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nasa · 1 year ago

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Roman's primary structure hangs from cables as it moves into the big clean room at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

What Makes the Clean Room So Clean?

When you picture NASA’s most important creations, you probably think of a satellite, telescope, or maybe a rover. But what about the room they’re made in? Believe it or not, the room itself where these instruments are put together—a clean room—is pretty special.

A clean room is a space that protects technology from contamination. This is especially important when sending very sensitive items into space that even small particles could interfere with.

There are two main categories of contamination that we have to keep away from our instruments. The first is particulate contamination, like dust. The second is molecular contamination, which is more like oil or grease. Both types affect a telescope’s image quality, as well as the time it takes to capture imagery. Having too many particles on our instruments is like looking through a dirty window. A clean room makes for clean science!

Two technicians clean the floor of Goddard’s big clean room.

Our Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland has the largest clean room of its kind in the world. It’s as tall as an eight-story building and as wide as two basketball courts.

Goddard’s clean room has fewer than 3,000 micron-size particles per cubic meter of air. If you lined up all those tiny particles, they’d be no longer than a sesame seed. If those particles were the size of 16-inch (0.4-meter) inflatable beach balls, we’d find only 3,000 spread throughout the whole body of Mount Everest!

A clean room technician observes a sample under a microscope.

The clean room keeps out particles larger than five microns across, just seven percent of the width of an average human hair. It does this via special filters that remove around 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns and larger from incoming air. Six fans the size of school buses spin to keep air flowing and pressurize the room. Since the pressure inside is higher, the clean air keeps unclean air out when doors open.

A technician analyzes a sample under ultraviolet light.

In addition, anyone who enters must wear a “bunny suit” to keep their body particles away from the machinery. A bunny suit covers most of the person inside. Sometimes scientists have trouble recognizing each other while in the suits, but they do get to know each other’s mannerisms very well.

This illustration depicts the anatomy of a bunny suit, which covers clean room technicians from head to toe to protect sensitive technology.

The bunny suit is only the beginning: before putting it on, team members undergo a preparation routine involving a hairnet and an air shower. Fun fact – you’re not allowed to wear products like perfume, lotion, or deodorant. Even odors can transfer easily!

Six of Goddard’s clean room technicians (left to right: Daniel DaCosta, Jill Bender, Anne Martino, Leon Bailey, Frank D’Annunzio, and Josh Thomas).

It takes a lot of specialists to run Goddard’s clean room. There are 10 people on the Contamination Control Technician Team, 30 people on the Clean Room Engineering Team to cover all Goddard missions, and another 10 people on the Facilities Team to monitor the clean room itself. They check on its temperature, humidity, and particle counts.

A technician rinses critical hardware with isopropyl alcohol and separates the particulate and isopropyl alcohol to leave the particles on a membrane for microscopic analysis.

Besides the standard mopping and vacuuming, the team uses tools such as isopropyl alcohol, acetone, wipes, swabs, white light, and ultraviolet light. Plus, they have a particle monitor that uses a laser to measure air particle count and size.

The team keeping the clean room spotless plays an integral role in the success of NASA’s missions. So, the next time you have to clean your bedroom, consider yourself lucky that the stakes aren’t so high!

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dustedmagazine · 17 days ago

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Rose City Band — Sol Y Sombra (Thrill Jockey)

Rose City Band albums typically arrive at the onset of summer, the first humid, budding, insect humming weeks of May for instance, where their indolent strumming and wistful melodies overlay the early days of summer with a sonic haze. This one comes in the dead of winter, still sunny, still breezy but with a frisson of chilliness somewhere in the mix.

The band, as always, is led by Ripley Johnson, the main proprietor of trance-drone primitive Wooden Shjips and airy psychedelic Moon Duo. He lays down the 1970s country rock foundation with a steady guitar pulse and drifting cirrus clouds of vocals. The cosmic part comes, in large measure, from pedal steel-ist Barry Walker, whose eerie, note-bending slides arc out over simple melodies, giving them a spiritual edge. John Jeffrey keeps the band grounded with rock steady, but unshowy rhythms, while Paul Hasenberg plays keyboards and Sanae Yamada (also of Moon Duo) sings soft, inviting vocal counterparts.

The band hits an effortless stride early on in “Radio Song,” with its luminous tangles of guitar sound, its billowy unhurried tunefulness, its ease. You could drive for days with a song like this on repeat, windows down and the miles blowing by, in no particular hurry for the destination. So far, prime Rose City Band, a good thing in itself.

Still there’s a ruminative melancholy in the slow, acoustic “Sunlight Days,” a song that aches and yearns and remembers what’s gone by. Walker’s pedal steel solo here is especially effective, winding and uncurling like cream poured into coffee as it swirls into the mix. The instrumental “La Mesa” is more urbane and less down home, grooving in a chilly, subdued funk manner, twinkling electronics scattered over, as in the last Moon Duo album.

Rose City Band brings a little bit of summer into the year’s shortest days, but you feel it indirectly, through memory and reminiscence and nostalgia for other summers long gone. Sure, you could put the whole record on and drift off in a hammock, even now, with ice on the ground and a sharp wind blowing, but there’s a shadow falling on this sun. You might want a blanket.

Jennifer Kelly

#rose city band #sol y sombra #thrill jockey #albumreview #dusted magazine #jennifer kelly #wooden shjips #moon duo #ripley johnson #cosmic country

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ankiebitez · 10 months ago

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DESCENDANT OF SOLOMON: JUDITH

art by @/artist_mindset25 on insta !!!

big thread about my mc judith, might update or add more whenever i feel like it but i need to stop for now bc its getting too long lmao 😭

more below under the cut !

About

age: 25

birthday: February 24th

sign: pices

height: 5'6

weight: 164

pronouns: he/him

hobbies: knitting, drawing, music and playing instruments, weightlifting

paraphilia: humiliation

length: 3.81 (putting this as bottom growth since he's trans lmao)

mental illness: borderline personality disorder

closest demons: Satan, Amon, Paimon, Bael

favorite weather: Sunny non-humid days during winter

ideal type: someone who loves and cares for people as deeply as he does

favorite food: cinnamon sugar toast that his dad made

favorite bodypart on himself: his arms

Relationships

Demons:

○ satan

- satan and judith are fairly close, having shared romantic feelings for each other. coming to hell and spending time with satan has definitely helped him with being more honest and open with himself, having someone who experiences a lot of emotions in a similar way he does and encouraging him to be more open with them.

○ amon

- amon is one of the demons judith feels most comfortable around, often spending time with him and talking to him. judith feels a lot more comfortable exploring a romantic type of relationship with amon, not having to worry about being too shy or messing things up, partially due to his philia, but also because he seems the most understanding. its almost like he can read judiths emotions without him even having to say them outloud.

○ paimon

- with their shared interest in makeup and fashion, paimon and judith are often seen together in their free time outside of war, much to satan and sitris dismay. judith also loves getting to design cute outfits for paimon too, though most of the time while trying to take measurements it either ends with paimon getting kicked by a overhearing satan, or in other activities. (👀) their relationship is a bit... undisclosed, being more like best friends (with benefits(sorry minhyeok))

○ bael

- judith often makes sure that bael takes care of himself while doing his 'fake king' duties, bringing him food he made, making sure he doesn't push himself too hard, convincing him to take breaks, and even dragging him to bed to rest when he nearly falls asleep at his desk. they also have shared romantic feelings, it being a common sit to see judith sitting in baels lap while he does paper work, or bael resting his head on judiths chest while he plays with his hair, worn out after taking care of his other 'needs'

Friends:

○ minhyeok

- minhyeok is judiths closest friend, having known him since childhood. despite their differing interests and personalities, they always support each other. finding out minhyeok has feelings for him has definitely made judith a bit confused about their relationship though.

○ aniya

- aniya is also judiths close friend, they met in high-school when they were younger. aniya is helping take care of the shop while judith is away. before judith went to hell, the two would often spend time together either at work or hanging out on weekends, aniyas favorite thing to do was go to various goth clubs or shows on weekends together.

○ seth

- seth is another close friend of judith, as well as aniyas brother. he often comes to the shop to annoy the two during work hours, and is pretty sad to see judith hasn't been around lately. hes known judith since high-school as well, and often would show up at judiths house uninvited to hangout or play video games. seth is very teasing towards judith, they even had a bit of a friends with benefits situation going on before judith left. (sorry minhyeok x2)

Family:

○ Keith: judiths father

- keith didn't have much experience in being a dad, having been 19 when judith was born, but that didn't matter to judith. keith made sure that even if he didn't know what he was doing parenting, that his kids always knew that he cared, loved, and were proud of them, always.

○ Evangeline: step mom

- Evangeline is judiths step mom, and judith considers her like his real mom. she actually taught him how to sew by hand when he was younger and got him his first sewing machine, when judith was a kid he would draw out ideas for clothes and she would help him try to make them into physical pieces.

○ Anya: biological mom

- judith didn't have the best relationship with her, even as a kid arguments between them weren't uncommon. anya held very high expectations of him, varying from appearance, to grades, success, often being very controlling. as judith got older, he tried to keep as much distance between them as possible, only interacting when it was necessary.

○ Nicki, Emery: older step-siblings

- nicki and emery are from a past relationship of evangelines. nicki and emery were identical twins at birth, though they both changed their appearance a lot as they got older. they're both 29.

- nicki is a trans woman and actually helped judith realize he was trans as he got older, she is also the sibling that judith is closest to and although they dont see each other as often anymore, they still talk to each other over the phone often.

○ anton: younger sibling

- anton is the only close blood related family judith has left, Evangeline was pregnant with him when keith passed away. judith likes to help take care of him sometimes and spends time with him often.

Other Info

judith is a 25 year old fashion designer, he has his own small local store that he designs and sells clothing, jewelry and accessories for while also selling vintage or interesting pieces he finds. the store is mostly popular to local people within his city and he makes sure to remember most customers.

he lives with minhyeok in a shared apartment and has been close with him since they were kids.

when he was younger he was often bullied and picked on in school for his looks and interests by other kids, despite that though he seems to be very comfortable with himself as an adult.

he feels oddly comfortable in hell despite the war happening with angels he enjoys the directness and openness from most devils. he does not like hades however.

he's a kind and respectful person to people he meets unless he has reason to dislike them. he can be a bit stubborn at times, and can have issues controlling his emotions, but his heart is always in the right place.

even before coming to hell he had experience with past sexual partners, but he doesn't really have much experience with romantic relationships. he's a bit touch starved to soft shows of affection, he's the type thats comfortable in sexual situations but will melt and get embarrassed if someone kisses his cheek or plays with his hair.

he's a gay transman and was a bit surprised when he came to hell and saw how....open minded people were compared to the human world. it definitely felt like a breath of fresh air seeing how no one really cared about things like sexuality or gender even, simply going by the logic "if im attracted to you im attracted to you"

he has borderline personality disorder as well as depression and is a pretty sensitive as well as emotional person, and he has a habit of constantly bottling up and hiding his emotions until he explodes, usually taking his feelings out on himself. coming to hell and being told by satan that if he feels something then he shouldn't hide it has definitely helped with this a lot, not only with expressing his emotions but making him able to think about them and what causes them as well. it feels a lot better to just be angry when he's angry, be jealous when he's jealous, be sad when he's sad and be happy when he's happy.

his mom and dad split up when he was really young, and judith lived with his mother but was a lot closer to his dad. his mother was fairly abusive throughout his childhood, often even getting into arguments when he got older. he had a really good relationship with his dad and step family though, often staying over there instead of his own.

he was heavily affected when his parents were killed at 13, but most especially by his fathers death, even developing various addictions throughout his teenage years and early twenties. luckily he still had and was close with his step mom and siblings, treating them like they're his blood related family.

judith struggled a lot with alcohol and various drug addictions when he was younger, much to the dismay of his family and friends, especially minhyeok. he did eventually get clean though after a near death overdose, luckily minhyeok had been there to save him by giving him a nalaxone treatment and convincing him to go into rehab as well as get therapy. judith felt extremely guilty after this that minhyeok had to save him once again from nearly dying but by his own mistake this time. this was one of his main motivations to sober up.

judith takes after his dad a lot, not just by looks but in personality and interests too. even though judith didnt live with his dad, his father owned a coffee shop and judith would come by there everyday after school and on weekends. he'd stay there and spend time with his family until it got dark outside and he had to go back home to his moms house.

judiths dad was really into punk and goth music, having a bunch of records that judith enjoyed looking through and playing in the shop. when judith got a little bit older, his dad would take him to see some of the local shows in the area that were friendly for kids to come to. his dad actually met his step mom at one of the shows too.

after his father died, judith inherited the shop when he turned 18, eventually turning it into a store for him to sell his designs in. his stepmom is the one who gave it over to him, saying how his dad was planning to give it to him anyway when he retired, and it makes no sense to keep it empty after the coffee shop closed down anyway.

OTHER LINKS:

sketch page

voice lines

nsfw alphabet

#my favorite loser pookie bear #what in hell is bad #what in “hell” is bad?#whb #prettybusy what in “hell” is bad?#whb satan #whb paimon #whb amon #whb bael #whb judith #whb oc #whb mc #ankiebitez works

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clouds-of-wings · 5 days ago

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A nearby town has an analogue weather station in a public square. It has a clock, a barometer, a thermometer and hygrometer (this measures humidity) on each of its four sides. It's however not really functional: Firstly, the barometer is not tuned to the elevation of the town. Analogue barometers have one hand that shows the actual air pressure and another one that you can adjust from the outside and which you should set to whatever is the default air pressure for your location. The higher up you are, the lower this value will be. 980hPa are normal for rainy weather by the ocean, but in the mountains this pressure level is normal for sunny weather.

But more importantly, it has each of these instruments on each of its four sides and every set shows different values. One might assume that the whole thing is just for show. But I was reminded of how in Malta church tower clocks all show different incorrect times. This is done intentionally in order to confuse the devil so he won't show up at service and cause trouble. Maybe the rationale here is similar. If the devil doesn't know what the weather is like, he won't know if he should wear his stylish three-piece suit or his elegant ground length black wool coat and top hat, so he won't dare leave the house.

#does it work? idk #but i saw lots of photos of christian lindner and longed to see someone less evil #so the devil would have been a welcome change #devil #satan

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spacenutspod · 16 days ago

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Credit: NASA With Finland’s signing of the Artemis Accords on Tuesday, NASA celebrates the 53rd nation committing to the safe and responsible exploration of space that benefits humanity. The signing ceremony took place on the margins of the Aalto University’s Winter Satellite Workshop 2025 in Espoo, Finland. “Today, Finland is joining a community of nations that want to share scientific data freely, operate safely, and preserve the space environment for the Artemis Generation,” said NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free, who provided pre-recorded virtual remarks for the ceremony. “By signing the Artemis Accords, Finland builds on its rich history in space, excelling in science, navigation, and Earth observation. Forging strong partnerships between our nations and among the international community is critical for advancing our shared space exploration goals.” Wille Rydman, Finland’s minister of economic affairs, signed the Artemis Accords in front of an audience of Finnish space officials and workshop attendees. “Finland has been part of the space exploration community for decades with innovations and technology produced by Finnish companies and research institutions,” said Rydman. “The signing of the Artemis Accords is in line with Finland’s newly updated space strategy that highlights the importance of international cooperation and of strengthening partnerships with the Unites States and other allies. We aim for this cooperation to open great opportunities for the Finnish space sector in the new era of space exploration and in the Artemis program.” NASA and Finland have a long history of collaboration, and most recently, Finland is contributing to the upcoming Intuitive Machines-2 delivery to the Moon under NASA’s Artemis campaign and CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative. Intuitive Machines will deliver a lunar LTE/4G communications system developed by Finnish company, Nokia. Its U.S. subsidiary, Nokia of America, was selected as part of NASA’s Tipping Point opportunity through the agency’s Space Technology Mission Directorate, to advance a lunar surface communications system that could help humans and robots explore more of the Moon than ever before. The Finnish Meteorological Institute also provided the pressure and humidity measurement instruments for the Environmental Monitoring Station instrument suite aboard the Curiosity Rover, operating on Mars now. In 2020, the United States, led by NASA and the U.S. Department of State, and seven other initial signatory nations established the Artemis Accords, a set of principles promoting the beneficial use of space for humanity. The Artemis Accords are grounded in the Outer Space Treaty and other agreements including the Registration Convention, the Rescue and Return Agreement, as well as best practices for responsible behavior that NASA and its partners have supported, including the public release of scientific data. Learn more about the Artemis Accords at: https://www.nasa.gov/artemis-accords -end- Kathryn Hambleton / Elizabeth ShawHeadquarters, [email protected] / [email protected] Share Details Last Updated Jan 21, 2025 LocationNASA Headquarters Related Termsartemis accordsNASA HeadquartersOffice of International and Interagency Relations (OIIR)

#space #astronomy #news #science

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coyotescribbles · 4 months ago

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Virtually unedited frustrating rough draft content below the cut =u=

The air inside the Hollow was hot and stale, thick with ether and unstirred by even the slightest breeze.

"Unpleasant" was the most polite description Rose could have given to it, though she usually preferred the more colorful "like being stuck in a dumpster in the middle of summer, if a dumpster could also turn you into a mindless monster if you stayed inside for too long."

That was something she'd never had to worry about, at least.

Her ears twitched as she listened for the sounds of anyone - or anything - approaching from behind as she swept the landscape through her rifle sight looking for threats from below. Several Ethereals prowled through the dust and debris, but none had noticed her yet; she opted to keep it that way, and kept her finger off the trigger.

Next to her, her instruments measured the atmospheric data she'd been commissioned to gather, charting barometric pressure (high,) ambient temperature (also high,) wind speed and direction (nonexistent,) humidity (low,) and a number of other factors that meant little to her, but which were apparently of great interest to her employer. It was certainly a change of pace from her usual work, which typically involved more shooting and less sitting.

...The sudden rapid-fire rapport of gunfire somewhere in the near distance told her that she'd perhaps been a bit too hasty.

Returning her eye to the sight, Rose scanned the ground below, watching as the Ethereals present began to swarm after a moving target.

Several moving targets.

The first one she spotted was the flashiest - a tall white-haired man in a bright red jacket and face mask, who was also the source of the gunshots.

The second was a woman with long pink hair, who fielded a completely different sort of firearm.

And the third was harder to spot amid the dust and smoke, a fleeting silver shadow that she couldn't get a bead on.

And they were all outnumbered and in over their heads, apparently.

"..." Once more, she glanced at the instruments nearby, then looked back down at the fight unfolding below.

You're not being paid to fight, Rose. That isn't your job.

The second you open fire, the Ethereals are going to have your position.

She thumbed the safety off anyway.

There were fifteen, maybe twenty Ethereals. If she opened fire now, she could hope to pick off six or seven before they reached her position.

Drawing in a steadying breath, she drew a bead on the biggest, meanest-looking Ethereal in the mob. Its core was dead in the center of her sights.

Are you sure you want to do this?

...Yes.

Her finger moved on the trigger, and a scant split-second later the Ethereal's core exploded outward in a rain of disintegrating rainbow shards.

All at once, two things happened - the Ethereal mob dissolved into chaos as its presumed "leader" collapsed in a flurry of flecks of light, and the group they'd been chasing pulled together to rally.

Good, the more work they were able to do, the quicker this would be over with.

Another target was selected, another pull on the trigger, another core exploded on impact.

Another. Three.

And another. Four.

And another. Five.

The group were no slouches, themselves, singling out and killing Ethereals with their own practiced efficiency.

They're not so terrible, when they aren't having to run for their lives.

#shot through the heart #rough draft

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spacetimewithstuartgary · 5 months ago

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Eclipses create atmospheric gravity waves, student teams confirm

Student teams from three U.S. universities became the first to measure what scientists have long predicted: eclipses can generate ripples in Earth's atmosphere called atmospheric gravity waves. The waves' telltale signature emerged in data captured during the North American annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023, as part of the Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project (NEBP) sponsored by NASA.

Through NEBP, high school and university student teams were stationed along the eclipse path through multiple U.S. states, where they released weather balloons carrying instrument packages designed to conduct engineering studies or atmospheric science experiments. A cluster of science teams located in New Mexico collected the data definitively linking the eclipse to the formation of atmospheric gravity waves, a finding that could lead to improved weather forecasting.

"Understanding how the atmosphere reacts in the special case of eclipses helps us better understand the atmosphere, which in turn helps us make more accurate weather predictions and, ultimately, better understand climate change."

Catching waves in New Mexico

Previous ballooning teams also had hunted atmospheric gravity waves during earlier eclipses, research that was supported by NASA and the National Science Foundation. In 2019, an NEBP team stationed in Chile collected promising data, but hourly balloon releases didn't provide quite enough detail. Attempts to repeat the experiment in 2020 were foiled by COVID-19 travel restrictions in Argentina and a heavy rainstorm that impeded data collection in Chile.

Project leaders factored in these lessons learned when planning for 2023, scheduling balloon releases every 15 minutes and carefully weighing locations with the best potential for success.

"New Mexico looked especially promising," said Jie Gong, a researcher in the NASA Climate and Radiation Lab at the agency's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and co-investigator of the research on atmospheric gravity waves. "The majority of atmospheric gravity sources are convection, weather systems, and mountains. We wanted to eliminate all those possible sources."

The project created a New Mexico "supersite" in the town of Moriarty where four atmospheric science teams were clustered: two from Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire, and one each from the State University of New York (SUNY) Albany and SUNY Oswego.

Students began launching balloons at 10 a.m. the day before the eclipse.

"They worked in shifts through the day and night, and then everyone was on site for the eclipse," said Eric Kelsey, research associate professor at Plymouth State and the NEBP northeast regional lead.

Each balloon released by the science teams carried a radiosonde, an instrument package that measured temperature, location, humidity, wind direction, and wind speed during every second of its climb through the atmosphere. Radiosondes transmitted this stream of raw data to the team on the ground. Students uploaded the data to a shared server, where Gong and two graduate students spent months processing and analyzing it.

Confirmation that the eclipse had generated atmospheric gravity waves in the skies above New Mexico came in spring 2024.

"We put all the data together according to time, and when we plotted that time series, I could already see the stripes in the signal," Gong said. "I bombarded everybody's email. We were quite excited."

For students, learning curves bring opportunity

The program offered many students their first experience in collecting data. But the benefits go beyond technical and scientific skill.

"The students learned a ton through practicing launching weather balloons," Kelsey said. "It was a huge learning curve. They had to work together to figure out all the logistics and troubleshoot. It's good practice of teamwork skills."

"All of this is technically complicated," Des Jardins said. "While the focus now is on the science result, the most important part is that it was students who made this happen."

IMAGE: Plymouth State University students Sarah Brigandi, left, and Sammantha Boulay release a weather balloon from Moriarty, New Mexico, to collect atmospheric data on Oct. 14, 2023. Credit: NASA

#science #space #astronomy #physics #news #nasa #astrophysics

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internationaltransportcompany · 6 months ago

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INNOVATIVE WAYS INTERNATIONAL MOVING COMPANY MOVE FRAGILE GOODS

Moving to some other country involves huge planning and care while sending all your stuff to the destination, much more so with breakables. International moving company have devised various methods of efficiently transferring all your fragile items over long distances. This article talks about some advanced techniques and practices used by international movers to help avoid damage to fragile items during transit.

1. Custom Crating Solutions

The most outstanding innovations in the movement of fragile goods are custom crating solutions. Moving companies design and build custom crates for the dimensions and requirements of each type of fragile item. Crates of this nature are developed with robust materials, such as wood or heavy-duty cardboard, and lined by foams or other cushioning materials in order to absorb shocks and restrict movements. Custom crates are very useful in moving large, highly valued, or oddly shaped items like artwork, antiques, and sculptures.

2. Advanced Packing Materials

The quality and grade of the packing materials used constitute another highly critical aspect for safeguarding fragile items. Various specialized materials that international movers use to protect fragile belongings include:

Bubble Wrap: Very good at cushioning and absorbing shocks, suitable for glassware, ceramics, and electronics.

Packing Paper: This is used to wrap each item individually. This will avoid scratches or minor impacts.

Foam Sheets and Peanuts: These fill up empty spaces in the boxes and avoid the shifting of objects within them. They provide extra padding, too.

Edge Protectors: Reinforce corners and edges of items; they are easily susceptible to damage.

These materials withstand the rigors of international transportation, ensuring your fragile items remain intact.

3. Double Boxing Technique

Probably the best measure to protect fragile goods in international moving is going to be the double boxing technique. The process consists of placing the fragile entity in a well-padded smaller box and subsequently in a larger box with more padding material. This double layering for protection of the items will help in absorbing the shocks or vibrations that may occur during transit, thereby providing extra protection from damage. This method applies very well to extremely fragile items, like fine china, sensitive electronics, and small antiques.

4. Climate-Controlled Shipping

These include items that are sensitive to temperature and humidity changes, such as fine arts, musical instruments, and antique furniture. International moving companies provide climate-controlled shipping for these kinds of items to help guard against environmental fluctuations. The use of climate-controlled containers or trucks helps to avoid damage by extreme temperatures, moisture, or dryness; hence, it is very important for the integrity and value maintenance of sensitive fragile items over a long-distance move.

5. Real-Time Tracking and Monitoring

The traditional way of handling fragile items by international moving companies has undergone a sea change with the introduction of technology. Real-time tracking and monitoring systems enable movers and clients to trace, at all times during the journey, the location and condition of their shipment. The progress of the shipment continues to be updated through GPS tracking devices, while temperature, humidity, and even vibration can be constantly monitored by sensors inside the containers. This level of control is very important in ensuring that any problem is addressed on the spot, thereby giving clients peace of mind and greater safety for items of a fragile nature.

6. Expert Handling and Training

The human factor is at work just as much in the safe transport of fragile items. A professional international moving company is serious about investing in the training and expertise of its employees so that fragile items are treated with the care that they need. Moving people have received special training in careful packing, appropriate lifting techniques, and how to handle delicate things best. Such expertise minimizes the risk of accidents and ensures that packing, loading, and unloading of fragile items are done safely.

7. Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

After all the precautions, there can be an accident. Reputable international moving companies provide comprehensive insurance coverage on your fragile items. This could provide clients with financial protection against damage or loss while in transit. Many insurance options will ensure that the values and fragile goods of clients are well protected.

Conclusion Innovative techniques and sophisticated technologies have dramatically changed the way in which international moving companies handle fragile items. This will ensure that treasured possessions are moved safely and securely through advances in custom crating, advanced packing materials, climate-controlled shipping, and real-time monitoring. Such methods, allied with investment in expert handling, help international movers provide clients peace of mind regarding the safety of their fragile items. Knowing the following new techniques can ensure that your fragile goods reach their destination safely when you have another international move lined up.

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musicinstrumentsins · 11 months ago

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The Unexpected Can Happen: Protecting Your Investment with Bassoon Coverage

The bassoon is a woodwind instrument with its rich, expressive voice, which adds depth and color to orchestral pieces and solo works that take our breath away. To a bassoonist, the dearest instrument is not just wood and metal; it is a companion that walks together with him/her on the musical road. Although dedication and practice will be the primary factors that will help you to improve your skills, you should also remember to take care of your skills by using proper protection and care.

Here's why considering bassoon protection is essential for safeguarding your instrument and ensuring peace of mind:

Safeguarding Against Accidents

Sadly, incidents occur, and even the most careful musicians can make mistakes. A slip-on stage, an incident in transit, or falling off from the music stand – all these situations can cause severe harm to your delicate bassoon. Fixing the broken keys, the cracked joints, or the damaged reeds is expensive. Therefore, it may be difficult for you to pay for all these expenses, and you might not even be able to continue your music journey. The Bassoon insurance is a financial safety net that protects you from the costs of accidental damage and helps restore your treasure to you as soon as possible.

Theft: A Threat You Can't Ignore

Bringing your bassoon to a band practice, a performance, or a car trunk is not a good idea since it runs the risk of being stolen. These precious instruments are always in the view of opportunistic thieves. Although the case-locking option is a handy security measure, it can be easily broken. Insurance policies provide you with financial compensation to help you buy a new bassoon, thus allowing you to get back to playing.

Environmental Threats

Extreme heat, cold, or humidity variations can be a real problem for your bassoon. Scorching temperatures can cause cracks and warping, while arid conditions can result in loose joints and leakages. The pad and corks of an instrument are prone to mold growth when exposed to moisture. This can be an accelerating factor for its damage. The primary investment should be purchasing a good case with the correct humidity control features, but even then, unexpected situations can occur.

Loss: A Stressful Ordeal

Being unable to find your bassoon at the moment of truth is a nerve-racking experience, and losing it on the way is even more stressful. Conventional homeowner’s or renter’s coverage might not be appropriate for expensive instruments. Bassoon coverage is a cover that protects you against loss and reimburses you financially to some extent, restoring the cherished instrument.

Investing in an instrument is not only about the instrument itself but also about protecting the investment that you have made. The bassoon is one of many expensive items that complete your musical setup. Mouthpieces, reeds, cases, and stands are all the primary instruments needed for instrument care and performance. Insurance policies usually cover these accessories as well, which in turn provides complete insurance protection for your total musical investment.

The Priceless Commodity is the Peace of Mind

Having the instrument, you love and trust gives you peace of mind and lets you focus on what is important – making music. You will be able to perform with confidence, rehearse without worries, and travel to places without always expecting damage, theft, or loss. Bassoon coverage is your guardian angel, giving you a confidence boost to enjoy your beloved instrument at total capacity.

Protecting Your Passion

Owning a high-quality bassoon is an investment in your love of music. Properly caring for the instrument adds years to its life and ensures it works at the best level. But, in this case, unforeseen events are still possible. The Bassoon insurance is an additional security layer that protects your investment from financial risks and allows you to continue your musical journey without disruptions.

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nursingscience · 2 years ago

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The list of lab equipment needed for the psychology lab.

1. Computers and software for data analysis and experiment design

2. Psychophysiological equipment such as EEG, ECG, and GSR sensors

3. Eye-tracking equipment for measuring eye movements

4. Stereotaxic instrument for precise animal brain surgery

5. Skinner boxes for operant conditioning experiments

6. Virtual Reality headsets for immersive experience and behavioral testing

7. TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) for non-invasive brain stimulation

8. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for brain imaging

9. Polygraph machines for lie detection

10. Sound-proof rooms for auditory experiments

11. Video recording equipment for observational research

12. Reaction time devices to measure response times

13. Stimulus presentation software and hardware, including monitors and speakers

14. Questionnaires and survey tools for self-report research.

15. Digital voice recorders for recording interviews or focus groups

16. Psychometric tests for assessing cognitive or personality traits

17. Tactile equipment for haptic experiments

18. Olfactometers for investigating sense of smell

19. Weight scales and height measurements for anthropometric assessments

20. Blood pressure monitors for physiological measurements

21. Heat/cold pain stimulation devices for pain threshold experiments

22. Sleep monitoring equipment such as actigraphy watches and polysomnography machines

23. Specialized software for analyzing and visualizing data, such as SPSS or R

Climatic chambers for environmental manipulation in behavioral studies

24. Microscopes for examining cellular and tissue samples in behavioral neuroscience research

25. Mobile EEG devices for field research or studying participants in naturalistic environments

26. Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) for measuring brain activity in real-time

27. Motion capture systems for tracking movement and gestures in experiments or simulations

28. Biometric devices such as heart rate monitors, respiration sensors, or skin temperature sensors for physiological measurements

29. Experiment control software for designing, running, and analyzing experiments

30. Virtual assistants or chatbots for social psychology or human-computer interaction research

31. Social robots for studying human-robot interaction and social cognition

32. Biomarker assay kits for measuring stress hormones, neurotransmitters, or immune markers

33. Magnetic bead separation systems for isolating cells or proteins from biological samples

34. Chemical analysis equipment such as gas chromatography or mass spectrometry for analyzing biological fluids or tissues.

35. Eye-safe lasers and retinal imaging systems for visual neuroscience studies

36. Microdialysis probes for measuring extracellular neurotransmitter levels in vivo

37. Microfabrication and microfluidics equipment for designing and building micro-scale devices for neuroscience or behavioral studies

38. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) for analyzing brain chemistry

39. Automated behavioral testing systems for high-throughput phenotyping of animal models

40. High-speed cameras for studying rapid movements or reactions in experiments

41. Autonomic monitoring systems for measuring heart rate variability and other physiological signals

42. Neurofeedback systems for training participants to regulate their brain activity

Infrared thermal imaging for measuring temperature changes on the skin or body surface

43. Environmental monitoring equipment for measuring air quality, temperature, humidity, or lighting in experimental settings.

44. Animal behavior tracking systems for automated behavioral analysis of animal models

45. Optogenetics equipment for genetically modifying neurons and controlling their activity with light

46. Microscopy equipment such as confocal microscopes or two-photon microscopes for imaging neurons or brain tissue

47. High-density EEG or MEG systems for recording brain activity with high spatial and temporal resolution

48. Ultrafast laser systems for optoacoustic or photothermal imaging of the brain or other tissues

49. Microscale thermometry systems for measuring temperature changes at the cellular level

50. Animal housing and care equipment such as cages, bedding, and feeding systems

51. Laboratory safety equipment such as fume hoods, eye protection, and fire suppression systems

52. High-performance computing resources for large-scale data analysis, simulations, or modeling.

The specific equipment needs of a psychology lab will depend on the research questions and methods being used, as well as the available resources and funding.

It's also important to note that some of the equipment listed here may require specialized training or certification to use safely and effectively.

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rdlaboratoryequipmentsandiego · 4 days ago

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Lab Equipment Breakdown? Here's How Professional Repair Services Can Help!

Summary

Engaging in regular lab equipment repair and maintenance services is a cost-effective way to keep your laboratory in good operational condition. It helps eliminate downtime, unnecessary costs, and safety concerns and assures the integrity of test results and measurements. Learn the common causes of lab equipment breakdowns and how to choose the right repair and maintenance service provider for your business.

Introduction

The condition of your laboratory equipment is vital. It needs to be correctly calibrated and functioning, as well as reliable. You can’t have a precious piece of equipment breakdown at the wrong time or any time.

The cost of new equipment can eat up a significant portion of an operating budget, so it's essential to have a reliable lab equipment repair service. In this article, R&D Laboratory Equipment experts explore the common causes of equipment breakdowns and how professional Lab equipment repair services can help improve efficient and reliable operation.

Let’s begin.

Common Causes of Lab Equipment Breakdowns

Equipment breakdowns can be a major headache for any business, causing a loss of productivity, efficiency, and customer trust. There are various reasons for equipment breakdowns, and it is essential to understand and address these to prevent further and more expensive repairs. Here are the common causes of lab equipment failure:

1. Lack of Proper Maintenance

Proper maintenance is essential for efficient and reliable equipment performance. The lack of this maintenance creates problems, as issues that could have been discovered and fixed early can fester and become significant and costly.

2. Overloading and Misuse

Most lab equipment is designed for use in specific capacities and environments. When an operator goes beyond the equipment’s intended capacity or purposes, the equipment is one step away from eventual breakdown. Another contributing factor is the lack of proper training. When untrained or poorly trained staff handle lab equipment, the chances of the equipment breaking down due to poor handling increase.

3. Aging Equipment

Like all other equipment, lab equipment depreciates as it ages. Aging equipment is more prone to wear and tear, technical faults, and breakdowns.

4. Over-Maintenance

It seems counterintuitive that excess maintenance can cause equipment breakdowns, just as a lack of maintenance can. Over-maintenance can speed up equipment depreciation, as constantly disassembling and reconfiguring the equipment’s components can disrupt its operations and make it less effective.

5. Environmental Factors

Lab equipment are sensitive instruments and must be kept in cool and dry areas. Exposure to humidity, dust, and extreme temperatures can accelerate wear and tear on the equipment, eventually leading to contamination and breakdown in operation.

Importance of Professional Lab Equipment Repair Services

1. Keeps Equipment Accurate

Laboratory equipment generates precise measurements and data. Over time, however, it accumulates wear and tear and becomes less accurate. Professional equipment servicing helps the lab product maintain accuracy, ensuring reliability and data integrity.

2. Helps Prevent Accidents

Consistent use and aging can sometimes escalate minor wear and tear into significant problems. If minor damages to equipment are not discovered and treated early, the equipment can break or malfunction while in use, causing accidents and injuries to operators and nearby workers.

3. Helps Save Money on Replacements

Getting new equipment will make a massive dent in your budget, as will buying replacement parts for an old product. By scheduling regular professional lab equipment, you can reduce the damage your equipment takes from wear and tear. This will extend your equipment's lifespan and help you save money you would otherwise have spent on getting new equipment.

4. Ensures Compliance

Many laboratories are subject to regulatory and industrial requirements that compel them to regularly service their equipment as a measure of safety, quality, and competence. Lack of compliance can leave you facing legal and regulatory sanctions.

5. Helps Maintain Efficiency

Regular servicing catches problems before they become evident and ensures that your equipment is always in optimal working condition.

Key Lab Equipment That Often Requires Repairs

1. Microscopes

Microscopes require regular maintenance and cleaning to ensure clear images and accurate measurements, as blurry images due to dirty lenses can lead to inaccurate results.

2. Centrifuges

Always ensure that centrifuge tubes are balanced across from one another to prevent damage to the machine and cross-contamination of samples. Imbalances can lead to vibration noise and potentially damage the centrifuge rotor.

3. Pipettes

Regular maintenance and calibration are essential to ensure that pipettes deliver volumes accurately.

4. Fume Hoods

Fume hoods require frequent inspection to ensure the airflow and filters work perfectly and protect lab personnel and operators. When they

5. Balances

Calibrate equipment like analytical balances regularly to ensure precise weighing results. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for calibration or perform it after the equipment has been relocated.

How to Choose the Right Laboratory Equipment Repair Service

When it is time to choose a lab equipment repair service provider, you should consider the following:

1. Research and Ask for Referrals

When hiring a lab technician for your repair and maintenance services, don’t go for the first person you see. Instead, ask colleagues, peers, or industry associations for recommendations and referrals. Also, research the referrals focusing on the candidate’s expertise and experience, equipment certifications, response time and availability, and price or service cost.

2. Check Credential and Certifications

When choosing a lab equipment maintenance partner, ensure they have the documents to support their expertise and services. Ask for certifications that show their membership in reputable organizations like the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA).

3. Evaluate Expertise and Experience

Choose a service provider with experience working on similar equipment to ensure your equipment is in good hands. A service provider who is an expert in fixing problems like yours and has numerous years of experience will be able to diagnose and repair your equipment quickly, reducing downtime and delays.

4. Check Availability

When choosing a lab equipment repair service, finding one that can respond quickly to an emergency is essential. Prioritize providers that not only offer quality repairs but also offer flexible scheduling and quick service.

5. Compare Pricing

While it might be tempting to choose the cheapest option, it is essential to compare the services offered and their prices. Low prices might indicate poor work quality and inexperienced technicians.

DIY Repairs vs. Professional Laboratory Equipment Repair

Hiring professional services for laboratory equipment repair and maintenance is always better. While DIY steps might help save costs, they also carry the risk of further damage, voiding warranties, and causing grievous injury. However, professional repair services benefit you from expertise, warranty preservation, peace of mind, and safety assurance.

Conclusion

Lab equipment repair and maintenance is an essential activity that helps enhance the efficiency and accuracy of your tests and experiments. It also extends the lifespan of instruments, helping you save money that would otherwise have been spent on buying replacement parts or manufacturing new equipment. If you’re having an unexpected lab equipment breakdown, contact R&D Laboratory Equipment for immediate assistance.

FAQs

1. What is the importance of maintaining laboratory equipment?

It delivers accurate and reliable results, extends equipment life, prevents equipment breakdowns and downtime, maintains equipment safety, and reduces the risk of accidents.

2. How often should laboratory equipment be serviced and maintained?

It is generally recommended that laboratory equipment be serviced annually or as the manufacturer recommends.

3. How can I ensure proper calibration of laboratory equipment?

Review the manufacturer’s instructions and establish a calibration schedule. You can also get a certified technician to ensure correct calibration.

4. What common issues arise with lab equipment, and how can they be addressed?

Common issues include maintenance, over-maintenance, aging equipment, lack of training, overloading, and environmental factors causing more wear and tear.

5. How can I prevent lab equipment breakdowns?

Preventing lab equipment breakdowns involves scheduling regular maintenance, training operators to use and handle the equipment properly, and following the manufacturer’s instructions, especially regarding usage and storage.

6. How can I find a qualified technician to service my lab equipment?

Do your research and ask colleagues, peers, and industry associations for connections. Also, prioritize expertise and experience, check availability and credentials, and verify and compare pricing.

7. How can I determine when it’s time to replace lab equipment?

The factors determining when to replace lab equipment include age, repair, maintenance record, efficiency, technological advancements, safety concerns, and compliance requirements.

8. What should I do if my lab equipment breaks down?

First, identify the problem and determine its urgency. Either way, it is always best to call your technician as soon as possible to prevent disruptions to your business.

9. Which is better, DIY or Professional repair services?

You are generally recommended to hire a professional lab equipment repair service for your repair and maintenance needs. This gives you peace of mind, settles safety concerns, and helps ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

10. Which lab equipment often requires repairs?

Pipettes, centrifuges, microscopes, biosafety cabinets, balances, and fume hoods are some of the most common equipment needing repairs.

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perfectgroupindia123 · 6 days ago

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Understanding the Accuracy of Digital Tensile Testing

Source of Info: https://www.perfectgroupindia.co.in/understanding-the-accuracy-of-digital-tensile-testing.php

A modern technique to measure the mechanical qualities of materials, such as their elasticity and strength, is digital tensile testing. The technique provides exact and accurate measurements of tensile stress and strain by using modern computerized technology. Perfect Group, a well-known company in India famous for its advanced automated tensile testing equipment, is at the top of this technology. Perfect Group is a top option for sectors needing exact material inspection because of its incorporation of modern digital technology, which provides superb reliability and accuracy in testing. This introduction explores the value and quality of computerized tensile testing in modern engineering and quality assurance.

What does digital tensile testing mean?

Digital tensile testing means applying a controlled force to a material before it breaks or changes in order to measure its mechanical qualities. Tensile strength, growth, and modulus of elastic are among the characteristics that are measured by the test. Computerized tensile testing, in contrast to traditional techniques, uses modern sensors and digital technologies to produce accurate and thorough data.

Key Benefits of Digital Tensile Testing

High accuracy: When compared to conventional techniques, computerized tensile testing provides more precision. The accuracy and consistency of the data acquired are guaranteed by the use of digital sensors and precision measuring instruments. Real-Time Data: Throughout the exam, digital technologies offer real-time feedback. This makes it possible to analyze and modify quickly, which results in testing procedures that are more effective. Detailed Reporting: Graphs and measurements are produced in full reports by computerized tensile testers. Making educated judgments and assessing material performance are made easier with the aid of this thorough data. Automated Testing:Digital tensile testing equipment's automated features lower human error and boost repeatability. This guarantees that the same situations are used for every test. Improved Data Storage: Electronic data is stored by digital systems, which promotes simple access, evaluation, and comparison of outcomes across time.

Components of Digital Tensile Testing Systems

Testing Machine: The primary device that delivers force on the substance. It is made up of grips, a control system, and a load cell. Modern tensile testing equipment from Perfect Group is renowned for its accuracy and durability. Load Cell: A sensor that calculates the force applied on the material. It changes mechanical force into an electrical signal so that the digital system can process it. Grips: During the test, they are used to maintain the material in place. The material is held firmly and non-slip thanks to the grips' design. Control System: the program that maintains track of data, manages testing, and produces results. Advanced analytical tools and easy to use interfaces are features of modern digital systems. Data Acquisition System: Collects and processes data from the load cell and other sensors. It ensures that the measurements are accurate and consistent.

Factors Affecting the Accuracy of Digital Tensile Testing

Correction: To maintain the tensile testing instrument accurate, regular calibration is essential. The machine's measurements are guaranteed to be complete and in line with industry requirements through calibration. Environmental Conditions: Test findings can be impacted by temperature, humidity, and other environmental conditions. In order to reduce these impacts, automated tensile testing systems frequently have environmental controls. Sample Preparation: Accurate findings depend on the test samples being prepared correctly. To guarantee uniformity, samples must be prepared in accordance with established protocols. Machine upkeep: To guarantee proper performance, the device being tested has to have regular maintenance, which includes inspecting the grips and load cell. Operator Training: Skilled operators are able to properly interpret test findings and handle the testing procedure. Correct instruction contributes to error reduction and increased data reliability.

Perfect Group: Leading the Way in Digital Tensile Testing

When it comes to tensile testing solutions, Perfect Group is regarded as the top manufacturer in India. Perfect Group is committed to providing high-quality and innovative computerized tensile testing equipment. Our machines are renowned for their accuracy and dependability. Their goods are made to the finest industry specifications and offer accurate information for a range of uses.

Key Advantages of Choosing Perfect Group:

Advanced Technology: To ensure excellent accuracy and efficiency, Perfect Group provides its computerized tensile testing equipment with the newest technology available. All-Inclusive assistance: We offer outstanding customer assistance, which includes maintenance, testing, and installation services. Customized Solutions: From manufacturing to research, Perfect Group provides customized options to address the unique requirements of many sectors. Quality Assurance: To guarantee that their machines produce precise and accurate results, we go through extensive testing and quality inspections.

Conclusion

Digital tensile testing, which provides accurate and complete insights, is required to determine the physical features of materials. The effectiveness and security of testing procedures are increased by the use of digital systems and modern technologies. As the top brand in India, Perfect Group offers superior automated tensile testing solutions that satisfy industry requirements. Businesses and researchers can improve their material performance and product quality by making accurate choices and by knowing the advantages and accuracy of digital tensile testing.

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