GPS technology has been used globally throughout history. The launch of Russia’s Sputnik I satellite in 1957 ushered in the possibility of geolocation capabilities and soon after, the U.S. Department of Defense began using it for submarine navigation. In 1983, the U.S. government made GPS ...
completely detached from family, friends and the rest of the world, submarine missions are planned in such a way that the crew keeps ‘rotating’, meaning that no single crew must bear the burden of staying underwater for ‘too long’. ...
While ultrasonic mind control has been explored for various applications, such as pain management and brain stimulation, its potential for enhancing cognitive abilities or memory remains speculative. Are there any potential long-term effects or risks associated with the use of ultrasonic mind control te...
The computers begin making predictions -- if the object is a missile, where might it be aimed, and how long will it take to get there? Once the BMEWS starts tracking the object, it will be able to tell where it's heading. If it's moving toward or into North America, NORAD moves ...
Here we show how ultra-high resolution seabed mapping using new technology can help to understand processes that sculpt submarine canyons. Time-lapse seafloor surveys were conducted in the axis of Monterey Canyon, ∼50 km from the canyon head (∼1,840 m water depth) over an 18-month perio...
HOW THE ANTI-SUBMARINE HARBOUR DEFENCE SYSTEM WORKEDIndicator Loops are long lengths of cable laid on the seafloor of harbours to detect enemy submarines. They were developed by the Royal Navy in the early 1900s and first trialled at the end of WW1. They were then successfully deployed in ...
Beijing has long pursued aerostat technology, even enlisting French and American firms to help. ByThomas CorbettandPeter W. Singer February 16, 2023 China’s high-altitude spy balloons took Western politicians and publics by surprise, but they really shouldn’t have. Chinese strategists and industr...
Curtis, who has previously been a field engineer at the company, is a Navy veteran; for six years, he was an electrician on a nuclear attack submarine, often spending weeks at a time submerged. “You're under water,” he says. “If something goes wrong down there, it could be a ...
examining the past eruptive history of the volcano. In an ideal situation, the short-term hazard assessment should be constructed on the long-term assessment, so knowing well the past eruption history of the volcano. However, when this is not known and an unrest starts, the short-term has ...
The Fotang Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Yiwu. Since the Ming and Qing Dynasties, countless ships have sailed across the river. The pontoon pier of Fotang is also an important docking station. Although the ancient town has long been oblivious, you can still see traces of its...