This seems like something the plane should be able to do all by itself. This is $50M aircraft. It should be at least as sophisticated as a hospital bed.
The first 737 was certified back in 1967, so a lot of the tech (unless it's been updated as most airlines do) is pretty old on some of these. There's a lot that planes should be able to do, but shit breaks, and pilots need to be able to deal with any contingency manually if possible.
And the obvious rebuttal is that these things would have happened anyway..
Obvious to who? Just because you believe it, doesn't make it so. Where would the funding have come from? Do you believe the government would have just spent the cash on randomly developing this stuff, or private industry research would have? You attempt to trivialize these by calling them "slight contributions", and you're welcome to your opinion, but that's about all it is.
This problem can be remedied using a mesh or fence of mini-subs spread across a wide area, where an alert from one mini-sub would trigger the monitoring of the next sub along the line. With this approach you can even go virtually fuel-less, just ride out the ocean waves like a jellyfish or naval mine.
And how many would you like to build? smaller platforms = less payload = limitations on the sensors & communications & fuel & engine.
Observers of the current state of the space program like to maintain that a space race, such as occurred in the 1960s, will never happen again. They cannot be farther from the truth...
If you believe this is anywhere close to the '60s space race, you weren't alive back then. The only ways this even resembles that is that there are two sides and the word space.
Over time, yes. In my lifetime, doubtful. I still have my Toshiba Beta from 1983, along with a nice collection that works just fine, thank you very much.
Very presumptive on your part to know my bias. But, to make it slightly more clear for you, I'm aware of my surroundings when I'm out running, and when I do wear headphones, it's on low volume. But then not everyone does that so, those who wore headphones and were fatalities will only confirm your belief that there's no safe way to wear them, which is nothing more than an unproven assumption. So, I'm sure we'll continue to disagree, but I'm good with that.
No. I had been using my iPod(s), but they proved unable to hold up to sweat soaked armbands, twice. My favorite was my first iPod, a shuffle that lasted several years, but had no bluetooth. I don't know of a single device that combines your list, but I haven't been hunting for one.
My daughter used to go running through a nearby park. My wife insisted that she bring her phone for safety reasons. That was years ago, but my daughter still runs with the phone. As a parent, I like the idea that I could find her (where's my phone) if I became concerned.
Okay, I'm only using your post as an example of one of the multiple posters here with the same belief.
I've worn headphones (I usually don't), and had no trouble hearing traffic, or even other runners around me. It's not too difficult to keep the volume low enough and still enjoy the music and be safe. And, it's nothing like driving with a cellphone in your hand, which...don't even get me started on those idiots.
I've been using Garmin GPS watches, running 3 half marathons in the last ten years. One of those took me 4 hours because of foot issues. But none of them came close to using all of the battery life.
Just an anecdote... During the VA Beach 1/2 Marathon last year, my Garmin inexplicably stopped about 2.5 hrs in. It still had plenty of battery life remaining, and I was able to start it up again, but had to manually join the files once I loaded them to my computer. Same race, same watch, but this year, no such problem.
As for iPod Nanos, I've been through 3 of them, all dying, likely due to moisture in the armband. I really don't want to carry around something the size of a cell phone.
Why are you upset about this? What about this movie or this story annoys you?
I just want to know when they'll be producing Nurse Boy, and Teacher Man. I can't get worked up about the topic of the lack of women in STEM if we're not going to be equally worked up about the lack of men in traditionally female careers.
Elder-care robots, coming soon to an assisted-living community near you. God forbid we pay anyone.
I can't find anyplace for less than $40k/yr currently (my mom needs one). God forbid we find a way to reduce the cost. How the fuck are we supposed to be able to afford that?
"Overpopulation" is not a problem. The problem is extreme consumerism of a select few.
Doesn't that depend upon what is a reasonable quality of life? At least describe what "extreme consumerism" you're talking about, because I think what you believe is reasonable might differ from the rest of us. Is it a "Tragedy of the Commons" case when those who can't afford their own stuff, decide to have more offspring?
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This seems like something the plane should be able to do all by itself. This is $50M aircraft. It should be at least as sophisticated as a hospital bed.
The first 737 was certified back in 1967, so a lot of the tech (unless it's been updated as most airlines do) is pretty old on some of these. There's a lot that planes should be able to do, but shit breaks, and pilots need to be able to deal with any contingency manually if possible.
4 oh and btw you have to comp for temps from ALASKA to HAWAII
Does it weigh more cold or hot? Seriously though, what does temp have to do with weight calculation? Do the sensors readings change with temp?
You don't want a system automatically aborting when you might be running out of runway at 160kts.
A hard tap on the brake can often cure a tailgater.
And if you cause an accident (yes, you would be found at fault) then what?
And the obvious rebuttal is that these things would have happened anyway..
Obvious to who? Just because you believe it, doesn't make it so. Where would the funding have come from? Do you believe the government would have just spent the cash on randomly developing this stuff, or private industry research would have? You attempt to trivialize these by calling them "slight contributions", and you're welcome to your opinion, but that's about all it is.
This problem can be remedied using a mesh or fence of mini-subs spread across a wide area, where an alert from one mini-sub would trigger the monitoring of the next sub along the line. With this approach you can even go virtually fuel-less, just ride out the ocean waves like a jellyfish or naval mine.
And how many would you like to build? smaller platforms = less payload = limitations on the sensors & communications & fuel & engine.
Observers of the current state of the space program like to maintain that a space race, such as occurred in the 1960s, will never happen again. They cannot be farther from the truth...
If you believe this is anywhere close to the '60s space race, you weren't alive back then. The only ways this even resembles that is that there are two sides and the word space.
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You're looking for an HoA.
I'm curious how many of you still have Beta machines? Mine is next to my Eight Track player...no joke.
Over time, yes. In my lifetime, doubtful. I still have my Toshiba Beta from 1983, along with a nice collection that works just fine, thank you very much.
Very presumptive on your part to know my bias. But, to make it slightly more clear for you, I'm aware of my surroundings when I'm out running, and when I do wear headphones, it's on low volume. But then not everyone does that so, those who wore headphones and were fatalities will only confirm your belief that there's no safe way to wear them, which is nothing more than an unproven assumption. So, I'm sure we'll continue to disagree, but I'm good with that.
No. I had been using my iPod(s), but they proved unable to hold up to sweat soaked armbands, twice. My favorite was my first iPod, a shuffle that lasted several years, but had no bluetooth. I don't know of a single device that combines your list, but I haven't been hunting for one.
My daughter used to go running through a nearby park. My wife insisted that she bring her phone for safety reasons. That was years ago, but my daughter still runs with the phone. As a parent, I like the idea that I could find her (where's my phone) if I became concerned.
Headphones == Death.
Okay, I'm only using your post as an example of one of the multiple posters here with the same belief.
I've worn headphones (I usually don't), and had no trouble hearing traffic, or even other runners around me. It's not too difficult to keep the volume low enough and still enjoy the music and be safe. And, it's nothing like driving with a cellphone in your hand, which...don't even get me started on those idiots.
I've participated in dozens of races, and not one banned headphones...I don't personally wear them. I know some do, but I doubt "Most" is correct.
I've been using Garmin GPS watches, running 3 half marathons in the last ten years. One of those took me 4 hours because of foot issues. But none of them came close to using all of the battery life.
Just an anecdote... During the VA Beach 1/2 Marathon last year, my Garmin inexplicably stopped about 2.5 hrs in. It still had plenty of battery life remaining, and I was able to start it up again, but had to manually join the files once I loaded them to my computer. Same race, same watch, but this year, no such problem.
As for iPod Nanos, I've been through 3 of them, all dying, likely due to moisture in the armband. I really don't want to carry around something the size of a cell phone.
Why are you upset about this? What about this movie or this story annoys you?
I just want to know when they'll be producing Nurse Boy, and Teacher Man. I can't get worked up about the topic of the lack of women in STEM if we're not going to be equally worked up about the lack of men in traditionally female careers.
"GoDaddy, the world's biggest domain registrar, remains most famous for its tacky Super Bowl ads and controversial founder, Bob Parsons."
Who the fuck is Bob Parsons? The only reason most people know of them is for Danica Patrick.
I'll agree used vehicles is a different matter entirely. I was only referring to new.
Whats the solution?
Elder-care robots, coming soon to an assisted-living community near you. God forbid we pay anyone.
I can't find anyplace for less than $40k/yr currently (my mom needs one). God forbid we find a way to reduce the cost. How the fuck are we supposed to be able to afford that?
Yeah, it's self regulating, but it also would leave those remaining with a hellish quality of life.
"Overpopulation" is not a problem. The problem is extreme consumerism of a select few.
Doesn't that depend upon what is a reasonable quality of life? At least describe what "extreme consumerism" you're talking about, because I think what you believe is reasonable might differ from the rest of us. Is it a "Tragedy of the Commons" case when those who can't afford their own stuff, decide to have more offspring?
Are you arguing that we shouldn't pay for the military to detect cruise missiles, or just ranting against the military and GOP?