Boeing isn't testing the new carbon fiber wings to failure because, they have predicted that they would have to pull the wing tips over the top of the plane, past each other , in order to cause full failure of the wing. That's so far outside the realm of possibility in real life operation that it's not worth doing.
SCADA is a horrible place for Windows; and, SCADA control systems are no longer isolated from the internet. It is quite common now for the SCADA system to be connected (via firewall) to the front office (business data) computers so that real-time data can be forwarded for real-time cost analysis. It is also not uncommon for those "front office" computers to be at another site; so, the data connection is via the internet.
Unfortunately, I have to admit the parent post is correct in that Windows systems are becoming common in SCADA applications
Where something like this makes the most sense is when used in conjunction with something like wind power. At night, when power usage is lower you can use the excess energy from the wind turbines to pump air into the cavern. Then during the day as the output from the wind turbines varies and doesn't meet demand you can use the stored energy to even out or supplement the energy production.
There are mini-itx boards using intel and other non-via chipsets. You don't have to buy a via mini-itx board. MSI, Jetway, Intel, Commell and others make mini-itx boards and they are available several different cpu socket / chipset combinations, just like ATX boards are. There are limits of course, some things just dont's fit on a 7"x7" board, not to mention power and cooling requirements for some chips would be difficult to accomodate.
Well, their reputation was tarnished by the C3 to C7 transition. They stopped production on the C3 because of a patent issue and promised the C7 would be available right away. Production problems pushed the C7 release out many months. So, for a while, all you could get from VIA was existing stock and promises.
Actually, since geothermal is a mix of residual heat from the formation of Earth and heat from the decay of radioactive isotopes, I consider it a form of nuclear energy. my $0.02 worth.
Actually, that's the smart thing to do: undercut the $140 just a little bit companies buy. Then use the difference (i.e. profit) to fund development of plant infrastructure.
Because the design of the current NASA suit dates to Apollo. It turns out that it does not have enough flexibility, the Apollo astronaughts had difficulty performing certain tasks. The new suit design is supposed to increase flexibility and dexterity.
Reply's late. Oh well. Colorado is an s-10, essentially. The body is a few inches wider, so they can claim mid-size rank and they refreshed the engine lineup.
Ford's not the only one, Dodge was doing it too. It's a cost cutting measure: Why make two models of trucks when the market really only supports one. If you have to make a choice, you keep the bigger one that meets the requirements of the commercial market. I suppose you could argue that they should keep the smaller one and kill the F-150. Then commercial users could be steered to the F250 and F350. However, sales numbers on the F-150 were MUCH stronger than those of the Ranger. Same argument applies to the Dodge Ram 1500 and the Dodge Dakota. GM's volume is higher on the Chevy S-10; and, it's made in a joint GM / Isuzu plant anyway; so, it impacts GM less.
What I didn't say before, is that a significant portion of the power budget typically goes to electric heaters. Without power there are no heaters. No heaters means boards and batteries fail.
It would not survive the cold. We're talking -200 degrees at the pole, for months at a time. At those temperatures the batteries freeze and crack, components pop off circuit boards due to differences in thermal expansion rates, and mechanical joints (like those in the arm) get irrepairably damaged.
It depends. Earth and Mars don't necessarily stay in lock step with each other. Also, a Martian year is approximately two Earth years. Mars axis tilt is similar to Earth's (25 degrees), so it has experiences seasonal temperature changes (more severe than Earth due to the lack of atmosphere which provides insulation and heat transport on Earth). The blog on the Phoenix lander web site basically comes out and says that in roughly 150 days (Martian days are nearly the same as Earth days) there will not be enough incident sunlight on the solar panels to continue operating the electronics and heaters. Phoenix will freeze to death.
You've just described a good smart-phone. Those are all ARM derivates, which do even better than Atom on power. Unless you want a big screen, I can't see much need for a PC/laptop in a car. Admitedly, if you're doing any kind of serious route planning then you'll want the big screen for the mapping.
Good God. You have like 2 weeks to do the work during the "day". The Epoxy is going to have to survive exposure to those temperatures in vacuum anyway. If the uncured epoxy boils at temperatures seen on the lunar surface, then it's probably not the appropriate choice; and, most epoxies cure faster if heated. If it doesn't set up within two weeks (minus the time to mix and pour) then you're in trouble.
Actually, there are static electric potentials set up as the moon passes through Earth's magnetotail and also as the terminator passes over the surface. These are believed to kick dust up -- we have some evidence from equipment left by Apollo astronauts. To be honest, we won't know for certain until we go back and look.
Astronaut 1} "OK, you stand there and tell me what happens."
Astronaut 2} "Ok..."
Astronaut 1 runs away
Astronaut 2} "Hey, where are you going???"
Kzzzrrtt
Astronaut 2} "You asshole. That hurt! And now I'm all covered in dust..."
This only affects one model (BiPAC 5200) wireless broadband router, from one manufacturer (Billion), who's firmware has a bug. The model in question is found in Australia and Europe. A firmware update is available for download. End of story.
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Boeing isn't testing the new carbon fiber wings to failure because, they have predicted that they would have to pull the wing tips over the top of the plane, past each other , in order to cause full failure of the wing. That's so far outside the realm of possibility in real life operation that it's not worth doing.
SCADA is a horrible place for Windows; and, SCADA control systems are no longer isolated from the internet. It is quite common now for the SCADA system to be connected (via firewall) to the front office (business data) computers so that real-time data can be forwarded for real-time cost analysis. It is also not uncommon for those "front office" computers to be at another site; so, the data connection is via the internet.
Unfortunately, I have to admit the parent post is correct in that Windows systems are becoming common in SCADA applications
Where something like this makes the most sense is when used in conjunction with something like wind power. At night, when power usage is lower you can use the excess energy from the wind turbines to pump air into the cavern. Then during the day as the output from the wind turbines varies and doesn't meet demand you can use the stored energy to even out or supplement the energy production.
during the summer there is more water vapor in the air and the resulting haze limits the distance you can see.
Wind turbines rarely generate full capacity. It is probably a reasonable assumption to schedule the energy production at 1/2 capacity.
There are mini-itx boards using intel and other non-via chipsets. You don't have to buy a via mini-itx board. MSI, Jetway, Intel, Commell and others make mini-itx boards and they are available several different cpu socket / chipset combinations, just like ATX boards are. There are limits of course, some things just dont's fit on a 7"x7" board, not to mention power and cooling requirements for some chips would be difficult to accomodate.
Well, their reputation was tarnished by the C3 to C7 transition. They stopped production on the C3 because of a patent issue and promised the C7 would be available right away. Production problems pushed the C7 release out many months. So, for a while, all you could get from VIA was existing stock and promises.
Actually, since geothermal is a mix of residual heat from the formation of Earth and heat from the decay of radioactive isotopes, I consider it a form of nuclear energy. my $0.02 worth.
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Actually, that's the smart thing to do: undercut the $140 just a little bit companies buy. Then use the difference (i.e. profit) to fund development of plant infrastructure.
Because the design of the current NASA suit dates to Apollo. It turns out that it does not have enough flexibility, the Apollo astronaughts had difficulty performing certain tasks. The new suit design is supposed to increase flexibility and dexterity.
They also had to drop it on the surface without making a new impact crater. Again, low weight makes that easier.
Reply's late. Oh well. Colorado is an s-10, essentially. The body is a few inches wider, so they can claim mid-size rank and they refreshed the engine lineup.
Ford's not the only one, Dodge was doing it too. It's a cost cutting measure: Why make two models of trucks when the market really only supports one. If you have to make a choice, you keep the bigger one that meets the requirements of the commercial market. I suppose you could argue that they should keep the smaller one and kill the F-150. Then commercial users could be steered to the F250 and F350. However, sales numbers on the F-150 were MUCH stronger than those of the Ranger. Same argument applies to the Dodge Ram 1500 and the Dodge Dakota. GM's volume is higher on the Chevy S-10; and, it's made in a joint GM / Isuzu plant anyway; so, it impacts GM less.
What I didn't say before, is that a significant portion of the power budget typically goes to electric heaters. Without power there are no heaters. No heaters means boards and batteries fail.
It would not survive the cold. We're talking -200 degrees at the pole, for months at a time. At those temperatures the batteries freeze and crack, components pop off circuit boards due to differences in thermal expansion rates, and mechanical joints (like those in the arm) get irrepairably damaged.
It depends. Earth and Mars don't necessarily stay in lock step with each other. Also, a Martian year is approximately two Earth years. Mars axis tilt is similar to Earth's (25 degrees), so it has experiences seasonal temperature changes (more severe than Earth due to the lack of atmosphere which provides insulation and heat transport on Earth). The blog on the Phoenix lander web site basically comes out and says that in roughly 150 days (Martian days are nearly the same as Earth days) there will not be enough incident sunlight on the solar panels to continue operating the electronics and heaters. Phoenix will freeze to death.
Actually the platform does have one of these in miniature. It didn't work.
Cost and weight restrictions. Not to mention there's zero chance that Phoenix will survive the Martian winter.
It is the high ground.
You've just described a good smart-phone. Those are all ARM derivates, which do even better than Atom on power. Unless you want a big screen, I can't see much need for a PC/laptop in a car. Admitedly, if you're doing any kind of serious route planning then you'll want the big screen for the mapping.
Good God. You have like 2 weeks to do the work during the "day". The Epoxy is going to have to survive exposure to those temperatures in vacuum anyway. If the uncured epoxy boils at temperatures seen on the lunar surface, then it's probably not the appropriate choice; and, most epoxies cure faster if heated. If it doesn't set up within two weeks (minus the time to mix and pour) then you're in trouble.
Actually, there are static electric potentials set up as the moon passes through Earth's magnetotail and also as the terminator passes over the surface. These are believed to kick dust up -- we have some evidence from equipment left by Apollo astronauts. To be honest, we won't know for certain until we go back and look.
Astronaut 1} "OK, you stand there and tell me what happens."
Astronaut 2} "Ok..."
Astronaut 1 runs away
Astronaut 2} "Hey, where are you going???"
Kzzzrrtt
Astronaut 2} "You asshole. That hurt! And now I'm all covered in dust..."
Astronaut 1 is heard laughing.
Why do you need a building? What "elements" are you protecting the fabrication facility from?
This only affects one model (BiPAC 5200) wireless broadband router, from one manufacturer (Billion), who's firmware has a bug. The model in question is found in Australia and Europe. A firmware update is available for download. End of story.