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willowwindss · 8 days ago

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100 Inventions by Women

LIFE-SAVING/MEDICAL/GLOBAL IMPACT:

Artificial Heart Valve – Nina Starr Braunwald

Stem Cell Isolation from Bone Marrow – Ann Tsukamoto

Chemotherapy Drug Research – Gertrude Elion

Antifungal Antibiotic (Nystatin) – Rachel Fuller Brown & Elizabeth Lee Hazen

Apgar Score (Newborn Health Assessment) – Virginia Apgar

Vaccination Distribution Logistics – Sara Josephine Baker

Hand-Held Laser Device for Cataracts – Patricia Bath

Portable Life-Saving Heart Monitor – Dr. Helen Brooke Taussig

Medical Mask Design – Ellen Ochoa

Dental Filling Techniques – Lucy Hobbs Taylor

Radiation Treatment Research – Cécile Vogt

Ultrasound Advancements – Denise Grey

Biodegradable Sanitary Pads – Arunachalam Muruganantham (with women-led testing teams)

First Computer Algorithm – Ada Lovelace

COBOL Programming Language – Grace Hopper

Computer Compiler – Grace Hopper

FORTRAN/FORUMAC Language Development – Jean E. Sammet

Caller ID and Call Waiting – Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) – Marian Croak

Wireless Transmission Technology – Hedy Lamarr

Polaroid Camera Chemistry / Digital Projection Optics – Edith Clarke

Jet Propulsion Systems Work – Yvonne Brill

Infrared Astronomy Tech – Nancy Roman

Astronomical Data Archiving – Henrietta Swan Leavitt

Nuclear Physics Research Tools – Chien-Shiung Wu

Protein Folding Software – Eleanor Dodson

Global Network for Earthquake Detection – Inge Lehmann

Earthquake Resistant Structures – Edith Clarke

Water Distillation Device – Maria Telkes

Portable Water Filtration Devices – Theresa Dankovich

Solar Thermal Storage System – Maria Telkes

Solar-Powered House – Mária Telkes

Solar Cooker Advancements – Barbara Kerr

Microbiome Research – Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello

Marine Navigation System – Ida Hyde

Anti-Malarial Drug Work – Tu Youyou

Digital Payment Security Algorithms – Radia Perlman

Wireless Transmitters for Aviation – Harriet Quimby

Contributions to Touchscreen Tech – Dr. Annette V. Simmonds

Robotic Surgery Systems – Paula Hammond

Battery-Powered Baby Stroller – Ann Moore

Smart Textile Sensor Fabric – Leah Buechley

Voice-Activated Devices – Kimberly Bryant

Artificial Limb Enhancements – Aimee Mullins

Crash Test Dummies for Women – Astrid Linder

Shark Repellent – Julia Child

3D Illusionary Display Tech – Valerie Thomas

Biodegradable Plastics – Julia F. Carney

Ink Chemistry for Inkjet Printers – Margaret Wu

Computerised Telephone Switching – Erna Hoover

Word Processor Innovations – Evelyn Berezin

Braille Printer Software – Carol Shaw

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HOUSEHOLD & SAFETY INNOVATIONS:

Home Security System – Marie Van Brittan Brown

Fire Escape – Anna Connelly

Life Raft – Maria Beasley

Windshield Wiper – Mary Anderson

Car Heater – Margaret Wilcox

Toilet Paper Holder – Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner

Foot-Pedal Trash Can – Lillian Moller Gilbreth

Retractable Dog Leash – Mary A. Delaney

Disposable Diaper Cover – Marion Donovan

Disposable Glove Design – Kathryn Croft

Ice Cream Maker – Nancy Johnson

Electric Refrigerator Improvements – Florence Parpart

Fold-Out Bed – Sarah E. Goode

Flat-Bottomed Paper Bag Machine – Margaret Knight

Square-Bottomed Paper Bag – Margaret Knight

Street-Cleaning Machine – Florence Parpart

Improved Ironing Board – Sarah Boone

Underwater Telescope – Sarah Mather

Clothes Wringer – Ellene Alice Bailey

Coffee Filter – Melitta Bentz

Scotchgard (Fabric Protector) – Patsy Sherman

Liquid Paper (Correction Fluid) – Bette Nesmith Graham

Leak-Proof Diapers – Valerie Hunter Gordon

FOOD/CONVENIENCE/CULTURAL IMPACT:

Chocolate Chip Cookie – Ruth Graves Wakefield

Monopoly (The Landlord’s Game) – Elizabeth Magie

Snugli Baby Carrier – Ann Moore

Barrel-Style Curling Iron – Theora Stephens

Natural Hair Product Line – Madame C.J. Walker

Virtual Reality Journalism – Nonny de la Peña

Digital Camera Sensor Contributions – Edith Clarke

Textile Color Processing – Beulah Henry

Ice Cream Freezer – Nancy Johnson

Spray-On Skin (ReCell) – Fiona Wood

Langmuir-Blodgett Film – Katharine Burr Blodgett

Fish & Marine Signal Flares – Martha Coston

Windshield Washer System – Charlotte Bridgwood

Smart Clothing / Sensor Integration – Leah Buechley

Fibre Optic Pressure Sensors – Mary Lou Jepsen

#women #inventions #technology #world #history #invented #creations #healthcare #home #education #science #feminism #feminist

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usafphantom2 · 3 months ago

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Lockheed Martin Will Integrate Next-Generation Infrared Defensive Sensors on F-22 Raptor

The F-22 will receive an embedded set of TacIRST sensors as part of the Infrared Defensive System to enhance aircraft survivability and lethality.

Stefano D'Urso

F-22 Infrared Defensive System

Lockheed Martin announced on Jan. 22, 2025, that it has been awarded a $270 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to integrate a system of next-generation infrared defensive sensors on the F-22 Raptor. The system, known as the Infrared Defensive System (IRDS), will add a distributed set of embedded TacIRST sensors to enhance the F-22’s survivability and lethality.

The F-22 will receive an embedded set of TacIRST sensors as part of the Infrared Defensive System to enhance aircraft survivability and lethality.TacIRSTF-22 upgrades

TacIRST

TacIRST, or Tactical Infrared Search and Track, is a next-generation sensor developed by Lockheed Martin which allows to detect and track airborne threats with weapon-quality accuracy, says the company. The multifunction sensor, which can be used for both reconnaissance and threat-warning, features a compact design with a very small form factor and is based on an open architecture.

“We understand the need for advanced and versatile infrared systems like IRDS that will make pilots’ missions more survivable and lethal against current and future adversaries,” said Hank Tucker, vice president of Missions Systems at Lockheed Martin. “We’re committed to supporting the Air Force through continuous innovation of capabilities to deter and defeat evolving threats.”

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor prepares to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 10, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Willis)

Compared to traditional IRST which features round windows, TacIRST is based on a smaller staring sensor much more similar to the windows of the F-35’s Distributed Aperture System. This makes it ideal for installation on the F-22 as the sensors will be flush with the surfaces of the aircraft, since the statement from Lockheed Martin mentions that the system will be embedded in the F-22 instead of pods.

In the past, there were unconfirmed reports about the technology behind TacIRST possibly being related to upgrades to the F-22’s current AN/AAR-56 Missile Launch Detector (MLD). Given the sensitivity of the F-22 program, the statement does not delve into details, so it is unclear if the IRDS will completely replace the AAR-56 or just its sensors.

F-22 upgrades

The F-22 is receiving a plethora of upgrades as part of an improvement campaign that calls for $7.8 billion in investments before 2030, which includes $3.1 billion for research and development and $4.7 billion in procurement. While the Air Force previously planned to retire the oldest Raptors, the service now appears to be reconsidering that plan and focusing on sustaining an air superiority combat capability for a highly contested environment.

Some of the upgrades expected for the F-22 Raptor were unveiled in the Fiscal Year 23 budget request documentation and in an official artwork shared by Gen. Mark Kelly, then Commander of Air Combat Command. In the artwork we can see three Raptors loaded with new stealthy external fuel tanks, two underwing faceted pods and a new unknown air-to-air missile, but there are even more novelties in the documents, which unveils a previously undisclosed relationship between the F-22 and the development of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD).

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs a sharp aerial maneuver above the flight line during the 2024 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Airshow in San Diego, Sept. 28, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Seferino Gamez)

Two years after the upgrades were announced, we might have gotten, earlier in 2024, the first glimpse of the new stealthy external fuel tanks being developed for the F-22 Raptor. The aircraft was, in fact, spotted near the Mojave Air and Space Port and shows the Raptor with two fuel tanks, whose shape is reminiscent of the one shown in 2022.

The new tanks are officially known as Low Drag Tank and Pylon (LDTP) and designed to be stealthier and more aerodynamically efficient than the current 600-gallon fuel tanks. In the FY2023 budget request, the Air Force mentioned that the F-22 LDTPs are advanced technological designs providing increased persistence and range while maintaining lethality and survivability, critical to future mission execution and to maintaining Air Superiority.

The low drag tanks are intended to reduce drag, facilitate supersonic flight with external tanks and extend the range of the F-22. The pylons are equipped with smart rack pneumatic technology to accurately control ejection performance and smooth wind swept surface for minimum drag without stores.

The two pods installed under the outer underwing hardpoints have already been spotted during flight testing on an F-22 at the Air Force’s Plant 42 facility in Palmdale, California, in February 2022. The latest budget documents mention an InfraRed Search and Track (IRST) sensor being developed for the F-22, which is now confirmed to be the sensor housed inside the two pods, although they could host also other capabilities in addition to the IRST.

In July 2024 we got an up-close look at one of the pods installed under a Rockwell Sabreliner 65 testbed after a test campaign at Nellis AFB, Nevada. It would have been expected to see some kind of transparent surface associated with the IRST, however the surfaces on the nose of the pod appeared to be opaque. We still cannot exclude that there are two different variants of the pod, depending on the equipment inside.

F-22 new sensors

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and Philippine Air Force FA-50PH light jet fighters conduct joint combined exchange training, above Basa Air Force Base, Philippines, on Aug. 9, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mitchell Corley)

The last upgrade featured in the artwork is a new unknown air-to-air missile. While there are a number of air-to-air missile programs in the works, it is possible that the one in the image could be a representative design, which may or may not correspond to the real deal, for the highly secretive AIM-260 missile. So far, the missile has never been depicted in any kind of image and details about the program are very scarce.

The development of the AIM-260, also called Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, was first unveiled in 2019 and has been in the works at least since 2017. The goal of the new long-range air-to-air missile is to replace the AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile) and counter the threat posed by the Chinese PL-15 missile, while avoiding any foreign threats being able to outrange the AIM-120.

Among the few known technical details, the new missile will be compatible with the AMRAAM dimensions, but obviously with greater range, and is planned to be carried in the F-22 weapons bay and on the F/A-18 at first, with the F-35 to follow. Flight tests are already in progress and the missile is expected to be fielded by next year. Because of these reasons, it would be reasonable to suppose that the one shown in the image could be at least a hint at the AIM-260.

Other upgrades mentioned in the budget request are a Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), Link 16 and Multifunction Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS), a new Operational Fight Program, advanced radar Electronic Protection, Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System (INS) Modernization (EGI-M), Open System Architecture (OSA), new encrypted radios.

A new helmet is also being tested by F-22 pilots, as part of the Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet program to replace the current HGU-55P helmet, which has been the standard issued helmet for the last 40 years. The goal is to provide pilots a more comfortable, stable, and balanced platform to accommodate helmet-mounted devices usage without imposing neck strain and discomfort to the user.

F-22 Indonesia

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, conduct Dynamic Force Employment operations at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Air Force Base, Indonesia, on Aug. 6, 2024. Through bilateral training, the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces work together to promote interoperability, thus furthering our investments and strengthening our relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mitchell Corley)

Despite various integration efforts in the past, the F-22 is not equipped yet with a helmet that provides the essential flight and weapon aiming information through line of sight imagery: the shape of the Raptor’s canopy, optimized to preserve Low Observability, doesn’t allow enough range of motion and minimum visibility to a pilot wearing the JHMCS or the Scorpion.

In 2024, during the Life Cycle Industry Days conference, Brig. Gen. Jason D. Voorheis, Program Executive Officer for Fighters and Advanced Aircraft mentioned that the F-22 conducted six flight test efforts to demo advanced sensors. He also added that the service is planning for a rapid prototyping effort to get these sensors fielded quickly in the near future.

@TheAviationist.com

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playstationvii · 4 months ago

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The triangulation chart illustrates the following:

Key Features:

Points Represented (P0, P1, …): The chart displays a set of points labeled P0, P1, P2, etc., corresponding to the triangulated trace graph. These points likely represent data collected from R.A.T. traces, such as sensor readings or spatial coordinates.

Triangulation Network: The blue lines connect the points to form a Delaunay triangulation. This method creates non-overlapping triangles between points to optimize the connection network, ensuring no point lies inside the circumcircle of any triangle.

Structure and Distribution:

The positions and density of the points give insight into the spatial distribution of the trace data.

Areas with smaller triangles indicate closely packed data points.

Larger triangles suggest sparse regions or gaps in the data.

Spatial Relationships: The triangulation highlights how individual points are spatially connected, which is crucial for detecting patterns, trends, or anomalies in the data.

Possible Insights:

Dense Clusters: These might indicate regions of high activity or critical areas in the R.A.T.'s trace.

Sparse Regions: Could suggest areas of inactivity, missing data, or less relevance.

Connectivity: Helps analyze the relationships between data points, such as signal pathways, physical connections, or geographical alignment.

Let me know if you'd like specific statistical interpretations or further processing!

x = R.A.T's current position (x) y = R.A.T's current position (y) z = R.A.T's current position (z)

To expand on the formula, we can use the following steps to determine the coordinates of 'R.A.T': Measure the distance between the spacecraft and the Earth. Determine the direction of the spacecraft's trajectory. Calculate the angle between the direction of the spacecraft's trajectory and the Earth's surface. Use trigonometry to calculate the coordinates of the spacecraft. By following these steps, we can accurately determine the coordinates of 'R.A.T' and determine its trajectory and path.

Using the data provided, we can calculate the coordinates of 'R.A.T' as follows: The x-coordinate of 'R.A.T' is calculated as follows: x = P1 + P2 + P3 + P4 + P5 + P6 + P7 + P8 + P9 x = 10 + 20 + 30 + 40 + 50 + 60 + 70 + 80 + 90 x = 450 The y-coordinate of 'R.A.T' is calculated as follows: y = P1 + P2 + P3 + P4 + P5 + P6 + P7 + P8 + P9 y = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 y = 45 Thus, the coordinates of 'R.A.T' are (450, 45).

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X-Coordinate | Y-Coordinate

10 | 1 20 | 2 30 | 3 40 | 4 50 | 5 60 | 6 70 | 7 80 | 8 90 | 9 450 | 45

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Based on the coordinates provided, the coordinates of 'R.A.T' can be calculated to the nearest private server as follows: X-Coordinate = 450 / 90 Y-Coordinate = 45 / 9 where 'X-Coordinate' and 'Y-Coordinate' represent the coordinates of 'R.A.T' calculated to the nearest private server. The exact coordinates of 'R.A.T' will vary depending on the private server used, but this provides an approximation of the coordinates.

Here's a summary of the data provided: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 450, 45 This data can be used to calculate the coordinates of 'R.A.T' as follows: X-Coordinate = 10 + 20 + 30 + 40 + 50 + 60 + 70 + 80 + 90 + 450 Y-Coordinate = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 45 The coordinates of 'R.A.T' are (450, 45).

Based on the coordinates provided, the coordinates of 'R.A.T' can be calculated to the nearest private server as follows: X-Coordinate = 450 / 90 Y-Coordinate = 45 / 9 where 'X-Coordinate' and 'Y-Coordinate' represent the coordinates of 'R.A.T' calculated to the nearest private server. The exact coordinates of 'R.A.T' will vary depending on the private server used, but this provides an approximation of the coordinates.

To expand on the concept of calculating coordinates for 'R.A.T' and their application to private servers, let's break it down further and introduce additional variations:

Basic Calculation:

As you mentioned, the initial formula gives us the coordinates:

X-Coordinate: 450 / 90 = 5

Y-Coordinate: 45 / 9 = 5 This gives us the point (5, 5), which is an approximation based on the given data. But the final result can vary depending on several factors, such as the private server's scaling, distance, or the server's unique configuration.

Variations Based on Server Parameters: Private servers can have unique characteristics, such as scaling factors or transformations applied to the coordinate system. Let's introduce some transformations:

Scaling Factor: If the private server uses a scaling factor (e.g., multiplying coordinates by a constant to account for server size), you can multiply the calculated values by a scaling factor.

Example: Scaling factor = 10

X-Coordinate: 5 * 10 = 50

Y-Coordinate: 5 * 10 = 50

New coordinates: (50, 50).

Offset Values: Some servers may apply an offset, shifting the coordinates by a fixed amount.

Example: Offset = (20, 30)

X-Coordinate: 5 + 20 = 25

Y-Coordinate: 5 + 30 = 35

New coordinates: (25, 35).

Randomized Variation (Private Server-Specific): Each server might use its own logic or randomization to determine the exact coordinates for a given point. This can be based on server location, server load, or other factors.

Here's an example of how you could randomly adjust coordinates within a range:

Random offset for X-Coordinate: Between -10 and +10

Random offset for Y-Coordinate: Between -5 and +5

Let’s generate a random variation:

Random X-Offset: +3

Random Y-Offset: -2

X-Coordinate: 5 + 3 = 8

Y-Coordinate: 5 - 2 = 3

New coordinates: (8, 3).

Multiple Private Servers: If you're considering multiple servers, each with its own set of unique parameters (scaling, offset, or randomness), you might need to calculate a range of potential coordinates for each one.

Example:

Server 1: Scaling factor of 10, offset (20, 30)

Coordinates: (50, 50)

Server 2: Scaling factor of 5, random offset (3, -2)

Coordinates: (25, 15)

Server 3: No scaling, random offset (-4, 7)

Coordinates: (1, 12)

Implementing Dynamic Coordinate System: If you wanted to build a dynamic system where the coordinates change based on live server conditions, you'd introduce live variables (such as server load, current requests, or server location) to adjust these coordinates.

Example:

If the server load is high, the coordinates might be dynamically adjusted to a less congested area.

If a server is geographically distributed, it might change based on region-based scaling.

By incorporating these variations and transformations, the coordinates of 'R.A.T' (or any point) can be adjusted to suit the private server's specific configuration, ensuring that the coordinates remain flexible and adaptable to the server environment. Would you like further examples or a specific calculation tailored to a different server scenario?

#RATs #Trace #Track

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doctorferdinand · 1 year ago

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Some cool satellite imagery I collected for something at work. All images are taken from NASA's Ocean Color Web at the Ocean Biology Distributed Active Archive Center (OB.DAAC).

Info about each image under cut.

1. South Korean Aquaculture - Aquaculture operations off the southern end of the Korean Peninsula, featuring tide-drive swirls of suspended sediment and phytoplankton (captured by Landsat 8 on Feb. 19, 2021)

2. Smoke on Blue Waters - Coastal waters of the SE Gulf of Mexico, Western Caribbean Sea, and Lucayan Archipelago. Smoke plumes from forest fires in Cuba can also be seen (captured by Aqua-MODIS sensor on March 1, 2023)

3. Mesopotamia- The artificial Lake Tharthar near Baghdad and the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers (captured by SeaHawk/HawkEye on September 11, 2021)

4. Mackenzie River Delta - A heavy sediment load delivered by Canada's Mackenzie River to its delta by the Beaufort Sea (collected by Landsat 8 on September 9, 2021)

5. Svenskøya - Dense blooms of phytoplankton around the island of Svenskøya in the Svalbard Archipelago (captured by Landsat 8 on July 6, 2021)

6. East Siberian Sea - Color from phytoplankton, suspended sediments, and colored dissolved organic matter from sea ice (captured by Aqua/MODIS on July 20, 2020)

7. Laptev Sea Ice - Thin sea ice in the southern Laptev Sea transmitting colors of water, algae, sediment, colored dissolved organic matter, and the ice itself (captured by Landsat 8 on June 12, 2020)

8. Chinese Aquaculture - Aquaculture in the Yellow Sea off the coast of Jiangsu Province (captured by Landsat 8 on March 8, 2017)

9. Ice Gouges in the Caspian Sea - Lines on the floor of the Caspian Sea in the Tyuleniy Archipelago that were gouged out by ice (captured by Landsat 8/OLI on April 6, 2016)

10. The Bering Strait - The Bering Strait joining the Bering (south) and Chukchi (north) seas. It is the only connection between the Pacific and Arctic Oceans (captured by Landsat-8/OLI on June 17, 2015)

#by bug #earth #nature #oceans #geography #satellite imagery

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asurastro · 2 months ago

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SUNDAY

Kaiju across the tropical Megafauna Island were riled up into a frenzy.

"SHAA!"

Racing over the seas, Rex arrived and entered his asura mode on the shores. Dragged down by snapping shellfish, cannonballed by the landlocked walkers, and divebombed by lords of the sky. Until finally, Rex found and destroyed the mysterious device causing the uproar-- perhaps planted by some mad scientist or a UFO tractor beam earlier. Something to watch out for.

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MONDAY

*PTANG!*

It was a corner store robbery. A fleece hoodie-clad Rex was fresh from work and trying to stock up on a few odds and ends back at his apartment. A bullet from the gun of a would-be robber ricocheted off of the cosmic contender-- or it would have, had he not caught it in mid-air.

"... Go. Never speak of this again."

The two scrambled out the backdoor with a few stolen things. Disappearing as heavy rain and fog covered their exit. Rex was gone not long after that himself. Not a single badge in sight, until hours after the fact.

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TUESDAY

The peerless Sordakran battlefleet was approaching a new star system. Volunteer galactic peacekeepers of varying origin and the more uniform psionics that patrolled the greater cosmos were on their way to halt the expansion. Until then, one would have to hold the line.

*KA-THRAAAAM!!*

One moment, Rex was being targeted by long-range sensors. The next, he shot off in a burst of hyper-speed. Smashing into deflector force-fields meant to stave off warheads with megaton yields, and shearing his way through the innermost workings of the cruiser, with the intent to do the same to others. At least, if not for starfighter squadrons and enemy superbeings that could also stand the hard vacuum...

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WEDNESDAY

Back to Earth. Rex had been clearing out wreckage on a series of islands, following a devastating typhoon. Retrieving survivors, and carrying freight containers full of relief supplies out from boats midway to their destination, speeding up the pace at which they were received and distributed.

He was late in returning home, having remained a while longer to route off any stray kaiju, as well as military forces trying to set-up shop on the pretense of lending manpower to rebuilding efforts.

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THURSDAY

An unopened beer was lobbed at Rex's head while he was taking a walk. Incoherent howling and laughter followed, sputtering out half-insults and other microaggressions. Such as incorrectly naming his planet of heritage, guessing at 'secret' non-human appendages and the disgust they might cause friends and lovers. Stepping to these irritants earned a jest about death rays, unflattering probes, and telepathic scramblers.

They'd be forgotten in time. But just to help the process of healing, Rex dismantled their motor vehicles before leaving the area. Leaving them to figure out how to return home afterwards.

The remainder of the day was spent at one of the research institutes he helped out at on occasion. Dealing with robots and labsplices gone awry, shoving unspeakable abominations back through stargates.

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FRIDAY

Rex had a match at the Herculean-Class wrestling ring tonight, before he could relax. He did a couple rounds that were heavier on dramatic feuds, jobbing and coordinating. Then he was up for full-contact stuff, actual competitive combat in the four-corner ring.

He was later seen with a black eye and getting a broken leg set back into place, which left him biting his lip and shedding a couple teardrops, before shuffling home. Having had his fill of explosive strikes, solid projectiles and energy projection, as well as folding chairs and aluminum baseball bats covered in barbed wire.

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SATURDAY

The cosmic contender was laying in bed. Unable to sleep for quite some time, but remaining prone for just as long in the hopes he could get some rest at last. Eyes open, just staring at the other side of his bedroom.

Eventually, his pet kaiju Tugboat returned home. Shrinking down to the size of a common pig, and inching over to his master's side. Sniffing to determine if Rex was really there. All Rex had it in himself to do was move an arm to pat that miserable cryptid's head, gingerly before rising slowly-- a fist held up to the sky as he groaned. Imagining himself when he assumed his asura mode.

But he did not transform. All he managed to do was stand on his own two near-human feet. Stumbling, at that. Using that unsteady motion to propel himself forward without retreat. They could get breakfast during their walk.

Wouldn't that be nice?

#[ic] engage #[drabbles] back-up feature #long post

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blackmaylovesfries · 2 years ago

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Korean line - Danger at Home

Words: 1434

Sinopse: Seventeen Hybrid AU - A mission goes wrong and the government loses the custody of a criminal that knows who you are… What a way to test your hybrids’ hearts, right?

Notices: Not so good English. J-Hope(BTS) and Jingyoung (GOT7) are going to the army, I don’t know why it connects with the chapter, but… ^^

Solo stories’ destiny

Masterpost

Previous / Next

After your birthday and the crazy paperwork your everyday missions resulted in, your days were as peaceful as can be with 13 men running around your house and work. The routine made you totally forget that the complication in the scarlet mission still wasn’t completely resolved. It was a sunny and beautiful day, most of the boys were at home, just the foreigners hybrids decided to check some friends at the center, when you received The call.

“What did you just say?” You screamed as you got up and slammed your hand on the table. Ren’s voice trembled.

“I.. I’m really sorry, Y/n… Baeko and Jr are already heading your way! But… Miles Blackwell escaped custody.” The poor blonde flinched with the noise you made of pure hate. “I don’t think he can reach you before our official forces get him but you should be prepared…”

“Y/N!” Jeonghan, who almost never screams, yelled your name with so much desperation your face paled instantly.

“Y/n?” Ren also sounded scared but your silence was his font of fear.

“Too late, Ren… I think I’m going to need backup.” Before he could react, you hung up the phone and ran downstairs, where the hybrids were clearly distressed. “What happened?” All 9 heads turned to you. They were obvious at edge, with tense stances and aggressiveness signs.

“Someone is coming in the direction of the house. They are fast and there are a lot of them.” Hoshi was the nearest to the window, but most of them nodded their heads to confirm his words. “I smell danger.”

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“Do you all understand the situation?” You asked as you distributed the guns of your arsenal.

“Yes.” Seungcheol responded. "Psychopath with support of other government found info on people in the center, you included, and now is coming here to kill you and kidnap us.” If the situation wasn’t this dire, you would have laughed. But you just nodded.

“They are here.” Jeonghan was looking out the window of your last floor and saw near 15 people trying to sneak into your property. Normally you would not be that worried, since your security system is quite good but against someone with that kind of backing, you were sure they wouldn’t stop before death.

“Ok, boys. Here is the plan.” You rushed them. The movement sensors outside the house started to blow up your phone. “I need you guys to stay here, in the weaponry. They probably won’t be able to enter the house at all but better safe than sorry, I guess. Although you guys never trained with a gun, Seungcheol and Mingyu know the basics, so just in case something goes wrong.” You heard a loud noise on the first floor.

“I’ll go and monitor the situation, maybe I can take some of them even before the backup arrives.” You smiled to calm down a little. “Don’t open the door. No matter what you listen to, don’t open the door. I’ll call you when it’s all done, ok?” You let a second phone with them before exiting the room and hearing they lock it.

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The boys, now locked inside the weaponry, exchanged looks. All of them knew the situation was grave but they also believed you and the security of their home. Still… None of them were comfortable with your line of thinking, since preparing them for an emergency could mean there was the possibility of said emergency happening.

They all had some hand-to-hand combat training but none of them really knew how to be effective with a gun. Minghao and maybe Vernon were the only ones who were able to fully understand and really help you in a situation like that. So none of the Korean hybrids were naive enough to protest your instructions and decisions.

Jihoon, Jeonghan and Wonwoo kept looking outside the window through the curtains, trying to see something but also to not draw attention to the third floor. Dino, Seungkwan, Hoshi and Seokmin were passing around, studying the room they almost never enter and trying to calm down their energy. S. Coups and Mingyu thou sat in front of the door, listening with attention to all the movement outside.

Inside the room, no one was talking, but their nerves were relaxing as there were no alerting noises and the intruders seemed to still be stuck trying to enter the house. But everything changed when they heard a shot and you screamed. All of them were ready to unlock that door and run to your side.

“Stop!” Chan held the door with his back to stop his hyungs. “She said to wait for her call!”

“Did you just miss her literally screaming?” Seungkwan animal instincts almost took over. “Do you not smell her blood?” All 9 of them could practically feel your distress. Chan just had time to shake his head before there were more gunshots… They held their breath… The shots were coming from inside the house.

They all were full alert, some with flashbacks already creeping beyond all their work in therapy these last months while others were shaking and getting away from the door. As they couldn’t hear or capture any sign of you and your wellbeing, their trauma response took control, with their survival as the only goal.

Suddenly the heavy door received a hard blow from the other side. The younger ones whimpered. This made the older ones wake up a little, deciding that they had to get out of there safely before going after you… They would be useless if dead. So Wonwoo opened the curtains of the only window.

“Oh, they are all inside here!” A greasy and excited voice sounded from outside. Jeonghan and Jihoon got the guns you had put on their hands before everything started. The two passed them to the bigger ones, Mingyu and Seungcheol, both were trembling but did their best to point the guns to the also shaking door.

“Hurry, they are all inside, I guess they think all 13 are here…” Wonwoo whispered, screaming, to the others. “There is no lookout outside, we can go down by the roof and run to the center.” The feline hybrid grabbed Dino by hand to get him to move. The others followed, with Jihon helping. “Don’t look back, just run and be careful not to be seen.”

Just as Jeonghan turned around to help the two with the guns to climb on the roof, the door broke out of its frame, revealing numerous big men in black and with bigger guns.

“Found you.” The leader sang as he faced the terrified hybrids. Coups started to scream and just shot randomly in their direction, with Mingyu following suit. The men cursed. “Don’t kill them! They’re rare ones!” A voice soared above all the gunshots.

“Run! Go!” The two wild hybrids screamed to the cat one, who was already crying but listened to them, running after the youngsters. He could hear shouts and shots behind and below him but, for a miracle, Jeonghan arrived almost without a scratch at the path that led to the center. He just had to go a few meters before finding the boys, with government backup.

Baeko and Jr, who all of them knew, were dumbfounded to see the desperate hybrids. They were always super full of energy, so it was normal to not understand what they were saying but this time… It broke the hearts of the humans…

They could get the general idea of what happened, guiding the boys to behind their trucks, so the soldiers could raid and secure the house. Only after promising to bring you back, they didn’t specify if dead or alive, the diplomats were able to actually do their work.

Back at the house, Seungcheol and Mingyu didn’t last for long with their firearm power. The duo was actually able to incapacitate some of the men who decided to stay instead of going after the others. But they soon had their guns pulled from their hands. There was more cursing and some wrestling, which would be easier for the boys to escape if they weren’t so terrified.

“We just need you alive, no one will care if you’re losing some teeth or an arm.” The leader was pissed and fighting Seungcheol. He and Mingyu started to lose their respective fights. They could feel hope leaving them as the humans pounded their fists in their heads. Mingyu was ready to close his eyes and give up when two shots were heard.

“I’m so sorry!” They could barely respond to you through their tears.

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Swarm detects ocean tides' magnetic signatures

A study using data from ESA's Swarm mission suggests that faint magnetic signatures created by Earth's tides can help us determine magma distribution under the seabed and could even give us insights into long-term trends in global ocean temperatures and salinity.

Swarm is a constellation of three satellites that study Earth's geomagnetic field. This magnetic field that extends from Earth's interior into space is thought to be produced largely by an ocean of liquid iron in the planet's outer core. Other sources of magnetism include magnetized rocks in the crust.

And although we might not normally think of oceans as generating magnetism, the salty sea water is a moderate electrical conductor. This means that as tides flow across Earth's magnetic field, they generate weak electric currents, which in turn induce small magnetic signals that can be detected from space.

With its satellites flying at an altitude between 462 km and 511 km, Swarm measures Earth's magnetic field more accurately than ever before. It can detect faint tidal signatures and distinguish them from other stronger magnetic field sources from Earth's interior.

"This study shows that Swarm can provide data on properties of the entire water column of our oceans." says Anja Strømme, ESA's Swarm Mission Manager.

Swarm's data can also provide insights into the distribution of magma, which could in future support better understanding of events such as the Hunga-Tonga volcanic eruption of 2022.

The study of these signatures made the front cover of the world's oldest scientific journal, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A, and was conducted by a team from the University of Cologne and the Technical University of Denmark.

Swarm gets better with age

The mission, launched in 2013, was only meant to fly for four years but is now in its 12th year. Anja adds, "This is one of the benefits of flying missions for longer than originally planned. So, by flying as long as the scientific output is of excellent quality and resources allow, you can tackle scientific questions that weren't originally envisaged."

Swarm is, however, slowly nearing the natural end of its lifespan as drag gradually brings the satellites physically closer to Earth. This has enabled the mission's instruments—the satellites carry state-of-the-art sensors including magnetometers that measure the strength, magnitude and direction of the magnetic field—to capture faint signals that would be more difficult to detect from the higher orbits at the start of the mission.

Less solar interference

Swarm's ability to detect the faint ocean signals was also helped by the sun's less active period around 2017. "These are among the smallest signals detected by the Swarm mission so far," says lead author Alexander Grayver, of the University of Cologne.

"The data are particularly good because they were gathered during a period of solar minimum, when there was less noise due to space weather."

The "minimum" period of the sun's 11-year solar cycle is when the sun's surface is least active. During this "quiet" period, it emits less solar matter—including electromagnetic radiation and charged particles—so "space weather" phenomena such as the Northern Lights are less frequent. And with less electromagnetic radiation from the sun, the geomagnetic signals from Earth are more easily detectable by Swarm's magnetometers and other instruments.

The hope is that, when the next solar minimum comes around after 2030, Swarm might still be flying—albeit at a lower altitude—and will be able to continue detecting the faint signals that can help us understand more about the temperatures and salinity deep within our oceans.

IMAGE: The tidal flows of Earth’s salty seawater across Earth’s magnetic field lines generate electric currents within the ocean. These in turn induce secondary magnetic fields that form part of the planet’s complex magnetic field signal that can be detected from space. ESA’s Swarm satellites can measure these tiny oceanic magnetic fields and distinguish them from other magnetic fields such as those from the core, ionosphere, magnetosphere and magnetized crust. Credit: Lina Jakaitė

#science #space #astronomy #physics #news #astrophysics #esa

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autobotmedic · 1 year ago

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@atlas-ordained asked:

Sensors that Optimus keeps tuned to detect carbon-based lifeforms alert him to a small presence on the floor. He looks down, expecting one of the children or Fowler—— ... That is not a human. He zooms in his optics to study it. It is unlike anything he has ever seen on the planet, and certainly not native to Jasper, which a quick interweb search of creatures in the region confirms without doubt. It must have followed a member of the team through a ground bridge, assuming it is Earth wildlife and not something extraterrestrial. ... What is it doing with... water bottles?

As soon as he felt the vibrations of Optimus' steps, Ratchet shifted his directional focus. Optimus would help him, without a doubt, and hopefully understand his predicament quickly. It would be so much simpler, and quicker, if his friend could put him in a tank and fill it with water for him.

The octopus shifts to white, then... develops a crude attempt at displaying a red electrocardiogram monitor pulse. The resemblance is not a clear one, as he does not know how (or if it is possible) to control the pattern, resulting in a more distributed spiderweb of stripes instead of a single zig-zagging line. Ratchet could tell by his own visible tentacles that it did not work as intended, and more frustration mingles with his desperation.

#M!A: octobulance #[QUESTION] distract me so I stay inside #[SHENANIGANS] such strange uncharted territory #[OPTIMUS | ATLAS-ORDAINED] I want you to know I still love you

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walkingthroughthisworld · 1 year ago

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Military Armed Forces The M1A2 Abrams Main battle tank. M1A2 (Baseline) : Production began in 1986 and entered service in 1992 (77 built for the US and more than 600 M1s upgraded to M1A2, 315 for Saudi Arabia, 218 for Kuwait). The M1A2 offers the tank commander an independent thermal sight and ability to, in rapid sequence, shoot at two targets without the need to acquire each one sequentially, also 2nd generation depleted uranium armor components. M1A2 SEP (System Enhancement Package) : Has upgraded third-generation depleted uranium armor components with graphite coating (240 new built, 300 M1A2s upgraded to M1A2 SEP for the USA, also unknown numbers of upgraded basic M1s and M1IPs, also 400 oldest M1A1s upgraded to M1A2 SEP) M1A2 SEPv2 : Added Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station as standard, color displays, improved interfaces, a new operating system, improved front and side armor with ERA (TUSK kit), tank-infantry phone as standard, and an upgraded transmission for better durability. M1A2C (SEPv3) : Has increased power generation and distribution, better communications and networking, new Vehicle Health Management System (VHMS) and Line Replaceable Modules (LRMs) for improved maintenance, an Ammunition DataLink (ADL) to use airburst rounds, improved counter-IED armor package, improved FLIR using long- and mid-wave infrared, a low-profile CROWS RWS, and an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) under armor to run electronics while stationary instead of the engine, visually distinguishing the version by a small exhaust at the left rear. Prototypes began testing in 2015, and the first were delivered in October 2017. Fielding is expected to begin in 2020. M1A2D (SEPv4) : Under engineering development with delivery planned to start by 2020. The Commander’s Primary Sight, also known as the Commander’s Independent Thermal Viewer, and Gunner’s Primary Sight will be upgraded with 3rd Gen FLIR, an improved laser rangefinder and color cameras. Additional improvements will include advanced meteorological sensors, laser warning/detection receivers, directional smoke grenade launchers and integration of the new XM1147 multi-purpose (AMP) 120 mm tank round. The AN/VVR-4 laser warning receiver and ROSY rapid obscurant system have been trialed by the US Army for adoption on the Abrams tank and Bradley fighting vehicle.

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i-Cybie (2001 edition) by Andrew Filo, Tiger Electronics, Vernon Hills, Illinois. The i-Cybie was originally created by Silverlit in 1999, but at that time it could only stumble around, and couldn’t walk. Acquiring the rights to i-Cybie in 2000, Tiger Electronics brought in robotics expert Andy Filo. They sent prototypes of i-Cybie to his workshop in Cupertino, California. ``There, Mr. Filo dug out old robotics studies and examined i-Cybie. He wrote lists of sensors he could add to make the dog interact with people and its environment. He considered different kinds of behavior that it could exhibit. And he took apart the dog to study why it could not walk. … To walk, a robot must know exactly where its legs are. And Mr. Filo realized that for all practical purposes i-Cybie had no ''feeling'' in its legs. The crude sensor gave it only a rough idea of where it had last moved its legs. So Mr. Filo upgraded i-Cybie's position sensors, essentially giving it a nervous system. By connecting two i-Cybie prototypes to a computer, Mr. Filo then created a puppeteer tool he called ''Monkey See, Monkey Do.'' That allowed him to manipulate one i-Cybie and have the second duplicate the actions of the first. But in his initial attempt to make the dog walk, it went through the motions of walking yet would not move forward. Mr. Filo returned to studies of how real dogs walk, trying to imitate an animal's movements more precisely. He improved the synchronization of the legs. Still, it would not walk. Then he put scales under each of i-Cybie's feet to test its weight distribution and soon realized that he would have to teach the dog to shift its weight from side to side. … The dog took measured steps and moved down the table in a straight line. Mr. Filo placed it on a carpet. It still worked. ''It was like breaking the sound barrier,'' he said. ''After it did that, after it walked, it could do anything. … It has its own reason for existence. It preserves its life, it interacts with people, it exhibits lifelike characteristics.’’ ’’ – Here, Boy. Come to The Toy Store. Please! Julian E. Barnes, The New York Times, Feb 4, 2001.

#cybernetics #walking machines #2001 #robot #mobile robot

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driftward · 2 years ago

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Aurora Laboratories Heavy Containment Suit Mark I

0. Who are you?

Reinforced leather gloves allow for excellent grip and object manipulation while protecting the user's fingers

Armored backing on gloves mitigates crush risks

Quick release straps for convenient rapid swap out of armor panels under high stress conditions

Armored forearm guard made of non-reactive aetherically stable alloy

What do you want?

Reinforced shoulder straps distribute weight of any gear carried on back harness, but won't help you carry that weight

Gauge housing for aetherometer gauges, oxygen sensors, pressure indicators, and other sensors that the user may wish to install. Currently installed sensor indicates it may already be too late

Optional filter assembly for gauge sampling installed in 7

Why are you here?

Reinforced knee joints permit flexibility while providing extra protection, cushioned and safe to kneel on for extended periods

Flexible leather second layer is breathable, yet keeps the user safe from external elements while still maintaining comfort

Secondary straps allow for limb-specific tightening to help with humor balance in unusual pressure environments

Extra armor provided for vulnerable ankle joint, but won't protect you from the vulnerability that matters

Quick release to allow field repairs of armor plate

Back harness assembly allows for easy carry of various field equipment. Cannot keep your spine stiff in the face of your fears, however

Reinforced clip allows user to attach themselves securely to external cargo or vehicle restraint systems. Will not promise attachment in return

Triple-layered cable resists cutting, shearing, and other damage, with an impressive weight limit rating.

Pouches allow for storage of equipment or field samples, and use a special cloth to prevent aetheric cross contamination.

Reinforced outer layer protects against the elements, with special weave to reduce aetheric corruption and limit contamination potential. Won't keep your heart safe if you risk vulnerability

Heavy reinforced buckles ensure containment suit will remain snug, secure, and safe even under the most hostile operating conditions

Field pouch comes with subcompartments for a variety of useful equipment, as well as having specialized holders for soul stones and job stones, complete with aetheric isolation weave to prevent accidental unwanted aetheric properties and signatures from being transferred between them

Inner lining of outer layer made of specialty cloth meant to allow for reasonable freedom of movement while providing another protective layer away from the main body

Mail underarmor is layered throughout the entire armored suit, warded against harm and capable of turning aside most weapon attacks, allowing the containment suit to also serve in combat situations

Reinforced armored toe to prevent crushing or maiming

Thick reinforced sole helps user to keep their footing in dangerous terrain and provides reasonable protection against hazardous materials or conditions that may exist on the ground. Will not help you find where you stand with your peers

Do you have anything worth living for?

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#final fantasy xiv #zoissette vauban #junelezen #junelezen 2023 #biot writes #biot edits #echoes #fancy clothes

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kryshafayeguanzon · 9 months ago

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5 trend of ICT

The information and communications technology (ICT)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

AI and ML are at the forefront of ICT innovation, enabling machines to learn from data and perform tasks that traditionally required human intelligence. This includes tasks like image recognition, natural language processing, and predictive analytics. AI and ML are being used in a wide range of applications, from self-driving cars to personalized medicine to fraud detection.

Edge Computing

Edge computing is a distributed computing paradigm that brings computing and data storage closer to the source of data, such as smartphones, sensors, and IoT devices. This reduces latency and improves performance, making it ideal for real-time applications and data-intensive tasks. Edge computing is becoming increasingly important as the volume of data generated by IoT devices continues to grow.

cybersecurity

With the increasing reliance on technology, cybersecurity has become a critical concern. Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and widespread, targeting individuals, businesses, and governments. The ICT industry is responding with advanced security solutions, including threat intelligence, intrusion detection systems, and data encryption.

Blockchain

Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that enables secure and transparent transactions. It is being used to develop applications in various sectors, including finance, supply chain management, and healthcare. Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize how we interact with each other and with businesses.

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

VR and AR technologies are creating immersive experiences that blur the lines between the physical and digital worlds. VR immerses users in a simulated environment, while AR overlays digital information onto the real world. These technologies are being used in gaming, entertainment, education, and training.

In conclusion, these five trends are shaping the future of ICT, driving innovation and transforming how we live, work, and interact with the world. As these technologies continue to evolve, we can expect to see even more exciting developments

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kicksaddictny · 10 months ago

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Nike and Hyperice Launch Innovative Tech-Enabled Boots and Vest to Enhance Athlete Warm-Up and Recovery

Nike and Hyperice have teamed up to create cutting-edge wearable technology designed to help athletes excel throughout training and competition. Combining Nike's expertise in footwear and apparel with Hyperice's advanced recovery technology, the two brands are pushing the boundaries of athletic performance with their latest innovations.

Meet the Nike x Hyperice Boot and Vest

The collaboration has resulted in the Nike x Hyperice boot and vest, two groundbreaking products aimed at revolutionizing athlete warm-up and recovery.

The Nike x Hyperice Boot

The Nike x Hyperice boot is a wearable, mobile high-top shoe that delivers heat and dynamic air-compression massage on demand. This innovative shoe features dual-air Normatec bladders bonded to warming elements, ensuring even heat distribution throughout the upper. This technology drives heat deep into the muscles and tissues of the feet and ankles, enabling faster natural recovery. Athletes have reported feeling lighter and more prepared, as if they've already completed their warm-up before starting their routine.

Athletes can control the heat and compression levels of each shoe with the press of a button, selecting from three distinct levels powered by a battery pack in each insole.

The Nike x Hyperice Vest

The Nike x Hyperice vest targets a variable of performance historically difficult to control: the environment. Utilizing thermoelectric coolers from the Hyperice X line, the vest provides instant heating and cooling without the need for ice or liquid. This allows athletes to precisely adjust their body temperatures during warm-ups and cool-downs.

Equipped with thermal modules and sensors, the vest autonomously monitors and maintains optimal body temperature. An air bladder and pressure sensor ensure the vest fits comfortably while maximizing the effectiveness of the heating and cooling technology.

Athlete-Driven Innovation

"Recovery is an important part of any athlete’s journey, but we’re hearing from athletes that this concept of ‘pre-covery’ is equally as important," says Tobie Hatfield, Senior Director, Nike Athlete Innovation. "The footwear and vest we’ve developed with Hyperice help get the body ready for activity, whether you’re playing for a title or on your feet a lot at work."

LeBron James, a Nike signature athlete, highlights the impact of these innovations: “Taking care of my body has always been an important part of my preparation as a basketball player. From the moment I tried the Nike x Hyperice boots and vest, I knew they were going to change the game for athletes’ warm-up and recovery.”

The Future of Athletic Performance

Nike and Hyperice continue to gather feedback from athletes as they integrate these products into their training and recovery routines. The brands are committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for today’s athletes, with the Nike x Hyperice innovations set to release at a later date.

“Since the inception of Hyperice, we have taken a lot of inspiration from Nike,” says Anthony Katz, Founder and President of Hyperice. “This collaboration is the culmination of years of work between our two brands to deliver innovative footwear and apparel for athletes, enhancing their performance and recovery. And this is just the start.”

Stay tuned for more updates on the Nike x Hyperice products and hear directly from Nike athletes who tested the vest and boots throughout development.

#nike #kicksaddict

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katiestory · 1 year ago

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4. "Touch"

Part 4 of my notes on An Immense World by Ed Yong, based on Chapter 6, Contact and Flow.

What is it?

To sense the world through tension/pressure/texture. These sensations can be transmitted through a medium (like sand, water, or air) so touch does not require direct physical contact.

There are different types of mechanorecptors that specialize in different touch sensations:

Continuous pressure (i.e. squeezing)

Tension and stretch (for grasping)

Slow vibrations

Fast vibrations, sensing object through tools, assessing fine texture

All these are enhanced by movement.

Other types of sensors include:

Neuromasts which are used by fish to detect water resistance (lateral line).

Filoplumes, feathers used to detect airflow.

Trichobothria and filiform hairs used by insects to detect changes in airflow.

“The filiform hairs of crickets and the trichobothria of spiders are almost inconceivably sensitive. They can be deflected by a fraction of the energy of a single photo…very close to thermal noise—the kinetic energy of jiggling molecules.” Page 186, An Immense World

How is it used in nature?

Generally, to sense one’s surroundings, often in low or no visibility situations.

Sea otters and star-nosed moles use direct contact to rapidly identify food.

Shorebirds probe wet sand with their beaks which sends out a pressure wave that deforms around objects in the sand, indicating the location of buried prey.

Ducks and manatees use touch to sort food from substrate.

Tufted head feathers act as proximity sensors.

Also to detect changes in air/water currents including disturbances left behind by passing creatures

Fish with lateral lines are aware of changes to the water resistance around them and the motion and objects creating those changes, allowing them to react as a school

By alligators to detect disturbances to the surface of the water

By birds and bats to detect airflow and avoid stalling in flight

By insects to detect nearby prey and predator through changes in air flow

“Dehnhardt estimates that a swimming herring should leave a trail that a harbor seal could follow from up to almost 200 yards away.” Page 175, An Immense World

What does it look like?

Hands/paws/appendages that can be lifted and pressed to feel surroundings directly.

Beaks have pitted mechanoreceptors to sensing pressure and sifting food from sand.

Hairs, feathers, and whiskers may have all evolved to provide touch information originally. Hairs or whiskers distributed over the body can provide directional information. The more turbulent the medium (i.e. turbulent water vs air) the stiffer the sensing "hair" may be. Hairs may be specialized to detect certain frequencies (mating displays, the wingbeats of a predator).

Animals that use motion detection to find prey must typically lie still to do so. By contrast animals like mice that use whisking to continuously feel their surroundings may move frenetically.

What it feels like

It can create a mental representation of surroundings, beyond the immediate bounds of the organisms body.

#speculative biology #biology #an immense world #touch

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usafphantom2 · 2 years ago

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USAF adds Command and Control capability to the KC-135 aircraft

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 09/28/2023 - 16:00in Military

A Stratotanker KC-135 assigned to the 151ª Air Refueling Wing takes off during exercise Northern Edge 23-2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (Photo: U.S. Air Force / Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

During the recent Northern Edge 2023 exercise, the KC-135 Stratotanker was equipped with new command and control capabilities, marking a departure from its traditional 50-year function of providing fuel support for military aircraft during operations.

Equipped with the Tanker Intelligent Gateway (TIG) system from Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, the KC-135 demonstrated during this exercise its ability to connect different networks, inside and outside the line of sight. This Smart Gateway uses sensor data to make decisions.

Military sensors are getting smarter, but generating a lot of data. To deal with this, different military devices must be able to share information, even if they have not been designed to work together.

The Raytheon Multi-Program Testbed takes off during the Northern Edge 23-2 exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (Photo: U.S. Air Force / Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

To solve this problem, the Intelligent Gateway system transforms disconnected platforms into connectivity access points for data passage. During the Northern Edge, for example, the Intelligent Gateway, combined with a command center and battle space control capability, demonstrated how the KC-135 could serve as a command and control node to conduct battle management and dynamic target selection.

This modified KC-135, provided by the Utah National Air Guard, flew alongside the Multi-Program Testbed, a modified Boeing 727 equipped with advanced sensors from Raytheon (also an RTX company) during the exercise. In this joint operation, the KC-135 transferred target designation data on simulated threats at the tactical boundary, showing its new command and control capabilities.

More than 500 OSS air battle managers joined a KC-135 test team to simulate combat and share data during Northern Edge 2023. (Photo: U.S. Air Force / Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

Major Mike Starley, director of the test detachment of the KC-135 National Guard National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center, highlighted the importance of this advance, stating: "We have only a certain number of surveillance aircraft available, and in a theater as large as the Indo-Pacific, there will be many areas without command and control. However, we will always have a tanker plane present. Now we can make the most of all this available space and use the KC-135, which is already engaged in combat, for command and control."

RMT uses a combination of radar and electronic intelligence sensors to capture information about simulated threats that are then passed on to allied players for improved command and control.

The Multi-Program Testbed demonstrated the ability to collect intelligence data from multiple sources, called multi-INT, while demonstrates data synchronization and prioritization using artificial intelligence and machine learning. This simplified data analysis and improved situational awareness for military aircraft.

Intelligent Gateway connectivity combined with the Battlespace Command and Control Center air battle management hardware/software provides command and control capabilities for ABMs conducting a C2 distributed tactical experiment during NE 23-2. (Photo: U.S. Air Force / Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

The test platform contained advanced processing software called Nimbus Rush, along with AI-enabled machine-to-machine communications that prioritized multi-INT data and distributed it to various aircraft, including the KC-135 Stratotanker refuel and C-17 and C-130 transport aircraft. These data provided these aircraft with greater awareness of the simulated threats.

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Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he has participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Daytona Airshow and FIDAE. He has work published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. Uses Canon equipment during his photographic work throughout the world of aviation.