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https://airwarworldwar2.wordpress.com/2015/12/25/christmas-in-the-pacific-theater-3/ | 2022-11-29T20:47:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710711.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20221129200438-20221129230438-00285.warc.gz | 0.985002 | 322 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__152648887 | en | This post will probably look familiar to longtime readers.
For the men of Fifth Air Force, Christmas was not necessarily a time to take the day off to celebrate the holiday. There were still missions to be flown as the Allies tried to take back the Pacific from the Japanese. Some of these missions, like those of the 386th Squadron (312th Bomb Group) in 1943 were patrol missions. While the 386th was on patrol that year, the 345th, 43rd and 38th Bomb Groups were participating in a major raid on Cape Gloucester.
Three days before bombing Cape Gloucester on the 25th, a 345th B-25, THUMPER, was shot down on a mission over Wewak. The plane crash landed 12 miles from Dumpu, with the crew coming out of the crash uninjured. For five days, the crew trekked along the Ramu River, with a batch of P-40s spotting the men on Christmas Eve. The next day, the crew was seen by a Stinson L-5. The crew aboard the plane dropped supplies for the THUMPER crew. Later that afternoon, the crew received more supplies including ten pounds of turkey and a few other treats for Christmas. They were rescued the following day.
Whether or not any particular group was on a mission varied by year. No matter what, there were always a few hours set aside to enjoy a turkey or ham dinner, attend mass, and enjoy some music. Even though the men were so far away from home during the holidays, they always made the best of the situation. | aerospace |
http://justmyphotos60.blogspot.com/2016/01/space-stuff-for-year-2016.html | 2018-06-20T07:15:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863489.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20180620065936-20180620085936-00378.warc.gz | 0.926768 | 1,559 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__179478523 | en | Jan. 17: Launch of Jason-3 Earth-observing satelliteOn Sunday (Jan. 17), the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Jason-3 satellite is scheduled to launch to Earth orbit atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
If all goes according to plan, the Jason-3 mission — a collaboration involving NOAA, the European climate-satellite organization EUMETSAT, the French space agency CNES and NASA — will make precise measurements of sea-level variations around the planet.
Jason-3's measurements will add to a valuable climate-change dataset that has been accruing for more than two decades, thanks to the observations of three other satellites known as TOPEX/Poseidon, Jason-1 and OSTM/Jason-2 (which launched in 1992, 2001 and 2008, respectively), NASA officials have said.
SpaceX will also try to land the Falcon 9's first stage on an uncrewed ship off the coast of California during Sunday's launch — part of the company's efforts to develop fully and rapidly reusable rockets, which advocates say could slash the cost of spaceflight dramatically.
SpaceX has already succeeded in bringing a Falcon 9 back to Earth. On Dec. 21, during a satellite launch for Orbcomm, the rocket's first stage came down for a soft landing at Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station — the first time this had ever been achieved during an orbital launch.
SpaceX doesn't plan to refly the Falcon 9 booster that touched down on Dec. 21, but company founder and CEO Elon Musk has said he hopes to do this with another landed rocket stage in the next year — so that's another milestone to watch for in 2016.
Feb. 7: SpaceX's return-to-flight cargo missionSpaceX holds a $1.6 billion contract with NASA to fly at least 12 robotic resupply missions to the International Space Station (ISS) using the Falcon 9 and the company's uncrewed Dragon capsule. The first six such flights went perfectly, but the seventh ended just minutes after liftoff on June 28, 2015, when the Falcon 9 broke apart in the Florida skies.
SpaceX will fly its first ISS cargo mission since the accident — which the company attributed to a faulty steel strut in the Falcon 9's upper stage — on Feb. 7, if current schedules hold. SpaceX has improved the rocket in the interim, modifying its stage-separation system and electronics, among other features, Musk has said. (The revamped Falcon 9 has already flown successfully, during the Dec. 21 launch for Orbcomm.)
March 14: Launch One for Europe's ExoMars missionThe European Space Agency (ESA) is scheduled to launch the first part of its ExoMars mission on March 14, blasting the Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) on a seventh-month journey toward the Red Planet along with a technology-demonstrating lander.
The TGO will circle Mars and hunt for sources of methane, which here on Earth is primarily produced by living organisms (though the gas also can be generated by abiotic processes). The lander will take a variety of data during its descent through the Martian atmosphere and on the surface, but the main goal of the touchdown probe is to help pave the way for the life-hunting ExoMars rover, which will launch in 2018.
ESA is collaborating with the Russian Federal Space Agency, which is known as Roscosmos, on the ExoMars mission. This is because NASA was to be with them until congress refuse to adds money to NASA budget forcing NASA to cancel it part of the program.
March 18: Astronauts launch toward International Space StationNASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams and cosmonauts Aleksey Ovchinin and Oleg Skripochka are slated to launch toward the ISS on March 18. The trio will blast off in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Other ISS crew launches are scheduled to blast off from Baikonur on June 21, Sept. 23 and Nov. 16.
April: Maiden launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocketAt some point in April, SpaceX plans to launch its huge Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time, with the liftoff taking place from Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The 224-foot-tall (68 meters) Falcon Heavy will be the most powerful booster in the world when it's operational, capable of lofting 53 metric tons to low Earth orbit, SpaceX representatives say.
Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002 primarily to help humanity colonize Mars. The Falcon Heavy is a big part of those plans.
Summer: End of NASA's Dawn mission?NASA's Dawn spacecraft has been orbiting Ceres since March 2015, studying the heavily cratered dwarf planet's mysterious bright spots and other intriguing features. Last month, Dawn finished spiraling down to its final science orbit, and is now taking pictures and making measurements from an altitude of just 230 miles (375 km).
The $466 million mission is scheduled to end in June, when Dawn runs out of hydrazine fuel for its attitude-control thrusters. But mission team members have said they might be able to squeeze some more life out of Dawn, so it's unclear exactly when operations will end.
Dawn also orbited the protoplanet Vesta from July 2011 through September 2012; it's the first probe ever to circle two different bodies beyond the Earth-moon system. (Ceres and Vesta are the two biggest objects in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.)
July 4: Juno arrives at JupiterNASA's Juno spacecraft is scheduled to enter orbit around Jupiter on July 4, nearly five years after the probe blasted off.
The solar-powered Juno will map out Jupiter's magnetic and gravitational fields precisely, revealing key details about the giant planet's evolution and structure — including whether or not it has a solid core, NASA officials have said.
Sept. 3: NASA asteroid-sampling probe blasts offAnother NASA spaceflight milestone comes on Sept. 3, with the scheduled launch of the agency's Origins-Spectral Interpretation-Resource Identification-Security-Regolith Explorer mission, or OSIRIS-REx for short.
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will head toward a 1,650-foot-wide (500 m) asteroid named Bennu, and, if everything goes according to plan, will arrive at the potentially hazardous space rock in 2018. OSIRIS-REx will snag at least 2.1 ounces (60 grams) of Bennu material and bring the sample back to Earth in 2023.
The mission should help researchers learn more about the origin and evolution of the solar system, and it should also reveal clues about how to nudge potentially dangerous asteroids away from Earth, NASA officials have said.
Sept. 30: Historic Rosetta comet mission endsThe first mission ever to orbit and land on a comet will wrap up on Sept. 30, when ESA's Rosetta spacecraft spirals down onto the surface of the 2.5 mile-wide (4 km) Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko.
The Rosetta mission launched in March 2004 and arrived at Comet 67P in August 2014. The Rosetta mothership then sent a lander called Philae down onto the icy object's surface in November of that year. The Rosetta orbiter will gather a variety data during its Sept. 30 slow-motion crash landing, adding to the detailed picture of 67P that mission scientists have already pieced together. | aerospace |
https://bangladeshmonitor.net/news_update/570/AirAsia-takes-delivery-of-first-Airbus-A320neo-fully-assembled-in-Tianjin | 2020-06-05T00:50:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590348492295.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200604223445-20200605013445-00311.warc.gz | 0.934865 | 227 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__129054016 | en | AirAsia takes delivery of first Airbus A320neo fully assembled in Tianjin
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TIANJIN: AirAsia has taken delivery of the first A320neo assembled at the Airbus Final Assembly Line Asia (FALA) in Tianjin, China. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, seats 186 passengers and is equipped with the Space-Flex cabin.
AirAsia is the largest airline customer of the A320 Family with orders for 578 aircraft. These include 404 A320neo Family aircraft.
The FALA in Tianjin, inaugurated in 2008 became the third single-aisle aircraft final assembly line location of Airbus worldwide, following Toulouse and Hamburg. It was also the first Airbus Final Assembly Line outside Europe. Today, some 340 aircraft have been assembled and delivered from Tianjin, China.
The A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklets, which together deliver at least 15% fuel savings at delivery and 20 per cent by 2020. | aerospace |
https://aeropedia.com.au/content/blanch-experimental/ | 2021-09-23T12:44:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057421.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20210923104706-20210923134706-00130.warc.gz | 0.983864 | 920 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__199501684 | en | Blanch Experimental biplane after construction carrying the registration G-AUES (Keith Meggs collection)
Country of origin:
Single-seat light sport biplane
One 19.3 kw (26 hp) Morehouse two-cylinder horizontally-opposed engine
- Wingspan: 7.92 m (26 ft)
- Length: 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Max speed: 97 km/h (60 mph)
- Initial rate of climb: 61 m/min (200 ft/min)
- Loaded weight: 295 kg (650 lb)
The Blanch Biplane, also known as the Blanch Experimental, was designed and constructed by Mr William James Blanch in the 1920s near Armadale, WA. Mr Blanch was an engineer who migrated to Australia following the conclusion of World War I. His aim was to design and construct a light biplane demonstrating the feasibility of producing an aircraft with a low powered engine which could be constructed cheaply and sold to future aviators. He was interested in aviation and began construction of a single-seat light biplane for which Certificate of Registration 106 and registration G-AUES (c/n 1) were allotted but not taken up. It was of wooden construction with fabric covering and was to be powered by a 19.3 kw (26 hp) Morehouse engine produced by the E B Heath Company of Chicago, USA, this company also building the popular, at the time, Heath Parasol monoplane.
The Australian Civil Aviation Branch (CAB) was approached by Mr Blanch in 1922 to inform them that material for construction had been ordered and he was founding a business to build and develop the aircraft, being backed for the for the construction of the prototype by Messrs Gordon and Clark who operated as Gordon Motor & Cycle Co of Perth, WA. Construction took place in the rear of a soft-drink shop in Third Avenue, Armadale. The CAB was supplied with technical data, calculations and drawings.In July 1922 Captain Frank Barnwell (1880-1938), Chief designer of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, made a structural analysis of the design. Estimated performance included a speed of 97 km/h (60 mph).
CAB inspections were made in January 1923 of the aircraft and the work was said to be highly creditable but detail workmanship was not up to the standard required for a Certificate of Airworthiness. Further CAB inspections in May and September 1923 required major changes to the construction, including the re-design of the wing with the original solid spars replaced by built-up units. At the latter inspections the fuselage, tailplane and elevators were covered and the fuel tank, instruments, controls and engine were installed but work on the wings had not advanced far.
The wings were completed by June 1924 and the CAB inspector stated the workmanship was in advance of anything done up to that time. By January 1925 the uncovered wings were attached to the fuselage and all controls connected. The aircraft was moved to Cullen’s Field off Railway Avenue where taxiing trials were commenced but it was found the engine would not exceed 1,150 rpm and thus not supply sufficient power.
Mr Blanch then applied to the CAB for £3,000 ($6,000) to set up a facility to build the design but this was not forthcoming. He was offered a 21.6 kw (29 hp) Morehouse engine built in the United States by Wright. In the event this engine was not imported and consideration was given to a chain driven converted Henderson motor-cycle engine. Certificate of Registration No 106 was then allotted. Further modifications to the aircraft were made, including installation of a new carburettor and strengthening of the undercarriage.
Soon after, financial support for the aircraft was withdrawn by the backers and the aircraft was left under a tree on Sherwood Estate. The wings were removed and placed in the loft of a barn but the fuselage suffered some damage from vermin and had to be moved to a shed at Maddington. It seems the aircraft was complete and ready for flight but was never flown.
The Civil Aviation Branch suggested an ABC Scorpion engine be procured to be installed at its cost, which could later be used in the Branch’s de Havilland DH.53s but this did not occur. The aircraft was still in existence during World War II but its final fate is not known. Mr Blanch died in about 1929. | aerospace |
https://hybun.com/argentina/nasa-is-a-u/ | 2019-11-20T05:08:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496670448.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20191120033221-20191120061221-00167.warc.gz | 0.902087 | 324 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__182785944 | en | Next year, NASA will have $ 3.6 billion worth of contracts for private companies to be delivered to the moon soon.
Nine companies compete in contracts to bring science and technology experiments to the surface of the lunar surface. NASA allows companies to get information there.
The moon will also help in long term scientific research and exploring man.
Before men travel permanently for space, navigation, landing, and survival needs should be understood well.
It is the third day after NASA's insight spacecraft on Mars
About 480 million km land is seven months old.[hascompleted-19yearolds[hascompletedthenearlyseven-month480-million-kilometrejourneyfromEarth
Before entering commercial delivery service on Mars, NASA wants to check the moon system.
In 2019, NASA Administrator Jim Bridgestston announced announcement at the agency headquarters in Washington. This is the 50th anniversary of Iran's first human moon.
In his newsletter he said tweeting before Chandel,
Space Agency has already released the first images and videos. The Twitter account of the spacecraft accounts for "calm beauty".
993 million London will appear in good shape. Its robotic arm starts soon to a 360 degree view, and will launch earthquake on the surface of Mars.
NASA engineers will soon start working with robotic art.
In the next few months, there are five beautiful fingers to help them in both the Martian soil.
About NASA's Insight Twitter account says: "My pent-up tension pulls out a bit.
"My camera angles are the same until I'm ready to stretch my arms." | aerospace |
http://lwbi.cc.umanitoba.ca/LOWsat.htm | 2017-09-19T13:36:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818685698.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20170919131102-20170919151102-00355.warc.gz | 0.928554 | 163 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__236115367 | en | Lake of the Woods
Data for these images is collected from the Aqua satellite mission. Its goal is to collect information about the Earth's water cycle. In addition, variables such as vegetation cover on the land, phytoplankton and dissolved organic matter in the oceans is being measured.
Aqua was launched on May 4, 2002 and has six Earth-observing instruments on board: AIRS, AMSU, CERES, MODIS and AMSR-E. The MODIS sensor provides the information used for these satellite images. The Aqua mission crosses the equator in the afternoon.
Click on an image for a larger view. Right click on the image to download fullsize version.
Lake of the Woods (bottom left hand corner of image)appears to be ice free. | aerospace |
https://www.highpants.net/tag/two-ufo/ | 2021-08-03T03:35:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154420.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20210803030201-20210803060201-00532.warc.gz | 0.959733 | 140 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__231617956 | en | December 30 2012, a cool grey winter’s morning at Gatwick airport sees the morning rush beginning. At a little before 9am the flights were already beginning to stack-up on approach.
Coming in to land at Gatwick airport is a task carried out by thousands of pilots every year, normally without incident, not so on this morning however. This morning something strange was in the air.
On approach two minutes out from Gatwick the first sighting of the disks is made. All three pilots of the Boeing 777 report sighting two flat silver disks stationary or moving very slowly 100 feet below. The pilots went on to report the disks as looking man-made while being almost toy like. | aerospace |
https://afit.edu.ng/main/2020/10/ | 2021-08-04T21:58:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046155188.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20210804205700-20210804235700-00467.warc.gz | 0.883327 | 328 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__210086229 | en | Please note that all students are expected to comply with the following procedures on resumption. a. All students must wear face masks properly (to cover nose and mouth). b. All students must subject themselves to temperature checks at designa..
Following the easing of restrictions on movement and academic activities by the Federal Government, the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Kaduna will resume as follows: All 100 level students of NUC courses (degree), all ND1 students (N..
REGISTRATION FOR 2020/2021 POST-UTME AND DIRECT ENTRY SCREENING INTO UNDERGRADUATE, ND, HND AND POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES HOLDS FROM MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER TO 21ST NOVEMBER 2020 This is to inform all candidates who applied for admission into A..
CAS RESTATES COMMITMENT TO HUMAN CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT, COMMISSIONS NEW STUDENTS’ HOSTELS AS AFIT GRADUATES 435 PERSONNEL FROM SUNDRY COURSES
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has restated the commitment of the current Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Administration to human capacity development for enhanced professional performance. This, he said, was to ensur..
The Chairman Senate Committee on Air Force, Distinguished Senator Ibn Na’Allah has assured that the Committee will beseech all line Ministries, Agencies and Departments to support the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Kaduna in areas .. | aerospace |
http://eaa.brightcovegallery.com/chapters/detail/videos/homebuilding/video/5708848615001/a-belite-built-for-two?autoStart=true | 2023-02-07T14:11:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500619.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230207134453-20230207164453-00545.warc.gz | 0.893685 | 473 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__124065017 | en | A Belite Built for Two
James Wiebe, EAA 859932, introduces Belite’s first two-seat airplane, the Chipper. It promises affordable STOL and cross-country flying from a kit that’s fast and easy to build. Read more about the Chipper in the January 2018 issue of Sport Aviation.
January 2016 Chapter Video Magazine
Watch an update from Jack Pelton, EAA Chairman of the Board and CEO, plus see features on the Radial RV-8 and Homebuilt Spitfire.
One Wonderful Week
Employees from Van’s Aircraft, volunteers, and AirVenture attendees came together to build an RV-12iS from start to finish within a week during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 as part of the second One Week Wonder project.
The Legendary Career of Burt Rutan
From the VariEze and Long-EZ to SpaceShipOne, pioneering aerospace engineer Burt Rutan is known throughout the aviation community as someone always pushing the envelope. Learn more about the innovative career that’s made Burt a legend at Oshkosh.
EAA SOLIDWORKS University: Pushrod Control Linkage Assemblies
This lesson from EAA’s SOLIDWORKS University (EAA.org/SWU) explores identifying and correcting static interference in assemblies, and collisions in moving mechanisms.
Why does the world need the Experimental Aircraft Association? Well, let’s ask it another way: What would aviation be like without EAA? The fact is, EAA continues to grow stronger, become more influential, and touch more lives than at any time in our
Finding The Spirit of Aviation in the Backcountry: High-Sierra Fly-In
Flying. Friendships. Backcountry. Bushplanes. Desert. Dust. Camaraderie. Camping. The love for aviation felt all over the dry lakebed at the ninth annual High Sierra Fly-In had quite the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh convention feel. | aerospace |
https://teenfunda.com/tote-services-contracted-sbx-1-ballistic-missile-tracking-radar/ | 2024-02-22T16:38:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473824.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222161802-20240222191802-00856.warc.gz | 0.949619 | 261 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__124331019 | en | TOTE Services of Jacksonville, Fla., has received an $11 million contract for operation and maintenance of the Sea-Based X-Band Radar vessel.
The contract, announced Wednesday by the Department of Defense, will last one year with four-and-a-half years worth of possible options, which could bring the cumulative value of this contract to $65.3 million, the Pentagon said.
Work will be conducted at sea-based positions across the world and is expected to be completed by September 2019. If the options are exercised, the program will continue through March 2024. Working capital funds will be issued for the contract depending on availability.
The SBX-1 is a large sea-based radar system designed for mobile long-range detection of ballistic missiles by the Missile Defense Agency. The MDA claims it could detect a baseball-sized object being launched into the stratosphere from thousands of miles away.
The radar is mounted on a modified oil exploration vessel more than an acre in size and has a height of more than 280 feet. It displaces more than 50,000 tons and is so large in cannot traverse the Panama canal.
Along with missile detection, it is used for tracking ballistic missile defense system tests. It is the most powerful sea-going radar in the world. | aerospace |
https://unmannedcargoaircraftconference.com/market/aeryon-labs-introduces-industrys-first-3-axis-stabilized-high-resolution-camera-for-micro-uavs/ | 2022-08-14T15:59:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00142.warc.gz | 0.888449 | 364 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__57273604 | en | The Camera produces high-quality still images and live video for aerial GIS, inspections, intelligence gathering, and other precision imaging applications.
Combined with the Aeryon Scout’s automated control system, active 3-axis payload stabilization ensures that the Photo3S™ remains on-target to capture precise imagery in the most demanding conditions.
The stable imagery and precise tracking of the Photo3S™ high resolution camera is achieved through independent adjustment of both the Scout’s position and camera orientation through 3-axis of rotation (yaw, pitch, and roll). The Aeryon Scout’s automated control system makes these adjustments dynamically, hundreds of times per second, enabling the operator to consistently capture the desired imagery.
Like the Aeryon Scout, the Photo3S™ is weather-sealed and ruggedized to operate reliably in any weather or environment with high-performance capabilities that are incredibly easy-to-use. Advanced imaging features include precise Click-to-Aim™ camera control, as well as the ability to easily adjust camera settings on-the-fly, automatically geo-reference images and video, and encrypt transmissions.
Using the Photo3S™ with the Scout’s AutoGrid™ flight planning software allows fast collection of imagery over large geographic areas and automatically geotags images to facilitate seamless processing by industry standard tools into stitched image mosaics, map overlays, and 3D models.
Aeryon’s full line of integrated all-digital, weather-sealed, mechanically stabilized imaging payloads are hot-swappable to allow fast switching for specialized applications. Aeryon also develops custom payloads for a wide range of commercial and military uses including communications, gas and chemical sensing, sound and signal detection, and more. | aerospace |
https://baltimoreschild.com/events/introductory-drone-workshop-2/ | 2019-12-06T22:41:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540491491.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20191206222837-20191207010837-00499.warc.gz | 0.888436 | 90 | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__14385651 | en | Date(s) - Saturday, October 20, 2018
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
White Marsh Library
Learn about drones and how they are used in a variety of fields. Participants have the chance to fly drones of different sizes and types with a licensed Global Air Media instructor. Registration required. Register online here: https://bit.ly/2vR1dAk
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. | aerospace |
https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/qantas-airways-enters-capacity-agreement-with-alliance-airlines/ | 2021-03-07T03:39:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178376006.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20210307013626-20210307043626-00005.warc.gz | 0.922677 | 317 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__60804446 | en | Qantas Airways entered (04-Feb-2021) a new agreement with Alliance Airlines, to assist Qantas Group meet an expected surge in local tourism demand once it moves beyond sudden coronavirus related closures. Alliance will provide the QantasLink network with flexible capacity using its recently acquired Embraer E190 aircraft, with initial destinations expected to include Adelaide-Alice Springs, Darwin-Alice Springs and Darwin-Adelaide. Passengers may expect an increase in frequency due to the aircraft type, with the Boeing 737s to be redeployed elsewhere in Australia as part an ongoing ‘right aircraft, right route’ approach to the Group’s network. Qantas signed a three year deal with Alliance to access three E190s based in Darwin and Adelaide, with timing dependent on the rate of recovery in travel demand but is currently expected to start in Jun-2021, once the vast majority of the Qantas Domestic flying has returned to pre-coronavirus levels. The agreement provides flexibility to access an additional 11 E190 regional jets but also to switch off some, or all, of this capacity, depending on market conditions. QantasLink CEO John Gissing said: “By the time we switch on this extra capacity with Alliance, we expect all of our own domestic crews will have already returned to flying”, with Alliance Airlines “keen to provide the opportunity for our international pilots and cabin crew to operate the E190s given it will be some time before overseas markets fully recover”. | aerospace |
https://www.worldaware.com/resources/blog/737-max-return-service-frequently-asked-questions | 2021-03-05T16:28:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178373095.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20210305152710-20210305182710-00550.warc.gz | 0.946393 | 1,540 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__130820693 | en | On Nov. 18, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted its grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX, allowing US-based airlines to resume flying the aircraft and paving the way for the FAA’s foreign counterparts to lift their groundings of the aircraft. The move comes 20 months after the FAA and its foreign counterparts grounded the aircraft following two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019, which officials linked to a problematic aspect of the aircraft’s flight control system. Boeing and the FAA claim that they have fixed the controversial system and that it no longer poses a threat to passenger safety. The safety of the 737 MAX will likely be a major topic of discussion in the air travel industry in 2021, and WorldAware has prepared answers to questions that travelers and businesses may ask as the aircraft returns to the sky.
While WorldAware is satisfied that Boeing and the FAA have resolved the main issues contributing to the two fatal 737 MAX crashes, we remain concerned that there could still be undetected safety flaws in the 737 MAX design. WorldAware recommends that travelers consider avoiding the 737 MAX for the first year after its return to service.
Has the 737 MAX been fixed?
Boeing’s changes to the 737 MAX will almost certainly prevent the same sequence of events that caused the two fatal 737 MAX crashes from occurring again. Both crashes occurred after a flight control system, called Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), repeatedly activated at the wrong time after the aircraft’s computers received inaccurate data from a faulty sensor. Boeing changed MCAS to use data from two sensors instead of one, only activate once, and with less power, allowing pilots to recover the aircraft if it inadvertently activates. Boeing and the FAA will also require airlines to provide pilots with better documentation of MCAS and simulator training on dealing with an inadvertent activation of the system. While MCAS will still be present on the 737 MAX after it returns to service, the changes to the system and pilot training will almost certainly prevent it from threatening passenger safety in the future.
Is the 737 MAX safe to fly on?
While Boeing has almost certainly resolved the safety issues with MCAS, WorldAware is concerned that other safety flaws may still be present on the 737 MAX. While WorldAware is not aware of any specific issues, multiple high-profile investigations into the 737 MAX found major shortcomings in Boeing’s design processes and the FAA’s certification standards during the aircraft’s development. WorldAware is concerned that the Boeing and FAA safety reviews that failed to detect the flaws in MCAS may have failed to detect other safety flaws. These concerns, together with the aircraft’s relatively short service history prior to the grounding, mean that WorldAware cannot rule out the possibility of other safety flaws emerging after the aircraft returns to service. WorldAware recommends that travelers consider avoiding flying on the 737 MAX for a year after the aircraft returns to service. This delay will allow the aircraft to accumulate additional time in service, which should help to expose any other safety issues that may exist.
When will the 737 MAX return to service?
The 737 MAX will likely return to service in late December 2020. American Airlines (AA) has said that it will resume 737 MAX flights Dec. 29, which will likely make it the first airline to return the aircraft to service. Other US carriers have said they will resume flying the aircraft in the first half of 2021.
Will the 737 MAX return to service in other countries as well?
As of Nov. 18, the 737 MAX is not yet cleared to return to service outside of the US, but most of the FAA’s foreign counterparts will likely lift their respective groundings of the 737 MAX by early 2021. Some foreign regulators have indicated that they will require Boeing and airlines to implement changes to pilot training and procedures beyond what the FAA has required before they allow the aircraft to return to service., These changes will be relatively minor and should not cause major delays in the aircraft’s return to service. European and Canadian regulators have asked Boeing for larger changes to the aircraft’s design, but these regulators have said they will allow the aircraft to return to service before the additional changes are implemented.
Chinese authorities may delay the 737 MAX’s return to service in their country. Authorities would present this delay as a safety concern, but it would almost certainly be related to wider political and trade tensions between the US and China. Chinese regulators have taken some unusual actions during the 737 MAX’s grounding, suggesting they are preparing to use the aircraft’s return to service as a bargaining chip in US-China trade negotiations.
What will airlines have to do before returning the 737 MAX to service?
Airlines will have to install Boeing’s updated software on their 737 MAX aircraft, make changes to their pilot manuals, and have their pilots undergo simulator training before returning the 737 MAX to service. Either Boeing or the airlines will also have to make minor changes to each aircraft’s wiring before the aircraft flies again. Airlines will also conduct detailed inspections of their aircraft as they remove them from storage, looking for any damage or corrosion that occurred during the extended grounding. The process of returning all the 737 MAX aircraft to service is likely to be fairly slow; the process is complicated at the best of times, and airlines are in no hurry to add more aircraft during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How can I tell if my flight will be operated by a 737 MAX?
It will likely be difficult for passengers to tell if their flight will be on a 737 MAX. Most airline websites or third-party vendors list aircraft types for passengers who are buying tickets, but airlines are unlikely to use the 737 MAX name on their own sites due to the aircraft’s tarnished reputation. Airlines will likely list the aircraft using its formal designation of 737-7, 737-8, 737-9, or 737-10. These should not be confused with the 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900, which are from the previous generation of 737 that was never grounded and does not have the MCAS system. Ryanair (FR), one of the biggest customers for the 737 MAX, says it will not distinguish between the 737 MAX and the previous generation 737s in its schedules.
Can I avoid flying on the 737 MAX?
Passengers who check aircraft types while booking flights should be able to avoid flying on the 737 MAX. Businesses that wish to prevent employees from flying on the aircraft should check with their travel agencies and other partners to see if they can arrange a prohibition or warning system for employees booking travel. These methods should be effective in most cases, though airlines occasionally make last-minute changes to the aircraft type operating a flight.
Airlines will likely take different approaches to accommodate travelers who decide they want to change flights after finding out they are scheduled to fly on a 737 MAX. United Airlines (UA) has suggested that it will let concerned passengers change their bookings to avoid the 737 MAX. On the other end of the spectrum, Ryanair has said it will not let passengers know in advance if they are booked on a 737 MAX and will not provide any accommodations to passengers who want to change flights.
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https://www.eindhovenairport.nl/en/eindhoven-airport-is-working-to-reduce-noise-and-emissions | 2024-02-22T13:22:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473819.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222125841-20240222155841-00835.warc.gz | 0.957783 | 664 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__72197607 | en | What concrete actions is Eindhoven Airport taking to reduce nuisance to local residents and what does this yield?
First of all, the airport's permit. To reduce noise even further, the permit for 2023 includes a smaller noise area than last year. The maximum allowable noise levels have been decreasing for years in a row. This means that the airport, together with the airlines, must ensure that flights "fit" within the ever-shrinking maximum allowable noise levels. This can be done, for example, by flying quieter aircraft.
Discount on airport charges Eindhoven Airport encourages airlines to fly from or to Eindhoven with quiet and clean aircraft that emit less noise by applying a lower airport charge. As of April this year, airlines landing at or taking off from Eindhoven Airport will pay a lower rate on airport fees if they use quieter aircraft that emit less CO2, such as the Airbus A321 NEO and/or the Boeing 737 MAX.
In addition, a lower rate applies if less nitrogen oxides are emitted. To discourage flying in the early morning and late evening, a lower fare also applies (as is already the case) if airlines fly during the day instead of the early morning or evening hours.
Quieter and cleaner aircraft Fleet renewal is an important means of reducing noise pollution and thus in reducing annoyance to local residents. Airlines are working on this. Airlines are increasingly using the latest generation of aircraft at Eindhoven Airport. In 2022, thirteen percent of flight movements at Eindhoven Airport were carried out with these quieter and cleaner aircraft. This percentage is expected to rise to eighteen percent by the end of 2023. As airlines renew their fleets, more and more flights will be carried out with quieter and cleaner aircraft in the coming years.
In 2023, the number of flight movements at Eindhoven Airport will remain limited to a maximum of 41,500 per year. This was also the maximum number of flight movements per year in the previous four years. In addition, the maximum number of planned takeoffs on Sunday mornings between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. will remain limited. In order to prevent disturbance to local residents in the late evening hours as much as possible, planned landings after 11 p.m. are no longer allowed as early as October 25, 2020. Planned takeoffs were already not allowed after 11 p.m.
To reduce noise and emissions, a sustainable taxiing trial is underway in which we are gathering more data on the taxiing of aircraft on one engine. The basic principle is that aircraft should cab on one engine as much as possible. We have also succeeded in reducing emissions from diesel-powered equiequipment on the apron with electric equipment. Over 65 percent of all baggage tractors, pushback vehicles, aircraft stairs, aircraft power units, service vehicles and aircraft conveyors and baggage belts are now electric.
The continued reduction of noise pollution is in line with the advice of former State Secretary Pieter van Geel on the further development of Eindhoven Airport until 2030. The starting point is that no longer the number of flight movements but the reduction of noise pollution is leading for the development of the airport.
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https://truthdive.com/2013/01/06/mars-rover-curiosity-finds-martian-flower-and-snake-like-rock/ | 2021-08-04T18:06:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154897.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20210804174229-20210804204229-00219.warc.gz | 0.962588 | 430 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__243005123 | en | Washington, Jan 6 (): Images snapped by NASA’s rover Curiosity have generated discussion on so-called ‘Martian-flower’ that some have said a “flower” is embedded in a Martian rock. The rover also has found a snake-like rock formation winding across the Red Planet’s surface.
The photographs were taken by the robotic arm-mounted on Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) camera, which took some close up images of the surface of a rocky outcrop at a place named “Yellowknife Bay” on December 19.
A strange, transparent formation was found at the lower left corner of the image which some claimed that resembled a flower more.
Few days back, Curiosity rover has located on the surface of Mars bits of clear plastic, which were proved later as pieces of the rover itself, but NASA officials said that does not appear to be the case this time. A NASA spokesman has said it appears to be part of the rock, not debris from spacecraft.
On January 4, NASA also revealed a new view of Curiosity’s present location on Mars. The rover is within a shallow depression called “Yellowknife Bay,” inside the vast Gale Crater. The image is a mosaic of photos that is dominated by a wiry, snake-like rock winding across its centre. These mosaic of images recorded by the NASA Mars rover Curiosity’s Navigation Camera during the 133 rd Martian day is called “Snake River.”
Curiosity stayed at Yellowknife Bay location from where the rover took pictures of its surroundings. In coming weeks, the team is evaluating possible first targets for use of Curiosity’s hammering drill. The drill will collect powdered samples from the interior of rocks for analysis by instruments inside the rover.
The rover currently driving toward a 3-mile-high (5 kilometers) mountain is rising up from the centre of its Gale Crater landing site.
NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory Project is using Curiosity to evaluate whether the areas inside Gale Crater ever offered a habitable environment for microbes. | aerospace |
http://www.ssa.org/ContestCommittee | 2017-02-25T15:51:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501171781.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104611-00529-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.934861 | 1,169 | CC-MAIN-2017-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-09__0__173187264 | en | RACING SAILPLANES RULE
Racing sailplanes are the most efficient flying machines ever designed by man. Computer engineered laminar flow airfoils and cantilevered composite-fiber wings carry pilot and craft at freeway and faster speeds, bending the air so precisely that altitude is traded for distance at extraordinary rates. A modern racing sailplane converts one foot of altitude into fifty feet of forward progress, a slope barely detectible by human senses.
These slippery craft also accelerate quickly and are amazingly silent for their size - a stealthy combination that can test even the acute alertness of hawks and eagles. Soaring pilots occasionally get a chance to slide in behind these apex predators and the raptors are often slow to realize they are being followed by an 800 pound craft with 50 foot wings! Yes, you can see their surprise when they finally "check six" ... and their reserved camaraderie as they circle and climb with you, but only at a very respectful distance of their choice.
Sailplane pilots enjoy a panoramic view of brown-green earthscape and cloud-filled sky through a streamlined plexiglas canopy, comfortable in semi-reclining seats, controlling the ship with slight and almost automatic pressure on flight controls. In addition, glide-slope computers, GPS navigation systems, and sensitive rate of climb instruments provide positional and air quality data that helps the pilot navigate and optimize flight speeds.
|Red Tail Hawk soaring with Martin Detering in his DG-303||Duo Discus in steep turn courtesy of Juan Mandelbaum|
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The tremendous capability of these strikingly beautiful craft to go far and fast is demonstrated during a racing season that starts in early Spring and finishes in late Fall. In any given week, contests ranging from local inter-club meets to regional and national competitions are in progress. Although the size of the event varies, a race day at all of these meets can be very similar. Pilots and organizers arrive at the contest site in the morning to review soaring-specific weather forecasts and plan a suitable task. A good task in the East could be a 150 mile triangle, while stronger Western conditions might indicate a 300 miler.
Sugarbush Airport (VT) Contest Grid
Racing pilots and their crews will then stage up to 60 sailplanes on a takeoff grid, a set of tow planes gets everyone launched, and the pilots will sustain at various points around the airport waiting for the start gate to open. When the 'start flag' drops, racers stream through the GPS defined start-gate at 5000' altitude heading for a first turnpoint miles in the distance.
Sailplane racing is a competitive sport, but it is not a 'pedal to the metal' endeavor. Pilots must find the best lift sources on course and optimize cruise speeds for lift conditions, so in-flight speeds typically move between 60 and 100 mph. Changing flight speeds to match current and anticipated lift conditions is called 'shifting gears' and the pilots who do it best are usually listed at the top of the daily contest score sheet.
Reaching the last turnpoint, pilots race back to the contest site using experience, glide-slope computers, and occasionally a bit of gamble to convert altitude into an optimal 'final-glide' velocity. Many races are won or lost during this last 30 mile sprint to the finish line. Racers often 'burn off' reserve energy during the final mile and cross the GPS-defined finish line at a good clip (around 120 mph) ... zooming into a mild wing-over before entering the landing pattern. Since the finishers tend to arrive together, it's not unusual to have several sailplanes zooming through the finish gate just as others are landing. The aerial maneuvering can look risky, but standard procedures and good radio communication makes this finale relatively easy and safe.
The fastest pilot around the course wins that day and gets 1000 points - and the others receive prorated points based on a ratio to the winning speed. For example, if the winner averaged 50 mph and the second fastest averaged 40, number two would get 800 points for the day. Daily points are added to get an accumulated score and the pilot who has the most points at the end of the contest is the winner. Regionals require three days minimum to be official - and a Nationals requires four and can run for ten days. Average speeds in the East are in the 50-70 mph range, while 60-90 is more typical in the Western US. Not too shabby for a vehicle with no engine.
In addition to using GPS technology for in-flight navigation, racing sailplanes also carry GPS loggers that record the entire flight. This information is used by the contest scoring team to calculate speeds and verify contestants rounded turnpoints properly. Pilots also use the logged flight data and specialized software to replay entire flights in 3D or other modes for self critiques or to perform head-to-head comparisons with other racers.
Racing sailplanes are perfect soaring machines, but Mother Nature does not always serve up perfect soaring weather. Some soaring days are truly exceptional and you can fly in a sky filled with lift and click off a mile and a half a minute in any direction. All sailplane racing pilots have memories of these magical soaring flights. A larger number of other days are average but allow moderately ambitious excursions, and some 'soaring' days turn out to be difficult with weak and broken lift and it is a struggle to stay in the air. Although everybody hopes for the magical days, all racing pilots take the most pride in getting around the course in difficult conditions.
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http://sky-nislija.blogspot.com/2010/08/boeing-747-400f.html | 2019-09-19T12:54:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573519.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20190919122032-20190919144032-00415.warc.gz | 0.869291 | 221 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__57751670 | en | The 747-400F (Freighter) is an all freight version which uses the fuselage design of the 747-200F. The aircraft's first flight was on May 4, 1993 and it entered service withCargolux Airlines on November 17, 1993. Major customers include Atlas Air, Cargolux, China Airlines, Korean Air, Nippon Cargo Airlines, Polar Air Cargo, and Singapore Airlines. The -400F can be easily distinguished from the passenger -400 by its shorter upper-deck hump.
The 747-400F has a main deck nose door and a mechanized cargo handling system. The nose door swings up so that pallets or containers up to 40 ft (12 m) can be loaded straight in on motor-driven rollers. An optional main deck side cargo door (like the 747-400M (Combi) allows loading of dimensionally taller cargo modules.
Boeing has delivered 126 Boeing 747-400F aircraft with no unfilled orders as of November 2009.The last -400F was delivered to Nippon Cargo Airlines. | aerospace |
https://www.vn.cheapflights.com/airline/Air-Transat.TS.ksp | 2023-06-10T20:31:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646350.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610200654-20230610230654-00729.warc.gz | 0.955079 | 654 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__169876981 | en | I’m sure the flight was fabulous. You see, I wasn’t on it, didn’t book it and wasn’t even in London
It is already bad to travel overnight. When flight is late, that makes it really bad
Very good|May 2022
Flight overall is good. Seats are old and need better cushions. The airline should limit what a passenger can board in terms of food because there were a lot of smells inside the aircraft. Maybe increase the diversity of options in food and make the price more accessible for families could be an option.
The whole experience was good
Air Transat was pretty nice. The plane was nice and spacious and the pilot kept us up to date with delays. Problems were with the airports. Delays getting on and off, although very friendly staff in both airports. Will travel from Heathrow next time
The flight got delayed 6 hours later without previous notice. The plane was old, there was no TV or spot to charge your devices which is useful on long flights.
Very good|Jun 2022
Checkin lines were long like everywhere but may not be airlines fault. From there on it was an excellent flight.
Very good|Jun 2022
Check in, baggage, comfort
Very good|Oct 2022
The cabin temperature was too warm to be comfortable
Overall the flight was okay but it delayed in Paris for 2 hours and when arrived we stuck in the plane 45 minutes more. Very upsetting
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Based on flight volume data, Paris Charles de Gaulle is the most popular airport that Air Transat uses. Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl and Punta Cana are the next two most visited by Air Transat.
The cheapest round-trip flight with Air Transat within the country is flying Toronto Pearson Intl to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl. Expect to pay around 2,957,746 ₫ per ticket. This route tends to have 0 stops. The cheapest domestic one-way flight with Air Transat that we could find is flying from Toronto Pearson Intl to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl. This flight has 0 stops and costs about 2,018,779 ₫ per ticket.
The least expensive round-trip Air Transat international flight we could find is flying from Toronto Pearson Intl to Fort Lauderdale. This trip has 0 stops) and costs just 3,215,962 ₫ per ticket. Air Transat has international one-way flights available, but the cheapest is a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Toronto Pearson Intl for just 1,572,770 ₫. This flight has 0 stops.
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Warbirds of Norway is an organization for owners of Warbird aircraft and Warbirds enthusiast.
Sister organization is Dakota Norway who operates a C-53 Dakota. This machine has a past in the US 8th Air Force and the Finnish Air Force. | aerospace |
https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/aeropower-pty-ltd | 2024-04-14T20:44:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816893.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414192536-20240414222536-00422.warc.gz | 0.946516 | 94 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__138468545 | en | Established in 1991, Aeropower Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation. which undertakes airborne power line construction and maintenance services. They specialise in both energised and de-energised power line asset management services. Aeropower also maintains a helicopter flying school for private and commercial students wishing to obtain or just maintain their helicopter license. Aeropower also undertake night flight training and also support the NAFC and NSW Fires Service with extensive helicopter experience. | aerospace |
https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/pressroom-archive/2015-press-releases/2016-04-08-01/ | 2023-09-27T21:46:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510326.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927203115-20230927233115-00176.warc.gz | 0.930957 | 918 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__201261223 | en | 8 April 2016 - Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged Sweden’s policy makers to back efforts by international governments and the global air transport industry to achieve carbon-neutral aviation growth.
In 2009 the aviation industry agreed targets for its carbon emissions, including carbon-neutral growth from 2020 and a cut in CO2 of 50% by 2050. Achievement of these targets is on course, but to deliver carbon-neutral growth the world’s governments at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) need to agree to implement a global market-based measure (MBM).
“Sustainable air transport growth is a big prize for Sweden. IATA data reveals air passenger growth in Sweden is set to grow by 2% per year over the next two decades. Passenger numbers will reach 43 million in 2034, as demand to fly in an increasingly globalized world is met by wider and more affordable air links. This will be a boost to the economic and social development of the nation,” said Rafael Schvartzman, IATA’s European Regional Vice President.
Air transport is at present responsible for supporting 83,000 jobs and SEK 53 billion in GDP. The Swedish economy thrives on trade links which can only be boosted by increasing air connectivity. The government is currently considering an air passenger tax, ostensibly to help combat aviation’s climate impacts. Evidence from elsewhere in Europe is that such taxes damage air transport connectivity, employment growth, and trade, whilst having a negligible impact on the environment. Meanwhile ICAO meets in September to agree a global MBM. The preferred option is a carbon-offsetting scheme which will ensure emissions from aviation growth is balanced by verified emissions reductions in other sectors.
“Sweden has an enviable historic strength in aviation, but it is important that this success story is not damaged by policy errors. Sweden’s air connectivity will be restricted if passengers are hit by inefficient and ineffective passenger taxes. The industry understands the importance of an effective response to the effects of man-made climate change. The correct answer is a globally-harmonized measure that ensures emissions are cut, while maintaining aviation’s ability to service the world’s desire to travel and trade. We urge the Swedish government to pause its own plans for an ineffective passenger tax and instead support the efforts of the international community to agree a globally sustainable solution for air transport,” said Schvartzman.
Speaking at an aviation policy forum at the IATA offices in Stockholm, Mr. Schvartzman also welcomed a new IATA member from Sweden, Nextjet.
“We are delighted to welcome Nextjet as IATA’s newest European member. Nextjet’s aim is to bring this vast and beautiful country even closer together by connecting it affordably and sustainably from North to South. We are delighted that Nextjet has seen the value they can gain from being a member of the IATA family,” he said.
With 14 aircraft and 330 employees, Nextjet serves 18 destinations in Scandinavia, including links from the international airport in Stockholm. IATA’s membership comprises over 260 airlines representing 83% of global air traffic. Safety is the top priority for the industry and all IATA member airlines must pass the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). Statistics show that IOSA makes an already safe industry safer still: the total accident rate over the last five-years IOSA airlines is three times better than non-IOSA airlines. IOSA is not restricted to IATA members and many non-members also choose to submit themselves to the audit.
Magnus Ivarsson, CEO of Nextjet AB, said:
“Back in 2013 Nextjet saw the great importance of an IOSA certification. It is therefore very satisfying to now become a full IATA member and support IATA’s important work for the industry, as well as benefit from the extensive range of services and experience that IATA holds.”
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The Interdisciplinary Consulting Corporation (IC2) proposes the development of a fiber-optic, micromachined five-hole probe for three-dimensional flow measurements in harsh environments. The goal of this research is to develop a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) based, optical probe capable of significantly improved performance compared to existing available sensors, by enabling faster response time, higher bandwidth transduction and increased angular measurement range while reducing sensor power requirements. The proposed technology offers these benefits in a compact, high-temperature capable package, extending past successes in fiber-optic, micromachined pressure sensing technology. Specifically, this sensor technology will be developed to address NASAs objective to develop innovative tools and technologies that can be applied in NASA ground-based test facilities to revolutionize wind tunnel testing and measurement capabilities and improve utilization and efficiency as per subtopic A1.08 Aeronautics Ground Test and Measurements Technologies of the NASA FY 2017 SBIR/STTR Solicitation. | aerospace |
https://www.madeherenow.com/news/post/2017/01/09/The-aircraft-of-the-future | 2023-03-20T09:47:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943471.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230320083513-20230320113513-00792.warc.gz | 0.967958 | 261 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__111049033 | en | Industrial apprenticeship showed university is not the only option
Occupation: Propulsion development for BAE Systems (aerospace and defence)
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“I would have been bored out of my mind if I had gone to university straight after leaving school,” says Pav Bhogal. Rather than follow this route, he joined BAE Systems on a technical apprentice scheme.
He says this taught him about practical aspects of manufacturing, from fashioning parts out of plastic and metal to using the latest computer aids to help design new engines. At school he did A-levels in a mix of topics – design and technology, maths, physics and art.
Having finished his three-year apprenticeship, Pav is now part of a 550-strong development group near Preston in north-west England, specialising in new propulsion systems for future generations of fighter aircraft – both manned and unmanned. He has now started a part–time course in mechanical engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University.
“I have the opportunity now to work on many exciting new concepts and over time I hope to see them turn into new products,” says Pav. “I feel that a lot of doors are opening.” | aerospace |
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The Baron 58's capacity will be increased by 28 gallons and the 58P and 58TC by 24 gallons with the addition of the wet wing tips. In addition to Beech production Barons, at least two turboprop conversions have been developed by other constructors. These include the SFERMA Marquis, produced in small numbers in France, and combining Beech-built.Advancement of the Baron started in the late 1950s, the first to fly, the Model 9555 on February 29 1960, basically being a reengined improvement of the Model 95 Travel Air (Beech's first light twin, which first flew in August 1956). Accordingly the Baron can make a case for Bonanza and T34 Mentor ancestry, as the Travel Air joined together the fuselage of the previous with the tail of the.View and Download Beechcraft Baron 58 pilot operating handbook online. Baron 58 aircrafts pdf manual download. Also for: Baron 58a.
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Raytheon Aircraft nears completion of 2,000th Beech Baron 58 Friday, 6 July 2001 By the end of this summer, there will be 2,000 Beech Baron 58s in existence, Raytheon announced at the Paris Air Show. The first of this aircraft model was manufactured in 1969. The Beech Baron line has produced more than 6,000 aircraft in total. By the end of this summer, there will be 2,000 Beech Baron 58s in.
Business aircraft. In service since 1970. Stretched replacement of the BEECH 55 Baron. Normally non-pressurized but BEECH 58P is pressurized. Turbocharged version BEECH 58TC. US-mil. type: T-42. This type has been taken over and is partly built by RAYTHEON, USA.
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The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a twin-piston aircraft derived from Baron G55. The aircraft was first designed and manufactured in the name of Beechcraft Baron in 1969 by Beech Aircraft Corporation, which became a subsidiary of Raytheon Aircraft Company in 1980. The aircraft’s maiden flight took place in June 1969 and it entered into service in 1970.
The Beechcraft Baron 58 is a short haul cargo aircraft capable of transporting up to 5 passengers. The Beechcraft Baron 58 introducing club seating, double aft baggage doors, and new gross weight of 5,400 lbs. T he direct predecessor of the Baron was the Beechcraft 95 Travel Air, which incorporated the fuselage of the Bonanza and the tail control surfaces of the T-34 Mentor military trainer.
Charter a Private Flight on the Beech Baron 58. Air Charter Advisors offers on-demand charter flights on the Beechcraft Baron 58, a light, twin-engined piston plane designed from the original Beechcraft Baron series which remains in production to this day. Introduced by Beechcraft in 1969, the Baron 58 quickly became a staple in leisure and business aviation thanks to its 6-passenger cabin and.
Aircraft: Beech 58 Aircraft Damage: Substantial Defining Event: Runway excursion Injuries: 3 None Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal The pilot in the multi-engine airplane reported that following an instrument approach, the airplane broke out of the clouds about 600ft AGL. Concerned with the length of remaining runway, the pilot felt that the airplane was too high for.
The Baron is a variant of the Beechcraft Bonanza. The first Beech Baron 58 model was manufactured in 1969 and ended production in 2005 - that’s a total of 36 years of production. The Beech Baron 58 is powered by twin 300hp Teledyne Continental- six cylinder- fuel-injected engines. It has a maximum cruise speed of 200 KTAS and seats up to six.
Regulatory Brief Raytheon (Beech) Carry-Through Spar Cracks The issue: On June 2, 2004, Raytheon Aircraft Corporation (RAC) released revisions to Mandatory Service Bulletins 53-2360 and 53-2269, which may lead to changes in Airworthiness Directives (ADs) 90-08-14 and 95-04-03. These service bulletins call for the inspection and repair as.
Beechcraft 58 Baron Aircraft Information. The Beechcraft 58 Baron is powered by two Continental IO-520-C engines. The cruise speed is 200 kts, the stall speed is 74 kts, and the range is 1,109 miles. The empty weight is 3,361 lbs and the gross weight is 5,400 lbs.
Beechcraft is a brand of Textron Aviation since 2014. Originally, it was a brand of Beech Aircraft Corporation, an American manufacturer of general aviation, commercial, and military aircraft, ranging from light single-engined aircraft to twin-engined turboprop transports, business jets, and military trainers. Beech later became a division of Raytheon and later Hawker Beechcraft before a. | aerospace |
https://news.cision.com/lfv/r/lfv--decline-in-air-traffic-in-2019,c3049172 | 2023-03-24T03:29:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945242.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20230324020038-20230324050038-00083.warc.gz | 0.94175 | 599 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__182128524 | en | LFV: Decline in air traffic in 2019
In 2019 air traffic in Swedish airspace declined for the first time since 2012. The number of aircraft movements was 774,000.
“There may be several concurrent explanations for this reduction in traffic, including an economic slowdown, the weak Swedish crown, and environmental and sustainability issues,” says Ann Persson Grivas, Director General of LFV.
LFV had a turnover of SEK 3.1 billion in 2019, and the result after financial items was SEK -40 million.
Over the past five years, LFV has gradually reduced the charges that airlines pay for air traffic control services. In 2015 the charge per flown route was 66 euros, and by 2019 it had been reduced to 51 euros, meaning that Sweden has the fifth-lowest charges in Western Europe.
“Over the last few years we have maintained a continuous focus on increasing efficiency,” says Ann Persson Grivas.
In 2015 the government instructed LFV and other monitoring authorities, along with regions and municipalities, to resume total defence planning.
“LFV is working long-term for a resumed and enhanced total defence capability. LFV’s mission to provide safe and efficient air traffic control services applies under all contingencies. This is a priority for LFV and very important for Sweden,” says Ann Persson Grivas.
For further information please contact LFV’s press service on tel. 011-19 20 50.
LFV is Sweden’s leading provider of air traffic control and associated services for civil and military aviation. Every day our air traffic controllers manage around 2,000 aircraft within Swedish airspace. LFV pioneered remote air traffic control and is a driver of digitisation in several areas. By participating in various collaboration projects we help make the use of European airspace more efficient.
Facts about LFV
• LFV is the air traffic controller at 17 airports/air bases and operates two air traffic control centres in Sweden.
• LFV has more than 70 years’ experience and knowledge of air traffic control services and aviation safety.
• 40 years’ experience of integrating civil and military air traffic control services.
• LFV is a state-owned enterprise.
• 774,000 aircraft movements in Swedish airspace in 2019.
• 99.9 per cent punctuality.
• 100 per cent achieved aviation safety goals.
• The remote air traffic control centre in Sundsvall, RTC Sundsvall, is operated since 2019 by Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions, SDATS, a company jointly owned by Saab and LFV.
• LFV has 1,100 employees and had a turnover of SEK 3.1 billion in 2019.
• Monitoring authorities are responsible for preparing and organising total defence operations in consultation with the Swedish Armed Forces and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency. | aerospace |
http://yasijiecn.com/product/en/Product-20171117-124137.html | 2024-04-15T18:54:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817014.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415174104-20240415204104-00226.warc.gz | 0.94194 | 218 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__73876296 | en | Not only must the power systems accommodate the routine flight requirements, but they must also offer backup power and emergency power. These electrically controlled devices use a low-power coil drive circuit to switch to a higher power circuit. The contactor is located near the controlled load, allowing for weight savings because of smaller wirings sizes that are used for on/off coil control of the remote load. Our Mil-Aero contactors control high power circuits and offer efficient and smart operation to protect against overcurrent and faults. One of the biggest trends today for aerospace and military contactors is building more electronic intelligence to protect against abnormal events and to detect system faults. Our lightweight Mil-Aero contactors offer continuous current ratings up to 2000A and voltages up to 1,800 VDC in compact, sealed packages. Contactors are used to control different power sources in large commercial military aircraft, which includes engine-driven generators, auxiliary power units, batteries, external power, and ram air turbines. Our contactors provide the switching performance required for aerospace and defense applications. | aerospace |
https://spacebase.buzzsprout.com/678467/9053333 | 2023-12-03T07:07:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100489.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203062445-20231203092445-00182.warc.gz | 0.943844 | 342 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__8746334 | en | An interview with Rafael Kargren. Rafael has extensive background and career in the space industry spanning from ground communication systems to earth observation applications. He has been working closely on many space related projects with space agencies around the world including NASA, ESA, JAXA ISRO, Australian Space Agency, and a number of commercial companies such as SpaceX, RocketLab, Planet, Airbus and Maxar.
Rafael has also been playing critical roles in developing and shaping space strategy in countries as Sweden, Luxemburg, Australia, UK, Canada, UAE, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia and New Zealand. He was one of the main contributors in the development of the Australian space strategy and founded Aerospace Christchurch in 2018.
He has been involved in implementation of national earth observation data centres and information management systems and has been involved in many international initiatives to improve humanitarian actions and disaster response in the Pasific. He provides active mentoring, coaching and support to several space start-ups and students in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
In this interview, we are going to ask him more about his career path, his extensive experience in the global space industry, and his work to leverage space technologies for the benefit of the planet.
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https://www.fluxmagazine.com/bjorn-borg-ss16/ | 2024-04-15T09:31:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816954.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415080257-20240415110257-00453.warc.gz | 0.930727 | 381 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__135212091 | en | Björn Borg is on a mission to Mars with its SS16 collection. Showing in Stockholm in August, the audience was transported to an otherworldly, red planet themed catwalk with models on a sports fashion journey to new frontiers.
Led by Björn Borg Head of Design, James Lee, this is the first collection to emerge from the new sports focussed direction of the Swedish based brand. The SS16 Stockholm Fashion Week show, held on August 24th, was an out of this world experience inspired by Mars One – the project to establish a human outpost on Mars by 2027.
The first human settlement on another planet, we’ve all seen the news stories about those applying to be amongst the Mars pioneers. The plan is for four astronauts to lead the way, followed by 100 more inter-planetary nomads who will establish a colony, bringing science fiction to life. The Björn Borg SS16 show paid tribute to the bravery and faith of those volunteering for this ground-breaking space mission into the unknown and to the concept of the ultimate challenge: Training for Mars.
The collection of sports fashion clothing was presented in a landscape of mottled red with searing lights. Fashion ready for another world. Pieces were mixed creatively with male and female models clothed in genderless boots and headgear, protective macs and technical swimwear; shorts, t-shirts and wristbands to give a scientific, futuristic, functional and progressive look. Colours are solid and primary and do not mess around; uniform-like navy, red, white and black. Prepare for an intrepid journey in futuristic sports attire!
More information on the Mars One project can be found at www.mars-one.com
For more information on Björn Borg, please visit www.bjornborg.com | aerospace |
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The Lockheed Martin (former General Dynamics) F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft originally developed for the United States Air Force (USAF). Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft. Over 4,500 aircraft have been built since production was approved in 1976. Although no longer being purchased by the U.S. Air Force, improved versions are being built for export customers. In 1993, General Dynamics sold its aircraft manufacturing business to the Lockheed Corporation, which in turn became part of Lockheed Martin after a 1995 merger with Martin Marietta.
The Fighting Falcon's key features include a frameless bubble canopy for better visibility, side-mounted control stick to ease control while maneuvering, a seat reclined 30 degrees to reduce the effect of g-forces on the pilot, and the first use of a relaxed static stability/fly-by-wire flight control system which helps to make it a nimble aircraft. The F-16 has an internal M61 Vulcan cannon and 11 locations for mounting weapons and other mission equipment. The F-16's official name is "Fighting Falcon", but "Viper" is commonly used by its pilots and crews, due to a perceived resemblance to a viper snake as well as the Colonial Viper starfighter on Battlestar Galactica which aired around when the F-16 entered service.
The F-16C (single seat) and F-16D (two seat) variants entered production in 1984. Thefirst C/D version was the Block 25 with improved cockpit avionics and radar which added all-weathercapability with beyond-visual-range (BVR) AIM-7 and AIM-120 air-air missiles. Block 30/32, 40/42, and 50/52 were later C/D versions.
In addition to active duty in the U.S. Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, and Air National Guard units, the aircraft is also used by the USAF aerial demonstration team, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, and as an adversary/aggressor aircraft by the United States Navy. The F-16 has also been procured to serve in the air forces of 25 other nations.] As of 2015, it is the world's most numerous fixed-wing aircraft in military service.
This AF1 model represents an F-16C (Bureau Number 87-0339) from the 182nd Fighter Squadron “ Lone Star Gunfighters” assigned to Colonel Jack Presely. A Texas Air National Guard training squadron based at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The Lone Star Gunfighters focus on getting pilots qualified to fly the F-16. The unit trains F-16 pilots for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard.
The model is highly detailed with squadron markings, panel lines, detailed cockpit with pilot figure. The model can be displayed with multiple optional configurations, The landing gear is optional, one can select to display the landing gear in its extended position or to cover the wheel wells as in the inflight position. The model also comes with internal and external payloads which include fuel tanks, 2 medium bombs and two air to air missiles. Metal display stand included.
This F-16C is an excellent addition to your diecast aircraft collection. | aerospace |
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Our goal is to be a market leader with our first UL/LSA category aircraft which is more like a mini Racer 540, combining all the good characteristic of the Phantom and the speed, maneuverability and sleek design of the Racer 540.
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The developments were started in August 2011 and the first prototype rolled out of the hanger in December 2011.
“The Fusion has it all in one. Cost effective cross country aircraft or all around trainer, unique aileron sets for general use, but when it comes to aerobatic, the Fusion will be there for You!”
The shape of performance
The Fusion held the Russian audience spellbound in Moscow. Besides the numerous inquiries, we returned home with an order to deliver more than 20 aircrafts. Besides the individuals, 2 Russian aircraft-schools are expecting the new ready to fly aircrafts. In addition to orders, negotiations have already been started for the assembly of Fusion in Russia. | aerospace |
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Commercial enterprises like SpaceX could also potentially travel to the moon on their own dime, he added. “I would argue that we’re still within the realm of possibility because we do have our work underway right now.”, “If we go beyond March and we still don’t have the Human Landing System funded, it becomes increasingly more difficult,” he said Monday in a conference call with reporters. The Senate has not drafted a NASA budget bill for the next fiscal year, and Congress is expected to pass a continuing resolution by the end of September to keep the government running through Election Day, after which lawmakers could pass a budget for the rest of fiscal year 2021. NASA officials released a nearly five-year, $28 billion plan Monday to return astronauts to the surface of the moon before the end of 2024, but the agency’s administrator said the “aggressive” timeline set by the Trump administration last year hinges on Congress approving $3.2 billion in the next few months to kick-start development of new human-rated lunar landers. With the Artemis program, NASA will land the first woman and next man on the Moon by 2024, using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before. NASA officials anticipate the Artemis 3 crew will spend nearly a week on the lunar surface to conduct at least two, and perhaps four, moonwalk excursions. Yes.”. The Trump administration last year directed NASA to land the first woman and the next man on the moon by the end of 2024, moving up the space agency’s previous moon landing schedule by four years. After flying the Orion spacecraft to link up with the lander in a high-altitude lunar orbit, the astronauts will move into the descent vehicle for the final leg of the journey to the moon. Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer. For the Artemis 3 mission in 2024, NASA would launch an Orion spacecraft, fly it into lunar orbit, land astronauts on the lunar surface, then safely return everyone to Earth. Artemis is the name of NASA's program to return astronauts to the lunar surface by 2024. The chances of achieving a lunar landing with astronauts in 2024 depend on winning support in Congress, and that support is not assured. Bridenstine said companies could supply more private funding to make up for a potential shortfall in the NASA budget. Blue Origin’s concept involves a descent element the company will build itself, along with a crew cabin from Lockheed Martin, and a propulsive transfer stage from Northrop Grumman. The plan calls for a lunar landing in 2024, but before that, NASA intends to launch two other missions to the moon to test its new Orion spacecraft. NASA released a new overview document Monday describing the agency’s approach to landing astronauts on the moon for the first time since the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972. Without full funding from Congress, Bridenstine said, the agency would not get to the moon in 2024, though it may still try to get there "at the earliest possible opportunity.". Lueders said Monday that the lander teams led by Blue Origin, Dynetics and SpaceX are “hitting every single milestone” under contracts awarded by NASA in April. “When that omnibus appropriation is complete, I really believe there will be $3.2 billion for a Human Landing System. “There’s a number of different risks when you deal with human spaceflight,” Bridenstine said. “Right now, we have no plans for Artemis 3 for anything other than the south pole,” Bridenstine said Monday. The program would launch an uncrewed mission around the moon in 2021, followed by a crewed moon flyby in 2023, then a lunar landing in 2024. “I will tell you that there is broad consensus that it is time to go to the moon sustainably, and 2024 is achievable, and we’re working towards that,” he said. “If Congress doesn’t fund the moon landing program, then it won’t be achieved,” Bridenstine said later in his conference call with reporters Monday. For 18 months, NASA has focused on landing astronauts in 2024 near the moon's south pole, but that last piece of the directive may need to take a back seat if executing the mission gets too tricky, agency officials say. The rest of the funds are far from a sure bet, however. So far, the agency has spent about $1 billion on that effort. But the hoped-for resource has made the moon's south pole a priority destination. Our goal is to create the plan that best optimizes our ability to land on the moon by 2024, but certainly if the money doesn’t materialize, could they do it with their own resources? Here are the latest details on the planned Artemis missions. "The companies themselves could step up to the plate in a bigger way," Bridenstine said. "If we can have that done before Christmas, we're still on track for a 2024 moon landing," he said. By Meghan Bartels 18 September 2020. She said NASA officials will evaluate their options in the “February/March timeframe” of next year before finalizing the HLS procurement strategy. NASA scientists hope that fuel mined and produced on the moon could then be used for trips back home or deeper into space. Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site. Thank you for signing up to Space. “We need that $3.2 billion for the Human Landing System,” Bridenstine said. He added that the agency typically assigns space crews about two years before launch. The Gateway will also have international contributions from Canada, Europe, and Japan. The designs also include better in-helmet communications systems and other technological upgrades. The Orion spacecraft has been in development since 2006 as part of NASA’s Constellation program initiated by the George W. Bush administration. That crew would go farther into deep space than any humans before them. Europe will help build NASA's moon-orbiting Gateway space station, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is tucking away precious asteroid samples for safekeeping. Please refresh the page and try again. The Artemis program landing site issue came up at two separate events with agency leaders this week, beginning with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine's comments to open a digital meeting held by a NASA advisory group called the Lunar Exploration Analysis Group, on Monday (Sept. 14). NASA's timeline suggests that mission would launch in November 2021. CNBC's Steve Liesman breaks down the results of the latest CNBC All-America survey. NASA recently decided to add a rendezvous and proximity operations demonstration to the Artemis 2 flight plan. "We're really looking at a bunch of different options for making a decision," SpacePolicyOnline.com reported Lueders said. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. The program, named Artemis, encompasses the SLS, Orion, Human Landing Systems, and the Gateway, a human-tended platform in lunar orbit that will eventually serve as a staging point for missions to the moon. The astronauts will “assess Orion’s handling characteristics” during the manual piloting demo, which will stop short of an actual docking with the upper stage,” NASA officials wrote in the Artemis planning document released Monday The demonstration will “provide provide performance data and operational experience that cannot be readily gained on the ground in preparation for critical rendezvous, proximity operations, docking, as well as undocking operations” beginning on the Artemis 3 mission. Hawaii required all new travelers to quarantine for 14-days when arriving. Utilization Module to the lunar space station, known as the Gateway. In a lunar flyby, the Orion capsule would carry four astronauts around the moon's far side, which is almost a quarter of a million miles from Earth. So, more to come.". That could be at the end of the year, and it could be in March.”. Despite the funding uncertainty, Bridenstine said he is confident NASA will get the lunar lander money. A draft budget for NASA passed by the House in July would provide $628 million for lunar lander development in fiscal year 2021, which begins Oct. 1. After that, Artemis 2 would be the first crewed test of Orion and the SLS rocket. The spacecraft wouldn't carry any passengers, but would stay in the moon's orbit for three days as a test of its ability to fly to the moon and back. On Wednesday (Sept. 16), Kathy Lueders, the associate administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations directorate seemed to underscore that the south pole landing site was no longer set in stone, according to SpacePolicyOnline.com reporting on a Washington Space Business Roundtable event. NASA just unveiled its first full plan for its Artemis program, a series of missions to return people to the moon for the first time since 1972. NASA is pinning its hopes on an omnibus appropriations bill at the end of the year, but the House of Representatives has so far only approved about $630 million in additional funds. The 1st Artemis astronauts on the moon may not visit the lunar south pole after all, NASA says . I'll leave it to them to make their own determination. NASA is asking Congress for nearly $28 billion. The first mission in the Artemis program, Artemis 1, calls for the launch of an Orion space capsule atop NASA's forthcoming mega-rocket, the Space Launch System. | aerospace |
https://www.flightdocs.com/press-release-flightdocs-celebrates-new-technology-center/ | 2021-04-13T14:28:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038072366.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20210413122252-20210413152252-00159.warc.gz | 0.931162 | 429 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__257886877 | en | Flightdocs Celebrates New Technology Center
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – August 6, 2018
Flightdocs, the leading provider of cloud-based aircraft maintenance tracking, compliance and inventory management services, celebrated the grand opening of its new technology center in Bonita Springs during a Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting and reception.
More than 75 employees, businesspeople, community members and elected officials gathered for the occasion in the 6,200-square-foot facility, which houses nearly 40 developers and technology experts.
Flightdocs has doubled in employee size to 65 since 2009 and is expected to triple in revenue over the next two years. Its current location in Riverview Corporate Center in Bonita Springs provides for plenty of room to expand as the company continues to grow. Flightdocs anticipates adding 35 employees over the next year, many of whom will be recruited through its intern-development program from Florida Gulf Coast University and Florida SouthWestern State College.
“Clients such as Hospital Wing, Wing Aviation, and Stryker are all streamlining their operations for greater efficiency and compliance using Flightdocs – a paradigm shift in the way aviation maintenance is managed today,” said Flightdocs COO Greg Heine. “Now is definitely the time to join the evolution of flight operations management software. We are excited to see what the talent who will join us in the coming months will contribute to Flightdocs.”
Flightdocs provides mission-critical, cloud-based aviation maintenance, compliance, and inventory management Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. The company’s solutions help aircraft owners and operators track and manage the maintenance and airworthiness of their aircraft, comply with rigorous safety rules and regulatory guidelines, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and minimize asset downtime. Flightdocs’ customers include Fortune 1000 corporate flight departments, air charters, air medical providers, fractional aircraft operators, government agencies, and regional carriers. Headquartered in Bonita Springs, Fla., Flightdocs has been serving the aviation industry for over 15 years. Learn more at www.flightdocs.com. | aerospace |
https://risingsunfpv.com.au/collections/9-inch-frames | 2023-12-09T16:02:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100912.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209134916-20231209164916-00005.warc.gz | 0.937142 | 587 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__183038680 | en | Nine-inch quadcopters, often referred to as 9-inch drones, belong to the category of larger multirotor aircraft with a motor-to-motor distance of approximately 9 inches (around 225-250mm). These drones are designed for specific applications that require increased endurance, stability, payload capacity, and flight range. Here's an overview of 9-inch quadcopters:
Endurance and Flight Time:
9-inch drones are known for their remarkable endurance and extended flight times. They can accommodate even larger batteries, resulting in flight durations that can exceed 30 minutes to an hour or more, depending on the configuration. This extended flight time makes them well-suited for missions that require long-lasting aerial operations, such as aerial mapping, surveillance, and inspections.
These drones have a substantial payload capacity compared to smaller quadcopters. They are capable of carrying professional-grade cameras, gimbals, and other specialized equipment. This allows them to capture high-quality aerial imagery and video or carry multiple sensors and payloads for various applications.
Stability and Wind Resistance:
The larger size of 9-inch drones provides exceptional stability and resistance to wind, making them ideal for tasks that demand precise and steady flight even in challenging weather conditions.
9-inch quadcopters are commonly used in professional and industrial applications such as aerial mapping and photogrammetry, large-scale agriculture (for crop monitoring and spraying), infrastructure inspections, search and rescue missions, and environmental monitoring. Their endurance, payload capacity, and range make them valuable tools for collecting data and performing tasks in these fields.
Similar to other drone categories, 9-inch drones are often custom-built to meet specific mission requirements. Pilots and operators can choose components, including motors, flight controllers, and specialized sensors or cameras, to tailor the drone's performance to their needs.
Range and Remote Operations:
9-inch drones often have extended flight ranges, allowing them to cover larger areas and conduct remote operations. This capability is particularly beneficial for missions that involve vast or difficult-to-reach locations.
Regulations and Safety:
Operating 9-inch quadcopters for commercial purposes may involve compliance with specific drone regulations and safety guidelines. Pilots and operators must be knowledgeable about local regulations to ensure responsible and legal drone use.
Due to their larger size, complexity, and capabilities, 9-inch drones are typically operated by experienced pilots, remote sensing specialists, or organizations with specific mission requirements. Operating these drones may require advanced skills and training.
In summary, 9-inch quadcopters are specialized drones designed to excel in endurance, stability, payload capacity, and range. They are valuable tools for professional and industrial applications that demand long flight times, heavy payloads, and precise data collection. Due to their advanced capabilities, they are typically operated by skilled individuals or organizations with specific mission needs. | aerospace |
https://migflug.com/jetflights/a-12_oxcart-vs-sr-71_blackbird/ | 2024-04-16T03:30:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00108.warc.gz | 0.970174 | 396 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__67391532 | en | A-12 Oxcart and SR-71 Blackbird
In our overview about the top 10 fastest planes in the world – we took these two amazing planes together and went for the more popular of them – the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. It basically is a household name and you’d have to look for a while to find an American male who isn’t aware of that amazing piece of aviation history – it reflects the glory years of US dominance in the skies during the Cold War.
Since publishing this article, we have heard a lot that we forget the A-12. We, therefore, decided to write an own blog post about the A-12 and the SR-71. Responsible for these amazing aircraft was Lockheed designer Clarence Leonard “Kelly” Johnson. He was the first team leader at famous Lockheed Skunk Works.
A-12 vs SR-71
Lockheed A-12 Oxcart operated by CIA
One of the main differences is that the Lockheed A-12 Oxcart was a reconnaissance aircraft actually operated by the CIA. It was only active from 1967 to 1968 – first flight was in 1962. The program was kept secret until the 90ies.
The A-12 was developed into different aircraft – best known of course was the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. As opposed to the A-12 Oxcart, the SR-71 Blackbird was operated by the US Air Force, not by the CIA.
The SR-71 Blackbird variants in an overview
A-12 and SR-71 variants
The A-12 was not only developed into the SR-71 but also into the Interceptor YF-12. It was built in 3 units. The YV-12 was the largest manned interceptor ever built and held a couple of speed and altitude records. Top speed was Mach 3.35 (2,275mph or 3661km/h). | aerospace |
https://mashnew.com/142836/meet-the-international-space-stations-adorable-camera-drone/ | 2017-07-28T06:50:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549448095.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20170728062501-20170728082501-00598.warc.gz | 0.927029 | 475 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__28941226 | en | Meet the International Space Station’s adorable camera drone
Jul 17, 2017 - Engadget
The Int-Ball could make astronauts more efficient on the ISS. JAXA says crew members spend 10 percent of their working hours with a camera in hand, photographing work or equipment that requires further evaluation. A floating camera drone could, in theory, alleviate the crew of that responsibility, giving them more time to conduct experiments and carry out repairs. The Int-Ball was delivered to...
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Jul 17, 2017
Fun was had flying the DJI Spark – only one minor crash. If you’re flying a drone in a public place like a park, you’re going to get some looks. While consumer drones are becoming more widely available and more popular, they’re still novel to most consumers. Until recently, most drones were too big and conspicuous to comfortably take anywhere, not to Read more...
Jul 16, 2017
Guardian UAV deal with U.S. still a work in progress – The Hindu Just In54mins Govt. panel to study cow derivatives 1hr Guardian UAV deal with U.S. still a work in progress 3hrs IAF chief to fly Rafale during France visit 3hrs A smart glove that can translate sign language 4hrs EU seeks sense of urgency as Brexit bargaining begins Read more...
Jul 16, 2017
+Comment Devon and Cornwall Police is launching its drone-equipped aerial surveillance team today. The flying spy team was first established two years ago on a trial basis and has now been made a permanent unit within D&C Police. Its remit is to provide the same sort of aerial surveillance that the force helicopter provided but at a cheaper cost. The Read more...
SpaceX Launches Third Cargo Flight to International Space StationSpaceX on Friday launched its third unmanned commercial mission to the international space station, carrying 1200 pounds of supplies, scientific materials and ...
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Unmanned cargo craft docks at International Space Station226 miles (364 kilometres) above Earth - 26 April 2013 1. Earth seen from camera onboard the International Space Station 2. Satellite images of Russian cargo ... | aerospace |
http://bcwarbirds.com/Grumman%20Membership%20info.htm | 2019-02-21T18:51:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247506094.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20190221172909-20190221194909-00074.warc.gz | 0.868485 | 480 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__159697251 | en | 1972 Grumman AA-5
We have 2 open slots in our Grumman Membership Program
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|Overview of how it works:||All members are subject to a check out in the aircraft to be flown|
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|AA-5 Performance and specifications:|
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https://scribol.com/wild-facts-space-race/?ptp=s&as=799&utm_source=Organic&dv=x | 2023-12-01T02:37:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100264.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201021234-20231201051234-00524.warc.gz | 0.969056 | 4,375 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__182199245 | en | It’s easy to forget that our planet is just a tiny part of a huge cosmos, one that we can likely never fully explore. But there was a period from the 1950s to the 1970s when countries — chiefly Cold War rivals the United States and the Soviet Union — were locked in a race to discover as much as possible. This ranged from launching satellites into space to landing on the Moon. Indeed, the Space Race was a unique and special time in history, when people were not only filled with patriotism for their country’s ambitions, but with hope for the future and curiosity for what existed in space. Here, then, are 30 lesser-known facts about that battle for interplanetary supremacy.
1. Clever Cosmists
You’d be forgiven for presuming the space race started in the 1950s or early 1960s. But in actual fact, the desire to explore space went back much further, as far as the 1800s with the Russian Cosmists. These were a group of people who contemplated the origin of the human species and the cosmos itself, and longed to explore and learn about it. This movement inspired the scientist Konstantin Tsiolkovsky to figure out that outer space could be reached via liquid-propellant rockets, and the need for space suits. Wow!
2. Sputnik 1 starting point
The Space Race was effectively ignited by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957, when it launched Sputnik 1 into the outer cosmos. This came as a surprise to the United States, which viewed itself as the world’s main superpower and its chief science and technology trailblazer. The U.S. attempted to strike back on December 5, 1957, but its Vanguard 1A satellite embarrassingly went up in flames live on TV. In an early example of trolling, the Soviet Union sarcastically offered technical assistance that was earmarked for developing third world nations. Not surprisingly, the U.S. refused.
3. Victorious Vanguard 1
One of the early successes of the United States’ space program was the successful launch of Vanguard 1, the second yet first effective satellite launched that entered space on March 17, 1958. Its mission was described by NASA as being “to test the launch capabilities of a three-stage launch vehicle and the effects of the environment on a satellite and its systems in Earth orbit.” The satellite was battery then solar-powered. Although all communication with it was lost in May 1964, it remains in space today, the oldest man-made satellite still in orbit which should be the case right into the next century.
4. Laika’s launch
A mere 30 days after the launch of Sputnik 1, the Soviet Union fired its successor Sputnik 2 into space. But this time it wasn’t a satellite but a spacecraft, and one that was carrying a dog named Laika. This female stray was plucked off the streets of Moscow, and made history by becoming the first living organism to go into orbit, on November 3, 1957. Sadly, despite initial Soviet propaganda claiming she survived up in space for a week, we now know the heroic mongrel died a few hours after the launch from overheating.
5. Cosmonaut or astronaut?
Here’s an interesting aspect of the Space Race you might not know about. It serves to highlight the nationalistic aspect of the battle for supremacy in space, and suggests there wasn’t a great deal of love lost between the competitors. So, the Soviet Union, United States, and China all have different names for their space travelers. The Soviets — and now the Russians — have historically used the term cosmonaut — that is, “cosmos sailor” — whilst the United States has termed their equivalent astronaut — basically “star sailor.” Even the Chinese have their own term, either yuhangyuan — “space navigator” — or taikonaut – “space sailor.”
6. Explorer 1 excitement
The United States’ space program effectively began in earnest on January 31, 1958, with the successful launch of Explorer 1 into space. The launch of this satellite — the first American built one to go into orbit — came at a time of massive Cold War tension; the U.S. government was desperate to catch and then surpass the Soviet Union after their successful Sputnik 1 and 2 launches. Explorer 1 clawed back some American pride, and the scientific equipment on board led to the discovery of a radiation belt that was duly named after physicist James Van Allen.
7. Luna 1 launch
Any idea what the first spacecraft to reach the Moon’s immediate orbit was? No? Well, The answer is the Soviet Union’s Luna 1. Launched on January 2, 1959, its main objectives included measuring the temperature and pressure inside the vehicle whilst in the Moon’s orbit, as well as studying the magnetic fields of the Earth and Moon, amongst other things. It was a success, and led to a bunch of other numbered Luna missions, including Luna 2, the first human-built object to land on the Moon’s surface, and Luna 3, which captured 70 percent of the Moon’s surface in photographic form.
8. TIROS-1 triumph
On April 1, 1960, NASA launched TIROS-1 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, to try and get the upper hand on the Soviet Union in the Space Race. Indeed, the TIROS-1 weather satellite was one of the turning points in making the U.S. more competitive in the cosmic fight. In operation for 78 days, it was the first successful satellite of its kind and recorded one of the first TV images of Earth from space. There were numerous successors to this important satellite, which was used to study the Earth and pioneered accurate meteorological weather forecasts.
9. Gagarin the Great
The biggest success in the early years of the Space Race undoubtedly came on April 12, 1961, when the Soviet Union succeeded in launching a man into the cosmos aboard Vostok 1. That man was, of course, Yuri Gagarin, and he became a household name and Soviet hero almost instantly. His space flight orbited the Earth once, lasting one hour, 48 minutes. He then landed safely in Saratov Oblast in western Russia. But despite the Cold War tensions, Gagarin remarked on radio, “Orbiting Earth in the spaceship, I saw how beautiful our planet is. People, let us preserve and increase this beauty, not destroy it!”
10. Rather revolting ritual
One of the weirdest things that emerged from Gagarin’s successful foray into space was this rather yucky incident that would go on to become a spaceman’s ritual. When Gagarin was making his way to the launch pad on April 12, 1961, by bus, he told the driver to stop so he could, ahem, drain the main vein. The cosmonaut did so over the right-hand tire at the rear of the bus. Because of Gagarin’s safe and historic journey into space, this somehow became a good luck ritual, that male astronauts and cosmonauts still follow to this day. Even female space travelers have got involved, bringing urine vials to splash on that wheel. Yuck!
11. The magnificent Mercury Seven
The United States launched its Mercury program in May 1961, and the astronauts who manned those spaceflights became known as the Mercury Seven. These beloved American astronauts were Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, and Deke Slayton. They became a great source of pride in the United States during the heat of the Space Race battle, particularly Shepard who became the first American to venture into space, only a few weeks after Gagarin. Glenn took the title of oldest person in space in October 1998, when he ventured up there at the age of 77.
12. First female in space
On June 16, 1963, the Soviet Union made history by launching Valentina Tereshkova into space on board the Vostok 6 spacecraft. Not even a cosmonaut but a mere cotton mill worker, Tereshkova became the first woman and civilian to visit the cosmos. She orbited the Earth 48 times over three days on Vostok 6. The space traveling of Tereshkova contrasted sharply with the United States, whose space program had been dominated by white males up to then. Indeed, it wouldn’t be until 1983 that Sally Ride became the first American female to venture into space — exactly 20 years and two days on from Tereshkova.
13. Space Race = Arms Race
The Space Race between the Soviet Union and the United States was, sadly, not merely a friendly rivalry to push the boundaries of human exploration of our planet and solar system. No, sadly it was a major part of the ugly ideological battle known as the Cold War. The race to build rockets owed as much to military confrontation as it did exploration. Both countries were developing dual-use rockets, where the space capsule could easily be replaced by a warhead to become an intercontinental ballistic missile. Indeed, the Soviet’s early success with rockets worried President Eisenhower, who feared an attack. This was one of the reasons the U.S. went all-in on the Space Race.
14. Spacewalking into the history books
Looking to push the boundaries of the Space Race even further, in the mid 1960s the Soviet Union developed a pressurized spacesuit and a multi-person spacecraft. Both were the first of their kind. On March 18, 1965, the Voskhod 2 mission was launched in which Alexei Leonov became the first human to free-float in space. His 10-minute walk outside the spacecraft became legendary, but almost led to his death. His overly pressurized space suit almost became too big for him to re-enter Voskhod 2, but he bled enough oxygen out to dramatically climb back on board. Leonov said the spacewalk made him feel “like a seagull with its wings outstretched, soaring high above the Earth.” Cool!
15. Successful soft-landing
Another Soviet victory in the Space Race was the soft-landing of Luna 9 on the Moon. This occurred on February 3, 1966, three days after the spacecraft had left the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Luna 9 was able to send photographic data to Earth from the Moon, and it proved the surface was hard and not a loose layer of dust. President Lyndon Johnson congratulated his counterpart Leonid Brezhnev and the Soviet Union’s people on Luna 9’s success in a letter, writing, “your accomplishment is one that can benefit all mankind.” The U.S. then responded with its own Surveyor 1 four months later.
16. African entry
In 1964 the Space Race took an unusual twist. An African country made significant noise about entering the fray, that country being Zambia. Yes, believe it or not the south-central African state announced its intention to land a man on the Moon in 1964. The Zambian space program was run by a schoolteacher named Edward Mukuka Nkoloso. He drafted 12 prospective space travelers for a Moon landing, but there was a serious lack of funding and the training — which involved rolling around in a large drum — left little to be desired. Soon, most observers decided it was all a big joke.
17. Historic probes
Though a lot of the Space Race seemed to be focused around landing on the Moon, the intergalactic battle for supremacy also extended to other planets. For instance, some of the Soviet Union’s Venera probes were historic in discovering information about Venus. In 1967 Venera 4 learned that Venus was mostly composed of carbon dioxide, and it earned the accolade of being the first man-made device to reach the atmosphere of another planet. Venera 7 went further, making a soft-landing on the planet in December 1970, the first planetary landing besides the Moon.
18. Playground propaganda
The Space Race captured the imagination of millions in both the United States and the Soviet Union, not least children. In actual fact, both countries began to design playgrounds at schools and parks in an attempt to fuel their curiosity in space and traveling there. These playgrounds often had rocket-shaped slides, along with towers and planet- and satellite-shaped rides. Given the intense Cold War rivalry, it could be argued that this attempt to inspire interest in the Space Race amounted to outright propaganda. Anyway, by 1973 these playgrounds began to be dismantled or altered on account of an act passed in Congress regarding Consumer Product Safety.
19. Deadliest year
When you think about it, the Space Race involved achieving a lot of firsts for mankind — from journeying into space to landing on the Moon. So given how difficult these things were to achieve — and the unknown aspect of it all — it’s natural that there was huge danger involved for the astronauts and cosmonauts, plus the animals that preceded them. The year 1967 was a case in point, with the January Apollo 1 test launch fire killing American astronauts Ed White, Gus Grissom, and Roger Chaffee. On the Soviet side, cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov died a few months later when the Soyuz 1 capsule’s parachutes failed to open correctly as the spacecraft re-entered Earth’s atmosphere.
20. Sinister Soviet sabotage scheme
Now, you’ve probably heard about the United States’ notorious A119 project to blow up the Moon with a nuclear missile. What you might not know is that the Soviet Union harbored similar sinister intentions. Yes, the secretive “E-Project,” the brainchild of two mad Soviet scientists named Pavlovich Korolev and Mstislav Vsyevolodovich Keldysh, involved four stages. The first being to land on the Moon, the second and third orbiting around and photographing its surface in detail, and the fourth to blow it to smithereens. All to prove to the world the Soviet Union got there first and to illustrate its military strength. But they realized a mushroom cloud wouldn’t form in that atmosphere and decided not to pursue it. Madness!
21. Comical capsule naming
Ever wondered why the two-man Gemini 3 capsule that carried astronauts Gus Grissom and John Young in 1965 was nicknamed Molly Brown? Turns out it was an in-joke sparked from Grissom, who had manned a spacecraft called Liberty Bell 7 in 1961 that sank deep into the ocean soon after its splashdown. After NASA blocked his attempt to jokingly call Gemini 3 the Titanic, Grissom and the agency mutually decided on Molly Brown, after the iconic Titanic survivor nicknamed “The Unsinkable.” Gemini 3 was Project Gemini’s first manned spacecraft that was devised to pioneer long-duration missions, docking between two space vehicles, and external spacewalking.
22. Aldrin misses out
Almost everyone on the planet knows that Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the Moon. But they might not know that it could, and likely would, have been Buzz Aldrin, if not for a minor spacecraft change. Yes, Apollo 11 had altered something from its Gemini predecessor — the door had been moved to the left side of the spacecraft. Aldrin sat on the right-hand side. So, when Apollo 11 successfully landed on the Moon, it was module commander Armstrong who got to disembark first, as he sat on the left. Interesting!
23. Cold War cooperation
As we’ve established, the Space Race was a fiercely competitive arms and science battle between two sworn adversaries. But as strongly opposed as the United States and the Soviet Union were ideologically, they very occasionally saw the benefit of cooperating. The first occasion on which they did this in space was in 1969. The Soviets released the flight path of their unmanned spacecraft Luna 15 to help the American Apollo 11 mission that was on course for landing on the Moon avoid unwanted contact with it. But it would ultimately be immaterial, as the Soviet spacecraft crashed before Apollo 11 had even taken off.
24. Teeing off on the Moon
The United States’ Apollo 14 mission was notable for a few reasons. It was the final H mission and the first of its kind to land in the lunar highlands. But most notably, it was the mission in which sport was played on the Moon for the first time. Yes, astronaut Alan Shepard — who became the oldest man on the Moon at that time — brought a golf club with him, and he hit a couple of drives. He famously joked that the second drive he hit went for “miles and miles and miles.” To be fair, it would have to, if he was to ever find the green.
25. Ten more moonwalks
As you will surely know — unless you’ve been living under a rock for 50 years, that is — Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first humans to set foot on the Moon during the successful 1969 Apollo 11 landing by the United States. What you might not be aware of, though, is that there were ten people who followed them. They include Apollo 12’s Pete Conrad and Alan Bean, Apollo 14’s Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 15’s James Irwin, Apollo 16’s John Young and Charles Duke, and Apollo 17’s Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt.
26. Frightening bolt of lightning
The Apollo 12 mission by the United States culminated in astronauts Pete Conrad and Alan Bean becoming the third and fourth men to walk on the Moon. But the mission was almost over before it had even started, as Apollo 12 was frighteningly struck twice by lightning before lift-off. “What the hell was that?” shouted Command Module Pilot Dick Gordon upon the first lightning strike, which disabled the spacecraft’s power and guidance systems temporarily. After the near-miss, Conrad, upon landing on the Moon days later, joked, “Man, that may have been a small one for Neil, but that’s a long one for me.”
27. Two flights, no landing
Imagine traveling all the way to the Moon twice but never landing on it. That’s the experience Jim Lovell had. Yes, the American astronaut — who was memorably portrayed by Tom Hanks in the 1995 movie Apollo 13 — first voyaged to the planet aboard Apollo 8 in December 1968, as part of the earliest crew to orbit the Moon. His second trip there two years later, though, was notoriously troublesome, as the Apollo 13 spacecraft suffered massive internal damage and the mission was aborted. A struggle to land safely back on Earth ensued. Lovell told the Associated Press in 1995 that not landing on the Moon “is my one regret.”
28. The (last) man on the Moon
The first man to walk on the Moon was always going to be the most famous. Neil Armstrong enjoyed that fame, but what about the last man to do it to date? You might not have heard of him, but his name was Eugene Cernan. He was a part of the Apollo 17 Moon mission in December 1972, along with his colleague Harrison Schmitt. Technically, Schmitt was the most recent human to step onto the Moon, but it was Eugene Cernan who clambered back on board Apollo 17 last, so he currently holds the distinction of being the last man to walk on the Earth-orbiting natural satellite.
29. Lonely Collins
American astronaut Michael Collins was labeled the “the loneliest man in history” by the U.S. press after the Apollo 11 Moon landings that saw his colleagues Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walk on the Moon. Collins was cut off from radio control as he orbited the planet, and observed how isolated from the human race he was at that moment in his notebook. But in reality his main concern was that Armstrong and Aldrin would get back on board safely and he wouldn’t have to travel back to Earth on his own, forced to abandon his colleagues. On the loneliest man stuff, Collins later remarked, “I thought that was ridiculous.”
30. Stench of the Moon
One thing space travelers who landed on the Moon agreed on was that the Moon stinks. Aldrin wrote in his book Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home from the Moon that he and Armstrong were covered in lunar dust when they got back in their lander, and that there was “a pungent metallic smell, something like gunpowder, or the smell in the air after a firecracker has gone off.” He reiterated this in a 2015 Space.com interview, saying it smelt “like burnt charcoal, or similar to the ashes that are in a fireplace, especially if you sprinkle a little water on them.” | aerospace |
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There is growing demand for in-space propulsion systems that enable small satellites to achieve attitude and orbit control, orbital transfers, and end-of-life deorbiting.
This is particularly important for the slew of LEO and MEO constellations currently being developed, as constellation control will be an important factor in the success of these ventures.
Over the past decade, there has been an explosion of activity in the smallsat propulsion world, driven by technology breakthroughs, industry commercialization, and private investment.
In this article, we provide a gentle primer to the topic of selecting a thruster for a smallsat mission, and give an overview of some of the propulsion products making waves within the global marketplace for space.
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Selecting the most appropriate thruster product for a CubeSat can be a tricky challenge.
Rapid growth of the NewSpace sector has led to greater use of modular components, like thrusters. Picking the right thruster is imperative towards ensuring success of your CubeSat mission.
In this article, we look at some of the factors that should be taken into account to make this decision. We also provide an overview of a number of propulsion products on the market, listed on the satsearch platform to help you select the best option.
Your CubeSat thruster requirements
We recommend a simple 4-step approach for a preliminary selection of a thruster for a CubeSat, as explained below:
- Specify your exact mission parameters
- Record all known design specifications of the CubeSat
- Consider the range of technology that will be used in the system
- Take into account the key performance criteria
Your mission parameters
The first step is to fully understand the full set of mission parameters, including both the critical applications and desirable, but not necessarily essential, objectives.
Knowing exactly what functions your thruster will need to perform, and on what schedule and duration, will make selecting a model easier.
Also consider the launch stresses, testing processes and regulatory compliance that the CubeSat will need to go through, in order to make it into orbit, as well as any obsolescence procedures once the mission is complete.
Your CubeSat’s physical specifications
Next, keep to hand all currently known design information about the CubeSat unit.
This can include the volume, weight, primary structural material and more basic things such as the location, storage and transport arrangements of the major components.
You will need to make sure that the thruster you choose will be suitable for these parameters.
Your full range of tech
Once you are clear on exactly what tasks the thruster will need to perform and the design characteristics of the CubeSat, the next consideration is the technology that will sit alongside the thruster to make sure everything is compatible (and fits in the unit in the first place!)
You may not yet know the full range of accompanying tech (and you might need to first choose the thruster in order to make decisions on other components), but make sure you have access to the technical specifications of all the other sub-systems and structural components that are most likely to be used per the current plans.
Key performance criteria
Now you’re armed with the knowledge of what the thruster needs to do, work alongside and fit within, you can make an informed decision from the available products, based on your required performance characteristics.
Some of the potential key specifications and performance criteria to evaluate are:
- Size and weight – Will it fit? Is it too heavy? The physical volume (usually expressed in CubeSat units / U) and on-Earth weight determine what other components can be used in the unit and impact transport and launch costs.
- Specific impulse – What specific impulse values are required for your CubeSat and intended applications?
- Electric or chemical – This is a big debate and beyond this article to go into in detail. Both classes of propulsion technologies can perform very well for CubeSats and should be evaluated for any potential system.
- Flight heritage – Is this thruster fully tested in space? You need to know that the system will survive the launch and operate as expected in microgravity, so it is important to look at the product’s history.
- Operating power – What power supply can your CubeSat use to operate the thruster? What input will work best with other systems and maintain safety and efficiency?
- Thruster delta-V capability – What changes in velocity does the thruster need to produce in order to carry out the maneuvers required in the mission?
- Integration requirements – Do you require a simple plug-and-play system? Or do your CubeSat’s needs and mission parameters dictate a more customizable solution?
These provide a snippet of the technical details that are necessary to evaluate as part of your selection process. In addition, there are the typical criteria for any major purchase such as; cost, delivery time, supplier reputation and location, contract details and maintenance conditions to take into account.
Finally, it’s important to know that selection of a thruster for your CubeSat is an iteratively process, as is the case for virtually every other component of your overall system.
CubeSat thrusters on the market
In this section, you can find a range of CubeSat thruster products available on the global market. These listings will be updated when new in-space propulsion systems for CubeSats are added to the global marketplace for space at satsearch.co – so please check back for more or sign up for our mailing list for all the updates.
We have also put together an overview of Electrical Power Systems (EPS) and On-board computers (OBC), as well as many other categories of space services and sub-systems available on the market.
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Enpulsion manufactures an array of modular electric propulsion systems for small satellites. The propellant is stored in an inert, non-pressurized tank during launch, and some earlier models were developed for European Space Agency (ESA) science missions.
Enpulsion has flown 50 thrusters in space and has delivered over 150 for further testing and development, prior to launch. In recent years the company has focussed on enabling serial production and in December 2019 its management system was awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification. The portfolio consists of:
The ENPULSION NANO – featuring a > 5000 N s total impulse, 2000 — 6000 s specific impulse and 330 µN nominal thrust with a 10 — 350 µN dynamic thrust range. The thruster has a wet mass of 900 g and a dry mass of 680 g.
The NANO R³ – featuring a > 5000 N s total impulse, 2000 — 6000 s specific impulse and 350 µN nominal thrust with a 10 — 350 µN dynamic thrust range. The thruster has a wet mass of < 1420 g and a dry mass of < 1200 g.
The NANO AR³ – featuring a > 5000 N s total impulse, 2000 — 6000 s specific impulse and 350 µN nominal thrust with a 10 — 350 µN dynamic thrust range. The thruster has a wet mass of < 1450 g and a dry mass of < 1230 g.
The NANO IR³ – featuring a > 4000 N s total impulse, 2500 — 4000 s specific impulse and 500 µN nominal thrust with a 10 — 500 µN dynamic thrust range. The thruster has a wet mass of < 1420 g and a dry mass of < 1200 g.
The MICRO R³ – featuring a > 50 kN s total impulse, 1500 — 6000 s specific impulse and 1 mN nominal thrust with a 200 µN – 1.35 mN dynamic thrust range. The thruster has a wet mass of 3.9 kg and a dry mass of 2.6 kg, both figures include PPU.
The PM200 brings high thrust propulsion capability to 3-12U CubeSats. Low system complexity and zero propellant toxicity allow for simple and robust operations, both on the ground and when in orbit. The medium tank pressure and high storage density of liquid propellants enable high safety factor tanks to be used with little mass penalty. The standard 1U configuration of the PM200 propulsion module can deliver in excess of 230 m/s of velocity increment to a 3U CubeSat of 4 kg at a nominal thrust level of 0.5 N. The system can be seamlessly integrated with the iADCS400 to provide a fully integrated GNC and ADCS solution. In addition, the PM200 offers active thrust vector control to minimize disturbance torque on the satellite platform.
The EPSS C1 and EPSS C2 by NanoAvionics
NanoAvionics offers propulsion systems designed to offer high-performance and environmentally-friendly solutions for CubeSat control. The propulsion systems are modular in design and can be scaled by adjusting the volume of the tank to accommodate different propellant quantity needs. The system uses “green” Ammonium Dinitramide (ADN) based monopropellant which has a 6% higher specific impulse and 24% higher energy density compared to hydrazine-employed systems, enabling significant levels of thrust in a relatively small storage volume.
The models available are:
The EPSS C1 Propulsion System – for 1U CubeSats. The system is 1.3U in size and produces a thrust of 1N BOL to 0.22N EOL per thruster. They have a dry mass of 1 kg and wet mass of 1.2 kg, and a specific impulse of 213 seconds.
The EPSS C2 Propulsion System – for 2U CubeSats. The system is 2U in size and produces a thrust of 1N BOL to 0.22N EOL per thruster. They have a dry mass of 1.7 kg and wet mass of 2.5 kg, and a specific impulse of 214 seconds.
The Comet CubeSat and Microsatellite Water Thruster by Bradford Space is a simple, launch-safe, and cost-effective electrothermal propulsion system that uses water as a propellant. Comet thrusters are the ideal balance of cost and performance, occupying a place in the market between low-cost, low-performance cold gas and resistojets, and high-cost, high-performance monopropellant and electric systems. The Comet design is scalable from CubeSats to small microsatellites, with a highly-flexible interface suitable for a wide range of spacecraft sizes. Comet thrusters are inert, launch-safe, and also safe for deployment from the International Space Station.
The thruster portfolio of ECAPS
ECAPS by Bradford Space manufactures a range of propulsion systems that can be tailored to meet customer-specific requirements. The systems feature a non-toxic propellant which is based on ADN (Ammonium DiNitrimide). This propellant is non-carcinogenic and is typically less toxic and simpler to handle than hydrazine. The thrusters are based on ECAPS’ High Performance Green Propulsion (HPGP) technology which is designed to provide a higher specific impulse (by ≥ 6%) and higher propellant density (by 24%) than alternative methods. COTS components with flight heritage are used in the systems and ECAPS also offers support for launch site fuelling procedures. The product portfolio consists of:
- 100 mN HPGP Thruster – suited to small satellites and CubeSats, with a mass of 0.04 kg and a minimum impulse bit of < 5 mN s.
- 1N HPGP Thruster – designed for attitude and orbit control of small-sized satellites with 46 1N HPGP thrusters being demonstrated to date aboard the PRISMA spacecraft and the SkySat series. Featuring a mass of 0.38 kg and a minimum impulse bit < 70 mN s.
- 1N GP Thruster – an in-development variant of the 1N HPGP. The product can be provided individually or as an integrated system, and has a mass of 0.38 kg and a minimum impulse bit of < 70 mN s.
- 5N HPGP Thruster – designed for attitude, trajectory and orbit control of small and medium satellites, the system is currently undergoing a test fire campaign with the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center where it is being examined for potential use for an interplanetary mission. Featuring a mass of 0.48 kg and a minimum impulse bit of < 0.1 N s.
- 22N HPGP Thruster – designed for attitude, trajectory and orbit control of larger satellites and for systems such as propulsive payload adaptor rings. Featuring a mass of 1.1 kg, a minimum impulse bit of < 0.44 N s, and a thrust range of 5.5 — 22 N.
- 50N HPGP Thruster – designed for attitude, trajectory and orbit control of larger satellites, including geostationary satellites, or launch vehicle applications. This thruster is currently in development and ECAPS is looking for partners to collaborate with in order to take this further. Featuring a mass of 2.1 kg, a minimum impulse bit of < 2.5 N s, and a thrust range of 12.5 — 50 N.
- 200N HPGP Thruster – designed for launch vehicle upper-stage reaction control and potential defense applications. This thruster is currently in development and ECAPS is looking for partners to collaborate with in order to take this further. The majority of the investigations to date have related to various launch vehicle upper stage programs, including the Ariane 5ME, and for various spacecraft orbit-raising applications.
One of the highest thrust electric propulsion systems on the market – able to dramatically reduce the time needed to carry out propulsion while maintaining a high total impulse density to minimize the impact on your system. The ExoMG® is a Hall Effect Thruster (HET) – an ion thruster in which electrons emitted by a cathode are trapped in a magnetic field and used to ionize a propellant. Due to unique innovations of the plasma chamber, the cathode and the fluidics system Exotrail has been able to reduce the size of this technology to fit small satellites.
The Nova portfolio of Orbital Astronautics
The Nova product line is Orbital Astronautics’ baseline propulsion system used in the company’s ORB-class satellite platforms. The thrusters have been designed to capitalise on usage of the “tuna-can” nanosatellite configuration which was developed with the aim of minimising impact on volume consumed within the platform. The systems use Carbon Nanotube (CNT) neutralizers and have no pressurized tanks or moving parts. The 3 products in the portfolio are:
The Nova – A 44 W thruster with an operating voltage of 7 – 36 V. The system has a total impulse of > 2,000 N s and a delta v of < 0.46 km/s assuming a 5 kg satellite.
The Kilonova – A 66 W thruster with an operating voltage of 12 – 36 V. The system has a total impulse of > 5,000 N s and a delta v of < 1.1 km/s assuming a 5 kg satellite.
The Supernova – A 66 W thruster with an operating voltage of 12 – 36 V. The system has a total impulse of 26,000 N s and a delta v of < 6.3 km/s assuming a 5 kg satellite.
The TILE 2 by Accion Systems
Accion Systems’ TILE 2 system is designed to provide small satellites with safe, scalable, ultra-low weight propulsion. The inert ionic liquid propellant has been used in order to meet future requirements for orbital maintenance and collision avoidance in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
The system has a wet mass of 0.45 kg and a total impulse of 35 Ns. The maximum thrust (axial) that can be produced is 0.05 mN at 4 W (standby power is 1.5 W) and minimum impulse bit is 50 µNs. Accion Systems manufacturers ion electrospray propulsion systems for spacecraft, enabling propulsion capabilities that can keep weight and design costs low, and are safe for rideshare.
The NPT30 is a standalone electric propulsion system for small satellites that can deliver high ∆V. ThrustMe challenged the fundamentals of electric propulsion and miniaturized the system by innovating in how propellant is stored, handled and accelerated. Combining ion thruster technologies with techniques derived from the semiconductor industry enabled high-performance miniaturization. The NPT30 is at TRL6. No performance degradation has been observed after hundreds of hours of operations and hundreds of ON/OFF cycles.
Based on helicon technology, the REGULUS system is a magnetically-enhanced RF plasma thruster designed for small platforms; characterized by low power and budget constraints. Due to its simplified architecture the thruster allows for cost reduction, making it a valuable solution for small platforms down to multi U. The system is throttleable and is easily scalable to match with the customer needs, while being composed only of a discharge chamber, an antenna and a magnetic field generator. It does not use electrodes, does not require neutralizers and grids, thus allowing cost reductions and long lifetimes. A proprietary (patented) helicon technology has been developed specifically for micro- and nanosatellites.
Morpheus’ FEEP technology has been specially developed for miniaturized applications using the low-melting metallic gallium propellant, as well as a chip-based neutralizer with the corresponding supply and control electronics. All of the system’s components are optimized to deliver the best propulsion performance for the least amount of space, mass and necessary electrical power, which are the most valuable commodities on board a nanosatellite. Due to the system’s plug-and-play nature the integration into a satellite platform is easy and highly customizable in order to fulfil the propulsion requirements of almost all low Earth orbit missions. The modular thruster system can be purchased as a single system, the nanoFEEP, or several units may be combined for more complex requirements in the multiFEEP.
ExoTerra Resource’s Halo is a miniaturized centerline-cathode Hall-effect thruster that uses magnetic fields to focus and accelerate a plasma to generate thrust. The Halo system operates on a flexible range of inert gases and storable propellants without combustion. The current version of Halo has demonstrated operation between 75 and 400 W with thrust ranging from 4 to 34 mN and Isp from 700 s to 1500 s. Designed for CubeSats, Halo fits within a 7.5 cm diameter by 4 cm long volume (excluding mission unique gas fittings), and weighs just 0.6kg.
Tethers Unlimited offer the HYDROS™ high-performance propulsion for small satellites. The thrusters use a hybrid electrical/chemical scheme to provide small spacecraft with both high thrust (≥ 1.5 N) and high Isp (≥ 310 s) propulsion. HYDROS propulsion systems enable secondary payloads to perform missions requiring orbit agility and large ∆Vs while launching with the ultimate ‘green’ propellant, water.
Bellatrix Aerospace has developed and patented Microwave Electro-thermal Thrusters (MET), an advanced type of electric propulsion for satellites. This is an efficient electric propulsion system and has a unique distinction of being able to efficiently work on several propellants such as Argon, Xenon, Nitrogen, Ammonia and Water Vapour. MET is an electrode-less (zero erosion), vortex-stabilized thruster where microwaves are used to heat the propellant and produce a high temperature exhaust for in-space propulsion.
Maxwell is a turn-key electric propulsion solution for next generation small satellites. It includes propellant (and control system) and a proprietary RF thruster. Maxwell is a 300-500 W class engine providing propulsion for small satellites (20-500kg) that was designed, built, tested in under 8 weeks. It provides a thrust output of 6-10 mN and has a specific impulse of 7,000-14,000 Ns.
Edit: 11 July 2019 – please note that previously in this section the CubeSat propulsion product called Rider, manufactured by Phase Four, was listed. This listing has been removed, as Rider has been obsoleted and replaced by Phase Four’s Maxwell thruster.
The Orbital Thruster is a miniaturised resistojet propulsion module that uses water-based propellant. The OT module is designed to be plug-and-play ready, as only power and connectivity wiring are required from the satellite. Although featuring a much reduced volume the OT is still estimated to provide enough propellant for 100 firings in the the nano-size variant making the product highly suitable for propulsion experiments and orbital adjustments prolonging satellite’s lifespan.
The thruster portfolio of Benchmark Space Systems
Benchmark Space Systems develops non-toxic (‘green’) propulsion systems designed for high thrust for the small satellite market. The company utilises proprietary, on-demand pressurization technology and non-toxic propellants with the aim of easing satellite operators’ launch manifests and expanding on-orbit capabilities. The three products available on satsearch are:
The HALCYON SmallSat Monoprop/Biprop Dual Mode Thruster – offered in monopropellant HTP or dual-mode HTP + Butane, designed to offer an innovative small satellite solution for high thrust or pulse-mode operational needs. This chemical propulsion system features a specific impulse of 140 to 320 s and a minimum impulse bit of 50 mN-s. Available in 100 mN to 22 N and in 1 to 12 thruster configurations.
The PEREGRINE SmallSat Bipropellant Thruster – featuring in-house components designed for additive manufacturing and non-toxic HTP + NHMF propellant. Features a specific impulse of 270 s and a minimum impulse bit of ≤ 0.5 mN-s. Available in 100 mN to 22 N and in 1 to 12 thruster configurations.
The STARLING CubeSat Warm Gas Thruster – an integrated warm gas thruster using non-toxic, powdered propellant. The system is designed to provide a standardized, bus agnostic propulsion system. Features a specific impulse of 70 – 140 s and a thrust level of 0.1 – 1 N.
Currently in development. SteamJet’s TunaCan propulsion system is designed to provide safe, compact and affordable water-based propulsion for smallsats and CubeSats. The product is being developed along with tungsten carbide manufacturing firm Total Carbide and a prototype of the system will be tested in space-simulated conditions in March 2020, with a patent also due to be filed.
Edit: 27 January 2020 – the TunaCan propulsion system by SteamJet Space in-development product listing was added.
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https://flighttestfact.com/wear-the-orange/ | 2024-04-25T01:44:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296820065.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425000826-20240425030826-00069.warc.gz | 0.973391 | 859 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__21953127 | en | The author, Carla Jackson, is a Flight Test Engineer and a Fellow of the Society of Flight Test Engineers.
Once upon a time, Lockheed Martin, Marietta, had a Chief Test Pilot / Flight Ops Director who believed in orange: not only orange flight suits but also jackets, gloves, and probably underwear too. He had been in the Navy during the time when flights suits were orange (sensible for finding downed pilots in water) and brought that tradition to Lockheed Martin. Many aircrew and Flight Test Engineers (FTEs) hated orange flight suits. The Cobb County Corrections System Work Release program used orange jumpsuits for prisoners picking up trash along highways. Anytime a Cobb County police officer saw someone driving in an orange flight suit they pulled over the vehicle. Almost everyone in the flight test department had a similar story of encounters with the police. There was even a story of downed C-130 test crew, who had to land in north Alabama after an in-flight emergency—they were momentarily held at gunpoint by a local sheriff at the town pancake house while eating lunch and waiting for a repair team. Shortly after the retirement of the Chief Test Pilot, the life support department sent out an email to everyone in Flight Ops and Flight Test stating they recently had gotten funding to replace damaged or lost flight suits, and the new suits would be standard flight suit olive green (wink, wink). An amazing number of people had damaged flight suits. Rumor is a handful of the “lost” flight suits met their end in a blazing bonfire. After it was over, everyone got green flight suits, indistinguishable from the Air Force bag. The orange suits remaining in the life support collection were handed out to temporary flyers, first year engineers, and interns, so we could always tell the new guy walking across the flight line.
In 2000, Lockheed Martin had a mission to fly the US Customs Service AEW7 Domed P-3B surveillance aircraft to Washington, DC, for a Congressional demo. The team included two pilots from the US Customs Service, a flight engineer, a program manager, and a couple of consultants. Lockheed Martin also provided two FTEs, a program manager, and a collection of mission systems software developers. But Lockheed Martin policy stated that aircrew had to have matching flight suits. By that time, Lockheed Martin had largely abandoned the orange flight suit. All of the FTEs had green bags, but those of us that did air shows and other public relations work had a royal blue flight suit as well. As we started planning to take the aircraft, officially known as AEW7, it became clear we had a problem: As the life support team started looking at sizes and availability, they rapidly came to the conclusion that neither green nor royal blue were available in sufficient numbers to support the mission systems team. Out came the storage bins with all of those orange flight suits. The US Customs Service team had dark blue flight suits. Since I was the deployment lead, I had to work with our host facility, Signature FBO at Washington’s Reagan National Airport. After we landed it was my job to go into the flight ops desk and get ground support set up. The gleaming lobby was filled with dignified aircrew in spiffy corporate pilot uniforms. As I walked in from the flight line in my bright orange attire, I tried to be as low profile as possible. I slunk to the front desk and felt relieved that no one had really noticed me, when from across the room, the booming voice of an old friend, Northrop Grumman Chief Test Pilot Roy Martin (apparently filling in as a corporate pilot that week) called out at top volume, “Hello Carla Jackson! What are you wearing?!!”
Editor’s note: Carla, like many flight test professionals, actually loves to wear orange as seen here in a 2010 photo with Gene Kranz at SFTE’s Annual Symposium. There are so many more, and I hope to weave their lighthearted stories together with more serious ones, anecdotes that demonstrate their professionalism and commitment to safety.
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https://outsider.com/outdoors/polar-bear-attacks-canadian-air-force-helicopter/ | 2023-01-29T18:26:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499758.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20230129180008-20230129210008-00828.warc.gz | 0.96518 | 426 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__248150804 | en | A search and rescue helicopter in Canada was damaged due to a “curious” polar bear, said the Royal Canadian Air Force.
The CH-149 Cormorant helicopter was at an airfield in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. On September 16, poor weather conditions grounded the aircraft at Saglek airfield.
“The crew had to park the aircraft down below, not up at elevation like they wanted to,” said Lt.-Col. Brent Vaino, the squadron commander of the search-and-rescue team. “Because of that, it’s an area with a body of water on either side, and polar bears do occasionally transit on either side of them. And in this case, that’s what happened.”
The RCAF posted a series of tweets explaining the incident, as well as the damage done by the bear.
“Sometime overnight, a curious polar bear came by to investigate the helicopter, causing some superficial damage as it pushed on a side door, popped out an emergency exit window, and removed a small cover panel on the nose.”
The Air Force continued, saying that they easily fixed the issues.
“The polar bear did not get inside the helicopter, and there were no crew members in the vicinity at the time. After an inspection, repairs were completed, and the crew resumed flights on their planned two-week mountain flying search and rescue exercise.”
Most polar bears live north of the Arctic Circle in places like Canada, Alaska, Russia, Greenland, and Norway.
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), they estimate that there are between 22,000 to 31,000 polar bears globally. In addition, between 60 to 80 percent of them live in Canada.
However, they are “vulnerable” according to IUCN’s Red List of Threatened Species, meaning the global population is decreasing. Much of the decrease is due to climate change. | aerospace |
http://mittval.is/introduction-to-weather-balloons/ | 2023-03-28T14:08:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948867.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328135732-20230328165732-00328.warc.gz | 0.715632 | 585 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__210998237 | en | Introduction to Weather Balloons
A convenient way to gather atmospheric data at high altitudes is to use weather balloons (current record altitude for unmanned gas filled balloon seems to be 53 km of BU60-1 Japanese balloon). As this kind of devices is used for weather forecast and research the specific literature on the topic is widely available and consolidated. Air data systems are a common payload across that kind of probe, from here our interest on the topic. Here we introduce the basic hardware, provide a basic calculation script for balloon sizing and describe the ground filling operations. The topics involved are different and heterogeneous so we will split topics along a mini-series of articles on balloons.
We will focus on the most common DIY setup, a sealed balloon filled with helium and with a rope suspended payload. Helium is lighter than air so it makes the balloon float.
High altitude balloon payload system configuration. When balloon bursts or is released, the parachute inflates and the system descends (inset).
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https://www.slitherine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=454&t=78796&p=672191 | 2020-11-24T06:32:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141171126.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20201124053841-20201124083841-00106.warc.gz | 0.903915 | 179 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__218667510 | en | I have a screenshot of it on Dropbox, but this forum does not allow me to port it in a normal manner.
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1) cargo heli arrives
2) My focus shifts to incoming threats, I lost track of the cargo heli
3) I accidentally refuel a normal Seahawk (not the cargo heli) and send it off as if it were a transport
Still seeing the mission still incomplete, I keep sending off Seahawks, ending up with a requirement of -4 . (and 0 helicopters on my ship)
Can you fix this? E.g. by making sure that a mission always has a number of required aircraft greater than 0. | aerospace |
http://interspacenews.com/FeatureArticle/tabid/130/Default.aspx?id=7922 | 2016-02-09T15:45:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701157262.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193917-00149-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.908147 | 429 | CC-MAIN-2016-07 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-07__0__115528560 | en | WASHINGTON - Current satellites are not designed to be serviced in space. When a communication satellite in geosynchronous orbit (GEO) fails 36,000 kilometers above the earth, typically, it is moved into a “graveyard” orbit where it remains indefinitely. Many of the satellites which are obsolete or have failed still have usable antennas, solar arrays and other components which are expected to last much longer than the life of the satellite, but currently there is no way to re-use them.
DARPA pioneered on-orbit satellite servicing with the successful 2007 Orbital Express demonstrator mission. Future widespread pursuit of on-orbit satellite servicing would benefit from discussions regarding the broad spectrum of technical challenges and non-technical obstacles--ranging from policy, legal and other constraints--that may hamper progress in this field.
DARPA will host a conference to open dialogue within the international space community regarding on-orbit satellite servicing. The conference, “Fostering Sustainable Satellite Servicing,” will be held Tuesday, June 26, 2012, in Arlington, Va. This conference is open to the international space, satellite and related-technologies communities, and will include international speakers.
A catalyst for making on-orbit re-purposing a reality is DARPA’s Phoenix program. Phoenix aims to develop and demonstrate technologies to cooperatively harvest and re-use valuable components from retired, non-working satellites in GEO to create new space systems at greatly reduced cost.
“DARPA looks forward to this opportunity to foster international discussion on satellite servicing,” said Dave Barnhart, DARPA program manager for Phoenix. “In concert with the global space community and our international partners, we hope to create innovative technologies and techniques for space-to-space activities. If successful, re-using existing satellite components may not only dramatically lower the cost of GEO satellite missions for Defense Department needs, but may also serve to demonstrate, through advanced techniques and technology, a model for future on-orbit servicing activities.”
| Artist's concept of Phoenix in orbit Photo Credit: DARPA | aerospace |
http://kbkw.com/5420/ | 2017-11-19T10:42:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934805541.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20171119095916-20171119115916-00074.warc.gz | 0.915679 | 627 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__69490396 | en | The proposal identifies Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Wash., as the location of the flight center’s principal office and facilities. In addition, the proposal identifies several locations in central and western Washington where a broad range of testing may occur. For example, the proposal provides a testing range over the Pacific Ocean near Grays Harbor for those developers needing “blue water” testing capability. To evaluate the next generation of aircraft traffic control systems, a testing area that simulates an active airport environment – similar to activity experienced daily at a metro airport– is also included. A map of the testing facilities is below.
Consortium members possess technical research and development capabilities in areas such as advanced navigation, collision avoidance, and alternative fuel system development. Through research and test flights in its test ranges, located over remote and sparsely populated areas in Washington, the consortium says it can advance the application of unmanned aircraft use in search and rescue, weather data acquisition, agriculture crop management, avalanche control and snow pack analysis.
“Siting a new flight center in central Washington will allow the state to build off of the established strengths of its thriving aerospace industry,” said Bart Phillips, vice president for economic development for Innovate Washington. “The Flight Center supports the commercial growth of the UAS sector, attracting and additional aerospace research and development dollars, providing users with cost-effective, safe, flight testing facilities and fostering the development of more companies and high quality jobs in Washington.”
The consortium members include Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Innovate Washington, the Ports of Moses Lake and Grays Harbor, Washington State University, University of Washington, Washington Army National Guard, the Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Materials Manufacturing at Everett Community College, the Governor’s Office of Aerospace, Washington State Department of Commerce and economic development agencies in Klickitat and Grays Harbor counties.
The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 enacted by Congress calls for establishing six unmanned aircraft system research and testing sites in the U.S. The final proposal submittals are due to the FAA by May 6, with decisions on siting the flight centers scheduled to be made before December 31, 2013.
Innovate Washington is the state agency charged with making Washington the best place to develop innovative ideas and launch innovative companies. We bring together public & private leaders and capital to implement the states economic development strategies, grow our most promising sectors, support world-class companies and create high value jobs. Visit our web site or follow Innovate Washington on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Interdisciplinary teams at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory address many of America’s most pressing issues in energy, the environment and national security through advances in basic and applied science. PNNL employs 4,500 staff, has an annual budget of nearly $1 billion, and has been managed for the U.S. Department of Energy by Ohio-based Battelle since the laboratory’s inception in 1965. For more information, visit the PNNL News Center, or follow PNNL on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. | aerospace |
http://polygoncomposites.com/capabilities | 2019-01-20T11:22:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583705737.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20190120102853-20190120124853-00157.warc.gz | 0.865201 | 238 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__202455066 | en | History of Innovation
Founded in 1949 by a chemist working on advanced composite materials during World War II at the U.S. Wright-Patterson Air Force base, Polygon Company has grown into an engineered materials company with global distribution and sales offices around the world. We have been transforming composites into finely machined components for over 65 years. We have two facilities in North America ready to take your composite application from design through machining including painting, packaging, and assembly.
Serving Fortune 500 Companies
- Tyco-US Surgical
- Guidant Medical, part of Boston Scientific
- Westinghouse Electric
- General Electric
Past Project Sampling
- Automotive applications: Composite wiper arms, drive shafts, car antennas, suspension systems and race car engine connecting links.
- Aerospace and military: Propulsion cans, projectiles, stealth fuel systems.
- Medical components: Multi-lumen cannula, brain tumor probe, fracture management fixators.
- Recreational: Braided baseball bats.
- Office equipment: Composite electrical conductors and pathways.
- Self-Lubricated Composites: Fiber architectures incorporating surface lubrication. | aerospace |
https://events.augustaarts.com/event/augusta-photo-festival-keynote-presentation-science-and-inspiration/ | 2019-05-21T23:54:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256586.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20190521222812-20190522004812-00440.warc.gz | 0.895184 | 321 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__149971335 | en | - This event has passed.
Augusta Photo Festival Keynote Presentation: Science and Inspiration
October 19, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Friday, October 19th | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Snelling Conference Center | FREE
The Augusta Photo Festival is a biennial celebration of photography in the CSRA with workshops, exhibits & competition.
Science and Inspiration
Brion Au, Payload Developer, International Space Station
Take an insightful look through the lens back at Earth from outer space. Enjoy a breathtaking selection and discussion of NASA images with EarthKAM Payload Developer and Operations Lead, Brion Au. Brion will explain the processes used to capture and process images from a variety of platforms used by NASA both on the ground and in space. Gather inspiration for your own photographic explorations from this unique view of the world from beyond!
Brion Au works for Teledyne Brown Engineering as the EarthKAM Operations Lead with the Training & Crew Operations Branch, Mission Operations Laboratory, Marshall Space Flight Center. Overseeing the development of training and real-time flight products, he coordinates actions of the EarthKAM Mission Operations Center with the Payload Operations Integration Center during EarthKAM missions onboard the International Space Station.
This event is FREE but registration is requested!
In order to register for the event you will need to make an account on the APF website, and then you will be able to register for events.
Visit the Keynote Presentation page on the Augusta Photo Festival website HERE! | aerospace |
https://refess.com/ocea/aus/direct-flight-options-between-sa-and-australia-on-hold-until-late-2021/ | 2023-01-29T11:44:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499713.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20230129112153-20230129142153-00426.warc.gz | 0.954929 | 269 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__152909886 | en | SAA and Qantas were the only two airlines operating direct flights between South Africa and Australia until March, but SAA was forced to suspend all operations until funding could be obtained.
Meanwhile, Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, also suspended flights to South Africa as a result of Australia’s strict coronavirus travel ban, which was projected to continue until March 2021.
Australia’s borders are still closed and Qantas has again postponed the restart of direct flights to several international destinations — including South Africa. Qantas has cancelled its direct flights between Sydney and Johannesburg until late October 2021.
QANTAS RELEASES SCHEDULE UP TO OCTOBER 2021
Qantas has updated its schedule for the coming year. The recently released schedule indicates that flights to certain international destinations will not be operational for almost another whole year.
Flights to key destinations where a number of Australia’s migrant families originate from, have been affected.
South Africa, the UK and US are countries that Australia’s national airline will not be operating flights to until late October 2021.
With SAA grounded, there will also be no direct flights between Johannesburg and Perth for the foreseeable future. Image: Adobe Stock DIRECT FLIGHTS TO PERTH NOT OPERATIONAL | aerospace |
https://linkto-blog.com/shop/cheerson-cx-10w-mini-drone/ | 2021-04-20T13:49:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039398307.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20210420122023-20210420152023-00385.warc.gz | 0.762561 | 222 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__54560727 | en | Cheerson CX-10W Mini Drone 4CH 6Axis Gyro Wifi FPV RTF RC Quadcopter
Cheerson CX-10W 4CH 6-Axis Gyro Wifi FPV Mini Drone RTF 3D Eversion RC Quadcopter Drone With 0.3MP Camera.
You can take aerial videos and photos with 0.3MP Camera. It is easy for the drone to do 360°flip to forward / backward / left / right. Wifi real-time transmission shares the videos and photos to the phone at anytime anywhere. Bright LED lights will bring better orientation. 6 axis gyro can make stable and precise piloting. One touch take-off make the aircraft take off and hover at around about 1.5m height. One touch landing can make the aircraft land in the ground steadily.
Specification: Cheerson CX-10W Mini Drone 4CH 6Axis Gyro Wifi FPV RTF RC Quadcopter
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Ready to Go/RTR/RTF (All included) | aerospace |
http://fikus.homeftp.net/wing_parts/20071120.htm | 2021-02-28T15:37:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178361510.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20210228145113-20210228175113-00451.warc.gz | 0.951332 | 122 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__130296902 | en | November 20, 2007
To shape the lower boom of the forward wing spar, I used the metal L brackets to hold the lamination in place when it glues. The curve is only in the middle of the spar and then straightens out after that. The shape looks good but I'm going to have to wait until the weather is warm enough to glue. Ah, winter...maybe I should get a space heater. I'm not skinning anything so the dry air wouldn't matter. I'll be gone for thanksgiving but I'll work on drafting some more aluminum tail hinges.
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http://kentmold.com/aerospace-conference/ | 2024-02-25T14:02:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474617.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225135334-20240225165334-00726.warc.gz | 0.940317 | 236 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__154725256 | en | North Carolina Aerospace Supplier’s Conference and trade show was held on August 15th, 2013. The goal was simple – promote and grow our aerospace industry by bringing together North Carolina buyers and suppliers. More than 250 people attended from some of the state’s and industry’s leading companies. It was a success!
The event provided attendees an opportunity to hear from both governmental and industry leaders:
The key note speaker was North Carolina Senator Richard Burr.
Significant aerospace industry presentations were also made by:
- Richard O’Donnell of United Technologies Corporation (UTC) Aerospace Systems
- Kyle Snyder of NextGen Air Transportation (NGAT) Center in Planning
A discussion panel of representatives of the Commercial Spaceflight Industry included:
- Jeff Krukin, Exodus Consulting Group
- Charlie Hodges, Sierra Nevada Corporation
- Bill Greuling, NC Military Business Center
The event was sponsored by the Lord Corporation.
Kent M0ld & Mfg’s Rob Palmieri represented our company at the event. He enjoyed learning more about the industry, the panels and visiting with other aerospace industry vendors.
Thank you NC Aerospace Alliance! | aerospace |
https://www.travelweek.ca/news/air-canada-rouge-offers-30-more-capacity-with-launch-of-montreal-orlando-service-feb-15/ | 2023-01-30T04:25:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499801.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20230130034805-20230130064805-00245.warc.gz | 0.936217 | 297 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__152145606 | en | TORONTO — Air Canada rouge began flying nonstop between Montreal and Orlando Feb. 15 with two daily departures.
Service is year round and represents a 30% capacity increase this summer compared to Air Canada service last year. Air Canada rouge offers more flights between Montreal and Orlando than any other carrier. And with launch of the increased Montreal service, there is more Air Canada/Air Canada rouge nonstop service between Canada and Orlando than any other carrier, with Air Canada flights from Halifax and Ottawa and Air Canada rouge flights from Toronto and Montreal.
Air Canada rouge offers morning departures daily for those customers who want to enjoy the attractions in Orlando right when they arrive, and daily late afternoon departures for those who prefer some extra time to prepare for their vacation on the day that they leave.
Flights between Montreal and Orlando are operated with Airbus A319 aircraft, featuring three customer comfort options: rouge, rouge Plus preferred seating with additional legroom, and Premium rouge with both additional personal space and enhanced service. Premium rouge seating is a three-seat-across configuration offering longer pitch, deeper recline and more personal space with a blocked middle seat. Premium rouge customers receive priority check-in, security and boarding, as well as complimentary premium food and drink service onboard. A complimentary iPad is also offered onboard to Premium rouge customers so that they can enjoy player, Air Canada rouge’s next generation inflight streaming entertainment system. | aerospace |
https://ppige-npdc.fr/whats-the-warmest-it-gets-on-mars/ | 2023-12-01T10:02:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100286.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201084429-20231201114429-00428.warc.gz | 0.956542 | 532 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__301342907 | en | During winter, temperatures near the poles can get down to -195 degrees F (-125 C). A summer day on Mars may get up to 70 degrees F (20 C) near the equator - with the highest temperature shown by NASA at a balmy 86 degrees F (30 C).
Do it rain in space? As we leave Earth's atmosphere and enter space, well, it's pretty empty, with no air or atmosphere for clouds to form in and no water to form the clouds, and so, no rain.
Do you age in space?
In space, people usually experience environmental stressors like microgravity, cosmic radiation, and social isolation, which can all impact aging. Studies on long-term space travel often measure aging biomarkers such as telomere length and heartbeat rates, not epigenetic aging. Will humans go extinct in 2100? Metaculus users currently estimate a 3% probability of humanity going extinct before 2100.
Will humans go extinct in 2050?
By 2050, human systems could reach a "point of no return" in which "the prospect of a largely uninhabitable Earth leads to the breakdown of nations and the international order."
Has human landed on Mars? So far, only uncrewed spacecraft have made the trip to the red planet, but that could soon change. NASA is hoping to land the first humans on Mars by the 2030s—and several new missions are launching before then to push exploration forward.
Do wounds heal in space?
Skin wound healing is known to be impaired in space. As skin is the tissue mostly at risk to become injured during manned space missions, there is the need for a better understanding of the biological mechanisms behind the reduced wound healing capacity in space. Would WIFI work in space? In the years that followed, NASA and international collaborators have expanded the use of Wi-Fi from a few APs inside the Space Station, to an entire Wi-Fi network that reaches into the vacuum of space. As Wi-Fi evolves, NASA has continued to harness its power to enable more advanced research.
Has anyone been lost in space?
Fatal space travel disasters. As of the beginning of 2022, there have been five fatal incidents during space flights, in which 19 astronauts were lost in space and four more astronauts died on Earth in preparation for the flight. Do you age in coma? the cellular mechanism for ageing has been associated with progressive shortening of telomere length on the ends of each chromosome with each cell cycle.. in the contect of this, a coma wouldnt necessarily keep you young, but you would age just the same. | aerospace |
https://thevoicenewsmagazine.com/nigerias-first-female-combat-helicopter-pilot-dies/ | 2023-09-28T01:03:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510334.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927235044-20230928025044-00505.warc.gz | 0.968445 | 145 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__244541407 | en | Nigeria’s first ever female combat helicopter pilot has died from injuries sustained in a road accident, the Nigerian Air Force has announced.
Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile died on Tuesday. The road accident occurred at an air force base in Kaduna state, although the date it happened was not specified.
She was commissioned to the air force in September 2017.
“During her short but impactful stay in the service, late Arotile contributed significantly to the efforts to rid the North Central States of armed bandits and other criminal elements by flying several combat missions under Operation GAMA AIKI in Minna, Niger State,” Nigerian Air Force tweeted. | aerospace |
https://wchsrebeltimes.com/2018/03/13/spacex-heavy-falcon-launch/ | 2019-07-17T08:57:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195525133.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20190717081450-20190717103450-00251.warc.gz | 0.943249 | 244 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__209735854 | en | Photo Credit: Robert Pearlman
On February 2, Elon Musk Launched the Falcon Heavy rocket into space from the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral Florida. It Tesla roadster owned by Elon Musk himself, strapped to the side of it with a mannequin named “Rocket Man”. The Falcon Heavy Rocket is the most powerful rocket in history, even compared to The Apollo 11 rocket that took us to the moon. The rocket SpaceX rocket will generate 5 million pounds of thrust on takeoff, which launches it to the top for the most powerful rockets.
The rocket has 3 separate engines in the body of the rocket, the best part is that the rockets are designed to reenter the atmosphere and land by themselves.
Two of the rocket engines stuck the landing but the other one crashes when trying to land again. Elon Musk said, “The image of it is something that’s going to get people excited around the world.” The rockets are able to land vertically.
The crazy project cost more than $500 million to build. For that hefty price tag, it’s good that the rocket is now the most powerful rocket to ever launch with some cool extras for flare. | aerospace |
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https://www.tyrepress.com/2014/12/atlas-copco-boost-bloodhound-project/ | 2023-05-28T07:08:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224643585.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20230528051321-20230528081321-00792.warc.gz | 0.920433 | 595 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__83147957 | en | Atlas Copco boost Bloodhound Project
The Bloodhound Project, an ambitious British bid to set a new world land speed record in a supersonic car, has received a power boost from Atlas Copco UK. The company has supplied a range of workshop compressors and air tools to the Bloodhound Technical Centre in Bristol and its associated test facility at Newquay Aerohub.
The equipment will play a pivotal role in the development of the Bloodhound Supersonic Car, the jet engine and rocket powered racing car, as the team prepares for an attempt to set a new 1,000mph world land speed record in 2016.
At 13.5m in length and weighing 7.5 tonnes, the car will need to produce an astonishing 135,000 thrust horse power to reach mach 1.4, which is six times more power than all the cars on a Formula 1 starting grid combined.
Chris Dee, the Bloodhound Project’s lead assembly and build engineer, explained: “We looked at the premium manufacturers of compressed air systems and tools that our 30-strong engineering team could rely upon to help us meet our performance target deadlines, bearing in mind all operations are conducted under the most extreme conditions. It was agreed that Atlas Copco had a global reputation for high quality and offered the widest range of equipment suitable for our needs.”
The Bristol facility has been supplied by Atlas Copco Compressors with a GA15VSD+ FF full feature rotary screw compressor, together with filtration and a 5,000 litre air receiver with all components linked together via AIRnet modular aluminium pipework. At the same time, the Bloodhound Project’s Newquay Aerohub site has taken delivery of a GX4 fixed-speed compressor, plus a 250 litre receiver destined for general engineering duties.
Both workshops have been supported with a range of assembly air tools, hosing and couplings, provided by sponsor Atlas Copco Tools for vehicle build and test operations, initially for the assembly and fabrication on areas of the build, such as assembling the stabilising fin and fitting the titanium floor under the supersonic car’s 13.5m long carbon fibre and metal framed monocoque body
Following testing in the UK, Bloodhound SSC will be tested on the Hakskeen Pan in the Mier area of the Northern Cape, South Africa, later in 2015. A track 12 miles long and two miles wide has been cleared in preparation for a series of test runs held over several months to achieve speeds to break the sound barrier which, depending on atmospheric temperatures, is around 750mph (1,228km/h), and the current land speed record of 763mph (1,221km/h). Then in 2016, the Bloodhound team will attempt to travel 33 per cent faster at 1,000mph (1,609km/h). | aerospace |
https://futureuniversetv.com/buy-jjrc-x12-online-jjrc-x12-review-and-discount/ | 2023-09-25T10:24:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233508959.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925083430-20230925113430-00136.warc.gz | 0.937154 | 524 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__112102953 | en | Buy JJRC X12 Online, CLICK photo below to purchase this drone for discounted price.
Lets review the JJRC X12 AURORA 5G WIFI 1.2km FPV GPS Foldable RC Drone. Also, the name is similar to that of the model that inspired it, the JJRC X11. The JJRC X12 incorporates many of the same features as the X11, but it is not identical to it.
Currently, it is a folding drone, as are most drones today. For the drone to be used to its full potential, it must always be able to be carried around. It is possible to accomplish this if the arms are resealable. Once the drone is equipped with GPS, cross and delight, it can be flown without worry and returned to the ground by simply pressing the RTH button.
The X12 does not disappoint, it is equipped with GPS as well as other features! It is on the belly that the optical position sensor, also known as the optical flow or VPU, collides. A lower chamber frames the ground and a sonar constantly checks for lower obstacles when the GPS is not available or disabled.
This is a very useful tool for shooting indoors. As a brushless motor, the X12 is very durable, resistant, and performs well. At least for drones with sufficiently large batteries, this is the best option.
The JJRC X12 is equipped with a 2-cell lipo battery 3400mAh that provides over 20 minutes of autonomy. The sellers who have today in their catalog JJRC X12 declare that it is a 2K camera with a resolution of 2048 X 1152 pixelThere is a wide angle lens on this camera, measuring 110 degrees.rames per second. The lens is quite wide, at 110°.
Using the remote control, the camera can be adjusted in 90 degree increments. Video is also transmitted to your smartphone using the frequency of 5Ghz, or the phone must have wifi dual band (ac band). You will not be able to view the video from the phone’s screen, nor will you be able to interact with the application to activate additional features (so check first!). The declared video range is 300-500m.
Additionally, JJRC X12 provides information on distances, heights, batteries, satellite numbers, etc., which differs from X11 from this perspective. One of the most popular flight modes is known as the Circle mode. If there is a loss of signal or a low battery, the GPS will automatically return the unit. | aerospace |
https://www.f1-fans.co.uk/all-about-f1/apollo-f1-engine.html | 2021-12-03T11:09:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362619.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20211203091120-20211203121120-00325.warc.gz | 0.913184 | 727 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__111837448 | en | Why can’t we remake the Rocketdyne f1 engine?
In a nutshell, we can’t (and we shouldn’t) remake the mighty Rocketdyne F-1 engines because: Many of those skills and techniques which was used to build F-1 engines are no longer in use. So we simply don’t have the people and skills that can make them in the same way anymore.
Who designed the f1 rocket engine?
What is the most powerful rocket engine ever built?
How did the f1 rocket engine start?
The control valve is activated and hydraulic pressure is applied to open the main LOX valves and the gas generator propellant supply valve. Main LOX valves are opened. LOX start to flow via the turbo pump into the F-1 engine thrust chamber. The flow of the LOX makes the turbo pump spin.
What is the largest rocket in the world?
Is Falcon Heavy more powerful than Saturn?
The private space company says the rocket, called Falcon Heavy , is the most powerful rocket in use today. It is not, however, bigger or more powerful than the mighty Saturn V that was used to launch the Apollo astronauts to the moon in the ’60s and ’70s and then to launch the Skylab space station in 1973.
What is the biggest model rocket engine?
How much HP does a rocket have?
The three space shuttle main engines generate the maximum equivalent of about 37 million horsepower . The fuel pump alone delivers as much as 71,000 horsepower , the oxygen pump delivers about 23,000.
What is inside a rocket engine?
In a rocket engine , fuel and a source of oxygen, called an oxidizer, are mixed and exploded in a combustion chamber. The combustion produces hot exhaust which is passed through a nozzle to accelerate the flow and produce thrust. In a solid rocket , the propellants are mixed together and packed into a solid cylinder.
Can Falcon Heavy go to the moon?
According to SpaceX, the Falcon Heavy is capable of lifting a bit more than 58,000 lbs into a geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO). This means the Falcon Heavy should just be able to put the Orion and its Service Module into GTO. Of course that doesn’t get you to the Moon , but it’s not quite that far off either.
What is the most powerful engine ever built?
Does SpaceX use Russian rocket engines?
Last December, the SpaceX CEO also praised the design of Russia’s RD-180 liquid-fueled rocket engine .
What fuel did the Apollo rockets use?
Stage One’s five rocket engines burned 20 tonnes of kerosene and hydrogen fuel per second to power Apollo to 42 miles above the Earth.
What is ISP rocket?
Specific impulse (usually abbreviated Isp) is a measure of how effectively a rocket uses propellant or a jet engine uses fuel. Specific impulse can be calculated in a variety of ways with different units. A propulsion system with a higher specific impulse uses the mass of the propellant more efficiently.
Will the Saturn V fly again?
What could go wrong? April Fools Faced with spiralling costs for its Space Launch System (SLS) and pressure to put American boots on the Moon by 2024, NASA is to return the Saturn V to flight. | aerospace |
https://celebrat.net/calendar/what-did-nasa-saw-on-dec-18-2007/ | 2023-06-10T11:05:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224657169.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610095459-20230610125459-00613.warc.gz | 0.951358 | 1,466 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__132003810 | en | On December 18, Mars will be the closest it has been in the last two years, reaching a distance of 55 million miles from Earth. This series of images was taken with Hubble’s Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 on December 1-7, within two weeks of its December 2007 closest approach..
How Hubble see my birthday?
Hubble explores the universe 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That means it has observed some fascinating cosmic wonder every day of the year, including on your birthday. What did Hubble look at on your birthday? Enter the month and date below to find out!
What has NASA seen on your birthday?
To celebrate 30 years since the launch of the Hubble satellite, NASA has put together a fun online feature to keep you busy: a generator of images taken by the Hubble satellite — including on your birthday!
How do I find pictures taken by NASA?
All you need to do is go on Nasa’s website and key in your birthday date. Then you’ll see an image of the universe as well as some information about what the image is and why it was taken.
When was NASA made?
After Congressional hearings during spring 1958, Congress passed the legislation and President Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act into law on July 29, 1958. Although it had generally been assumed that Hugh Dryden, the head of the NACA, would be appointed administrator, three weeks later, on Aug.
What is Hubble birthday?
The Hubble Space Telescope turns 32 on April 24th, and the team behind the telescope is marking the occasion with the release of a galactic family picture.
How do we have a picture of the Milky Way?
Several different telescopes, both on the ground and in space, have taken images of the disk of the Milky Way by taking a series of pictures in different directions – a bit like taking a panoramic picture with your camera or phone.
What did NASA saw on September 1 2004?
The MODIS instrument aboard NASA’s Terra satellite captured this true-color image of Typhoon Songda on September 1, 2004 at 00:40 UTC.
How much do astronauts get paid? The pay grades for civilian astronaut candidates are set by federal government pay scales and vary based on academic achievements and experience. According to NASA , civilian astronaut salaries range from $104,898 to $161,141 per year. Here are a few of the benefits offered to civilian astronauts: Health care.
What did NASA saw on Dec 11 2007?
Dec. 11, 2007: NASA’s fleet of THEMIS spacecraft, launched less than 8 months ago, has made three important discoveries about spectacular eruptions of Northern Lights called “substorms” and the source of their power.
What was NASA saw on October 4 2004?
APOD: 2004 October 4 – NGC 6823: Cloud Sculpting Star Cluster.
Who is in space right now 2021?
They are NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough, Megan McArthur and Mark Vande Hei; Japan’s Akihiko Hoshide; Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Oleg Novitskiy, and European Space Agency’s Thomas Pesquet, according to NASA records.
What does Earth look like from space right now?
From space, Earth looks like a blue marble with white swirls.
What happens if someone dies in space?
On short missions, it’s likely the body would be brought back to Earth. The body would need to be preserved and stored to avoid contamination (opens in new tab) of the surviving crew.
What will happen in 2022 in space? In late September 2022, NASA’s Juno spacecraft will swoop extremely close to Jupiter’s moon Europa, passing just 221 miles from its icy surface. The space agency hopes to capture detailed footage of the moon’s cracked, icy ground.
What does space smell like? A succession of astronauts have described the smell as ‘… a rather pleasant metallic sensation [like] sweet-smelling welding fumes’, ‘burning metal’, ‘a distinct odour of ozone, an acrid smell’, ‘walnuts and brake pads’, ‘gunpowder’ and even ‘burnt almond cookie’.
Will a body decay in space? In space we can assume that there would be no external organisms such as insects and fungi to break down the body, but we still carry plenty of bacteria with us. Left unchecked, these would rapidly multiply and cause putrefaction of a corpse on board the shuttle or the ISS.
What picture did NASA take on May 28th 2005?
APOD: 2005 May 28 – Himalayan Horizon From Space.
What does NASA do other than space?
NASA has helped develop and test a variety of cutting-edge aircraft. These aircraft include planes that have set new records. Among other benefits, these tests have helped engineers improve air transportation. NASA technology has contributed to many items used in everyday life, from smoke detectors to medical tests.
How do I change the year on my Hubble?
You can’t select a year, so even if you’re less than 30 years old, it’s unlikely the photo was taken on the exact day of your birth, but it’s still fun to see what Hubble was shooting on the day you turned 7, or 12, or 18.
How do you find the picture NASA took when you were born?
Finding the picture NASA took on your birthday is actually surprisingly simple. All you need to do is head to NASA’s website and key in your birthday. Then, you’ll see an image of the universe on that exact date and some details about the image.
What does NASA do besides space?
Space probes have visited every planet in the solar system. Scientists have looked far into space using telescopes. NASA satellites help people understand weather patterns on Earth. NASA also helps develop and test new aircraft.
Who owns NASA?
That’s because NASA isn’t a private or publicly-owned company. Instead, it’s an official agency of the U.S. government. That means it’s technically owned by the United States and receives government funding just like the Department of Justice, Department of Education, National Park Service, etc.
Who is CEO of NASA?
The current administrator is former senator and astronaut Bill Nelson, who was nominated by President Joe Biden on March 19, 2021, confirmed by the Senate on April 29, and officially sworn in on May 3.
What does NASA Class 7 mean? Answer: NASA is the National Aeronautical and Space Administration of America and it sends satellites to space.
How many years will the Earth survive?
The upshot: Earth has at least 1.5 billion years left to support life, the researchers report this month in Geophysical Research Letters. If humans last that long, Earth would be generally uncomfortable for them, but livable in some areas just below the polar regions, Wolf suggests. | aerospace |
https://www.copernical.com/news-public/item/25281-2021-07-21-15-55-05 | 2021-07-29T21:42:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046153897.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20210729203133-20210729233133-00095.warc.gz | 0.88918 | 132 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__127730323 | en | Team effort for the future
Together with the international partners, Europe is preparing to extend the life of the Space Station for years to come.
“Our home in space is constantly being improved. Europe’s Columbus lab is getting new science racks, ultra-fast data connections and external and internal platforms, commercially provided, for more users. ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet has even been helping to upgrade the Station’s power with new solar arrays,” points out David Parker.
The symbolic European-Russian handshake in space will help demonstrate autonomous and real-time telerobotic operations, key for future missions to the Moon and Mars. | aerospace |
https://www.magnusfilmacademy.com/tag/drone-services | 2023-09-27T20:32:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510326.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927203115-20230927233115-00608.warc.gz | 0.957099 | 69 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__234041424 | en | Technology has continued to revolutionize human activities and processes. Every day, new tech innovations are been built in other to solve man most pressing needs. The creative industry is not left out. The introduction of drones changed the industry’s game plan in a big way. Globally, drones have been tagged as the hottest technology on the planet. | aerospace |
http://hangar1.net/trip09-03.html | 2023-09-28T03:57:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510358.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928031105-20230928061105-00186.warc.gz | 0.94437 | 557 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__176948744 | en | During TLP 2009-1 the Polish Air Force (Sily Powietrzne Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej, Sily Powietrzne RP - Air Forces of the Polish Republic) participated with 3 F-16 “Jastrzab” to the Florennes airbase. This was the first time that the Polish F-16’s participated in an international exercise. In 2008, their very first squadron rotation took place at Skrydstrup in Denmark. But the TLP 2009-1 was the first exercise with large numbers of aircraft involved.
LtCol Wisniewski Cezary (callsign ‘Ceasar’), pilot of a Polish F-16 at Florennes explained about this TLP 2009-1 exercise.
The Polish F-16 arrived with 3 aircraft, 2 F-16C and 1 F-16 D from the 31st Tactical Air Base of Poznan-Krzesiny (in Polish: 31 Baza Lotnictwa Taktycznego - 31.BLoT). As it was their first time at the TLP, they were flying the ‘Red Air’ missions. ‘Red Air’ aircraft will try to attack the incoming ‘Blue Air’ TLP mission. 3 F-16s were flown into Florennes, but only 2 F-16s were used per mission. During TLP 2009-1 and TLP 2009-3 the Polish F-16’s will be present again at Florennes, but then they will be part of the ‘Blue Air’ TLP missions. The goal for the Polish pilots was to learn to cooperate with NATO aircraft, to learn the NATO procedures and tactics. Besides that the interoperability would be trained. At the start of TLP 2009-1 it was difficult, because the airspaces, the local procedures, and the air-traffic regulations were far more complex than they are in Poland. But during the 2 weeks of their presence they learned to adapt fast. After their return to Poland, the pilots will transfer their newly obtained knowledge to their fellow F-16 pilots at Poznan and Lask airbases.
Plans for 2009
Regarding the weapons and equipment, there are other targets for the year 2009
Thanks to Adj-Chief DeWael and Adj Tamigniaux of the Media Component of the Belgium Air Component and LtCol Wisniewski of the Polish Air Force. Background info from TLP website www.tlp.be.
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https://www.airjihlava.eu/aircraft-operation-home | 2021-04-23T14:50:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039594808.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20210423131042-20210423161042-00197.warc.gz | 0.942235 | 260 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__51755330 | en | To owners who do not want to be burdened by duties and administrative works related to aircraft operation we offer the possibility to include the aircraft into Air Jihlava fleet, get relief from all worries and indulge in flying only.
Airplane operation by Air Jihlava company is governed by a contract signed by an aiplane owner and our company. The contract determines airplane operation financing, operator´s responsibilities, possibilities of airplane utilization - all that with respect to the owner´s wishes. Therefore it is possible to choose from a wide range of conditions beginning with the situation when the aircraft is operated by the owner only to an operation fully organized by the operator.
Advantages of operating under Air Jihlava:
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https://holykaw.alltop.com/how-to-fly-like-a-billionaire-on-boeing-airbus | 2017-10-18T09:25:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187822851.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20171018085500-20171018105500-00534.warc.gz | 0.898078 | 172 | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__2167104 | en | How to fly like a billionaire on Boeing & AirbusAirbusAlexander GeorgeBoeing
Private jets are sooooo yesterday’s news if you can’t accommodate a small company (or large family) in style, and Boeing and Airbus are seeing quite the rush to get on board the big jet billionaire craze.
According to Alexander George at Wired, the going price isn’t exactly a bargain for these luxury planes:
We’re thinking they also don’t often get stuck in those long lines of jets waiting to take off from the busier airports around the world or at least have the option of getting up and going to the bathroom if they do.
Full story at Wired.
Traveling in high style.
Photo credits: Boeing & Airbus, Graphics credit: CanvaPosted by Kate Rinsema | aerospace |
https://www.aviasur.com/en/relax-and-fly-safe/centro-de-mantenimiento/ | 2019-12-14T17:48:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575541288287.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20191214174719-20191214202719-00236.warc.gz | 0.933499 | 332 | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__48797271 | en | Complying with the regulations, we deliver certifications for new aircraft as well as annual renewals of aircraft operating privately or commercially.
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Committed to our customers, we offer possibilities to improve the performance of aircraft. Our experience has managed to define strategic alliances that allow us: Avionics Modifications – Re motorization – Aircraft improvements such as winglets, propellers, etc. – Installation of safety elements (parachutes) – Improvement of cabin comfort.
Our team of engineers and mechanics have vast experience and technical knowledge. Trained in authorized international centers and certified before the national authority. Enabled to offer the service to the entire Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker fleet in Chile (DGAC) and Argentina (ANAC) as well as the entire airplane lines with US registration (FAA).
We have a Comex department focused on the direct import of parts from the manufacturer or authorized dealers ensuring efficiency and reducing delivery time so that your plane is flying safely as soon as possible.
Our ASF has the capability to offer maintenance and modification of avionics under the approval of the DGAC. Aircraft Structure, Radios, Computer Systems, Instruments and Specialized Services. | aerospace |
https://salonemessengers.com/taifa-1-satellite-developed-by-kenyan-engineers-set-to-go-live-next-week/ | 2023-12-10T14:17:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102469.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210123756-20231210153756-00541.warc.gz | 0.927299 | 406 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__87946778 | en | A satellite named Taifa – 1 developed by Kenyans is set to be launched next week. The machine that will offer real-time data on agriculture, forest cover and mineral resources will go live in California on Monday, April 10. It will be aboard Elon Musk’s Space X Falcon 9 rocket.
The satellite dubbed Taifa-1 will help Kenyans make informed policies by mapping out climatic conditions, mineral wealth and data on food security. “We are working on the ground receiver which should be completed by July, after which it will be relaying the data,” Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru stated.
The satellite cost Kenyan engineers KSh 50 million according to Business Daily. A statement by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) indicated the satellite shall be overhead Kenyan space once every four days for a period of five years that it is anticipated to be in orbit. Taifa-1 is Kenya’s operational 3U Earth Observation Satellite. It is, the second satellite to be launched into orbit after the 1U Nanosatellite developed by the University of Nairobi in conjunction with the Italian Space Agency and launched with the assistance of the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency in May 2018,” Mariru said.
In 2018, Kenya embarked on space exploration with its first-ever homemade KSh 100 million satellite dubbed Nano. The satellite was developed by the University of Nairobi (UoN) in collaboration with Spienza University in Italy and Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency(JAXA).
Former UoN UoN vice-chancellor Peter Mbithi said the 10 cm by 10 cm cube satellite will be used in gathering data on the weather forecast, climate change, coastline monitoring, wildlife and earth mapping and even transport and logistics.
“Successful deployment of Nano Satellite will set stage for the next phase for Kenyan scientists and engineers to develop bigger higher resolution satellites with more serious scientific and technological value,” Mbithi said. | aerospace |
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The Cessna® TTx™ high performance aircraft delivers 235 knots – the fastest in its class – with the confident feel of sidestick control that hands-on pilots love. With a cockpit designed around the pilot, the Cessna TTx integrates technology and ergonomics to create a powerful yet comfortable flight experience.
How many Cessna TTx built?
The system will provide up to 2.5 hours icing protection. The design’s production came to an end in February 2018. Sales of the model had been poor, with only 23 examples sold in 2017, compared to its main competitor, the Cirrus SR22, which sold 309 units that same year.
Is the Cessna TTx pressurized?
Single lever and no leaning required – all automatic. Build a 6-place turbine powered, pressurized version of the TTx and make it look as cool as Epic aircraft.
How much does a Cessna TTX cost?
The Cessna TTX is a single-engine, fixed-gear, low-wing aircraft built to go fast. The Cessna TTX or Cessna 400 can cruise at 270 mph and has an average selling price of $715,000. The TTX was built from 2004-2018 and made from composite materials.
What’s the fastest single-engine airplane?
The Ovation Ultra is the fastest normally aspirated single-engine piston plane on the market right now. Mooney’s Ovation lineup has been around for more than 20 years, and the Ultra, or M20U, is the most recent evolution, released in 2016.
How tall is a Cessna Corvalis 400 TTX?
The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 25,000′, a normal cruise speed of 220 KTS/253 MPH, and a 489 NM/563 SM seats-full range. The CESSNA Corvalis 400 TTx has a 1,852′ balanced field length and 3,309′ landing distance. The cabin measures 04’01” high, 04’01” wide, and 11’08” long.
Are there any changes to the Cessna Corvalis?
Since Cessna acquired the model line, its first low-wing, piston single ever, the company has made few substantive changes to the basic design, but a few modifications have improved the breed. Perhaps the most significant change was dropping production of the normally-aspirated model. Cessna also addressed the airplane’s weight problem head-on.
Who is the manufacturer of the Cessna TTx T240?
NASA used a Lancair ES for AGATE research. A new Lancair company, Pacific Aviation Composites USA, was established in Redmond, Oregon in April of 1995 and subsequently renamed Lancair Certified (LC). In 2005, LC became the Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation, which was bought by the Cessna Aircraft Company in November 2007.
What kind of avionics does a Cessna TTx have?
2014 Cessna TTX with Garmin G2000 Intrinzic Avionics Suite. Equipped with Synthetic Vision, Active Traffic, Xm Weather & Radio, Stormscope, ADS-B out, Air Conditioning and more! 2014 Cessna TTX with Garmin G2000 Intrinzic Avionics Suite. | aerospace |
https://shop.emely.co.uk/product/red-letter-days-a-double-land-away-flying-lesson-for-one/ | 2019-02-18T16:57:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247487595.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20190218155520-20190218181520-00355.warc.gz | 0.946773 | 147 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__148813480 | en | Enjoy the best of both worlds with a high-flying aerial adventure which includes both a passenger flight and 30 minutes of hands-on flying time. Available at a choice of great airfields across the UK, this flying experience is tailor-made for anyone who is looking to get a taste of what piloting a plane is all about. Kick things off with a safety briefing and an introduction to the controls of the light aircraft before taking to the skies for two thrilling 30 minute flights. Take turns at being passenger and pilot – soak in sensational bird`s-eye views of the local countryside and when it`s your turn, take over the reins to glide the aircraft through the clouds with guidance from a professional instructor. Chocks away! | aerospace |
https://betap.nbclearn.com/courage/cuecard/109359 | 2020-05-27T05:51:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347392141.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20200527044512-20200527074512-00499.warc.gz | 0.950659 | 1,510 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__199833221 | en | In 1943, the Allies struggle to get a foothold in Europe. Fighter pilot Benjamin Cassiday, Jr. flies his Republic P-47 Thunderbolt against deadly German planes. The P-47's mighty engine, the 18-cylinder Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp, helps provide Cassiday with the power he needs to defeat the enemy in the skies. "Chronicles of Courage: Stories of Wartime and Innovation" is a co-production of Vulcan Productions and NBC Learn.
Chronicles of Courage -- P-47 and the Double Wasp Engine
KATE SNOW, reporting:
The United States and its allies defeat German and Italian forces in North Africa, and are now trying to gain a foothold in Europe.
Before they can invade by land, the Allies take to the skies with a daring air campaign.
West Point graduate Benjamin Cassiday Jr., a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Forces' 79th Fighter Group, takes off from a base on the French island of Corsica. It is the 21-year old pilot's first combat mission of World War II.
BENJAMIN CASSIDAY JUNIOR (Pilot, U.S. Army Air Forces): Well I remember it very well because what we did is we broke through the overcast, and it was a sheet of clouds, and there were the Germans, German Me 109s, so they came down on us.
SNOW: At this point in the war, the German Airforce, known as the Luftwaffe, still dominates the skies over Europe. They fly innovative aircraft like the one Cassiday is confronting- the Messerschmitt Bf 109, also known as the Me 109-- with its sleek aerodynamic design, powerful 12-cylinder engine, and deadly 20mm canon.
CASSIDAY: The Me109 was a German. Best fighter at that time of the war.
SNOW: Cassiday is well equipped for his first dogfight with these Me 109s. His plane, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt is new and innovative. It’s designed specifically to take on Germany's best aircraft.
Dr. REBECCA GRANT (Military Aviation Expert): If you looked at the P-47 on the runway, it was a monster, and a powerful, capable monster. Weighting in at 9,000 pounds empty, it had a 40 foot wingspan and stood many feet higher than other fighters.
SNOW: The American's P-47 is a powerhouse. It has four machine guns in each wing, and carries up to 3,000 pounds of weaponry and bombs, making it one of the heaviest fighter planes in the war.
Its rugged aluminum and steel frame conceals one of its greatest technological advantages --the R-2800 Double Wasp, an 18-cylinder engine that produces a stunning 2,800 horsepower, almost double the horsepower of the German Me 109-- and more than enough force to keep the hulking P-47 in flight.
Dr. GRANT: This 18-cylinder engine was one of the most powerful engines the world had ever seen.
SNOW: Built by Pratt and Whitney, the R-2800 is a product of rigorous engineering and mechanics, and the first 18-cylinder engine made in the U.S.
It has a double row of nine power-producing cylinders arranged in a circle. As in all internal combustion engines, a mixture of fuel and air is compressed inside the cylinders, and ignited by spark plugs. This ignition creates an explosion inside the cylinders, which rapidly turns the P-47's propeller 2,700 revolutions per minute.
At full throttle, the big engine's horsepower gives the heavy P-47 speed and versatility unmatched by most other fighters.
Dr. GRANT: This was an enormous technology improvement. And it made the Double Wasp unique in the power that it could produce.
SNOW: Cassiday uses every bit of that power as he battles with the Germans over the skies of Europe. The R-2800’s superior abilities help him fly higher, and out of sight of the Germans. This advantage helps Cassiday score his first aerial victory over an Me 109.
CASSIDAY: I saw the one get on my leader’s tail, so I was able to shoot him down.
SNOW: Cassiday and his airplane are a success. The Double Wasp engine is more than powerful, it's incredibly tough, and able to withstand a beating, especially during ground attacks on enemy targets, called "strafing."
CASSIDAY: Strafing is when you see a train particularly or a convoy of trucks that you can come down on them and just shoot them up with your wing guns.
SNOW: In a later mission, Cassiday's plane is hit as he attacks a German airfield, also known as an aerodrome.
CASSIDAY: We were up strafing an aerodrome. Well, I got hit badly. And I was able to get out of the range of the machine gun that hit me. I got hit in the engine. We got to the Mediterranean Sea. It got to be pretty antsy that I would even get back.
SNOW: The plane's power and durability allows Cassiday to fly out of range, and limp back to base.
The R-2800 Double Wasp engine is such a technological success, the U.S. military uses it to power other planes including - the Grumman F6F Hellcat and the Vought F4U Corsair - helping the Allies gain air superiority.
For pilots like Cassiday, who goes on to fly 117 combat missions over Europe, the P-47's toughness gives them the security they need to complete their missions. Many brave pilots made the ultimate sacrifice, but many more, like Cassiday, were able to make it back.
CASSIDAY: I was always able to get home. I never had to bail out in combat. It was an aircraft that would get you home.
WASHINGTON — After nearly a decade of being derided as dangerous to fly and an example of wasteful military spending, the radar-evading F-22 Raptor fighter jet flew in combat for the first time in this week’s U.S.-led airstrikes in Syria.
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https://www.news-mail.com.au/news/melbournes-georgia-weeks-australias-first-female-s/3712781/ | 2021-04-13T11:02:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038072180.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20210413092418-20210413122418-00484.warc.gz | 0.973586 | 1,656 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__241495058 | en | Meet Australia’s first female search-and-rescue pilot
Flying low over volatile seas off the coast of Victoria, it isn't immediately apparent to the crew of the jet that the commercial vessel below is in trouble - except that AMSA, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, has received a distress signal, but hasn't been able to achieve further contact.
But now that the Challenger jet has a visual, the crew's training and protocols kick in.
The two search-and-rescue officers, who until now have been working as observers, move to the back of the jet to become dispatchers.
The pilot uses the co-ordinates of the distressed vessel to establish a holding pattern and provides observations on the weather and sea conditions to the airborne mission co-ordinator beside them, who then passes that information on to the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre.
When the jet is 200m behind the vessel, the crew dispatches the first pack containing satellite telephones and radio equipment.
It's far enough away that the pack won't hit the vessel - a scenario that could potentially cause further damage to the ship as well as the pack - and the pilots have calculated that currents will carry it straight to the vessel.
Just then, the rescue helicopters, having been provided the coordinates by the search-and rescue-team in the jet, appear in the distance, ready to winch the passengers on the vessel to safety.
Being a search-and-rescue pilot is dangerous work in ever-changing conditions. But if you ask Georgia Weeks, 33, Australia's first female jet search-and-rescue pilot, that's why she loves it.
At any given moment, Weeks says, a call can come through from AMSA and her team, based at Essendon Airport, will drop what they're doing and race to the assistance of a vessel in distress.
"We're at a current state of readiness," Weeks says.
AMSA is the authority responsible for search-and-rescue co-ordination in Australia, and Cobham Aviation Services, the country's third-largest aviation company behind Qantas and Virgin, is contracted by AMSA to conduct search-and-rescue missions over an area of nearly 53 million sq km.
That's a rescue region covering almost one-10th of the Earth's surface.
There are also search-and-rescue aircraft based in Cairns and Perth. Each special-mission aircraft is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including the latest-generation sensors, visual detection and ranging cameras, high-vision windows, and broadband satellite communication, which allows real-time sharing of video, audio and images with AMSA's Joint Rescue Coordination Centre.
This technology, Weeks says, enables AMSA's search-and-rescue teams to essentially become the eyes and ears of a rescue operation as it unfolds.
The work performed by Weeks and her team is varied and every situation unique. Search-and-rescue missions can include looking for missing people, locating vessels that activate distress beacons, and dispatching survival equipment to ships in trouble.
The Challenger jet makes it invaluable in locating vessels in distress, she says.
"Helicopters can't stay in the air for too long - only about two hours - whereas we can stay out for a very long time," she says.
"Because of the size of Australia, we go out and find the ship that's in distress, and then once we have a precise location, that's when the helicopters can go out.
"Sometimes we will be instructed to directly intervene, dropping supplies like life rafts to a vessel in distress. Sometimes we will go and provide communications for other people who are doing the rescue."
Although she is the first female jet search-and-rescue pilot in Australia, Weeks says her career choice had nothing to do with being a feminist trailblazer, and everything to do with a desire to push herself.
After her pilot training was complete, Weeks - born and raised in suburban Melbourne - spent seven years working for Cathay Pacific, flying Airbus A330 passenger aircraft. While she admits the travel was great, it wasn't long before the excitement began to wear off.
"I felt like I had nailed flying for an airline," she says. "I needed to challenge myself.
"Working with a commercial airline, you fly A to B. With search and rescue, you fly
from A to B and do a whole lot in between."
Weeks describes working as a commercial pilot and working as a search-and-rescue pilot as a "completely different kettle of fish".
"The ultimate aim of any pilot is to keep the plane safe, so that's the same," she says. "But for me, the nice part of this job is the dynamic environment."
Working in search and rescue, the conditions are often hazardous, and the work requires absolute precision in stressful situations, necessitating the five-person crew.
The most common job the search-and-rescue crew perform is top cover, assisting a rescue helicopter to evacuate sick or injured people from commercial vessels and cruise ships.
"It's quite dangerous for a helicopter to do a winch or actually remove people from a vessel," Weeks says. "So we circle overhead of the helicopter and provide assistance.
"We effectively become their air traffic controller, arranging for the ship to be manoeuvred so the helicopter can land."
Given it's such an exciting career, Weeks is baffled as to why there aren't more women in the field.
"The number of female pilots worldwide is quite low and I don't know why this is," she says.
Weeks is often faced with surprise when she tells people what she does for a living. She attributes that to outdated notions of what it takes to become a pilot.
"People think it's expensive to learn to fly, and there's the perception that some of the jobs you get initially are poor-paying and tough, like flying in the middle of Australia," she says.
"But the whole face of aviation has changed. Now practically every university offers degrees in aviation, and there are so many different roles within it, there's something that will suit most people.
"There are different licence structures, and things like that, which can direct you into different jobs very early on."
At school, Weeks wasn't entirely confident her dream of becoming a pilot would eventuate into an actual career.
"I gave myself four years," she says. "I made a deal with myself that when I finished Year 12, I would apply to university. If I could make aviation work as a career, I'd keep doing it, and if I couldn't, I'd take up the uni spot."
Weeks says that while there are now many university courses for the field of aviation, the way she learned her craft was more like an apprenticeship, working and studying at the same time.
"I turned up to a flying school at Moorabbin Airport and just said, 'I want to become a pilot'."
Cobham is currently seeking more pilots to join its special mission team, and Weeks urges women to apply.
Contrary to what we're used to seeing in Hollywood blockbusters, she says, the work environment is far from testosterone-fuelled or even particularly blokey.
"It's actually a wonderful field to be in because everything is so performance-based and as long as you meet your KPIs and standards it doesn't matter who you are or what your background is," she says.
Weeks says aviation has been her passion since childhood, and that any girl who dreams of taking to the sky should spread her wings.
"I remember being at the airport as a child, seeing all the jets and all the people coming
and going, and thinking, 'This is fantastic'. I got such an energy from it," she says.
"Aviation is a passion. And if you have that passion, you should go for it." | aerospace |
https://www.autelpilot.com/blogs/skyfend/all-in-one-drone-jammer-for-surveillance-and-strike | 2024-02-23T04:02:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474360.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223021632-20240223051632-00652.warc.gz | 0.88337 | 540 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__184345259 | en | All-in-one drone jammer refers to a drone jammer that can detect drone signals and attack drone frequency bands. The two-in-one function of drone jammers is leading and unique, bringing a new generation of anti-drone Machine jammer Skyfendhunter pushed to the max.
The important factors to measure drone jammers are detection distance and jamming distance. The detection distance of Skyfend AFA100 can reach 2km, and the jamming distance can reach 3km. It is an important jammer device in the anti-drone market.
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And the drone strike function of AFA100 is the leader of all drone jamming guns. SKyfendhunter's full-band detection gives the direction and position of the drone jammer commander, and recognizes all drone frequency bands for precise strikes.
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https://storiesonline.net/s/70415/the-golden-bb | 2019-07-21T03:09:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195526818.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20190721020230-20190721042230-00018.warc.gz | 0.987802 | 1,212 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__171264606 | en | It was September 1974, not long after my outfit returned from Vietnam, and I had checked out a Bell OH-58A scout helicopter from my platoon of A Troop, 2/17 Cavalry, part of the 101st Airborne Division – this was before it quit pretending to be a jump division and became "Air Assault". I needed a couple of night flying hours to stay current for flight pay, and with fuel being in short supply still, a year after Israel's Yom Kippur War caused OPEC to turn off the oil spigot to the US and sent gas prices soaring, I had pulled in a young WO1 (Warrant Officer First Class, the most junior level of warrant officer) pilot from the Huey section to warm the copilot's seat. His name was Larry, and he had never flown in an OH-58A before.
The OH-58A was a military version of the Bell 206 Jet Ranger, with longer main rotor blades and a lot less power. It was so underpowered, in fact, that on hot days we sometimes had to bump it along the ground until we moved the main rotor into clean air (air not stirred up by the main rotor itself) and achieved what the books called "translational lift". That was actually a good name for it, because when it hit, you felt like you were being lifted on angels' wings, as your helicopter was suddenly translated from a noisy sled into an aircraft and began to fly.
This September evening in southern Kentucky, near the Tennessee border, was warm enough that we had taken the doors off the helicopter – real helicopter pilots never call them "choppers" – so that we would be cooled by the breezes as we flew, but not so warm that we had to bump and run to take off, especially since we were flying light. "Night" flying hours technically began at sundown, and it was still pretty light out as we lifted off just as the sun sank below the horizon. I had planned our flight out to the northwest, which would take us diagonally across the base and up toward the Land between the Lakes, a park operated by the Tennessee Valley on the high ground between the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers where they were impounded behind hydroelectric dams. The first 10 miles of the flight were over military property, and as light as it still was, we elected to fly "contour", staying just above (and sometimes below) the treetops while moving at high speed over the ground.
We were nearing the northern edge of the military reservation as dusk began to settle when I heard a sharp "Slap!" sound. I was sure we were clear of the treetops at that point, since I had just begun to climb to stay legal over civilian property, but the sound was worrisome enough that I checked all the controls and gauges, finding nothing out of the ordinary. Helicopter cockpits tend to be pretty noisy places, primarily from transmission noise, and all the more so since the doors were off and we could hear the engine whine and blade slap (the Bell two-bladed rotor system made such a distinctive "wop – wop – wop" noise that the joke among helicopter pilots was that helicopters were a great Italian invention) very clearly, despite the noise-attenuating ear cups in our helmets. We continued to climb into the gathering darkness until we reached about 4000 feet AGL (Above Ground Level).
Larry was just 19 years old. Yes, we took high school graduates in those days, taught them to fly helicopters, and sent them into combat with peach fuzz on their cheeks. Sounds like the teenaged bomber pilot my parents (yes, both of them) served with in WWII, but it was the real thing. Larry, however, had joined us after we pulled out of Vietnam, and was as virginal a helicopter pilot as one might ever see. "So, we have some armor around these seats? We have more armor around the crew seats in my Huey than I see here," he said. I responded, "If you need the armor, you're in the wrong place. We do have ceramic armor sheets under the seat pans, but not the wraparound stuff you have in your Huey. We also have a few hand-sized bits of armor around vulnerable bits of the engine, such as the fuel control, and this ship just came back from depot with a self-sealing fuel tank instead of the thin bags we had when these ships were flown in combat, but none of it really matters. The key to safety is to avoid being shot at. It doesn't take a cannon. All it takes is one "golden BB" in the wrong place to bring one of these suckers down."
We continued to bore holes in the night sky, navigating by reference to the lights of towns scattered around the countryside on this moonless, but starlit, night, falling into a companionable silence. After a while, I heard Larry say something over the intercom, that sounded like "Got a light?" I was annoyed, because I was a nonsmoker and didn't really like sharing a cockpit or a car with a smoker. I keyed my mike switch and said, with some irritation in my voice, "Nah. I don't smoke." At this point, Larry elbowed me and said, "No! On the panel, on the panel, got a light, got a light!" I stopped rubbernecking and pulled my head (figuratively) back into the cockpit, where I was confronted by the biggest warning light on the panel, a 1X4 inch strip glowing redly with "XMSN PRESS LOW". "I've got the controls," I said, and Larry responded by jerking his hands away from the stick and nervously stating, "You've got the controls!" And I started looking for a place to land. | aerospace |
https://satcomrus.ru/partnerseng/tproduct/422287352-628321217031-featured-by | 2022-06-29T22:17:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103645173.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220629211420-20220630001420-00228.warc.gz | 0.927508 | 266 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__234089079 | en | Incorporated in 2000, RTComm.RU JSC is a leader in the Russian telecommunications market and center of the satellite competence in the Rostelecom group of companies.
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Clip: Season 40 Episode 19 | 3m 36s
A new drone doesn't fly like an airplane or helicopter—it flaps its wings like a bird.
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Please continue to enjoy extra(s) from this episode. The full episode is still available for purchase through the "Buy Now" links. | aerospace |
https://www1.grc.nasa.gov/aeronautics/eap/ | 2020-12-02T02:40:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141686635.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20201202021743-20201202051743-00216.warc.gz | 0.907431 | 912 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__110185965 | en | Electrified Aircraft Propulsion (EAP) is the use of propulsors (propellers or fans) driven by electric motors to propel aircraft ranging from air taxis to subsonic transports. NASA is developing technology, aircraft concepts, test aircraft, and ground test facilities to turn this idea from science fiction to reality. Lessons learned will have a positive impact on the economy of the U.S.
As NASA continues to investigate the feasibility of hybrid and all-electric aircraft for future commercial use, several key electric power-related components and materials need to be developed or refined to meet the ambitious power goals established by the agency’s Advanced Air Transport Technology (AATT) Project. Read more…
NASA’s Current EAP Activities
EAP work is performed under four different projects addressing complementary aspects of this idea.
NASA’s EAP Plan
NASA has set forth a 30-year strategic plan for its activities. EAP is a method to address the goals in Thrust 4:
Implementation Plan Strategic Thrust 4 Goal
Transition to Alternative Propulsion and Energy
While high levels of aircraft and operational efficiency are required for the future, they will not be enough to produce absolute reductions in life cycle carbon emissions. Therefore, the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) seeks first, to enable the use of alternative fuels, and second, to foster a fundamental shift to innovative aircraft propulsion systems that have the potential to produce very low levels of carbon emissions relative to the energy used. ARMD will coordinate with the DoD and FAA to perform research, leading to concepts and technology for alternative propulsive system architectures. Electrified Aircraft Propulsion (EAP) is also an enabler for enhancing the efficiency of transport-class aircraft, improving the economics for small, short-range aircraft, and developing new on-demand aviation systems. NASA will work with both the established transport aircraft and emerging new aviation market communities to address key research issues associated with the safe introduction and scaling of electrified aircraft propulsion.
Key Excerpts from the Thrust 4 Plan Related to EAP
Electrified aircraft propulsion concepts, employing a combination of conventional and electric power, represent one promising candidate approach for low-carbon propulsion in 2025 and beyond. These concepts employ the best power source or combination of sources to provide the power needed in various flight conditions, and they offer flexible options for airframe designers to reduce drag or achieve other desired attributes. ARMD has conducted system studies and drafted research plans for this promising approach, and more work is ongoing to understand the full range of options, benefits, and hurdles to implementation.
Outcome for 2015-2025: Introduction of Low-carbon Fuels for Conventional Engines and Exploration of Alternative Propulsion Systems. Over the next decade, sustainable alternative drop-in fuels will begin to make a difference in fleet carbon reduction beyond that from efficiency gains, and markets will begin to open for electrified small aircraft. At the same time, research will continue to develop a scientific understanding of combustion emissions and environmental impact in order to inform decisions on emissions standards.
Outcome for 2025-2035: Initial Introduction of Alternative Propulsion Systems. In this decade, advanced propulsion systems with optimized use of sustainable drop-in fuels that are economically produced in sufficient quantities will substantially reduce fleet carbon emissions, and certified small aircraft fleets enabled by electrified aircraft propulsion will provide new mobility options. The decade may also see an initial application of electrified aircraft propulsion on large aircraft.
Outcome for >2035: Introduction of Alternative Propulsion Systems to Aircraft of All Sizes. Beyond 2035, sustainable alternative drop-in fuel use is expected to be the norm for advanced, optimized gas turbines and alternative propulsion systems. The prevalence of small-aircraft fleets with electrified propulsion will provide improved economics, performance, safety, and environmental impact, while growth in fleet operations of large aircraft with cleaner, more efficient alternative propulsion systems will substantially contribute to carbon reduction
View the full NASA ARMD Strategic Plan.
Under parts of the Advanced Air Transport Technology (AATT) Project, NASA is investing in Electrified Aircraft Propulsion (EAP) research to improve the fuel efficiency, emissions, and noise levels in commercial transport aircraft. Turboelectric, partially turboelectric, and hybrid electric propulsion systems are the primary EAP configurations being evaluated for regional jet and larger aircraft. Read more…
The EAP team has a wide selection of resources available. Explore the link below to locate technical documents and presentations. | aerospace |
https://www.insider.com/nasa-juno-probe-orbits-jupiter-one-second-off-schedule-2016-7 | 2023-09-29T21:21:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510528.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929190403-20230929220403-00056.warc.gz | 0.96142 | 390 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__286387454 | en | Leave it to NASA to arrive just one second late after a five-year, 1.7 billion-mile trip.
The space exploration agency's Juno probe successfully entered Jupiter's orbit, where it will be able to discover new information about the gas giant that could teach us new things about how our solar system evolved in the first place.
When Juno entered Jupiter's orbit, the probe was 540 million miles away from Earth, and it took some tricky, extremely precise maneuvering to ensure that Juno pulled it off.
At exactly the right time, Juno had to fire engines in order to slow the craft down enough so that Jupiter could snag the probe from it's orbit around the sun and bring it into it's own gravitational pull.
Juno had to brake for 35 minutes to slow the spacecraft by about 1,212 miles per hour.
Jupiter is so far away that it takes signals 48 minutes to reach Juno, so the maneuver had to be programmed ahead of time. It worked, and Juno entered orbit at 8:53 p.m. PDT on July 4 — reportedly only a single second off from the scheduled arrival time.
—NASA (@NASA) July 5, 2016
“The spacecraft worked perfectly, which is always nice when you’re driving a vehicle with 1.7 billion miles on the odometer,” Juno's project manager Rick Nybakken said in a NASA press release.
Juno launched on August 5, 2011, and this was probably the single most important step of the five-year journey. But, as NASA notes, the probe's mission to study the biggest planet in the solar system is really just beginning.
“Jupiter orbit insertion was a big step and the most challenging remaining in our mission plan, but there are others that have to occur before we can give the science team the mission they are looking for,” Nybakken said. | aerospace |
http://www.greenerbee.com/green-electronics/nasa-astronauts-to-repair-electronics-box-in-unscheduled-spacewalk.html | 2018-02-24T22:13:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891815951.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20180224211727-20180224231727-00002.warc.gz | 0.944462 | 282 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__174993699 | en | Over the weekend, a data relay box on the International Space Station failed, causing NASA to green light a spacewalk for the two American astronauts on-board. Expedition 51 Commander Peggy Whitson and her colleague Jack Fischer will venture outside the station for an extra-vehicular activity, better known as a spacewalk, to repair the box.
NASA’s official name for the data relay box is multiplexer-demultiplexer, or MDM. There’s two of them in the truss of the ISS, which are the arms that extend off either side where the large solar panels are connected. According to NASA, the MDM’s are responsible for controlling “the functionality of radiators, solar arrays, cooling loops and other station hardware.”
Essentially, that means they’re the brains behind controlling the power and heat management both inside and outside the station. So it’s an important job. That’s why Whitson and Fischer are replacing the faulty one as soon as possible. NASA built two into the system to maintain redundancy, and one is still functioning.
The spacewalk is set for May 23, and Whitson and Fischer are scheduled to leave the station around 7 AM CDT. If the duo can get in their suits and be ready earlier, it could start earlier. | aerospace |
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A 5-week adventure for Earthlings (ages 9-15) to create things from a Mars rover to a rocket while learning how simple changes in design can affect performance. Participants will also make a moon surface and discover how impacts create craters. A real hands-on experience for those interested in the "Final Frontier." For information, call (813) 749-1152. | aerospace |
https://droneprozone.com/syma-drone-in-endurance-test-range-battery-life-flight-behavior-and-price-comparison/ | 2021-08-02T13:02:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154320.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20210802110046-20210802140046-00167.warc.gz | 0.943869 | 1,137 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__143582404 | en | |Overall rating 4.4 / 5|
The Syma X5SW-1 drone is an entry-level drone on a small budget that is virtually invulnerable. We have thoroughly tested the mini drone and can give you comprehensive feedback on what you can expect from this inexpensive drone in practice.
The following video review presents our practical drone tests:
The following is included:
- Syma drone with 0.3MO camera
- Remote control
- 1 x 500mAh battery
- 4 propellers including bumper (protector)
- 1x USB charger
- 1x mobile phone holder for remote control
Drone Syma in practice
The drone really flies well and calmly. As soon as the lever is moved forward or backward with the remote control, the drone immediately uses whatever is given to it along the way.
Due to its light weight of only 181 grams (including attached camera), the drone is less suitable for flying in strong gusts of wind. Due to its small compactness and available bumper (protection on propellers) it can also be used wonderfully indoors, for example. can fly in the living room or children’s room.
According to the manufacturer, the battery life is 10 minutes. However, in our drone test, we were able to achieve a maximum flight time of 7.5 minutes with the camera attached and 9 minutes without the camera. Built-in 500mAh battery is removable from the drone. After it is empty, it will take about 120 minutes for the charge to fully charge again. An additional battery can be purchased on Amazon for less than 10 euros.
For Syma to start, the cable must be connected to the battery on the back of the drone. In addition, the button on the underside directly next to the camera must be set to the “ON” position, after which the aircraft will turn on.
The flight speed of the Syma drone is about 25 km / h.
Photos and videos
The detachable camera is a 0.3 megapixel camera and can record video at 640 x 480 pixels. Photos and videos are of rather poor quality. However, this is not what this drone should match.
The camera can be replaced at any time with a better one by removing the old camera from the guide and plugging in the new one, there is a 2 megapixel camera that provides slightly better, if not world-class photos.
I took these 3 photos with a 0.3MP camera:
The first photo taken with a Syma drone cameraThe second photo was taken with a Syma drone camera.Third photo taken with Syma drone
Reliability and sustainability
As mentioned several times in the test video, this beginner drone is especially suited for getting an initial flying experience and developing a sense of how flying a drone actually feels.
It feels like we have smashed Syma drone 1000 times, and the body is still without fragments. Flight characteristics have not changed either. The enormous strength of this small flying object is truly impressive and inspires us from the very beginning. Here, too, I don’t want to talk nonsense, but the drone is really very strong and even coped with a fall from a height of 8 meters without any problems.
To be able to control the drone, you need to download the app, which is available in the Google Play store (Android) as well as for IOS. You can find a scannable barcode on the side of the package. This application is completely free and does not require registration (for example, at DJI). The application interface is very simple and straightforward.
The Syma quadcopter control panel is of high quality and fits comfortably in the hand. The mobile phone holder must be attached correctly, because in this case your smartphone will be placed in it.
The mobile phone communicates with the drone via WLAN, so there is no extra cable like this one. with the Mavic Pro.Establishing a connection from a mobile phone to a remote control is truly child’s play, and it ran flawlessly in our test.
When flying the drone, we were able to reach a range of almost 40 m thanks to the 2.4 GHz frequency, after which the image transmission was sometimes interrupted. At the same time, this is the maximum flight value, which in practice should not be exceeded, as otherwise radio interruptions may occur.
The drone has no return-to-home function, so the Syma is likely to crash in an emergency or continue flying until the battery runs out. To avoid this, I recommend flying no higher than 40 and 30 meters in height. However, these values represent a worthy reference point for a “flying object”.
Conclusion on the Syma combat drone
The flight performance is definitely TOP at just under € 60 per drone and we were impressed from the very first flight. Incredible reliability and simple and intuitive controls make this drone the ideal entry-level drone for inexperienced pilots. The drone is currently available on Amazon for a particularly low price (click!).
All flight captains who attach great importance to high-quality photo and video recording should look out for the price-performance winner Typhoon Q500 4k or Phantom 3 Professional for a small budget.
High quality drone models such as the Phantom 4 Advanced or the Mavic already cost over 1,000 euros. DJI’s latest drone, the Mavic Air, is a small selfie drone packed with an incredible amount of technology, and when folded is barely larger than an iPhone 8. | aerospace |
https://tfumux.fandom.com/wiki/Night_Raven | 2022-05-22T08:08:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662545090.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20220522063657-20220522093657-00326.warc.gz | 0.950036 | 1,642 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__314429098 | en | The Cobra Night Raven S3P, or “Raven” as it is more commonly referred to, is an advanced, long-range, Mach 3+ strategic high-altitude attack and reconnaissance aircraft. It is a beautiful sight to observe, as long as it's not attacking you. It is regarded by many to be the most advanced, most powerful aircraft used by either G.I. Joe or Cobra during the course of conflict by both sides. Everything about the aircraft is pure aerodynamic perfection, from its sleek surfaces to its powerful engines. The plane is capable of 2,310 mph (Mach 3.5) making it one of the fastest land based aircraft in the entire world, even faster than the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, upon which the plane is based. The Viper turbo-jets are based around a ram-jet design that only increase in power as the aircraft moves faster. It takes special surgically-altered pilots to fly them, in order for them to survive the high-speeds and incredible G-forces, but there are Cobra jet jockeys lining up for those operations. The Night Raven is capable of taking high-altitude videos and photos, transmitting them back to base, and slipping away unseen by even the most sophisticated surveillance equipment. Even if it is detected During reconnaissance missions, the S3P operates at such high speeds and altitudes that it can outrace most aerial threats. If a surface-to-air missile launch is detected, the standard evasive action is simply to accelerate and out-fly the missile.
At first glance, you might think this was an SR-71 Blackbird. However, there are several key differences that set it apart. Imbedded in the wings, and running their length, are the jet's powerful, square engines. A pair of canards sweeps out from either side of the cockpit help to stabilize the aircraft during high-speed flight and maneuvers. The back is entirely black, with a red-tinted canopy. The belly, however, is tactical gray, making it difficult to see when set against a cloudy sky. Also unlike the Blackbird, this jet is heavily armed for a reconnaissance plane. Each wing holds a twin-missile pod, and the middle of the belly opens up to a small bomb bay. There is also a pair of rear-mounted machineguns just behind the cockpit. Normally piggy-backed on the Night Raven is its customary drone, wielding a pair of 20mm machineguns.
Cobra Night Raven S³P (1986), Sky Raven (1990), Night Raven (2009) In 2009, a updated variant of the Right Raven was placed into service. This version could maneuver with precision even when flying in the upper atmosphere. The plane's flight controls included a voice activated weapons system linked to the pilot's flight helmet. The commands are initially programmed by MARS to be related in Gaelic (Fire: Tiene; Eject: Cur magh), but can be reprogrammed to to confirm to customer's native language. The automated and simplified controls allow the Night Raven to be flown with a much shorter training regiment, allowing them to be piloted by Air-Vipers as well as the more specialized Strato-Vipers.
- Often parsed "Nightraven" (one word) on the MUX, matching its comic profile spelling.
- The S3P designation has been rumored to stand for one of two things.
- Seats Three Pilots (Pilot, Navigator/Gunner, Drone).
- Neither have been officially confirmed nor denied.
- Sky Raven (1987) - Sky Patrol used its own variant of the Night Raven.
- Night Raven (2009) - updated version with increased firepower and high-speed maneuverability, but lacking the original's flight pod
- Nightlash (????) - The Decepticon's secret ambassador dispatched to Cobra for some time. Adopted the form for convenience prior to going MIA when relations between the two factions deteriorated, resurfaced in 2013.
- Sand Serpent (2011) - Experimental Desert-operations variant of the 2009 Night Raven. Piloted by Star-Vipers.
No other plane used by either side could touch the incredible versatility of the Raven. During the course of time, Cobra Night Ravens were initially used for reconnaissance, where the planes limited stealth abilities and incredible cruising speed made it immune to interception. The Raven also found a place as a VIP transport, ferrying Cobra leaders to any location safely. The plane has also been used extensively as an interceptor, using long range radar-guided air-to-air
missiles stored internally to shoot down attacking bombers and fighters. The least performed task of the Raven is as a supersonic bomber, where it can be easily converted to carry a thermonuclear weapon to wipe out large military installations with a single long-range mission. Any information regarded specific missions performed by these fine aircraft is strictly classified for security purposes. The Night Raven is one of the only aircraft in Cobra's forces that does NOT have a vertical take-off and landing capability, making a short runway a necessity.
The crew of a Raven consists of a pilot, and a gunner/RIO (radio intercept officer.) The gunner controls a pair of rearward-facing 20mm automatic cannons to shoot down fighter aircraft.
The original Night Raven was armed with an internal rotary "Double Toxin" short-range air-to-air heat-seeking twin missile pod, 2x30mm Chain Guns with 900 rounds each, two Mk12 HOGS (High Observation Gunship System) 20MM cannons, another set of 20MM cannons mounted near the airbrake, and an electric counter-measure scrambler.
The entire frame and skin of the Raven is made of titanium, much like the SR-71 on which the aircraft is heavily based. The armor is also corrugated and coated with a polished stealth paint which renders the aircraft even more radar invisible than the python coating applied to the Cobra Python Patrol Division. There are no external weapons to create drag, even the rearward-firing infrared air-to-air missiles are mounted in aerodynamic pods.
The 2009 variant of the Night Raven was a complete systems overhaul. The jet could now maneuver with precision even when flying in the upper atmosphere. The plane's updated flight controls allowed the Night Raven to be flown with a much shorter training regiment, allowing them to be piloted by Air-Vipers as well as the more specialized Strato-Vipers. Its armaments were enhanced with a nose-mounted, voice-activated pulse-laser, as well as an expanded artillery package.
Weaknesses: Compared to fighter jets, the original Night Raven had very Poor maneuverability and was unable to dogfight at subsonic speeds. Armament for such a large aircraft was poor, and many considered the Rattler to be a more effective bomber when stealth and high speed were not required. Much like the Soviet-built MiG-25, the Night Raven has design flaw which results in a catastrophic engine failure if Mach 3.5 is held for more than 3 minutes, resulting in the aircraft accelerating out of control causing the turbines to literally implode on themselves. The Night Raven is predictably expensive for Cobra to buy and almost as expensive to maintain and operate. As such, the number in service is thought to be fewer than 12. Improvements made in 2009 increased its maneuverability at high-speeds and amplified its air-to-air and air-to-ground fighting capabilities.
- Strato-Viper (1986)
- Air-Viper (2009)
- Star-Viper (2011)
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- Length: 30 ft. 2 in.
- Wingspan: 34 ft.
- Height: 12 ft. 5 in.
- Wing Area: 213 sq. ft.
- Empty Weight: 5,347 lbs.
- Loaded Weight: 7,379 lbs.
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 8,400 lbs.
- Crew: 1
- Maximum Speed: 376 mph
- Combat Radius: 525 miles
- Rate of Climb: 3,750 ft./min.
- Service Ceiling: 35,000 ft.
- Power Plant: 1 × Allison V-1710-85 liquid-cooled V-12, 1,200 hp
- 1 x 37 mm M4 cannon
- 2 x .50 cal. machine guns
- 4 x .30 cal machine guns
- up to 500 lbs. of bombs
P-39 Airacobra - Design & Development:
In early 1937, Lieutenant Benjamin S. Kelsey, the US Army Air Corps' Project Officer for Fighters, began to express his frustration over the service's armament limitations for pursuit aircraft. Joining with Captain Gordon Saville, a fighter tactics instructor at the Air Corps Tactical School, the two men wrote two circular proposals for a pair of new "interceptors" which would possess a heavier armament that would allow American aircraft to dominate aerial battles. The first, X-608, called for a twin-engine fighter and would ultimately lead to the development of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning. The second, X-609, requested designs for a single-engine fighter capable of dealing with enemy aircraft at high altitude. Also included in X-609 was a requirement for a turbo-supercharged, liquid-cooled Allison engine as well as a level speed of 360 mph and an ability to reach 20,000 feet within six minutes.
Responding to X-609, Bell Aircraft began work on a new fighter that was designed around the Oldsmobile T9 37mm cannon. To accommodate this weapon system, which was intended to fire through the propeller hub, Bell employed the unorthodox approach of mounting the aircraft's engine in the fuselage behind the pilot. This turned a shaft beneath the pilot's feet which in turn powered the propeller. Due to this arrangement, the cockpit sat higher which gave the pilot an excellent field of view. It also allowed for a more streamlined design which Bell hoped would aid in achieving the required speed. In another difference from its contemporaries, pilots entered the new aircraft through side doors that were similar to those employed on automobiles rather than sliding canopy. To supplement the T9 cannon, Bell mounted twin .50 cal. machine guns in the aircraft's nose. Later models would also incorporate two to four .30 cal. machine guns mounted in the wings.
P-39 Airacobra - A Fateful Choice:
First flying on April 6, 1939, with test pilot James Taylor at the controls, the XP-39 proved disappointing as its performance at altitude failed to meet the specifications set forth in Bell's proposal. Attached to the design, Kelsey had hoped to guide the XP-39 through the development process but was thwarted when he received orders that sent him abroad. In June, Major General Henry "Hap" Arnold directed that the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics conduct wind tunnel tests on the design in an effort to improve performance. Following this testing NACA recommended that the turbo-supercharger, which was cooled with scoop on the left side of the fuselage, be enclosed within the aircraft. Such a change would improve the XP-39's speed by 16 percent.
Examining the design, Bell's team was unable to find space within the XP-39's small fuselage for the turbo-supercharger. In August 1939, Larry Bell met with the USAAC and NACA to discuss the issue. At the meeting, Bell argued in favor of eliminating the turbo-supercharger altogether. This approach, much to Kelsey's later dismay, was adopted and subsequent prototypes of the aircraft moved forward utilizing only a single-stage, single-speed supercharger. While this alteration provided the desired performance improvements at low altitude, the elimination of the turbo effectively made the type useless as a front-line fighter at heights above 12,000 feet. Unfortunately, the drop off in performance at medium and high altitude was not immediately noticed and the USAAC ordered 80 P-39s in August 1939.
P-39 Airacobra - Early Problems:
Initially introduced as the P-45 Airacobra, the type was soon re-designated P-39C. The initial twenty aircraft were built without armor or self-sealing fuel tanks. As World War II had begun in Europe, the USAAC began to assess combat conditions and realized that these were needed to ensure survivability. As a result, the remaining 60 aircraft of the order, designated P-39D, were built with armor, self-sealing tanks, and an enhanced armament. This added weight further hampered the aircraft's performance. In September 1940, the British Direct Purchase Commission ordered 675 of the aircraft under the name Bell Model 14 Caribou. This order was placed based on the performance of the unarmored and unarmed XP-39 prototype. Receiving their first aircraft in September 1941, the Royal Air Force soon found the production P-39 to be inferior to variants of the Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire.
P-39 Airacobra - In the Pacific:
As a result, the P-39 flew one combat mission with the British before the RAF shipped 200 aircraft to the Soviet Union for use with the Red Air Force. With the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the US Army Air Forces purchased 200 P-39s from the British order for use in the Pacific. First engaging Japanese in April 1942 over New Guinea, the P-39 saw extensive use throughout the Southwest Pacific and flew with American and Australian forces. The Airacobra also served in the "Cactus Air Force" which operated from Henderson Field during the Battle of Guadalcanal. Engaging at lower altitudes, the P-39, with its heavy armament, frequently proved a tough opponent for the famed Mitsubishi A6M Zero. Also used in the Aleutians, pilots found that the P-39 had a variety of handling problems including a tendency to enter a flat spin. This often was result of the aircraft's center of gravity shifting as ammunition was expended. As distances in the Pacific war increased, the short-range P-39 was withdrawn in favor of increasing numbers of P-38s.
P-39 Airacobra - Europe:
Though found unsuitable for use in Western Europe by the RAF, the P-39 saw service in North Africa and the Mediterranean with the USAAF in 1943 and early 1944. Among those to briefly fly the type was the famed 99th Fighter Squadron (Tuskegee Airmen) who had transitioned from the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk. Flying in support of Allied forces during the Battle of Anzio and maritime patrols, P-39 units found the type to be particularly effective at strafing. By early 1944, most American units transitioned to the newer Republic P-47 Thunderbolt or North American P-51 Mustang. The P-39 was also employed with the Free French and Italian Co-Belligerent Air Forces. While the former was less than pleased with the type, the latter effectively employed the P-39 as a ground-attack aircraft in Albania.
P-39 Airacobra - Soviet Union:
Exiled by the RAF and disliked by the USAAF, the P-39 found its home flying for the Soviet Union. Employed by that nation's tactical air arm, the P-39 was able to play to its strengths as most of its combat occurred at lower altitudes. In that arena, it proved capable against German fighters such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Focke-Wulf Fw 190. In addition, its heavy armament allowed it to make quick work of Junkers Ju 87 Stukas and other German bombers. A total of 4,719 P-39s were sent to the Soviet Union through the Lend-Lease Program. These were transported to the front via the Alaska-Siberia ferry route. During the course of the war, five of the top ten Soviet aces scored the majority of their kills in the P-39. Of those P-39s flown by the Soviets, 1,030 were lost in combat. The P-39 remained in use with the Soviets until 1949.> | aerospace |
https://www.chindits.org/2013/01/drdo-successfully-launches-under-water.html | 2022-07-05T03:27:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104512702.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220705022909-20220705052909-00110.warc.gz | 0.949162 | 126 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__263021799 | en | DRDO developed under Water launched Missile B05 was successfully flight tested on 27 Jan 2013 from Bay of Bengal off the coast off Visakhapatnam. The Missile launched from a pontoon, was tested for the full range and met all the mission objectives. All the parameters of the vehicle were monitored by the Radar all through the trajectory and terminal events have taken place exactly as expected.
Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri Dr VK Saraswat congratulated all the scientists, Technicians of DRDO on the successful flight test.
Defence Minister Shri AK Antony congratulated all the scientists for successful launch of B05. | aerospace |
http://store.hermanstreet.com/space/destination-mars-new-explorations-of-the-red-planet-paperback/ | 2014-10-21T16:45:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507444582.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005724-00088-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.931549 | 2,154 | CC-MAIN-2014-42 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__19629048 | en | Destination Mars: New Explorations of the Red Planet
An exciting inside look into missions to Mars
Paperback: 348 pages
Publisher: Prometheus Books (April 24, 2012)
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
In the next decade, NASA, by itself and in collaboration with the European Space Agency, is planning a minimum of four separate missions to Mars. Clearly, exciting times are ahead for Mars exploration.
In Destination Mars, award-winning science writer and documentary producer Rod Pyle provides an insider's look into the amazing projects now being developed here and abroad to visit the legendary red planet. Drawing on his contacts at NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pyle provides stunning insights into the history of Mars exploration and the difficulties and dangers of traveling there.
After an entertaining survey of the human fascination with Mars over the centuries, the author offers an introduction to the geography, geology, and water processes of the planet. He then briefly describes the many successful missions by NASA and others to that distant world. But failure and frustration also get their due. As Pyle makes clear, going to Mars is not, and never will be, easy. Later in the book, he describes in detail what each upcoming mission will involve.
In the second half of the book, he offers the reader a glimpse inside the world of Earth-based "Mars analogs," places on Earth where scientists are conducting research in hostile environments that are eerily "Martian." Finally, he constructs a probable scenario of a crewed expedition to Mars, so that readers can see how earlier robotic missions and human Earth simulations will fit together.
All this is punctuated by numerous firsthand interviews with some of the finest Mars explorers of our day, including Stephen Squyres (Mars Exploration Rover), Bruce Murray (former director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory), and Peter Smith (chief of the Mars Phoenix Lander and the upcoming OSIRIS-REx missions). These stellar individuals give us an insider's view of the difficulties and rewards of roaming the red planet.
The author's infectious enthusiasm and firsthand knowledge of the international space industry combine to make a uniquely appealing and accessible book about Mars.
"The enigmatic Red Planet does not easily give up its secrets. Yet Rod Pyle's Destination Mars takes the reader on a first-class journey to this new world, one that continues to be a magnet for inquisitive scientists and space engineers. This is a superb, fact-filled, up-to-datebook that portrays the legacy of spacecraft and personalities—from cheerleaders to unsung heroes—that have opened up the terra incognito that is Mars to extraordinary exploration." --Leonard David, Insider Columnist, SPACE.com
"Destination Mars brings to life an extraordinary part of human exploration—the preliminary reconnaissance of the planet of dreams over the last fifty years. Enlivened by interviews with many of the participants, you will feel as if you are exploring the planet with them." --Steven J. Dick, former NASA Chief Historian
"Mars has long held a special fascination for Americans, perhaps it might even be a planet that harbors life. Rod Pyle has written a fine account of this fascination; outlining the history of the robotic space probes sent to the red planet and the knowledge gained through these expeditions." --Roger D. Launius, PhD, senior curator, Division of Space History, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution
"Destination Mars is an optimistic, enthusiastic survey of humanity's ongoing duel of wits with our neighbor planet. Interviews with some of the people involved in Mars missions show the thread of curiosity and wonder connecting the Mars exploration projects of the last fifty years. Getting to Mars has been really difficult, but for Rod Pyle the problems just make it more interesting and worthwhile." --Stephen Fentress, director, Strasenburgh Planetarium, Rochester, New York, Museum & Science Center
On August 6, 2012, the latest in a long series of exploratory spacecraft will approach the planet Mars at high speed. Slicing into the upper atmosphere, it will unfurl a large parachute, and, when it has slowed sufficiently, eight rocket motors will fire to stop its descent just above the surface of the planet. As the craft hovers, insect-like, a series of winches and cables called Skycrane will lower its payload to a soft land¬ing on the floor of Gale Crater. If all goes well, the Mars Science Labo¬ratory, a robotic rover the size of a Mini Cooper, will begin a long and productive journey of discovery on the Red Planet.
In recent decades, such missions to Mars have become almost routine. Every few years NASA announces the arrival of another one, followed by a series of stun¬ning photographs and press releases describing new evidence for water on the Martian surface. Ho-hum? Science journalist Rod Pyle’s lively overview of Mars missions should be an antidote to any such ennui. It traces the slow evolution of our knowledge about Mars through almost a half century of nail-biting successes and failures, highlighting the remarkable advances in technol¬ogy and science that have made vis¬its to the planet seem so mundane.
Operating a spacecraft on the Martian surface, notes Pyle, is “a bit like doing brain surgery through a mile-long soda straw.” Two-way radio communication can take up to to forty minutes (when Mars is at its most distant from Earth), so that any action has to be carefully planned to avoid sending erroneous instructions that could jam a delicate moving part or send a robotic rover into a ditch. Even the odds for safe arrival aren’t that good: of nearly forty spacecraft that have set forth for Mars since the 1960s, only nineteen have arrived in operating condi¬tion. NASA’s score is thirteen out of twenty. Many, especially early So¬viet spacecraft, failed at launch, but there were several particularly heart¬breaking and embarrassing losses at the other end of the trip. NASA’s 1998 Mars Climate Orbiter memorably crashed into Mars because a segment of mission-control software erroneously used British Imperial units instead of metric units.
But over the years, NASA has scored inspiring successes. The two Viking missions of 1976 soft-landed instrument packages to test for the presence of extraterrestrial life. The 2004 Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity, originally designed to operate for ninety days, won the hearts of the Web-watching public when they robo-posted images for years. Spirit went silent after six years of exploration, but Opportunity con¬tinues to trundle around and, as I write, is exploring the rim of the large crater Endeavor.
As a result of these efforts, Mars—once little more than a smudge through the best telescopes—has become a world whose rich and varied geological history is known in increasingly greater detail. The few fuzzy photographs sent back by the first flyby, Mariner 4, in 1965, have now been joined by tens of thousands of photographs.
Pyle’s conversational style is ideal for conveying the excitement of these decades of discovery. He draws heavily on interviews with the engineers and scientists who have worked on these missions, especially at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. “I’m a lucky man,” one remarks; “lucky to be able to work with some of the best scientists and engineers in the world. Together we accomplish great deeds.” Read about these great deeds in Pyle’s book, and appreciate them with renewed interest this August, when the Mars Science Laboratory touches down in Gale Crater.
Laurence A. Marschall
Natural History Magazine
Destination Mars: New Explorations of the Red Planet
(2012) The seductive fascination of the red planet never palls, and science writer and documentary maker Rod Pyle stokes our hunger. For the Mars obsessed, the real thrills will be in his detailed descriptions of upcoming missions, the pseudo-Martian research conducted in Earth’s most hostile environments, and interviews with explorers such as Steven Squyres, principal investigator of NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover. Pyle’s look at the planet and our perceptions and probings of it also covers Mars’s geography, geology and hydrology, and its cultural history on Earth.
Mars has intrigued humans for a long time. When we looked up at the night sky we saw a red dot which moved across the fields of stars. It was identified as an eye or a god. As humans developed the field of knowledge known as science, we developed an understanding that this was a planet, part of the solar system, moving around the sun. The human urge to explore new places finally led to an interest in going to the moon and planets. We first learned as much as we could using telescopes but eventually realized we needed to send probes to more fully understand these exotic places.
This is a story of the years of dedicated work by many scientists to increase our knowledge of Mars—an effort that continues today. The contents are grouped into 32 chapters, providing a detailed look at the successes and failures of human efforts to study Mars. As is true in all scientific work, lots of preconceived ideas were overturned by new discoveries. One topic that has been focused on throughout these efforts is attempts to determine if life in any form exists or did exist on Mars.
A valuable part of the book is the portfolio of color plates showing the pictures of the Martian surface gathered from orbit and from the surface rovers, showing the significant improvements in making these pictures over the years. There is discussion of the technology used and the ingenuity of the engineers and scientists in developing space exploration systems. There is also discussion of the difficulty of controlling orbitals and rovers from Earth with a 20–minute delay, and the sometimes desperate efforts to reprogram instruments to keep the systems functioning. The book ends with a discussion of the future of Mars exploration, including the possibility of humans traveling to Mars one day. There is currently a lot of cooperation between the U.S., Europe, Russia, and Japan in space exploration, and the book sees cooperation with China and India in the future.
Review posted on 5/29/2012
By Rod Pyle
Reviewed for the National Science Teacher’s Association
Reviewed by Donald Logsdon Jr. | aerospace |
https://aciaaeroleasing.com/mark-hurst/ | 2023-11-28T14:14:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679099514.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20231128115347-20231128145347-00521.warc.gz | 0.92922 | 152 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__97803043 | en | BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ACIA Aero Leasing Group Board Member & Investment Committee Member
- Mr Mark Hurst became the ACIA Aero Capital Group CEO in 2016 and serves on the ACIA Aero Leasing Group Board and the Group’s Investment Committee.
- Mark is responsible for overall ACIA Aero Capital Group leadership and strategy and provides significant input to the activities of the ACIA Aero Leasing Group.
- He completed articles with Deloitte & Touche Zimbabwe from 1992-1998 and entered the commercial world as Finance Director of DHL Aviation Africa.
- Previously Mark joined Solenta Aviation as Managing Director in 2003 to 2016 where he turned around the business from insolvency within 36 months to a significant ACMI operations business. | aerospace |
http://electricppg.com/Developments/razeebus/index.htm | 2019-05-23T19:08:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232257361.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20190523184048-20190523210048-00479.warc.gz | 0.941532 | 817 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__59572818 | en | Details on the effort:
Oct 2, 2009 Sarl Razeebuss Aircraft has moved on to their next level and it looks quite refined. They are building their first batch of 10 units which will should be on sale to the public by early spring. Fortunately, it now includes rudimentary prop protection, mostly to allow forward launches in no wind while providing some hand/leg protection. With no netting, this obviously isn't a machine for beginners.
Their mission is different than most, focusing on getting soaring pilots aloft without needing mountains or tows. Such a mission is reflected in the minimalist and clean cage design and folding prop. Of course it would work for tooling around, too, but you'd probably want bigger batteries for that.
They've now adopted the Fresh Breeze drive system and are using a more conventional prop. The designer/builder hopes to make a trip to the U.S.A. and I'd love to fly one of his creations if given the chance. For soaring pilots especially this could be a great ride to cloud base.
It won't be cheap, as you can see from the sidebar specs and prices, but then nothing new ever is and Lithium Polymer batteries are still extremely expensive. At the sizes required of one pound model planes they're not bad, but when scaled up to loft 250 pounds of paramotor and pilot, the required power, and thus battery size (read expense) skyrockets. Here are some pictures of the craft in action.
Nov 17, 2007 Electric paramotors are an elegant way for soaring enthusiasts to climb into thermalville. French constructor Razeebuss Aircrafts is working to satisfy their desire with the Razeebuss electric paramotor.
The Razeebuss has been test flown to an altitude of about 1500 feet, certainly enough to catch a thermal. As of this date there is only one prototype flying with another on the way. I have talked with one pilot who has seen it fly and several European free-flight magazines have featured the machine.
It goes all out for performance, especially power off. In their drive to decrease drag they have eliminated the protective cage for a huge premium of risk. It is, of course, incredibly likely for casual pilots using such a machine frequently that they will lose a limb or worse. It happens if the pilot runs afoul of the propeller arc accidentally or it unexpededly goes to power with a body part in the way.
Maybe a folding cage could be devised that must be in place for the prop to spin. That protects both the cage and soft operator. You launch with the cage locked in the extended position. Then, after shutting down, push a release and the cage folds back.
Having made the risk trade-off clear, I'm a big fan of letting the buyer choose his/her own danger level and only want to provide education. I'm also glad to see these folks innovate and hope, like all efforts, that they are successful at bringing their machine to market.
For more information, visit www.Razeebusss.com.
1. Motor & folding prop.
2. Power pack. It's worn on front which better balances the motor so hang points can be more like a free flying with low hook-in points.
Engine: HPD 10 developed by Werner Eck and Joachim Geiger. More info here.
Battery: 12-cel (48v) 40 Amp-Hr Kokam Lipo
Thrust: 77 Lbs. Note that in 3 months they plan on offering a 14 cell (58v), 32 Amp-Hr arrangement that will have just under 100 lbs of thrust.
Weight: 37 lbs paramotor, 29 lbs battery, total weight 66 lbs.
Endurance (Full Power): 17 minutes.
Cost: US $15,000, extra battery is US $4600 (using exchange rate on 10/01/2009).
Copyright © 2016 Jeff Goin | All Rights Reserved | aerospace |
http://www.candlee.co.kr/ | 2023-10-01T19:24:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510924.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20231001173415-20231001203415-00716.warc.gz | 0.915742 | 140 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__184388021 | en | has produced composities for aircraft...
Since 2004, C&lee Inc, has produced composities for aircraft
and we has performed aluminum heat treatment process.
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Since 2004, C&lee Inc, has produced composi ties for aircraft and we has performed alumin um heat treatment process.
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http://lunarsurvival.alinadigital.com/ | 2017-04-28T11:58:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122955.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00436-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.967795 | 409 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__3631677 | en | About the project
"Lunar Survival" is a first person survival adventure game with horror elements. The game is based on different missions which have it's own map and story. The character will have it's own natural limitations and will fight against mystery challenges on the unfriendly surface of the Moon. The game play is designed as a combination of survival-action, map quests, realistic Apollo mission technologies and collection of the most exciting Moon mysteries ever!
Players will need to take in consideration of the different technical aspects to pass missions, such as the amount of oxygen, electricity, player's stamina and the space suit temperature. Players will be able to repair, fix and build different mechanisms and upgrade their suit which will help them to spend more time on missions without coming back to the Lunar Space Module to recover. The game will have everything that survival, space, planetary, mystery and light horror players'll love so much!
We all know that some space agencies don't tell us everything. They may not lie, they may not tell us everything. Alina Digital has discovered an unknown documents in ex-Soviet archives about the last Apollo 18 mission to the Moon. Based on this secret documents we've decided to tell you, the truth; and why it was kept a secret for so long. As we have learned from the secret files, Apollo 18 mission didn't succeed. The mission was to land right on the edge of the light and dark side of the Moon. And Apollo 18 did; but not in one piece. The communication with the craft was broken, and one of the astronauts disappears as it lands. The remaining astronaut, was by himself, without any possibility to get any help from Earth. Soon, he realizes, he is not alone. But maybe, the crash wasn't a coincidence. Apollo 18 was going to somewhere special, and Houston knew it. And this was one brave man's struggle to live, and survive. No matter what! No matter how. There is a reason why this story was kept secret. | aerospace |
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- The Air Superiority kills the sniper on the Helo Scout instead of destroying the helicopter itself.
- Enemy and friendly Air Superiorities can be active at the same time, and will attack each other, but will usually miss.
- A Helo Pilot can avoid Air Superiority if they have both flares intact and are very alert.
- It is possible to hit a enemy Air Superiority with a MAAWS. But it has to be timed correctly and will usually miss. | aerospace |
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