The Arctic Weather Satellite (AWS) was launched on 16 August 2024 at 20:56 CEST (11:56 local time) aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. First contact with the satellite was made at 03:06 CEST on 17 August.
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This article discusses how the ultrasonic flow sensing module provides precise, maintenance-free fluid measurement.
Robust robot built for demanding weather and ground conditions, while capturing virtually any kind of data across a broad range of use-cases.
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Texas A&M researchers are using AI to improve the management of disasters like hurricanes before, during and after the events.
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Columbia Engineering wins a new grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop AI-system for sustainable waterways and ocean health
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The increasing importance of environmental monitoring and disaster response in the face of climate change and natural disasters has been significantly enhanced by the revolutionary impact of cutting-edge technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT).
Technological progress means optimizing the smallest components to improve efficiency and safety. In addition to digital features, intelligent software and new assistance systems, developers and engineers are also focusing on classic vehicle technology such as engines and transmissions.
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Empowering Environmental Safety Through Advanced Methane Detection Solutions
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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) sensors are key in detecting potentially dangerous air quality.
Discover more about the crucial topic of indoor air quality.
A research team from EPFL and Wageningen University has developed a new artificial intelligence model that recognises floating plastics much more accurately in satellite images than before. This could help to systematically remove plastic litter from the oceans with ships.
Cities around the world are experiencing a period of rapid expansion. According to the United Nations (UN), 57 percent of people already live in urban areas - and this is set to increase to almost 70 percent by 2050.
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The butterfly effect—the idea that a butterfly flapping its wings in South America could change the course of a tornado in Texas—has been a popular way to illustrate the difficulty of making predictions about the behavior of chaotic systems like the weather. Because such systems are extremely sensitive to their initial conditions, even the tiniest of changes can send their behavior careening off into unexpected directions.
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