English Proficient
Contract period: 4 years
Salary & Benefits:
- From the first operation flights, FO will receive full salary starting from NTD$202,000; during training period is NTD$135,000.
- Accommodation provided by EVA (EVA quarter building)
- 8 BDOs (consecutive days off) each month.
- Insurance : Medical Health Insurance、Loss of License Insurance
- Travel benefits : Privilege travel、Concessional travel (parents, eligible dependents included)
- Annual Leave: start from 22 calendar days per year, accrued with seniority.
- Sick Leave：Up to 30 days with paid per calendar year
Pilot Administration Section III
9th F, 376 Hsin-nan Rd., Sec. 1, Luchu, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
EVA Air, founded in 1989, is the second largest Taiwanese Airline, operating passenger and cargo services to over 40 international destinations in Asia, Australia, Europe and North America. The airline is based at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and its fleet currently consists of A321, A330, B777 and B787.
EVA Air was ranked 6th in the World’s Top 10 Airlines in the Skytrax 2019 World Airline Awards, as well as an award for World’s Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness and World’s Best Economy Class Catering. The Taiwanese carrier is also certified with the 5-Star Airline Rating for the quality of its onboard product and staff service, and the EVA Air home base Airport service.
Applications are online through various agencies as listed on website or via mail to Eva Air direct. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.thedestinlog.com/1.117633 | 2018-11-17T20:06:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039743732.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20181117185331-20181117211331-00229.warc.gz | 0.984688 | 288 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__219686011 | en | The National Transportation Safety Board has ruled that a stuck engine valve contributed to the forced landing of a tour helicopter on May 19, 2012.
No one was injured, although the helicopter, which landed in a sand pit, was substantially damaged.
According to a factual report scheduled to be approved by the board in May, an inspector who examined the badly damaged helicopter found a “build-up of oil carbon deposits” around one of the exhaust valves, the report said.
The inspector also noted that “air tour operations seem to be prone” to that type of build-up due to “quick multiple shutdowns.”
He added that the tour company, Timberview Helicopters, has since established a post-flight cool down procedure to prevent further problems.
The sightseeing flight had taken off from the Destin Airport and was about 200 feet off the ground when the pilot noticed that the engine needle had “spiked” and remained at the top of the gauge, the report said.
She turned the helicopter to go back to the airport but realized she was losing altitude too rapidly to make it back.
The helicopter made a hard landing, breaking off the tail boom.
The pilot and two passengers were able to get out of the helicopter before rescue crews arrived.
Representatives from Timberview said they were unable to talk because of a “family emergency.” | aerospace | 1 |
https://fairoaksairport.uk/vacancies/ | 2021-07-24T08:17:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046150134.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20210724063259-20210724093259-00654.warc.gz | 0.929609 | 239 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__113939960 | en | AIRFIELD GROUND CREW – full time and zero hours contracts available.
We’re on the lookout for Airfield Ground Crew to join out busy friendly team – IMMEDIATE START
Duties include: Aircraft handling and refuelling, serving as a member of the airport fire crew and general maintenance duties.
Requirements: Must have a full current driving licence, be fit, of general good health and a team player.
Full training will be provided, however if you have any aircraft handling experience, fuel handling, fire training (Low Category Aerodrome Supervisor ticket specifically), a Class 2 HGV licence and any supervisory experience that would be advantageous. The applicant must be: hardworking, reliable, diligent with a high attention to detail in what can be a very fast paced high pressure environment. This position would suit someone looking for a varied manual role who is interested in aviation, is fit and strong and likes working outside all year round.
If you’d like to apply please send your CV with a covering letter to me at: [email protected] References from two previous employers will be required. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.supertalk.fm/rocket-lab-officially-launches-operations-at-stennis-space-center/ | 2024-03-05T14:33:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707948235171.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20240305124045-20240305154045-00753.warc.gz | 0.933212 | 575 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__42083197 | en | Governor Tate Reeves has announced the official launching of Rocket Lab, Inc.’s operations in Mississippi.
Rocket Lab, a leading launch and space systems company, announced in September that NASA’s historic Stennis Space Center would be the location of its engine test facility for its reusable rocket, Neutron.
The Archimedes Test Complex will be located across a one million square foot area within the larger A Test Complex at the space center for 10 years, with an option to extend the lease for an additional 10 years.
In addition, the test complex will include exclusive use and development of existing industrial NASA infrastructure and the Center’s A-3 Test Stand to develop and test Neutron’s Archimedes reusable engines.
Rocket Lab has also secured a capital investment incentive from the Mississippi Development Authority to further develop the facilities and infrastructure at Stennis for Neutron. By expanding Stennis Space Center to include the Archimedes Test Complex, Rocket Lab is expected to create dozens of new jobs and make significant capital investments in the Magnolia State.
“Before rockets flew to the Moon, they first had to go through Mississippi, and as we build a new rocket to reshape space access once again, Stennis is a fitting location for Neutron,” Rocket Lab Founder and CEO, Peter Beck, said. “Creating a test complex from scratch to the scale and complexity needed to test and develop Archimedes would have had an inconceivably long lead time, so the fact that we’ve secured Stennis and can leverage its existing infrastructure and test stand puts us on the fast-track to Neutron’s first launch. The icing on the cake is having fantastic partners like NASA and the state of Mississippi behind us to bring innovative rocketry, economic development, and new jobs to the Gulf Coast.”
Neutron is Rocket Lab’s reusable rocket in development, designed as a cost-effective, reliable, and responsive launch service to help build mega-constellations, deliver large spacecraft to low-Earth orbit, geostationary orbit, and interplanetary destinations, and to support a sustained human presence in space. Neutron will be powered by in-house designed and manufactured Archimedes reusable rocket engines and an advanced upper stage to enable high performance for complex satellite deployments.
Mississippi’s economy is cleared for launch! 🚀
Today we welcomed @RocketLab to the Stennis Space Center where they’ll build and test their next-generation engines and help to lead our nation’s space exploration efforts.
Another great win for our state! pic.twitter.com/FFtwe24H5o
— Governor Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) November 4, 2022 | aerospace | 1 |
https://thetravelport.com.ng/rwandair-airbus-330-200-lands-in-lagos-amid-fanfare/ | 2023-09-25T00:55:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00307.warc.gz | 0.931132 | 662 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__202278982 | en | ….High Commissioner says intra – African connectivity will boost trade, tourism
By Sade Williams
In an effort to capture the African air transport market; Rwand Air newly acquired Airbus 330 – 200 yesterday, landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
The aircraft flew in passengers from the Kigali , the capital of the East African country ; its major hub into Lagos, its hub for West Africa .
The new aircraft is the latest addition in the fleet of nine airplanes by the ambitious carrier set to take over the African skies with new product offerings ranging from competitive fares to extra luggage allowance for its teeming passengers .
Speaking at an impressive welcome ceremony at the international wing of the Lagos Airport, Rwand Air , Country Manager, Ms Ibiyemi Odusi said the arrival of the Airbus 330 – 200 is one the steps taken by the airline to consolidate on the Nigerian route with attractive packages that would make the carrier the preferred choice by passengers .
She said the configuration of the Airbus with Flat Bed on the Business Class, luxurious space at the Premium Economy Cabin and other seats in the Economy Cabin makes the 244 passenger seat aircraft the best on the Nigerian – Kigali and other routes the best .
The aircraft has 20 economy seats, 21 premium economy and 203 economy seats .
Odusi called on Nigerian passengers to continue to patronise Rwand Air to destinations within and outside Africa to enable the airline resolve the lingering challenge of flight connectivity within Africa .
She said Rwand Air will next month take delivery of another new aircraft to enable it actualise its plans to open new routes within Africa into Middle East and Asia as well as open new routes into Europe in 2017.
Also speaking at the event, the Rwandan High Commissioner to Nigeria , Ambassador Stanislas Kamanzi described the arrival of the Airbus into Nigeria as a milestone by the East Africa carrier, saying the aircraft is part of efforts to improve the national carrier of the country in offering seamless connections into and out of Africa .
He said Rwand Air will take delivery of another aircraft next month to enable the airline contribute its quota in growing air transportation in Africa .
Ambassador Kamanzi said : ” We have to thank Nigeria for accommodating Rwand Air , and for allowing our airline develop Lagos as a hub over West Africa . From Lagos, we have expanded our operations into Ghana, Conakry , Abidjan .
“There is necessity for Africa to be inter connected by air . A situation in which African countries still have problems of intra – country flight connectivity is unacceptable . Such difficulties in intra – African connectivity remains a huge challenge , wasting valuable time, resources that could be used to develop Africa .
“With this aircraft, people and business could move across borders “
In his comment, the General Sales Agent ( GSA ), and Chief Executive Officer of APG, Mr Babatunde Adeniji said the arrival of Rwand Air Airbus 330 – 200 into Nigeria will add value to air travel in terms of quality of service .
Present at the event is the Director , APG Global Associates , Mr Femi Adefope and a Director with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority ( NCAA), Captain Abdulahi Sidi . | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.airforcemag.com/us-forces-conduct-defensive-strike-in-somalia/ | 2022-05-17T21:06:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662520817.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220517194243-20220517224243-00338.warc.gz | 0.960907 | 212 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__287573218 | en | US forces carried out a defensive strike against al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia earlier this week, killing three. The June 21 defensive fire came after it was determined the group was planning to attack US forces who are supporting Somalia’s government, according to a US Africa Command release. US aircraft have repeatedly struck al-Shabaab in recent months. In March, manned and unmanned aircraft struck a training camp inside Somalia, reportedly killing 150 fighters. A March 31 airstrike killed senior al-Shabaab leader Hassan Ali Dhoore. In May, US forces targeted Abdullahi Haji Da’ud, a senior military commander, but the Pentagon has not announced whether he died in the strike. (See also: Changing Tactics in Somalia.)
Whether the F-35 fighter will get new engines from the Air Force’s cutting-edge Adaptive Engine Transition Program is a question that needs to be resolved at the Defense Department level, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told lawmakers May 17—and he anticipates an answer in the 2024 budget. | aerospace | 1 |
https://makezine.com/article/science/sleep-well-phoenix-mars-l/ | 2023-09-30T02:46:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510575.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20230930014147-20230930044147-00560.warc.gz | 0.863907 | 86 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__205620798 | en | MarsPhoenix twitter: Take care of that beautiful blue marble out there in space, our home planet. I’ll be keeping an eye from here. Space exploration FTW!
about 8 hours ago from web
In case we don’t get this chance again, thank you all so much for the questions, comments & good wishes over the mission. It’s been awesome. about 9 hours ago from web | aerospace | 1 |
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University of Queensland
Stress Analyst on 777X
Jessica Orr studied Bachelor and Masters in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at University of Queensland
University of Queensland graduate and Boeing engineer, Jessica Orr, is featured in the University of Queensland's "Create Change" advertising campaign.
Jess graduated in 2015 with a degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering and commenced working on Boeing Defence Australia’s Helicopter Aircrew Training System program as a Student Systems Engineer.
Through the powerful industry connections she made at UQ, Jessica landed a graduate engineering position at Boeing. Jessica is currently working on a project designing a next generation aircraft that will make air travel more cost effective and accessible to everyone. By learning to see the world differently, Jessica is creating change.
This year, Jess moved to Boeing Aerostructures Australia in Melbourne to work on the 777X as a Stress Analyst. | aerospace | 1 |
https://spacenews.com/advisory-panel-to-examine-dods-demand-for-commercial-space-systems/?utm_campaign=Washington%20Updates&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-84Ey3AK2sB7BfOdGdvXqfLPxTCxoFsrk5i_kULwKMLdlkzDvyE0-1XRLR9nCT0Gg_gT4q5mcD70q3rFypzaDKjJfzvK4AEyANdFQPLgKXaEaSX3Y0&_hsmi=238110415&utm_content=238110415&utm_source=hs_email | 2024-04-15T09:05:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816954.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415080257-20240415110257-00389.warc.gz | 0.955932 | 489 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__60388818 | en | WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s top research official has directed the Defense Science Board to examine the military’s growing demand for commercial space technology and its implications, and to recommend steps DoD should take to ensure access to these services.
Heidi Shyu, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, in a memo last month established a Defense Science Board task force on “commercial space system access and integrity.”
The DSB is a committee of civilian experts who advise the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The task force will spend several months conducting research and report back to Shyu.
A central question Shyu wants the panel to address is how DoD should acquire commercial space services — such as satellite-based communications and Earth imaging — so they can be part of the larger defense architecture. “Because of the rapidly improving commercial space capabilities, a comprehensive plan for using commercial space systems in the context of classified U.S. space capabilities is needed,” said the memo.
Another issue is how to ensure that space services are available to military users and agencies that typically have not had access to space-based technologies but now want to take advantage of emerging commercial products. “Mounting demand is leading to heightened competition between traditional consumers of space products like at the strategic level and users at the operational and tactical levels,” the memo said. “DoD faces an impending challenge in de-conflicting those needs” and making sure there are acquisition programs in place to meet those needs.
The panel also will look at security threats to space systems as Russia and China are expected to target U.S. satellites, regardless of whether they’re owned by the government or the private sector.
“Space has become a contested environment with emerging and evolving threats to space systems,” said the memo, pointing out that adversaries presumably would have access to the same commercial space technologies that the U.S. military relies upon.
“In addition to direct threats to space architecture, adversaries could disrupt DoD access to space products and services by competing as users of the same systems or by controlling access to economic means,” the memo noted. “As use of commercial space rises, such threats must be evaluated and mitigated to ensure DOD does not become overly dependent on capabilities that may or may not be available in times of armed conflict.” | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/air-asia-c454826.html | 2015-10-04T12:47:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-40/segments/1443736673632.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20151001215753-00118-ip-10-137-6-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.991137 | 1,075 | CC-MAIN-2015-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-40__0__55983236 | en | The following was writtne 7 days after the incident and after several emails and a number of calls I have had no satisfaction or comment with regard to this incident. Probably not unusual for Air Asia as they believe in not answering any serious inquiries. Most Asian passengers would not complain about this. I am not asain and feel I was treated very poorly under the circumstances and should have at least been called by someone to explain what happened on the Flight No one did and I will never fly Air Asia again I believe it not a safe airline. Why are they hiding This is what happened .
On Thu 24 Sep 2009, 1525 hrs I took a flight from Bangkok Thailand to Macau (MFM). In large part the flight was uneventful landing at about
1855 local time. However developments on touchdown have not only created great fear within me but also concern on how your flight attendants and crew handled the situation.
First let me point out that I have flown well over 1 million kilometers in my life and was actually a traffic reporter flying a single engine Cessna for a Radio station when I was in my 20s So I have a little working knowledge of aircraft albeit not as much with large aircraft however enough to know if there is a problem when I see sparks and flames coming from a wing housing.
Having said that I experience what I would consider a major problem in your aircraft on touchdown and I have had trouble dealing with it ever since the incident occurred On the right hand side of the aircraft under the wing and ailerons about midsection on touchdown there was what I would describe as a major potentially devastating incident that occurred on your aircraft
A large stream of Sparks started to fly from mid section of your aircraft on touchdown. Since my eyes focused on the sparks themselves and not the runway I was unable to tell if it was the bottom of the wing touching the runway or an electrical problem under the wing or both However within a few second the sparks turned to a huge plume of flames as the plane was speeding down the runway on touchdown. I am quite certain other passengers saw the same thing I did as my fiancé who was with me at the time confirmed she had witnessed but at the time was not aware it was a serious situation. Buy the time the flames from under the wing had subsided it looked like a light housing or other round object was now dangling from the wing on what looked like loose wires and had come partially unattached from the aircraft. By the time the aircraft had parked on the tarmac there where many ground personal that where aware of the general problem and had signaled there was a problem to other ground crew by pointing to the dangling piece of aircraft with their fingers. Although at that point no other passengers seemed to know there had been a fire under the wing or thought it was the afterburners in the jets (which it was not)
The plum of FIRE was not visible by the time we taxied to a complete stop however the emotional anxiety I was feeling at the time was and still is fierce. I had to resist the feeling of fleeing the aircraft
for the safety of everyone concerned Since I have had pilot training
one thing I was aware of is not to do something to panic the other passengers however once there is a fire in or on a plane the cabin crew should have started emergency evacuation of the aircraft rather than allow it taxiing off the runway to the tarmac. At this point I am aware that the Captain of the aircraft was aware there was a problem however his lack of action and the lack of action by the cabin crew still create a chilling affect on me. To confirm what I had seen I asked my fiancé once we had come to a complete stop if she saw the fire. She confirmed that she did. I told her to wait as I wanted to make clear what I had seen to the captain. Since the fire seemed to be out by this point I waited for all the passengers to disembark and then went to a flight attendant in the front of the plane and told her I wanted to speak with the Captain and there had been some sort of mechanical problem with the plane. I needed to let him know about my observation.
At that point she notified the Captain. The captain exited the cockpit and I proceeded to explain to him exactly what I had witnessed He then said to me “it was this side of the plain” gesturing to the right hand side I said yes. He then said thanks and proceeded to use his cell phone to make a call I assume it was to someone on the ground with Air Asia but that is an assumption on my part I then exited the plane and joined my Fiancé who was already far away from the plane as I told her to go
I have a few questions I need answered. The first is why Air Asia’s Cabin Crew did not do anything. The second question is why the Captain and Co-Pilot Did not inform the cabin crew there was a problem and why there was not an evacuation of the aircraft rather than business as usual. And of course what actions where taken after the plane was on the ground to fix whatever started the sparking and fire to begin with.
This was the content of the email I sent to customer care and got no response I sent it 3 times
So now I will take legal action | aerospace | 1 |
https://img1-cdn.newser.com/story/330249/webb-space-telescope-spots-its-first-exoplanet.html | 2023-06-08T05:16:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224654097.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608035801-20230608065801-00554.warc.gz | 0.92092 | 453 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__143689625 | en | The James Webb Space Telescope has made a hot new find: LHS 475 b, a rocky planet almost exactly the same size as Earth. The first exoplanet spotted by the telescope has 99% of our planet's diameter and is relatively close, 41 light years away in the Octans constellation, NPR reports. It is, however, a few hundred degrees hotter than Earth, making it an unlikely candidate for life. The planet orbits a small, dim star very closely, completing an orbit in just two days. While it's not clear what kind of atmosphere it has, if it has one at all, lead researcher Jacob Lustig-Yaeger at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory says some possibilities can be ruled out, including a "thick methane-dominated atmosphere, similar to that of Saturn's moon Titan."
Lustig-Yaeger presented the discovery at the American Astronomical Society meeting on Wednesday, the Verge reports. "Over the next few years, and ultimately decades, the search for life on exoplanets will fundamentally rely on the detailed characterization of exoplanet atmospheres," he said. "And the first step on this journey is simply to detect the presence of exoplanet atmospheres." NASA says the team chose to use the Webb telescope's spectrograph technology after reviewing possible targets from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite. Most exoplanets previously detected have been gas giants like Jupiter, but Mark Clampin, astrophysics division director at NASA headquarters, says the results "open the door to many future possibilities for studying rocky planet atmospheres."
"Webb is bringing us closer and closer to a new understanding of Earth-like worlds outside our solar system, and the mission is only just getting started. We’re at the forefront of studying small, rocky exoplanets," Lustig-Yaeger says. "We have barely begun scratching the surface of what their atmospheres might be like." He adds: "With this telescope, rocky exoplanets are the new frontier." Researchers, who describe data from the Webb telescope as "beautiful," hope to learn more about LHS 475b with more observations this summer. (Read more exoplanet stories.) | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.planeandpilotmag.com/pilot-talk/x-country-log/memories-of-japan.html?start=1 | 2015-11-27T06:27:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398448227.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205408-00198-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.963011 | 659 | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-48__0__36855167 | en | Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Memories Of Japan
Looking down on Japan from a Piper Malibu is a privilege granted to very few
I've been fortunate to fly the world on someone else's nickel, and while there are some places I've been happy to witness from 10,000 feet rather than ground level, Japan is one I'd love to see up close.
Despite (or perhaps because of) the population density, Japan's infrastructure makes it relatively easy to get around, and that's evident looking down from above. Japan consists of more than 6,000 islands, of which the four major islands are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. And, there's another 400 or so smaller isles, but many of these are connected by a profusion of bridges.
On the islands of Honshu and Kyushu, there's also the maglev Shinkansen—bullet trains that transit the islands at speeds as high as 200 mph. (Once several years ago, I was flying a new Cessna Grand Caravan above Honshu and was amazed to see a train pass me below.)
The controller wanted me up high, but the airplane's pressurization system had failed out of majuro...and lack of onboard oxygen limited me at 12,000 feet.American general aviation pilots flying their own airplanes in Japan won't find it that much different from operating here at home, although the process is somewhat more formal. All flights require a flight plan, and there are strict limits as to where you can go. It's a lot like operating in or around Class B airspace in the states. IFR is the preferred mode of operation, but even if you're filed VFR, expect to be monitored by controllers.
Problem is, of course, just getting to Japan in your aircraft may be a stretch for anything without the range of a Rutan Voyager. While it's possible to earn an English-only Japanese pilot's license, you can't simply apply for a 30-day temporary ticket as you can in many other ICAO countries. That means the only convenient way to arrange for a sightseeing flight is to charter through a local Japanese FBO with a professional pilot in a JA-registered airplane.
Alternately, AOPA-Japan can help out. The latter may be the less expensive alternative.
Airline airports are, by definition, reserved for the heavy iron, but there are a number of general aviation fields in Japan that accommodate light planes. My ferry flight ended at Sendai, hard by the coast near the Fukushima nuclear power station that was heavily damaged by the 2011 tsunami. This 2007 ferry flight was my most recent trip to Japan, so I'm not sure what's left of Sendai airport. The primary approach comes in over the beach, and the runways and terminal took the brunt of the huge waves.
Your universal source of information should be AOPA Japan. The American headquarters of AOPA in Frederick, Md., can provide all the contact information you'll need for a flight as a passenger in a Japanese member's airplane over one of the most beautiful countries on the planet.
Just watch out for the typhoons.
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http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Observing_the_Earth/Our_planet_is_star_of_the_Earth_and_Space_Expo | 2018-05-26T02:43:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794867277.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20180526014543-20180526034543-00055.warc.gz | 0.912365 | 997 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__158098223 | en | Our planet is star of the Earth and Space Expo
Visiting the Earth and Space Expo in Brussels is like nowhere else on Earth – you even take what seems like a walk through the sky to get inside! During the weekend upwards of 9000 visitors made the journey to experience a wide range of displays, interactive exhibits and breathtaking space-based views of our planet.
Those entering the Expo, at Autoworld in the Parc du Cinquantenaire, find that carefully placed mirrors on the floor, walls and ceiling give a sense of spacewalking beyond the atmosphere.
Some visitors have to slow down to make sense of it – but keep on going to find themselves in a 3000 square metre exhibition area – presented jointly by ESA and the European Commission, with the support of Eumetsat (Europe’s Meteorological Satellite Organisation) - chronicling Europe’s achievements in space during the last 30 years, as well as the shape of space projects to come.
A favourite with the many school parties is the rocket room, where children stand dwarfed by imposing scale models of ESA’s Ariane-5 and Vega launchers. Nearby are scale models of ESA’s Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) and the International Space Station (ISS) it has been designed to supply.
Further along is a model of ESA’s Mars Express scrutinising the Red Planet, together with a model of the ExoMars rover, a possible future European Martian mission. Also on view is the actual parachute-test model of the Huygens lander resting on the simulated surface of Titan, ESA’s latest interplanetary mission.
Schoolchildren get to have space-related lessons in an upstairs classroom, as well as trying on a suspended harness that lets them experience walking – and jumping – in simulated lunar gravity. Visitors of all ages are enjoying a range of lectures in the Space Theatre, and checking out the nearby Earth and Space Gallery.
While the gallery of the Expo highlighting exploration of space is the first part that visitors see, it is our Earth that is really the star of the show, with numerous large-scale Earth Observation images on display.
They include unique views of global land cover and oceanic chlorophyll concentrations, and an image of the Antarctic ozone hole beside Arctic ice extent. The most striking single satellite image is a three-storey high Envisat view above the Space Theatre showing all the continents – worth a visit to see by itself.
A further set of displays bring these satellite images down to Earth, and illustrate how Earth Observation is being combined with ground-based information for Europe’s Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) initiative, the building of a planetary monitoring system to protect the environment and the quality of life for European and world citizens.
Gas masks suspended from the ceiling show the seriousness of atmospheric pollution, with an interactive display nearby showing how satellite data is being applied to measure air quality, while streams of water that pour through broken cups highlight water scarcity, with the display recounting how Earth Observation enables wide-area monitoring of entire water catchments for any contamination danger.
Other displays discuss satellites for humanitarian aid and the preservation of bio-diversity – including the mapping of central African rainforest to help preserve the mountain gorilla, as well as the extent of Arctic ice floes to calculate what effect global warming may have on polar bears.
The satellites that return this imagery are hundreds or thousands of kilometres away in Earth orbit, but another attraction of the Expo is that for once they can be just above visitors’ heads – detailed models of Earth Observation spacecraft such as the ten-instrument Envisat, ESA’s new Cryosat mission designed to study the planet’s ice fields, Eumetsat’s MetOp and MSG spacecraft and even the Belgian-built and operated Proba microsatellite.
The evening of 14 February saw amateur astronomers, European astronauts and Earth and Space enthusiasts brave the Brussels evening for a Valentine’s Night ‘Star Party’ focused on the night sky.
Monday saw the start of a busy week, with a meeting of the Group on Earth Observation (GEO) due for Tuesday, and the Third International Earth Observation Summit taking place on Wednesday, expected to endorse a ten-year plan to implement a Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS), of which GMES is the European contribution.
Then on the remaining two days of the week occurs the International Conference on Cooperation in Space, discussing how best established and emerging space players can work together, and formally opened by the crew of ISS from orbit.
The Earth and Space Expo itself is free to the public and open 9.30 – 18.00 weekdays and 10.00 – 18.30 Saturday and Sunday, until the end of 20 February 2005. | aerospace | 1 |
http://wyrp.info/private-jet-charter-club-jet-charter-long-island.html | 2019-06-18T07:07:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998690.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20190618063322-20190618085322-00412.warc.gz | 0.975483 | 1,119 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__139750831 | en | My experience with Stratos has been very good since I started booking jets several years ago. Joel and his team provide excellent service and followup at every stage. We recently had a flight where the incoming plane had a mechanical and they were able to replace it with a comparable one within just a few hours. Our original take off time was only missed by less than a half hour. The Stratos team communicated with us all along the way and everything was fine. The pilots are very good at what they do and the ground organization is thorough and efficient. I would recommend them to a friend.
So is there a cheaper way to get that entire private jet to yourself to really impress your friends and family? The answer is yes. It’s called and an empty leg, which is repositioning flight that takes place after the aircraft dropped off its last full paying charter passengers and now has to fly to another airport to pick up its next group, or sometimes for the aircraft and crew to come back to their base after dropping off customers and various combinations.
Because a charter flight is not part of a scheduled service, the flight will depart when you want it to. You are also able to choose which cities you fly to and from. Charter Flights are particularly convenient when you need to travel to a city where scheduled airline service may require multiple connections or layovers before you reach your destination.
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Worked with Kerry Hill and as always, she delivered excellent service. First date departure had to be delayed due to a mechanical issue with the aircraft and she kept me well informed. When the revised departure date came, she worked continuously to get a hangar for the aircraft in order to help avoid costly de-icing then next morning. Can't say enough good things about Kerry and Stratos Jet!
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Joel Thomas and his great team at Stratos makes booking a private charter easy. They keep in contact with you from the start right through to after the flight, which gives my travellers a piece of mind. Everything is always exactly planned to our specifications. Stratos really goes above and beyond in their industry - they are simply the best at what they do.
The Stratos Jet Charter team provides a seamless & top notch experience from beginning to end. They are a forward thinking company that puts the customer first and never disappoints with any trip or itinerary. I recently booked a short flight from Orlando to Boca Raton on a Falcon 2000EX and could not have been happier with the service and attention to detail that was provided for my wife, myself and the rest of our companions. Would absolutely recommend to anyone!
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We prefer to finalize our itinerary, plane and crew at least a week in advance. We did not get things completely final until the day of the actual flight. Secondly, we prefer to pay post-flight rather than pre-flight. You were able to make an exception in our case which was appreciated. Lastly, the quality of the catering service from STT was atrocious. It was inedible.
With a charter flight, you rent the entire aircraft, rather than just one seat. The aircraft can be large or small, and flights can be one-way or round-trip. The charter could be made on a flight-only basis, might include ground services such as transportation to or from meetings or could be part of a complete vacation package. Charter flights offer more flexibility than scheduled flights, with a wider choice of destinations and tailor-made itineraries.
I have worked with quite a few different charter companies over the years and Stratos Jets has been the easiest to work with. I always work with Kerry Hill because she very professional, friendly, and is just down right awesome at her job. I often need last minute trips for my boss and she always gets back to me quickly regardless of what time of day it is. I truely feel she goes above and beyond to make sure every aspect of the trip runs smoothly and everyone is happy. I can't say enough about how much stress is taken out of booking these flights because I know Stratos and Kerry have everything I need covered. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.satellitetoday.com/government-military/2022/10/06/sda-tranche-0-satellites-to-participate-in-northern-edge-exercise-despite-delay/ | 2024-03-04T13:51:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476452.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304133241-20240304163241-00850.warc.gz | 0.936514 | 609 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__157279602 | en | SDA Tranche 0 Satellites to Participate in Northern Edge Exercise Despite Delay
While the first launch of nine to 10 Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 0 satellites has slipped from September until December, SDA said that it still plans to have a suite of Tranche 0 Transport Layer and Tracking Layer birds ready to participate in U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Northern Edge exercise in Alaska next summer.
Created in March 2019, SDA became part of the U.S. Space Force on Oct. 1, and SDA Director Derek Tournear who had reported to Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu, now has his office under Frank Calvelli, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John “Jay” Raymond.
The SDA in August 2020 awarded Lockheed Martin and York Space Systems contracts to each build 10 small satellites under Tranche 0 as the initial element of the Transport Layer — a new constellation of spacecraft aimed at connecting satellites in Low-Earth Orbit to serve the tactical communications needs of U.S. forces more rapidly. The Transport Layer is to be the backbone of DoD’s Joint All Domain Command and Control architecture.
L3Harris Technologies and SpaceX are each building four satellites for the Tracking Layer’s Tranche 0 under contracts awarded in October 2020. Airbus and Raytheon Technologies protested the Tracking Layer awards, but SDA, buttressed by Government Accountability Office (GAO) findings, resumed work on the initial awards in January 2021.
The Tranche 0 Tracking Layer is an initial SDA stab at monitoring threats from hypersonic and other advanced, maneuverable missiles able to change their impact point during flight.
The Tranche 0 Transport Layer and Tracking Layer satellites were to begin launch last month, but various setbacks beyond the Tracking Layer protest have pushed back first launch until mid-to-late December, Tournear said at a Washington Space Business Roundtable last month.
Technical issues included software, radios, and a shortage of microelectronic components.
At the time of the Tranche 0 contracts in late 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, “it was very difficult for us to get microelectronics…for components, such as radios,” Tournear said. “I’ll tell you. Radios were the pacing item for our Transport satellites.”
“All four [Tranche 0] companies had issues with microelectronics,” he said.
At the Northern Edge exercise next summer, the Tranche 0 satellites are to demonstrate two capstone missions. One such use case is the detection/tracking of hypersonic glide vehicles and the use of Link 16 to transmit targeting data to a ground shooter and the other mission is the fusion of data from various sensors to demonstrate global targeting for the prosecution of hundreds of targets per day in a given region of the globe. | aerospace | 1 |
https://forums.flightsim.com/files/file/179628-fs2004fsx-luxair-boeing-737-800/ | 2023-02-06T06:45:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500304.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20230206051215-20230206081215-00357.warc.gz | 0.864364 | 118 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__72113268 | en | FS2004/FSX Luxair Boeing 737-800, registration LX-LGU. This livery was on the LX-LGU in 2013 when Luxair was promoting the first "Planes" movie with stickers on the left fuselage. Textures only. Requires the TDS 738 base package (TDS_B737-800_BASE_PACKAGE.ZIP). Model design by Hiroshi Igami. Flight dynamics design by Nick Wilkinson and David Biggar. Master textures by Kyle Schurb. Repaint by Jeroen Godee. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.industrial.ai/measurement-sensing/druck-pressure-measurement/test-and-calibration/air-data-test-sets-adts/light-aircraft | 2019-03-22T06:58:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912202635.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20190322054710-20190322080710-00320.warc.gz | 0.825273 | 159 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__130552831 | en | A small, lightweight and cost-effective portable two-channel flightline air data test set for "Aircraft on the Ramp" testing. Ideal for any aircraft with low pitot static volume demands or for light aircraft, including helicopters and propeller-driven airplanes. Provides pitot static air data validation, leak testing fault finding and avionics instrumentation testing.
- Portable, compact, robust, self-contained for flightline aircraft pitot static validation
- TERPS pressure sensor accuracy, enables aircraft RVSM validation
- Wireless communication with ADTS Touch hand terminal to use, resulting in no cables running to the cockpit
- Low air speed option for helicopters
- Stores customized aircraft test sequences and observed readings which improves productivity
- New Proportional Control Technology and stable pressure control. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/2812450/aftc-ussf-a-critical-link-to-the-future-of-space-test/ | 2023-03-26T12:29:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945472.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20230326111045-20230326141045-00683.warc.gz | 0.920808 | 844 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__287791964 | en | Official websites use .mil
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By 1st Lt. Christine Saunders, Air Force Test Center
/ Published October 13, 2021
Vice Chief of Space operations Gen. David D. Thompson, speaks with Space Test Fundamental class 21-3, at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., on Oct. 4. Thompson emphasized the importance of the Space Test Fundamentals course’s mission to produce adaptive, critical-thinking test professionals to conduct full-spectrum test and evaluation of space weapon systems. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Tabatha Arellano)
Space capabilities intended to survive and operate in a warfighting domain require significant changes to how systems are designed, tested and fielded. Because of this, the Air Force Test Center and U.S. Space Force are dedicated partners in leveraging Test Center resources, plans, and processes to help build the space test enterprise of the recently created US Space Force.
Vice Chief of Space Operations for the Space Force, Gen. David D. Thompson, gained first-hand knowledge of AFTC’s test partnership with USSF during a visit to Edwards Air Force Base, California, Oct. 4-5.
“The Air Force Test Center has a tremendous history, legacy, body of knowledge, and expertise in executing rigorous, reliable and repeatable test programs,” Thompson said. “Opting for a partnership with AFTC was the easy answer in terms of where to go to get the training and education expertise we need to build an effective space test enterprise.”
One key partnership between USSF and AFTC is the USAF Test Pilot School’s Space Test Fundamentals Course, which officially launched January 2021. The course is now in its third iteration.
“Our Test Pilot School has partnered with the USSF, bringing them the foundation of TPS curriculum to help build their cadre of space test professionals with the Space Test Fundamentals course,” said Maj. Gen. Evan Dertien, AFTC commander.
While the USAF TPS is where the top pilots, navigators and engineers learn how to conduct flight test and generate the data needed to field the world’s best aircraft in support of the National Defense Strategy, the creation of the STF course aims to do the same for the complex systems of the space domain.
According to Dr. Andrew Freeborn, STF course director, the course recently stood up a curriculum working group with the intent to create an accredited space test long course for students in the future. The curriculum will work in tandem with their mission to “produce adaptive, critical-thinking test professionals to conduct full-spectrum test and evaluation of space weapon systems.”
“While we’ve done test over the years in space, the focus was on ensuring that the systems performed as required in the harsh natural environment of space. There’s so much we can and must learn from Test Pilot School about testing system performance, survivability and effectiveness against counterpace weapons currently being fielded by potential adversaries,” Thompson said.
In recent months, AFTC and USSF have also partnered up to create memorandums of agreement, specifically between the Space Training and Readiness Command, or STARCOM, and AFTC in the areas of workforce management and digital engineering.
STARCOM exists to prepare combat-ready USSF forces to fight and win in a contested, degraded, and operationally-limited environment through the deliberate development, education and training of space professionals; development of space warfighting doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures; and the operational test and evaluation of USSF capabilities.
“The Test Center is focused on the interoperability of air, space, and cyber systems as demonstrated by our Large Force Test Events like Orange Flag and Emerald Flag- which may be one way the USSF can collaborate with AFTC to test and deliver future capabilities,” said Dertien.
For more information on the USAF TPS and available courses, visit https://www.edwards.af.mil/units/usaftps/. | aerospace | 1 |
https://utd-ir.tdl.org/handle/10735.1/1419 | 2021-05-14T01:23:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989616.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20210513234920-20210514024920-00346.warc.gz | 0.90762 | 221 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__44906904 | en | Guide to the Fred Walker Papers
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Fred Walker worked as a pilot for General Claire L. Chennault’s Civil Air Transport (CAT) from 1949-1950 returning to CAT in 1953. He flew sorties out of Haiphong and Hanoi, Vietnam to support the French during the battle of Dien Bien Phu. Starting in the 1960s, Walker assumed administrative duties for Air America, Inc. in Laos and Thailand in the position as the Manager Flying Department (MFD). There he supervised and directed the activities of about 1600 pilots. During this time, he played a crucial role in building the Air America’s Laotian operation. On April 29, 1975, during the Fall of Saigon which forced Air America to leave Southeast Asia, Capt. Fred Walker flew the final scheduled fixed wing flight out of Saigon for Air America in a Douglas C-47.
This is a guide to materials in The Fred Walker Papers housed in the History of Aviation Collection, Special Collections Department, The University of Texas at Dallas. | aerospace | 1 |
https://overmental.com/content/mars-in-our-lifetime-how-virtual-reality-could-make-that-happen-11606 | 2022-06-25T04:35:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103034170.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20220625034751-20220625064751-00174.warc.gz | 0.948693 | 757 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__146867439 | en | Missions to Mars. This concept has long been a part of science-fiction and for years, it has been little more than a pipe dream apart from the occasional NASA rover update. But all that could be changing. Technology is racing forward and humanity hasn’t given up on the dream of taking to the stars and reaching, exploring and ultimately colonizing the Big Red Planet.
This is much easier said than done. A manned mission to Mars has never been accomplished outside of sci-fi books and estimates in 2014 were that we could see such a quest come to fruition by 2035. While such a trip will fall well within our lifetimes, virtual reality tech may play a part in speeding up progress a bit.
What kind of VR tech are we talking about?
NASA is looking at utilizing virtual reality smart glasses to drastically cut down on equipment loads, costs and danger levels for, among other things, a prospective mission to Mars. In the cold recesses of space, every pound of equipment an astronaut carries is crucial to his or her survival.
The idea here is that the use of VR smart glasses could perform a variety of functions that astronauts would otherwise need cumbersome equipment for. If the tech is everything it’s shaping up to be, it could dramatically cut back on the load and make missions far safer and more feasible in execution.
So what can these glasses do?
A better question would be “What can’t they do?”. On a typical mission, an astronaut carries around 15 pounds of manuals and technical journals for reference. While that’s not a tremendously heavy load, that 15 pounds can mean the difference between life and death on a long-term mission like a voyage to Mars.
For instance, astronauts can access navigation information, like star charts, maps and readouts in real time on the glasses, similar to the cockpit heads-up display used by pilots. Such a function would save astronauts that 15 pounds by allowing them to leave behind the cumbersome amount of technical journals and papers they usually have to keep on hand. If there are seven astronauts on a mission, all equipped with these VR glasses, that’s 105 pounds of food, water, air, and/or fuel, all essential life-sustaining resources, that can be shipped in place of manuals.
The practical applications of this tech are nearly unlimited. Ground support teams would be able to see, in real time, everything the astronaut is seeing through video. Rather than needing to transport a huge boulder for study, astronauts could scan and measure the rock and catalog where it was found and then chip off a small fragment for research.
What other fields could this tech be utilized in?
Again, the possibilities are nearly limitless. The U.S. Air Force, just last spring, said that it was testing the usefulness of Google Glass for pilots, battlefield coordinators and even medics. Fully optimized, the tech could provide real-time information, entirely hands free, that could be decisive in a combat situation.
Battlefield radar, medical scans and analysis, coordination of troop movements; and those are just military applications for VR glasses. While it all still sounds like science-fiction, the tech is very real and could drastically change the way we approach healthcare, military operations and space exploration.
How would this tech bring us closer to a manned mission to Mars?
Simply put, it opens a ton of possibilities for astronauts. The reduction of weight would cut back drastically on the danger involved with such a long-term mission and the ability to access and share volumes of information in real-time, all on a hands-free display, is crucial to making such a mission possible in the first place. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/252956/pobeda-adds-cologne-service-from-mid-feb-2016/ | 2023-01-27T23:46:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499468.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20230127231443-20230128021443-00483.warc.gz | 0.827735 | 111 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__209848593 | en | AEROFLOT Group’s low-cost unit Pobeda from mid-February 2016 begins service to Germany, where it plans to operate Moscow Vnukovo – Cologne route. First flight is scheduled on 15FEB16, on board Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Operational schedule for this daily flight as follow.
DP819 VKO1430 – 1550CGN 73H D
DP820 CGN1625 – 2130VKO 73H D
Operational schedule vary on 15FEB16. | aerospace | 1 |
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