Seems the word is out all over the Internet, that "our" Obama government and his "Israeli Handlers" are spoiling for a fight against Iran: As a result, Iran's Armed Forces are continuing their five-day war games, code-named Defenders of Velayat Skies, targeting "hypothetical" enemy warplanes: On the fourth day of the military maneuvers that began on Tuesday, the Islamic Republic's anti-aircraft guns shot down the "hypothetical" enemy warplanes. So far, the Iranian forces have successfully some new air defense systems during these military exercises, including a radar network that spots "stealth" aircraft. The country's senior military officials have also rolled out an air defense system which is an upgraded version of the Russian advanced S-200 system. The new, improved medium range system is capable of spotting and destroying advanced aircraft at both low and high altitudes. It can also be used to spot and destroy advanced aircraft at low and high altitudes. Brigadier General Hamid Arzhangi also indicated that the device can be used in electronic warfare, and can be networked with other radar and defense systems. The air maneuvers are being held near Iran's strategic sights and landmarks, to assess the performance of the newer air defense systems and enhance rapid response capabilities in countering potential air attacks!!


I've been a big space buff since I was a child. I've devoured innumerable books, documentaries, television shows and films about the still-new history of human spaceflight. But it was only this weekend that I began to wonder about an improbable but not impossible scenario.
Back in the days of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs, space capsules with returning astronauts would land at sea; they'd parachute into the ocean in a target zone relatively close to ships of the US Navy. Said ships would retrieve the capsule and astronaut.
Sometimes capsules would land quite far away from their intended landing zones, meaning astronauts would have to wait, bobbing in their capsule, for the Navy to find them. But what if the opposite occurred? Sometimes capsules splashed down within a mere kilometre of the recovery zone. What if one of those capsules came down right on target - onto the deck of one of the recovery ships?
There are many factors at play here. Presumably radar and spotters aboard ship would quickly figure out that the capsule was going to land really, really close. Is an aircraft carrier nimble enough to dodge a falling capsule once the captain realizes there could be a collision? If so, no problem, and an easy pickup. But if not...
Weight is another factor. Mercury capsules held one astronaut, Gemini, two, Apollo, three. None had braking rockets, unlike Soviet capsules, designed to land on dry land. Even landing on water could be quite rough for the astronauts, so slamming into a flight deck might be disastrous. Would the astronauts survive? Would the flight deck be severely damaged? What if a capsule landed in the middle of a patrol boat rather than an aircraft carrier? Or what if it came down scraping along the side of the conning tower before it actually hit the deck? Would there be an earsplitting yet cartoonish "BONG" as the capsule slammed into the ship?
I wonder about these things sometimes.


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In the vast expanse of space exploration, the harmonious convergence of offshore information technology (IT) and artificial intelligence (AI) is orchestrating a transformative symphony that resonates with the need to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos. Space satellite data, originating from distant galaxies and celestial bodies, is a treasure trove of information that demands meticulous processing and analysis. Here, offshore IT solutions, amplified by the cognitive capabilities of AI, have emerged as the virtuoso conductors of this intricate symphony. This article embarks on a harmonious journey to explore how offshore IT, in tandem with AI, is reshaping the realm of space satellite data analysis and, in doing so, deepening our understanding of the universe.
Space Satellite Data Processing: A Symphony of Complexity
The processing of space satellite data is a symphony of complexity akin to orchestrating a celestial opera. The sheer volume of data transmitted from satellites in orbit demands efficiency and precision in its analysis. In this grand symphony, offshore IT solutions, in harmonious collaboration with AI, play a pivotal role in orchestrating the processing of this data with unparalleled accuracy. They ensure that every byte of information is transformed into a harmonious melody of insights, resonating with the efficiency required by space exploration missions that reach beyond our terrestrial boundaries.
Data Ingestion: A Harmonious Reception
The journey of space satellite data begins with the harmonious reception of data streams from orbiting satellites. Offshore IT solutions harmonize seamlessly with ground stations, where they stand as sentinels of data integrity. Together with AI algorithms, they process this data in real-time, extracting valuable information while filtering out extraneous noise. This harmonious reception ensures that every byte of data received from the depths of space is utilized effectively to resonate with the efficiency demanded by space exploration missions.
Image Analysis: A Symphony of Vision
Space satellites capture breathtaking images of celestial bodies and distant galaxies, creating a visual symphony that captivates the human imagination. Here, offshore IT solutions, enriched by AI’s image recognition capabilities, harmonize with astronomers and scientists to analyze these images. This symphony of image analysis identifies celestial objects, tracks their movements, and uncovers previously unseen phenomena, contributing to the evolving cosmic narrative. In doing so, it expands our understanding of the universe and plays a harmonious melody of discovery.
Spectral Data Interpretation: Harmonizing with Light
Beyond visual imagery, space satellites collect spectral data that reveals the unique fingerprints of elements and compounds in distant stars and planets. Offshore IT solutions, guided by AI’s spectral analysis algorithms, harmonize with researchers to interpret this data. This symphony of spectral data interpretation unveils the composition and conditions of celestial bodies, shedding light on the cosmic puzzle that has fascinated humanity for centuries. In the grand cosmic opera, this harmonious interpretation serves as a virtuoso solo, revealing the cosmic symphony’s underlying notes.
Deep Space Exploration: A Harmonious Journey
In the quest for deep space exploration, autonomous probes and rovers are our symphonic emissaries, embarking on journeys into the unknown. Offshore IT solutions, enhanced with AI’s autonomous decision-making capabilities, harmonize with these celestial travelers. They process telemetry data, navigate through treacherous terrain, and make real-time decisions to ensure the success of space missions. This harmonious journey into the cosmos extends humanity’s reach, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the celestial orchestra of exploration.
Data Fusion and Visualization: A Symphony of Understanding
The actual value of space satellite data lies in its fusion and visualization, where individual data points harmoniously come together to create a comprehensive view of celestial phenomena. Advanced visualization tools, guided by AI algorithms, transform data into visually engaging representations. This symphony of data fusion and visualization empowers scientists and educators to communicate complex cosmic concepts with clarity and impact, resonating with the need to share the universe’s wonders with a global audience. In the grand cosmic narrative, this visualization becomes a symphonic crescendo, rendering the cosmos in a way that resonates with human curiosity and wonder.
Machine Learning in Astrophysics: A Harmonious Collaboration
Astrophysics is a field where AI and offshore IT play a harmonious duet, a partnership that delves into the universe’s most profound mysteries. Machine learning algorithms, guided by offshore IT experts and astrophysicists, harmonize with vast datasets to uncover patterns, predict cosmic events, and test theoretical models. This symphony of machine learning accelerates the pace of discovery, bringing us closer to understanding the fundamental forces that govern the cosmos. This harmonious collaboration writes new chapters in the cosmic library of knowledge, each note resonating with the timeless quest for cosmic understanding.
Space Debris Tracking: A Harmonious Responsibility
As human activity in space increases, so does the risk of space debris collisions, presenting a unique challenge in the cosmic symphony. In harmony with AI-powered tracking systems, offshore IT solutions monitor space debris and predict potential collisions. This symphony of space debris tracking ensures the safety of astronauts and valuable space assets, resonating with our responsibility to protect the space environment. Every note in this cosmic ballet of responsibility is essential to safeguarding the celestial stage.
The harmonious collaboration between offshore IT and AI in space satellite data processing is a symphony of exploration and discovery that extends humanity’s reach into the cosmos. This symphony amplifies precision, enhances understanding, and accelerates scientific progress. As offshore IT solutions continue to conduct this cosmic symphony, astronomers, space agencies, and explorers are harmoniously empowered to unveil the mysteries of the universe, resonating with the timeless human quest for knowledge and cosmic understanding.


Flights from Ningbo To Arezzo
Ningbo to Arezzo DistanceDistance between Ningbo and Arezzo is 9172 KM.
Ningbo to Arezzo Flying TimeThe flying time is approximately 14h 14m.
Current local time in Ningbo and ArezzoCurrent time in Ningbo is 05:36:51 CST and date is Wednesday 19 September 2018
Current time in Arezzo is 23:36:51 CEST and date is Tuesday 18 September 2018


Glasgow Airport Runway 05/23
Glasgow Airport main runway was nearing the end of its design life and strengthening works were required to rebuild runway 05/23. Work involved strengthening the central section for aircraft loadings for the next 15 years, replacing the airfield lighting system and resurfacing the runway - all within a tight runway possession between 10:30 pm and 5:40 am every night.
The contractor needed to install new runway cable ducts and 920 new runway lights within this possession.
webercem pyrapatch, a fast setting pavement repair concrete, was used to install the new lighting ducts along the main runway. The tight
possession times meant the material was required to set fast and gain at least 30 N/mm2 within 3 hours to allow aircraft landings after 06:00
hours. The contractor cut chases through the existing runway and used webercem pyrapatch to infill around the electrical ducts. The lighting units were installed using the BAA approved webertec bedding mortar, a fast setting resin mortar enabled the contractor to install the lighting units quickly in temperatures down to 0°C and the lights were then grouted into position with webertec grout FG.


UNI Air is a Taiwanese airline that began operations in 1996 and is part of the Evergreen Group, which also operates the popular EVA Air. While EVA Air primarily caters to international routes, UNI Air connects to mostly regional destinations.
With a fleet of 15 aircraft, UNI Air connects fliers to close to 30 destinations. The airline operates flights from its main hubs at Kaohsiung and Taipei Songshan Airport.
Find below the customer service details of UNI Air. Besides contact details, the page also offers a brief overview of the airline.
8 Flr, No.117, Sec. 2,
Chang-An E. Rd, Zhongshan Dist,
Taipei City 104, Taiwan


Several years ago, I went on a first date with a pilot for a major international airline. We visited an Air New Zealand exhibit which discussed the history of Air New Zealand and New Zealand aviation, and also proposed what the future of aviation could hold. On a large whiteboard wall, guests to the exhibit were asked to write their comments about futuristic aviation concepts, including the concept of ‘robot pilots’.
My date scoffed that anyone supportive of the ludicrous concept of robot pilots was obviously uninformed, and wiped a few of the comments off the wall. I laughed but could tell it had touched a raw nerve. After all, I knew that automation already played a significant part in his job. He often joked that being a pilot consisted of a lot of procedural rote learning and memorization. In his words, this resulted in a job “pressing buttons and staring out the window.” After all, with 57% of jobs changing as a result of automation, the increased use of algorithms or machines, pilots are not immune to technological changes in the future of work.
A recent report compiled by the New Zealand Airline Pilots Association stated that pilots needed to be “well educated (but not brilliant).” In short, pilots should be smart but it’s not essential for them to be that smart. After all, pilots are just people. Some have mental health issues, despite the various measures put in place to prevent them from operating aircraft. Some act in an inappropriate and emotionally-charged manner. Potentially due to increased automation, some are forgetting how to do their jobs. Both robots and humans are fallible. This has begged the question – what if we could move to a future where automation was advanced enough to outweigh the risk of that pesky potential of human error, or at least to reduce the ‘human’ element to flying?
Remember When There Were Five People on the Flight Deck?
If you flew on a commercial airliner in the 1950s, you could have expected a crew of five airmen operating your aircraft – two pilots, a flight engineer, a radio operator, and a navigator. By the time the 1960s rolled around, the radio operator and navigator were gone, and flight engineers were removed during the 1990s. It’s not unusual to have a crew of only two pilots – a Captain, and a First Officer – on flights up to around eight hours, where standard risk management regulation requires a third operating crew member to be on the plane. As you can imagine, this can result in a fair bit of time when there is only one pilot technically operating the aircraft – or at least on the flight deck – in light of inevitable bathroom breaks, leg-stretching walks, and controlled rest. It’s not such a stretch to think that, within the next ten years, airlines will want to think how they can reduce numbers further – and the possibility of a single-pilot cockpit is called into question.
The Robots Already Rule the Air
Automation already plays a massive part in aviation. The decline in flight deck crew numbers? It’s due, in a large part, to the rise of automated technologies that have eliminated many of the routine pilot functions of yesteryear. Most modern aircraft are controlled mainly by computers, with automatic flight management systems. The role of the pilot has been altered considerably, given the advancement and accuracy of these computerized systems. Pilots can, of course, take over the controls – but systems and processes are in place to allow aircraft to operate under considerable automation, and in fact, this has become the accepted norm for commercial aviation.
Why Would Airlines Entertain the Idea of the Single-Pilot Cockpit?
UBS has claimed that around USD $15 billion in savings could be achieved by airlines, annually, by using a single pilot cockpit. This ambitious figure does hint at a growing issue amongst airline operators – the cost of keeping all of those pilots flying.
As China continues to attract pilots by offering large, tax-free salaries, it’s becoming more difficult for a number of airlines to attract and retain pilots. The 2019 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook estimates that 804,000 new pilots will be needed to fly the projected aviation fleet over the next 20 years. That’s around an additional 19,000 pilots each year. Of course, these projections don’t yet take into account the potential impacts of single-pilot commercial airliners – which could be a massive shake-up for the industry.
What About Stick-And-Rudder Flying Skills?
Late last year, my article The Pilot Paradox discussed the concept of the Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL), designed to get pilots operational faster than on a traditional Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) route. Premised on the concept that pilots intending to fly in a multi-crew cockpit environment should learn how to work in that environment from day one, it requires much less time spent manually operating a real aircraft, and more time in a simulator environment.
Apart from the obvious issue of a ‘multi-crew’ license in a world of single-pilot cockpits, the fact remains that all aviation training faces greater levels of automation than ever before. There is a greater emphasis on the utilization of emergent technologies at all levels of aviation training. While advancements in technology have, undoubtedly, made flying safer, there is a lingering question – how much manual handling should airline pilots continue to be taught?
When Automation Goes Awry
In October 2018, Lion Air flight 610 crashed, killing 189 people. In March 2019 Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 crashed, killing 139 people. Both planes met their end in eerily similar circumstances, with an erroneous sensor—a sensor designed as a new safety measure aimed at preventing pilots from losing control—pushing the aircraft into a steep dive. The Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) was put in place to account for design changes in the new 737 MAX, helping to stop the nose of the plane from pitching up due to the altered placement of its engines. Because of the very specific operating parameters under which Boeing expected it to activate, details on its usage were limited.
In November 2018, Boeing admitted that it had failed to include information on the MCAS in its training manuals for 737 MAX aircraft. However, even after manuals were updated, it was not enough to prevent the Ethopian Airlines crash in March 2019. In that case, it appeared to be a mixture of capability, training and technological design flaws that brought down the plane. What has resulted, therefore, is a mixed bag of questions: how safe are some of the ‘new’ automated technologies on aircraft? Are pilots gaining sufficient training to understand these systems, and to know how to cope when they fail?
Even though Boeing needs to respond to the issues surrounding the 737 MAX (an obvious one being the functionality of warning lights), questions are also being asked as to whether airlines are cutting corners in training. Some aviation industry figures argue that a shift in focus for pilot training has led to a decline in basic manual flying skills, which at a minimum would require the ability to manipulate the stick, rudder, and throttle to keep a plane at the correct speed, pitch, and altitude. In a 2017 video, Ed Wilson, Chief Pilot for Boeing, bragged that in just 2 1/2 hours of computer-based training, currently certified 737 pilots could be ready to transition to the 737 MAX. Would any airline believe this is sufficient?
When renowned pilot Chesley Sullenberger is weighing in on the question of automation and training, we should probably pay attention. The man who safely landed the ill-fated US Airways flight 1549 stated that “Pilots are not being told or taught everything they need to know about their airplanes.” His argument that automation requires an entirely new type of training holds weight, given the potential for overreliance on automated systems. He emphasized enhanced simulator training, as opposed to the current shift towards computer-based training. In June 2019, he stressed that it was unlikely that any airline pilot in the U.S. would have been taught how to deal with the warnings that arose leading up to the 737 MAX accidents. This is an important reflection, given some of the discussions about the potential poor quality of training of the airlines involved.
Aviation Is Safer Today Than It Has Ever Been. But What Can Improve?
Despite these accidents, commercial aviation is now safer than it has ever been. Between 2010 and 2019, just one person died on a U.S. commercial airliner. Around 100 people die every day in the U.S. from injuries sustained in car crashes. Aviation is safe. However, aviation is also big business, and there is room for improvement. Whether these improvements address financial performance or managing the risk of human error, there are plenty of motivators to explore automation in aviation.
In 2017, Airbus started trialing Vahana, self-piloted vehicles with a range of 50 miles. Airbus stated that they were aiming to take them—commercially—to the skies in the next ten years. The program saw its first test flight in February 2018, and by March 2019, had undertaken 50 flights—now moving towards the second iteration of its prototype.
At a briefing ahead of the Paris Air Show in 2017, Boeing announced it was investigating technologies for self-flying aircraft, noting that current aircraft can take off, cruise and land using automation. In November 2017, it acquired Aurora Flight Sciences, completing its first test flight of the Boeing NeXt in January 2019.
There are other ways that automation and A.I. might make flying safer. The use of biometric data, for one, is ensuring that greater oversight is being gained over those that take to the sky. An April 2019 conference on Vienna was held to understand how biometrics can support the UN Security Council Resolution 2396, a milestone decision in efforts to detect and prevent the movement of terrorists.
A Single Pilot Cockpit—the Game Changer?
In light of pilot shortages and increased demand for air travel, advancements in single-pilot cockpits could foment radical change. While rumors of the proposed 797 release at the Paris Air Show have not come to fruition, murmurings continue around single-pilot cockpits.
Jefferies Financial Group analysts have claimed that the 797 could come with a total redesign of the cockpit environment, potentially with one pilot flying the aircraft—and a second pilot monitoring the activities of several aircraft from the ground. While this could have been the big reveal expected at Paris, Boeing has plenty of other issues on its hands. It issued a statement confirming that its new midsize airplane will be based upon a twin-pilot premise. It will be a little longer before we can understand just how the major aircraft producers envisage the introduction of a single-pilot cockpit.
Will the Public Accept a Single Pilot?
Regardless of how you approach the question—humanity has a way to go before we are likely to accept autonomous, or near-autonomous, aircraft. Every incident of supposed ‘human-error’ begs us to question how we choose, and train, those allowed to shuttle us around the world. Despite this, most people simply aren’t in the headspace to accept an autonomous plane. In 2017, over 50% of people questioned by UBS stated they wouldn’t fly in an aircraft without a human pilot – even if fares were cheaper.
While trials for self-flying taxis continue, the fundamental shift required in our thinking to accept this type of approach to aviation is a much more difficult problem to overcome. Boeing’s Vice President of Research and Technology, Charles Toups, has noted that single-pilot technologies will likely be introduced into cargo operations first, and it would take several decades before we will see passenger operations being undertaken in single-pilot aircraft.
We might be averse to having a single-pilot cockpit on a passenger jet, but are we that opposed to having our cargo delivered by them and sharing our airspace? Time will tell, but at the pace that technology is progressing, it might happen sooner than you think.
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The Abbott government has announced that Australian pensioners will be brought out of retirement to fly its new F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
‘This is the most sensible option in the wake of the current budget situation’, said Premier Joe Hockey. ‘Getting pensioners out of retirement and in to work is the only way we can afford to fly these planes’.
Doris Bikerdike, 68, of Taree Retirement Village, told The Moseff Report she was looking forward to a challenging new work environment.
‘The bastards are cutting me pension’, she exclaimed while slowly inhaling on a Holiday-brand cigarette in the car-park of the retirement village. ‘So this flying stuff’ll be me only option.’
The Defence Minister defended the decision to employ pensioners as fighter pilots, claiming that the planes are so error-prone it really wouldn’t matter who’s flying them. ‘By the time they’re delivered it will be the next Defence Minister’s problem’, he exclaimed.
Critics have questioned the government’s decision to spend 12 billion dollars on the fighter planes in the wake of the budget emergency, but the Defence minister is adamant their purchase is necessary for Australia’s defence capability.
‘It’s part of phase two of stopping the boats. We call it Operation Sovereign Borders Mark II: Aerial Assault. Shooting the boats out of the water is the best way to protect our shores’.
Hockey was keen to reassure Australians that the purchase of the fighter planes is the surest way to build up Australia’s defence capabilities. ‘The government hasn’t taken this decision lightly. We’ve explored all possible options. Clive Palmer expressed interest in buying one if he could fly it to his Palmersaurus resort.’
‘Unfortunately the only cockpit he fits inside is the House of Representatives’.


The China Manned Space Agency has launched the Wentian Module, a new laboratory module, to its space station on Sunday. The 17.9 meter module will join Tianhe, China's first space station module launched in April 2021.
Wentian, weighing 23 tons, is the second of China's three modules with Mengtian, the third module, scheduled to launch in October to complete the T-shaped Tiangong space station which will be around 20% of the size of the International Space Station (ISS), which has a mass of about 460 tons.
Three astronauts of the Shenzhou 14 mission are currently aboard Tianhe waiting for the new module. Wentian's function is to house experiments that astronauts conduct in space and it also carries solar arrays and a new airlock for spacewalks.
The main module's robotic arm will be used to reposition Wentian to a side port at some time in the coming months, and Wentian's own robotic arm will be used to connect with the Tianhe arm. Earlier this year, China tested the necessary maneuvers using Tianzhou 3, a cargo spacecraft that delivered supplies to the space station to support an earlier crew mission. The spacecraft was released days ago to make way for the arrival of Wentian.
The country plans to keep the Tiangong space station permanently crewed for at least a decade, with each crew of three astronauts spending six months on board.
Source: China Manned Space Agency
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It’s been 108 years since the Sperry Corporation demonstrated the first successful autopilot capability in France. Since then, we’ve made leaps and bounds through many technological advances in aviation to break the sound barrier, reach hypersonic speeds, and fly with solar power. The aviation sector continues to grow fast and will continue to grow, with recent estimates suggesting that demand for air transport will increase by an average of 4.3% annually over the next 20 years. What can be done to keep up with growth and provide passengers with a safer and more extraordinary experience?
Like the autopilot allowed “man and machine” cooperation, intelligent automation can accelerate advances in airlines, airports, and aviation to further streamline capabilities and provide enhanced customer service and flight planning optimization.
Learn more from the following list of advances the aviation industry can make today with intelligent automation.
The Top 4 Intelligent Automation Advances for Airlines, Airports and Aviation
Airlines partner with a variety of international travel agencies and vendors to sell airline tickets and offer passenger programs to get us from point A to point B and beyond. The invoices airlines receive come from many international and domestic suppliers in various formats, and processing the volume of these invoices manually, without error, takes too much time and effort.
Airlines are seeing great success in automating the receipt, processing, approval, and logging of their invoices. Invoice processing automation can also be configured to normalize unstructured data.
A Norwegian airport operator only had 80 staff members and needed a way to process more invoices with the same number of people. By leveraging automation, they worked through 100,000 invoices annually, gaining 90% efficiency, equaling three additional full-time employees.
In 2020, U.S. airlines received 102,550 complaints, a 568% increase from 2019. COVID, labor shortages, and scheduling contributed to this astronomical rise, and the airlines needed a way to sort, categorize, and address those grievances.
Airlines and airports can use intelligent automation, natural language processing (NLP), and optical character recognition (OCR) to read complaints and classify them by type and priority. Based on categorization, the issue can be routed to the appropriate customer service staff member, and a ticket can be opened for tracking and customer satisfaction follow-up.
Lufthansa uses NLP, intelligent automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand the intent and context of complaints and to sort and route complaints to the correct department for processing.
Air Traffic Congestion
The movie “Pushing Tin” shows us that air traffic controllers and their support systems can run up against some severely difficult decisions and scenarios. More seamless and efficient streamlining of the movement of airplanes can help alleviate some of these difficulties.
Heathrow Airport uses machine learning and robotics process automation (RPA) to share flight data for each airplane in real time to calculate the most efficient distance that each must maintain prior to landing on the runway. This increases the number of aircraft that can land and minimizes the chance of collisions during unseen events such as strong headwinds.
To go beyond what is done at Heathrow, artificial intelligence and machine learning can integrate with the Future Air Traffic Management Concepts Evaluation Tool (FACET) data to overlay unit demands, capacities, weather, and ATC staffing with predictive modeling of delays and optimization to distribute takeoffs, landings, and ground holds. This creates an optimal utilization of runway, ground, and air space. Intelligent automation can prescribe actions to coordinate or instantaneously gather data for further analysis.
Predictive Maintenance for Aircraft
“Seeing is believing” is a very human saying. When it comes to aircraft maintenance, advances in technology could limit the need for detailed borescope inspections. With the Internet of things (IoT) sensor data and maintenance logs, we can use sound at levels beyond human hearing to predict maintenance needs in advance.
The predictive maintenance (PdM) market size is projected to reach $26.58B by 2028 from $5.31B in 2021.
Boeing and Airbus launched predictive maintenance tools in 2017. Collins Aerospace established its predictive maintenance tool that shows a 30% decrease in potential delays and cancellations related to components and systems monitored on the Boeing 777 fleet. Intelligent automation is the technology that consolidates the sensor data, analyzes and reports its findings, and schedules the needed maintenance.
The Future of Aviation
Airlines, airports, and aviation can greatly benefit from the value provided by intelligent automation and advanced technology. We can easily go beyond the top use cases listed in this article and dive into cabin crew scheduling, pilot support, or irregular operations handling. Despite obstacles due to the sheer size and magnitude of the global aviation economy, a fully AI-enabled future in aviation is possible, and it starts with intelligent automation. Where are you in your automation journey?
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Cincinnati Airport (KCVG), 04/13/2019
Boeing 747-400F N450PA c/n 30808 of Polar Air Cargo
taking off as flight PO958 for Anchorage, Tokyo & Shanghai.
Note the Krueger flaps deployed on the leading edge.
767-332(ER) N172DN begins to taxi out for flight DL228 to
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7 Key Considerations Before Taking Your Drone Operation to the Sky
It is no secret that worldwide commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)—aka drones—are emerging as a competitive technology in a number of data collection scenarios. As global businesses begin to weigh the benefits of what drones can do better, faster, and more safely than people or conventional aircraft, they are also beginning to weigh the risks and liabilities of owning drones versus hiring or contracting with drone services. Whether you choose to own or hire drones, the issues are similar and compelling.
The complexity of that task grows when you consider integrating data from drones into existing enterprise business processes and facing data governance requirements. It becomes even more complex when you look beyond business policy and look at the regulatory requirements.
For example, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) considers drones that are used commercially to be aircraft and therefore subjects them to all the same regulations as manned aircraft, which creates obligations for which non- aviation companies may not be prepared. If you want to own a drone or fleet of drones, then you will need a licensed pilot, an aircraft airworthiness certificate, a flight plan, FAA approval to fly, a flight log, and more, not to mention insurance.
In short, use of commercial drones brings a host of complicated business requirements – particularly if you’re trying to integrate them into an existing enterprise to capture aerial data while maintaining compliance with FAA regulations.
Is your business ready to handle this complexity?
More important, do you have the critical software infrastructure to manage the addition of drones to your business operations?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Risk Mitigation
- Data Management
- Operational Management
This white paper outlines seven important issues to consider so you benefit from the advantages drones deliver without exposing your company to unnecessary risk. We will be publishing it online over the next few week, but if you would like to read the full paper now, you can download it in .pdf format below.
Businesses are weighing the costs of replacing people on tasks that drones can do better, faster, and more safely than people.
- Water tower inspections
- Railway and highway inspections
- Telecommunications towers inspections
- Agricultural monitoring
- Mapping and surveying rough terrain
- Search and Rescue
- Construction site inspections
- Energy infrastructure inspections– oil, gas, wind, solar, electric
- Commercial video production


COMPETITION is heating up for national carrier Air Zimbabwe on its recently introduced Dubai route as Air Malawi has muscled in with direct flights to the Middle East from Harare.
The Malawian carrier on June 17 launched three flights a week to Dubai compared to the current two offered by Air Zimbabwe.
The Dubai route, which has proved lucrative for other airlines, has yet to generate revenue for the national airline. On its maiden flight, Air Zimbabwe managed to carry only 49 passengers, far below the required break-even load of 60 on its long haul plane.
It only managed to carry one passenger on its return flight from the Emirate city on its 260-seater Boeing 767.
In addition to Dubai, which was introduced as part of the airline’s “Look East” policy, Air Zimbabwe has been flying to Singapore and China.
The airline is yet to launch its service to Bangkok, Thailand, which had been scheduled for May 20. Airline staff say the company management had reviewed the route after the poor performance of the other flights to Asia.
Air Zimbabwe like all parastatals has been battling to operate viably with the company surviving on funds allocated for its operations through the national fiscus.
The company’s chief executive officer, Tendai Mahachi, recently denied the airline had benefited from funds under the Productive Sector Facility.
The airline had been reported as the largest beneficiary under the facility with $1,1 trillion dollars having been availed by the central bank as part of its turnaround strategy.
Fortunes for the national carrier further dipped when its Boeing 737 made an emergency landing in Johannesburg after encountering technical problems injuring six people on board.
Air Zimbabwe is currently in partnership with Air Malawi on the Lubumbashi route. But it will now be competing on a route where a number of African airlines are well established, observers say.


Descriptions Air Canada Express Jazz – East Coast Operations
CRJ-200, CRJ-705, Q-400
This Air Canada Express program features the operation of Jazz who becomes the 234th airline to join the World Air Routes series! You will fly the airlines brand new Q-400 as well as the CRJ-200 and CRJ-705 which is another first for us! Also included is a flight to St John NB taking the number of destinations filmed in Canada to 61.


SAAB’s JAS-39 Gripen E fighter aircraft enters serial delivery phase for Brazilian and Swedish air forces
Saab presented the first six production Gripen E planes to the Swedish and Brazilian air forces, a landmark event that also saw the two countries discuss further cooperation and development.
One of the most versatile Generation 4.5 light fighter jets in service, the Swedish JAS-39 Gripen E / F has made strides in the international market. This is the further development of the original Gripen, equipped with the latest cutting edge avionics of the 21st century.
âThese deliveries are an important part of strengthening our capabilities and the defense of Sweden. The JAS 39 E Gripen will increase Sweden’s defense capability, allowing us to build a stronger and tactically superior air force for every situation, âsaid Major General Carl-Johan EdstrÃ¶m, Army Commander Swedish air.
Of the society Press release also mentioned that the authorities had also shown the Gripen simulator, the production of planes and the test facilities of Saab. Of the 6 aircraft, 4 should be delivered to the Brazilian Air Force while the remaining 2 are reserved for the Swedish forces.
âThis shows that we have a mature product and that we are fulfilling our contractual obligations,â said Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
The JAS-39 E / F is also one of the most technologically superior multirole fighter jets, developed over the original variants of the JAS-39 C / D. The aircraft made its first sortie in 1988 and was accepted into service in 1996.
This is a delta and duck wing setup with digital electric flight controls and a relaxed stability design. The Gripen-E / F, formerly known as Gripen-NG (ânew generationâ) is capable of reaching speeds of Mach 2.
The main changes from the C variant to the new E variant involve a new GE-F414G engine, AESA radar (Raven ES-05), increased internal fuel capacity (almost 40% increase), new and improvised avionics and an electronic warfare suite, and greater payload capacities.
Saab has been relatively open compared to other companies in terms of technology transfer and setting up local productions and collaborations. In addition, the aircraft claims to have the lowest operating and maintenance costs while benefiting from modern avionics comparable or even superior to its contemporaries on the international market.
Much like Lockheed Martin’s offering of F-16 versions to its customers, Saab also offers a greater level of customization for its customers. This includes access to source code and technical documentation, allowing the integration of a variety of ammunition already in use by a country’s air force. This makes the Gripen a âprogrammableâ aircraft, giving the aircraft space for potential upgrades in the future.
The Gripen’s new generation armament also makes it a preferred choice. It was the first aircraft to carry the deadly Meteor air-to-air missile beyond visual range. It can carry just about all modern munitions developed by the West, including IRIS-T, AIM-9X, A-Darter, MICA, AIM-120 air-to-air missiles, and a variety of air-to-surface and guided missiles. bombs.
The aircraft is also one of the main competitors in India’s new tender for multirole fighter jets, and Saab has also Free full technology transfer and local production for Gripen-E. However, its heavy dependence on foreign components was the reason for its rejection by New Delhi, which opted for French by Dassault Rafale.


Nathan Michaud, of Michaud Aviation in Willows, walked away from the incident virtually un-harmed.
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on June 13, 2014, the Princeton Fire Department and the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to a possible airplane crash at the end of Paradise Road.
Upon arriving on the scene, emergency personnel found Michaud walking around the crashed aircraft.
“The pilot had taken off when he began experiencing a loss of power,” said Colusa County Sergeant Neil Pearson, “the pilot determined it was unsafe to continue and made an emergency landing.”
Michaud’s plane came to rest at the edge of an irrigation ditch, with its wing was partly sub-merged in the water and was releasing small amounts of fuel.
Emergency crews were able to safely extract the plane from the irrigation ditch, and the Colusa County Environmental Health was able to contain the fuel spillage.
The plane had just been loaded with a dry fertilizer prior to takeoff. No fertilizer was released, as a result, of the crash.
This is the first airplane crash in Colusa County for this year.


There is no greater role the federal government has than that of providing for our national defense. After nearly a decade of cuts by the previous administration, Congress must restore the strength of America’s military and provide our troops the tools they need to successfully complete their mission. We live in an increasingly dangerous world where our nation faces enemies that threaten our safety and security; which is why Frank supports a strong and fully capable U.S. military. Oklahoma’s Third District plays a critical role supporting America’s military. From Altus Air Force Base to Vance Air Force Base, Frank will always fight to make sure our District leads the nation in supporting the global superiority of our Air Force.


Drones, or unmanned, remote-controlled flight vehicles, are proving to have many uses. In the past, they have been used mostly for military operations and intelligence gathering. However, we’re seeing more and more uses in everyday life. They can be used for everything from surveillance, scientific research, and rescue operations to food delivery, photography, and monitoring the weather.
The FAA predicts there will be over 30,000 drones in U.S. airspace by 2030. The bad news is drones... Continue Reading →


Mars Pact with France Signed | This Week @NASA
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Jean-Yves Le Gall, President of France’s National Center of Space Studies or CNES, signed an agreement for cooperation on the lander for NASA’s future InSight mission to Mars. InSight will probe deep into the subsurface of Mars to understand the evolutionary formation of rocky planets, including Earth. A CNES instrument onboard the lander is designed to measure seismic waves — which provide clues about the earliest stages of the planet’s formation. InSight is scheduled to launch in March 2016 from Kennedy Space Center. Also, Congressional hearing at KSC, Senator sees Langley tech, Future ISS crew announced, Project Morpheus test and Tech transfer awards.


Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (IATA: BTR, ICAO: KBTR, FAA LID: BTR), also known as Ryan Field, is a public use airport located four nautical miles (7 km) north of the central business
district of Baton Rouge, a city in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States.
The airport was originally Harding Army Air Field during World War II and was used by the United States Army Air Forces Technical Service Command as a maintenance and supply base.
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The space program has always fascinated me, particularly because my interest in Science Fiction, particularly through series like Star Trek – which in turn lead me to an interest in the space sciences and some terrestrial sciences as well. So, when I heard about a documentary about the space program that I hadn’t seen before, and one that was coming out from the Criterion Collection, I had to check it out.
Using footage from all the Apollo missions (plus a bit of the Gemini missions), the film depicts the journey from Earth to the Moon, to the explorations of the Lunar surface, to finally the trip back home. All of this is accompanied with interview audio from various astronauts in the Apollo program discussing the program, and what it felt like to go to the moon.
The film does an excellent job of showing what the trip from the Earth to the Moon, and what the lunar surface was like. Both through remastered versions of film footage that we’ve seen before, and footage that the public hasn’t seen before. In many ways, this is the most captivating way I’ve seen this footage before – re-mastered and looking like feature film footage, instead of the fuzzy film footage that we’ve all seen in the past.
The trip home from the moon gets kind of brushed over, which is kind of disappointing. I understand from a visual standpoint it’s pretty much the same, but from a psychological standpoint it would be interesting to hear in the interview audio what it was like to come back from the Moon, especially those who were on the Apollo 11 and 12 missions.
Watching this after having watched all of HBO’s series From the Earth to the Moon, I feel that while the movie does a good job of showing each stage of the journey to the Moon, I feel that the time-line of the Apollo program is so captivating – the process of preparing for the final landing and preparation for the actual science to be done on the trip. The movie doesn’t have much of that prep, and we barely see any of the Science being done. This is a deliberate decision by the director, but one I don’t totally agree with totally. At the very least, I feel watching some of the science being done would be really captivating, and would give me, as a fan of the space program, a fan of science and space science, and as a layman, it would give me a better idea of what the process was like. On the other hand, as depicted in the movie, the geological process of getting moon rocks can be described as “What a pretty rock, we’ll take that one.”
This is, frankly, an excellent documentary. If you are interested in the space program at all, especially the Apollo missions, you really need to watch this movie – especially on Blu-Ray if you’ve got a Blu-Ray player.


The double spacecraft of ESA’s Proba-3 mission will become the most precisely controlled objects in space, maintaining a set distance from each other down to millimeter-level precision. An ESA cleanroom was turned into a hall of mirrors to test the laser-based measuring system that will maintain the pair in position for hours at a time.
“Due to launch in 2024, Proba-3 is ESA’s precision formation flying mission,” comments Damien Galano, ESA’s Proba-3 project manager. “By maintaining their relative position against one another for up to six hours per orbit at a nominal 144 m apart, the ‘Occulter’ spacecraft will cast a shadow onto its ‘Coronagraph’ counterpart to form an artificial solar eclipse in space, so that the Sun’s faint outer atmosphere or corona can be studied freely.
“But the satellite pair requires a sophisticated metrology system to hold them in position – and we needed to test the flight hardware of the most precise element of this multi-faceted system, the laser-based ‘fine optical metrology’ system.”.
The project requested support from the Metrology Laboratory of ESA’s ESTEC Test Centre in the Netherlands, part of the largest satellite test facility in Europe, operated for the Agency by European Test Services. The Lab’s Ramon Vink explains: “Our challenge was to find a cleanroom long enough to encompass the full range of distances involved for the laser and its retroreflector, as far as 250 m apart.”
The team settled on the Vacuum Test Chamber-1.5 cleanroom, adds Steven Sablerolle of the Metrology Lab: “At 60 m in length the VTC-15 cleanroom was too small, so instead they installed a folding array of mirrors that could bounce the laser beam around the chamber to cross the full range of distance required.”
Jorg Versluys, Proba-3 System Engineer, says: “The Test Centre’s Metrology Lab assisted us in precisely aligning and mapping the mirrors’ positions, using their own laser trackers. The test campaign took about six weeks, mostly during the night to minimize unwanted disturbances from the rest of the busy site – even a lorry driving past on the road outside might show up in our results. This testing marked the first time the various parts of this fine optical metrology system were operated together, but the results were right in line with our previous models.”
For the testing, Proba-3’s laser-generating optic head was integrated onto the mission’s optic bench, then placed on a granite table for maximum stability. The laser was shone onto a laser retroreflector – which is a special kind of mirror, resembling reflective ‘cat’s eyes’ on a motorway, that possesses carefully-designed internal reflectivity to bounce back the laser light in the exact same direction that it has come from .
A photo diode on the optic head then recognizes reflected laser light to calculate the number of wave oscillations the light has taken to bounce back, to derive its precise travel time and therefore the distance between the two satellites. A second detector, a 2D array, acquires the lateral position of the reflected laser beam to identify the lateral displacement of the retroreflector relative to the optic head.
This is the most precise of multiple metrology methods employed by the two Proba-3 satellites, each one around a cubic meter in scale. A continuous inter-satellite radio link is supplemented by Global Navigation Satellite System receivers. When the satellites come less than 250 m apart then cameras on the Occulter spacecraft will image and detect LEDs mounted on the Coronagraph spacecraft. Then the laser-based system will come into use to maintain precise satellite alignment.
“Our testing allowed us to map just how the metrology system responds as the target moves slightly up or down or side to side,” adds Jorg. “So we’ve ended up with a complete database of the two units’ movement down to pixels per millimeter scale that we can employ for real when we reach space.”
Proba-3’s laser operates at an infrared wavelength, invisible to the naked eye. So this photograph was actually acquired as a long exposure in infrared, with the path of the beam gradually traced using a sheet of white paper. The beam seen in the photo is where the paper scatters the infrared light of the laser beam.


America’s dwindling enthusiasm for space exploration is an unfortunate result of greater societal issues. Thankfully, tech leaders Elon Musk and Jeff Bezo are combatting our apathy by founding their respective innovative aerospace companies SpaceX and Blue Origin. To celebrate their accomplishments, I created SpaceX Flights, an open source tool to visualize every SpaceX Flight from their first mission to their latest.
Users first select the mission they would like to view using an interactive chart that displays the payload mass color-coded by orbit type.
Many other aspects of the flight are displayed including payload information, rocket type, launch site, and the press video.


Private – Commercial – ATP- Instrument – CFII – Float
Rick has been instructing since 1981. He has more than 32,000 hours both as a CFI and as a commercial pilot. Rick provides float, tricycle gear, tail dragger and emergency instruction. Rick is also a commercial pilot for a local charter operation and flies their Citation Jet as well as a variety of turbo-prop, multi-engine and other aircraft. Rick also has an A&P license and can provide biennial flight reviews with complete records check on your aircraft.


Tuvalu has been very unfortunate for so many years to have only one air link exit and this was through Fiji. Tuvalu has an exclusive agreement with Air Fiji as the sole airline that operates between Fiji and Tuvalu. This means that to travel overseas, you have to go through Fiji.
Towards the end of last year, 2017, the Government of the Republic of Kiribati decided to open up a new air link to enable Tuvaluans to have a new option to exit to other overseas countries. This is through the operation of its national carrier, Air Kiribati Limited.
Thus, a Kiribati Government delegation which included Air Kiribati high officials arrived in Tuvalu to discuss with government about opening up a new air link between Tuvalu and Kiribati. This air link will also provide a new exit for Tuvalu travelers to continue further to other overseas countries like, Australia, New Zealand, other Pacific countries and also Asia, Europe and the Americas.
(Members of the delegation from Kiribati at the Funafuti Lagoon Hotel and Rev Dr. Kitiona Tausi)
The Kiribati delegation met with government officials and an Air Service Agreement was signed which allow Air Kiribati to operate between Tuvalu and Kiribati. The commercial agreement that will detail the operation is yet to be discussed between the Tuvalu Government and the Air Kiribati Limited. If everything goes well, it is possible that the inaugural flight between Kiribati and Tuvalu may take place in February or in early March 2018.
Air Kiribati plans to operate its new aircraft, DASH 8 that can carry a maximum capacity of 37 passengers and freights. The Government of Kiribati has also a plan to operate to Fiji and negotiations with the Government of Fiji is continuing. If this arrangement is successful, it is possible that Air Kiribati will have a much lower airfare compared to what Air Fiji is levying.
(Air Kiribati’s DASH 8 Aircraft parking at the Funafuti International Airport)


of the helicopter market includes both military and commercial.
We have provided high altitude breathing equipment for use by the Army when flying helicopters at high altitudes.
We provided the US Navy and US Marine Corps with Helicopter Emergency Egress Devices (HEEDS) that provided critical breathing air to crew members while Egressing aircraft was ditched at sea.
Adams Rite provides the nose wheel dampener on the V-22 and also developed the hydraulic level monitor and Hoist Winch Operators grip for the V-22 as well as a cockpit door bolting system for the Special Forces configuration.
We developed a weight on gear sensor for the AH-1Z. We developed the hall effect torque sensor for the UH-1Y and AH-1Z program.
We provide the pilot and copilot throttle quadrants on the AH-64. In addition, we provide canopy door latches on the AH-64 and A-129.
We have provided chaff dispenser safety switches for the UH-1.
Our hand control unit is used to control targeting and weapons launch on the SH-60 and MH-60. configurations.
Our door latches can be found on TH-57 military trainer, the OH-6, the AH-64, the V-22, the CH-47, the UH-1, the UH-60, SH-60 and MH-60. We provide the door bolting system for the work platform on the CH-53K.
We have supported Sikorsky with door latches for the S-76 and S-92 programs along with water systems for the VIP version of the S-92.
We have supported Boeing (Hughes/MDH) Helicopters with door bolting systems on the Model 500, Model 600 and Model 900.
On the commercial side, we provide door latches for the Bell Jet Ranger and the Bell Model 212 and 412. We produced the parking brake control for the Bell 222.
We are now in production on the door bolting systems for the Bell 525. This includes baggage door handles, radome latches as well as door bolting systems for the crew doors and sliding passenger doors.


Helios Remote Sensing Systems, Inc. is an advanced remote sensing system engineering firm which specializes in advanced RF signal processing design, single- / multi-sensor high resolution EO / IR / radar imagery exploitation, and related proof-of-concept design & development. Helios Remote Sensing Systems has the necessary expertise to develop technologies within these areas in order to provide a variety of radar, RF, and imagery systems and services in support of the Department of Defense, DoD prime contractors, and Department of Homeland Security contractors.
Located in the city of Rome in beautiful Upstate New York, Helios Remote Sensing Systems was established in 2007 and has an office at 52 Geiger Road, Rome, NY 13441. Helios Remote Sensing Systems’ staff has nearly 60 years of combined radar systems, RF systems, state-of-the-art multi-sensor imagery exploitation expertise and signal processing design, development, and test experience. This includes extensive experience across both DoD and commercial industry including project leadership experience.
Our many years of experience working with radar technologies includes:
The combination of RF and imagery systems knowledge, algorithm development expertise, hardware development ability, real-time radar system development ability, and field-test experience gives our staff the necessary comprehension and proficiency base required for your research & development effort.


Qatar Airways to increase capacity to Bengaluru with B777, airline to add 32% more seats
Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, is continuing its expansion plans in India with a significant increase in capacity on its flights from Doha to Bengaluru (formerly known as Bangalore) from August 1, 2015, to meet the increasing passenger demand on the route.
Currently Qatar Airways operates a Boeing 787 on the Doha–Bengaluru route with 254 seats. Starting August 1, the Boeing 787 will be replaced by a Boeing 777, with a capacity of 335 seats, which will connect to more than 140 destinations worldwide via the airline’s state-of-the-art hub in Doha.
With the new upgraded service between Doha and Bengaluru, more passengers flying to Doha, or onwards to their final destination, will have the opportunity to experience the new state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport which has been designed with customer experience firmly to the fore.[boxify cols_use =”1″ cols =”1″ position =”none” order =”none” box_spacing =”10″ padding =”10″ background_color =”#3c3c3c” border_style =”solid” ]
The Doha – Bengaluru daily flight schedules from 1st August 2015 are:
Depart Doha QR572 at 20:00, arrive Bengaluru at 02:45 (next day)
Depart Bengaluru QR573 at 04:15, arrive Doha at 05:40


Whether you’re the one traveling or a loved one, you often want to track the flight. You may need to coordinate airport pickups, or just want the peace of mind knowing the flight is on schedule. There are several apps to help with that, but you don’t need them. With iOS 15, you can track flights in Messages.
Get Flight Information in Messages
All you need to track flights and preview the airplane’s path is the Messages app on your iPhone and the flight number. You’ll be able to get the plane’s current status on an interactive map, along with departure and arrival gates and times. You’ll also see any delays and, for some airports, baggage claim information.
It’s all done using the data detectors that have been around since iOS 9 and macOS High Sierra, at least. If you send or receive a text using iMessages containing a flight number, you’ll see it underlined.
To make sure it works, you or your loved one should include the full airline name (like United Airlines, Delta Airlines, etc.) along with the flight number. If you know the IATA prefix of the airline, you can use it instead. In this case, Delta Airlines flight 394 would be DL394.
Tap and hold the underlined text, and a menu allows you to preview the flight or copy the flight code. Before even making a selection, though, you can see the progress of the flight if it’s in the air.
It Works On Your Mac, Too
This same feature will also work on the Mac, by the by. Just click the underlined flight number and away you go. On top of that, you can enter the flight number into Spotlight. Both iOS and macOS will quickly look up the flight data you want. As a reminder, you access Spotlight with Command-Space on macOS. On iOS, swipe down on an empty part of the screen.


Although the incidence of IVD injury is higher in astronauts compared to a matched control group not involved in spaceflight, the risk for IVD injury due to spaceflight still requires evidence. The 2009 NASA Research Announcement was utilized to solicit and select proposals to gather data to increase understanding as to the etiology of IVD injury due to spaceflight. Once data are collected to describe spaceflight effects on IVD morphology and the contribution from risk factors, the data will be presented to the Human System Risk Forum to decide if countermeasures need to be developed.
Present state of knowledge
There is an increased incidence of back pain expressed by crewmembers in space. In addition, herniated IVDs have been diagnosed in returning astronauts (both short-duration and long-duration) on landing day, and after varying periods of time in the postflight period. Such injuries in astronauts, however, may be related to their careers as aviators (either high performance jet pilots and/or helicopter pilots), although a recent probability assessment for disc herniation in astronauts, presented at a Human Research Program Investigator Workshop (2015) revealed that demographics (gender, height, weight) or previous career as a high performance jet pilot influenced the risk., The evidence of IVD injuries, however, raises the concern that astronauts may be at increased risk during exploration missions following a prolonged sojourn.
Mechanical unloading with space flight is associated with distortions in IVD morphology, with alterations in biochemistry (proteoglycan and collagen content) and with reduced biomechanical forces of muscles. Collectively, reports in the literature suggest that adaptation to the space environment can directly or indirectly induce back pain and may increase the risk for injury when crewmembers are re-subjected to gravity enhanced mechanical forces and torques. Back pain is commonly reported by crewmembers during spaceflight and a chart review of 321 astronauts revealed an increased risk for IVD injury in astronauts following spaceflight, when compared to age-matched control subjects. This review suggests that astronauts may be at increased risk for injury during exploration missions. Space-adapted IVDs might be at risk for injury when reloaded during the performance of mission tasks or when subjected to high G forces with entry and landing; this in-mission risk, however, has not been well defined due to limited descriptions of spaceflight-induced changes to the intervertebral unit.
Integration/Unique Aspects: Data share with Spinal Ultrasound (Dulchavsky PI) study.
1. Determine the accuracy of musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound in characterizing the normal and microgravity associated changes in the vertebral unit.
2. Investigate the human factors, level of experience, and training necessary to perform focused cervical and lumbar vertebral MSK ultrasound in microgravity with inexperienced ultrasound operators in parallel with expert operators.
3. Determine the anatomic changes in the vertebral unit during long duration spaceflight with astronaut performed vertebral ultrasound.
Integration/Unique Aspects: Data share with IVD post-spaceflight study (Hargens PI).
The Disk Damage Countermeasure study will validate the intervention (TBD) identified in the Disk Damage Assessment study as part of the HHC Integrated Countermeasure Suite.
Integration/Unique Aspects: This study will be integrated with other HHC studies as part of the HHC Integrated CM Suite and will follow the Disk Damage Assessment study.
Integration/Unique Aspects: Obtain data from LSDA/LSAH.


Stark County residents can allow a hot-air balloon to land on their propertyCANTON, OH (July 11, 2011) – The 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Balloon Classic Invitational/Jackson-Belden Food Fest & Fireworks will be held Friday, July 29, through Sunday, July 31, at the Kent State University at Stark and Stark State College campuses. Approximate times for scheduled flights, weather permitting, will be Friday at 5:30 p.m., Saturday at 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and Sunday at 6:30 a.m. There will be 65 awesome sport, commercial and special shape hot air balloons, including The Pig, Annie the Ladybug, Birthday Cake, and two Little Bees known as Joey and Lilly. The participating pilots have impressive credentials and hail from 13 different states, including 35 from Ohio. Canton is only one of the many locations they have seen from a bird’s-eye view. Many of these pilots have flown all over the world including Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Luxembourg, Mexico, Mongolia, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, Soviet Union, Spain and Zimbawbe. The Dawn Patrol will take place on Friday, July 29, at 5 a.m. If you are an early bird, you won't want to miss this photo opportunity! Pilots will take off in the dark and fly until it is light enough to see landing sites. These balloons create a very strange appearance in the early-morning sky, especially to those on the ground never having experienced this show in the past. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Balloon Classic Invitational, and additional activities over the ballooning weekend include:
- *Some pilots will compete in a team format for a prize package valued at $19,000, while others will fly "fiesta" in a non-competitive format.
- *All will participate in a $3,000 Pole Grab where the pilots will maneuver their balloons over a pole erected on the launch field and attempt to grab the cash from the top of the pole.
- *19 pilots will participate in the "Night Glow" on Friday at 9:45 p.m., when they illuminate their balloon envelopes while tethered at the launch field.
- *The Balloon Education Area, sponsored by Uncrustables, will provide a special opportunity for adults and children to enter a fully inflated balloon envelope and learn about the envelope, balloon basket and burners.
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Drones have revolutionized the way we capture breathtaking aerial footage and experience the world from above. Whether you’re a seasoned drone pilot or a beginner, investing in high-quality drone accessories can enhance your flying experience and unlock new possibilities for creativity and exploration. From extra batteries and propeller guards to advanced camera filters and carrying cases, the world of drone accessories offers a wide range of options to suit different needs and preferences. In this article, we’ll explore the allure of drone accessories and how they can take your aerial adventures to new heights.
1. Extra Batteries
One of the essential accessories for drone enthusiasts is extra batteries. Extend your drone’s flight time with spare batteries on hand. Having backups ensures you can continue flying and capturing footage without interruptions.
2. Propeller Guards
Protect your drone’s propellers from damage with propeller guards. These lightweight accessories are especially useful for beginners or when flying in confined spaces. Propeller guards can prevent accidents and collisions, keeping your drone and surroundings safe.
3. Camera Filters
Enhance your aerial photography and videography with camera filters. ND filters, polarizers, and UV filters can improve image quality by reducing glare, controlling light exposure, and enhancing colors. These filters are essential for professional-looking shots and creative effects.
4. Carrying Cases
Keep your drone and accessories organized and protected with a dedicated carrying case. These cases come in various sizes and designs, offering convenient storage and easy transport. A well-designed carrying case ensures your equipment remains secure during travel and outdoor adventures.
5. Landing Pads
Ensure smooth take-offs and landings with landing pads. These portable mats provide a clean and flat surface for your drone in various terrains. Landing pads help protect your drone’s delicate components from dust, dirt, and debris during take-off and landing.
6. Remote Controller Extenders
Extend the range of your drone’s remote controller with signal extenders. These accessories can improve signal strength and minimize the risk of losing connection, allowing you to fly your drone confidently at longer distances.
7. Smartphone Sun Hoods
Improve your visibility when flying in bright sunlight with smartphone sun hoods. These shades prevent glare on your smartphone screen, making it easier to monitor your drone’s camera feed and controls even in challenging lighting conditions.
8. Tablet Mounts
Upgrade your drone’s remote controller with a tablet mount. Using a larger screen can offer better control and a more immersive flying experience. A tablet mount allows you to view live feeds and access advanced features with ease.
9. Landing Gear Extensions
Protect your drone’s camera and gimbal during take-offs and landings with landing gear extensions. These accessories raise the drone’s body, keeping sensitive components away from the ground, reducing the risk of damage.
10. Drone Lights
Illuminate your drone for nighttime flights or creative photography with drone lights. These LED lights add visibility and artistic flair to your aerial shots. Drone lights are ideal for capturing captivating visuals in low-light conditions.
Drone accessories play a vital role in enhancing your aerial adventures and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable flying experience. Whether you’re seeking to improve your drone’s flight capabilities, enhance your photography, or protect your investment, the right drone accessories can take your drone piloting to new heights. Embrace the allure of drone accessories and invest in high-quality pieces that cater to your specific needs and preferences. With the right accessories, you can make the most of your drone and unlock new possibilities for creativity and exploration. So, explore the world of drone accessories and discover how these carefully crafted pieces can elevate your aerial adventures and allow you to capture stunning footage from a perspective that was once reserved for professional filmmakers and photographers. Let your imagination soar and take your aerial experiences to new heights with the help of these essential drone accessories.


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Military Explores Drone Swarms
January 09, 2018
According to The Army Times, the military is exploring how to deploy autonomous robot swarms of “250 or more drones” under the control of Army or Marine light infantry units on the battlefield.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is currently engaged in a multi-stage program intended to develop “offensive swarm-enabled tactics.” The project combines air and ground robots in the most complex battlefield imaginable: urban spaces.
According to the report:
The teams will experiment with the technology to make swarm capabilities real. Other competitors will then use the architecture to focus on one of five areas—swarm tactics, swarm autonomy, human-swarm teaming, virtual environment and physical testbed …
The first sprint, which accepted applications through last November, will look at generating swarm tactics for a mixed swarm of 50 air and ground robots to “isolate an urban objective within an area of two square city blocks over a mission duration of 15 to 30 minutes.”
The report notes the Defense Department has been working on swarm drone technology for nearly two years. China held a demonstration of the same in June that slightly surpassed the numbers of the 2016 U.S. test.


Searchers found a crashed commercial cargo plane northeast of Dillingham early Saturday and pulled the bodies of an Anchorage pilot and copilot from the wreckage.
The Ace Air Cargo Beechcraft 1900 went down Friday morning about 20 miles from Dillingham, in Southwest Alaska. Alaska Air National Guard rescuers in a helicopter and plane searched that afternoon but were unable to find the crash site in thick clouds and, later that night, snowfall. Early Saturday, a crew spotted the plane broken into three parts, a spokeswoman for the Alaska State Troopers said. The HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter landed about 6 a.m., and its crew recovered two bodies, the Guard said.
Troopers identified the pilot as Jeff Day, 38, and the copilot as Neil Jensen, 21. Both were Anchorage residents. The bodies were flown to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and taken to the state medical examiner's office in Anchorage, troopers said.
The twin-engine plane was making the flight from King Salmon to Dillingham, about 70 miles to the northwest, Friday morning, according to Ace Air Cargo.
The Beechcraft failed to land after its crew announced their approach to the airport in Dillingham. The Federal Aviation Administration issued an alert that it was overdue at about 8:30 a.m. Friday. At about 9:15 a.m., an emergency locator beacon started transmitting from the Muklung Hills, 20 miles northeast of Dillingham, according to a troopers spokeswoman, who described the area as mountainous.
A plane crash in the Muklung Hills in August 2010 claimed five lives, including that of former U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens.
A Dillingham-based trooper tried to reach the downed plane Friday by snowmachine but turned back due to poor weather. Rescue crews in a Pave Hawk and an HC-130 refueling plane arrived about 2 p.m. and started searching in the general vicinity of the beacon's signal, picked up by satellite, according to Kalei Rupp, spokeswoman for the Alaska Air National Guard. The searchers were unable to close in on the specific location of the plane without a more direct signal from the beacon -- possibly due to terrain blocking it or damage to the transmitter -- and because of the clouds obscuring their view, Rupp said. Snow started to fall that night, increasing the risk of icing on the aircraft, she said.
The first crews returned to base to rest, and fresh pararescuemen and combat rescue officers took their place in the helicopter and plane, Rupp said. The searchers were equipped with night-vision goggles and forward-looking infrared sensors and continued through the night, she said. They spotted the wreckage at 6:05 a.m. and were soon pulling the two men from the plane, she said.
"They were able to land nearby. At the request of Alaska State Troopers, because there was concern of possible incoming inclement weather, we recovered the bodies and brought them back to JBER," Rupp said.
National Transportation Safety Board investigators flew to the crash site in a helicopter Saturday to examine the debris, which they found on the south side of the Muklung Hills at about 2,000 feet, another NTSB investigator, Clint Johnson, said.
"It's badly fragmented and in three sections. It's strewn over a considerable distance there," Johnson said. "They were able to complete the on-scene portion of the investigation. What comes next is recovering the wreckage."
A helicopter was on standby in Dillingham, and Ace Air Cargo managers hoped the chopper could get to the plane sometime in the coming days, depending on the weather, Johnson said.
"There was a fair amount of cargo on board, so they wanted to get that cargo and mail recovered as soon as possible," he said.
Peter Jensen, the 21-year-old copilot's father, described his son Neil as a hardworking, honest and compassionate man in his dream job and intent on flying jets someday. Neil graduated from Service High School and earned a degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Arizona, Peter Jensen said. He got the job as a copilot working for Ace in late November or early December, his father said.
"He liked it. He liked the pilots. He liked the flying. I've never seen him as happy as he was in the last month," Peter said. "It just seemed like everything was coming together for him."
Peter said he and his wife, as well as Neil's older sister and younger brother, were heartbroken. Still, Peter said, he did not blame his son's chosen profession.
"It's a tragic accident. I don't think it was any more dangerous than driving on an icy road," Peter said. "I'm glad he was doing what he wanted to do, and he seemed to be really enjoying it. I'm sad that he's dead, and I'll miss him a lot, but it could have just as easily been a car wreck."
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Delta Flight 1092, which left Atlanta at 7:25 a.m., came to a safe stop on the runway, airline officials told WSOC. Two pilots, three flight attendants and 96 passengers were onboard.
No injuries were reported.
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A passenger, who was not identified, told WSOC that crewmembers said there was an issue with the plane’s landing gear and instructed those onboard to review safety information.
“We came in low once and then climbed again,” the passenger said. “Second time had us brace but the landing was smooth. No jarring or even loud noises. We were in the back so that may have been why.”
The passenger told WSOC that everyone evacuated the plane on its evacuation slides.
“Crew and pilots were wonderful!” they added.
Delta apologized to passengers in a statement obtained by WSOC and said they will focus next on helping those onboard get their luggage and to their final destinations.
“Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people,” airline officials said. “While this is a rare occurrence, Delta flight crews train extensively to safely manage through many scenarios and flight 1092 landed safely without reported injuries.”
Crews were working to move the plane off the runway on Wednesday morning.
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Mystery space plane launches again.
The US Air Force successfully launched it’s X-37B space plane into orbit this week using an Atlas 5 rocket. The launch had been delayed several times with the Air Force saying “final approvals” were still pending.
The vehicle is around a quarter of the size of the space shuttle, and previous missions have lasted hundreds of days, with the re-useable craft landing on runways each time.
Reports and speculation on the purpose of the X-37B range from “testing advanced spy satellite sensors” to “Earth observation, surveillance or spying, or perhaps deploying a satellite”. A report earlier this year ended rumors that it was being used to spy on a prototype Chinese space module, by pointing out that the two spacecraft were in completely different orbits.


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