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Drones are becoming increasingly common place across a range of sectors. Whether used for visual inspection of infrastructure such as wind turbines, surveying buried historical sites, spraying crops or filming stunning broadcast footage, the applications are seemingly endless. This new breed of large industrial drones provide huge challenges for the battery systems that power them. Often with as many as 12 rotors and a multitude of onboard systems, these machines are power hungry and require high energy rechargeable battery packs to provide the necessary power.
Deciding upon the most suitable power system for a specific drone is complex and there are many considerations to take into account, such as, capacity, voltage, physical size, weight and rate of discharge. Depending on the purpose of the drone, other factors may need to be considered such as tolerance to vibration, moisture and dust, as well as extremes of temperature.
In stark contrast to many other battery powered applications, should a fault be detected by the Battery Management System (BMS) the battery pack must not fully shut down immediately, but rather continue to provide limited power to enable the UAV to navigate to a controlled landing in a safe location. In addition, due to the airborne nature of a drone and therefor in line with all other aircraft within the aerospace industry, there must be potential for built-in redundancy. It is often the case that UAVs will also house primary (single use) battery packs for back-up safety functionality.
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As one of the UK’s leading battery pack manufacturers, Steatite has a track record of engineering battery packs to power complex and demanding applications in some of the most hostile environments on earth. Our expertise extends across the entire manufacturing process from initial design to control electronics and enclosures.
We partner with leading cell manufacturers covering all main cell chemistries, enabling us to provide the correct cell based on our customers specific requirements. This is particularly important with aerial vehicles because their uses, and therefore power requirements, are so diverse. Whether designed to carry payload over short distances or for surveillance such as High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) UAVs, the power demands will be very different.
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Space flubber kabob wait, so is he is orbit? Bob Saget He shouldn’t be, but then again he shouldn’t be able to reach orbit with a trampoline, either. He could be in orbit but it doesn’t look like he has much velocity parallel to the earth’s surface (orbiting is basically going sideways faster than you can fall-like a ball spinning on a rubber band, the ball acting like a the trampoline-naut and the rubber band acting as gravity). If he’s in orbit, it’s a pretty elliptical one, like a comet’s orbit. If he was traveling over ~25,000mph at earth’s surface, he’d be going fast enough to escape earth’s gravity and drift into space until he hit something.


CHICAGO -- United Airlines, a unit of UAL Corp., yesterday said it was suffering "residual delays" hours after resolving a system wide, computer failure that grounded its flights around the world.
The number two U S airline said the problem has been resolved and that United was working to restore regular service. The airline had no specific information on delays.
A United spokesman said the computer failure lasted from 9 to 11 a.m. EDT .
The computer that failed measures the weight of an airplane before departure. As a result, United planes were unable to take off during the incident.
At Logan International Airport in Boston, United and other airlines faced scattered delays in the morning as firefighters and public-safety crews were scrambled for an emergency landing of an American Eagle jet from Toronto whose pilot was unable to land the plane safely on his first approach. But by yesterday evening, about a dozen incoming United flights were still reported being delayed 30 minutes or more, including an inbound flight from Tokyo via O'Hare International Airport in Chicago that was cancelled.


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Global Pilot Training Group operating simulator training centers across the world is looking to speak with ATR72-600 SFI about a possible engagement in the Middle East.
Brief overview of the qualifications required; hold or have held a CPL, MPL or ATPL in the appropriate aircraft category; have completed the proficiency check for the issue of ATR72-600 type rating, within the 12 months preceding the application; and additionally, for an SFI(A) for multi-pilot aeroplanes or SFI(PL), have:
at least 1 500 hours flight time as a pilot on multi-pilot aeroplanes or powered-lift, as applicable; completed, as a pilot or as an observer, within the 12 months preceding the application, at least:
3 route sectors on the flight deck of the applicable aircraft type; or
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Yesterday, space and tech enthusiasts awaited Elon Musk‘s latest venture: the maiden voyage of the SpaceX Dragon to the International Space Station. Although the launch was called off due to bad weather, the astronauts’ new “spacesuits” have attracted attention for their sleek, Tesla-fied, Tony Stark-esque kind of vibe.
Designed in-house in Hawthorne, California, the flight suits — not actually intended for moonwalks — are taking space travel design to a post-Stanley Kubrick kind of aesthetic with a sleek white trim, calf-high rubber boots, a minimalist helmet, and NASA and SpaceX co-branding on the chest and arm.
In addition to the noticeably modernized design, the flight suits are loaded with all the tech specs needed for space travel such as intercommunication technology, cooling abilities, flame protection, pressure regulation, and haptic gloves.
The suits may get another chance to fulfill their purpose with the next potential launch date, which is expected to take place this weekend. If successful, it will mark the first time a private company (i.e. not government) will send someone into orbit.


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If it is a girl's eternal dream to live like a romantic movie, it is a boy's wish to live like an action hero! Well, Shahid got to live his dream recently in Bangalore when he flew the F 16 plane.
The F 16 is a sophisticated fighter plane, used in modern warfare, and well, just to get the opportunity to fly it was big enough, but what took it a notch higher, was that when Shahid Kapoor actually was given a mission while flying the F 16.
A source said, "The F 16 pilots train in a very precise manner, they never just fly the plane to practice, but always fly the plane on a mission."
Well, Shahid was no exception to this, and he too was given a target he had to attack and a mission he had to achieve.
When Shahid flew in the F 16, another F 16 took off with him, and they were buddy planes, who would assist each other in the mission. It was actually the pilot of this plane, who took aerial shots of Shahid flying the F 16. The mission was an adventurous one which involved a dog fight, ground attacks and even air to air engagement.
Shahid was thrilled to be part of such an elaborate and adrenaline pumping flying experience, which was definitely once in a lifetime opportunity.
Said Shahid about this invaluable experience "To fly an F 16 was an awesome experience. It was thrilling, and to be part of a mission was something I never imagined I would get to do. Bear was an extremely cool teacher, he let me maneuver the plane, and let me learn on my own."
Says Sheetal Talwar, the producer of MAUSAM, "The Lockheed Martin guys wanted Shahid to have a complete experience of flying a fighter jet. They were extremely co-operative and id their best to make Shahid's experience an invaluable one."
Shahid is the first actor in the world to fly an F 16, he went through rigorous training to fly the F 16. He went through a simulator test, and various stress tests and blood tests.


Please join us for a special Professional Development Lunch Webinar to discuss: Navigating Turbulent Times with Motivational Speaker Amelia Rose Earhart.
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Amelia is the President of the Fly With Amelia Foundation, a non-profit organization that grants flight-training scholarships to young women, aged sixteen to eighteen. The Fly With Amelia Foundation also fosters aviation and aerospace opportunities for people of all ages through aviation-based educational STEM opportunities, in partnership with Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in Denver, CO.
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In her second CREW keynote appearance, around the world pilot Amelia Rose Earhart invites you into the cockpit for a raw and invigorating discussion about the importance of learning to love the turbulence.
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The management of LLC “SPE “ASU” have visited the international exhibition AERO INDIA 2019 recently. It was the 12th edition which was presented for period 20th to 24th February 2019 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, An Aerospace, Defence and Civil Aviation. Aero India 2019 presents a unique opportunity to highlight and showcase the enormous potential of the Aerospace & Defence industry and provides a platform to explore and forge strategic business alliances. According to the Aero India official website, a total of 61 aircraft were presented on display and 403 exhibitors were a part of the 5-day event. The tagline for Aero India 2019, “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities” was created to communicate India’s value proposition in addressing the immense opportunities in the Aerospace and Aviation sectors in India today, and we are happy we took a part in such an amazing show. It will provide new opportunities for our enterprise.


Gerry Anderson is a genuis, a visionary up there with Asimov and Verne.
How so you say? Well, read this from today's news:
A ROBOTIC penguin could be hopping around on the moon by 2009, maker Raytheon said today.
It unveiled the concept lander at an aerospace conference.
The unmanned lunar device, in development for two years, is 1m tall and weighs about 104kg and "hops" by reigniting small propulsion engines.
The Penguin, unveiled at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Space 2005 Conference, can make a single jump of about 1km and could be adapted to make additional jumps, possibly over greater distances.
Sound familiar? For those thirtysomething sci-fi fans, the Penguin sounds rather a lot like the the Moon Mobile a moon hopping transportation device.
Mind you Anderson didn't get everything right. UFO was set in the future - 1980 - and the cars are a little silly, but I do have a soft spot for the moon fashions.
I still want my personal rocket pack!


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Google plans to start drone delivery by 2017
Google ’s new parent company Alphabet plans to start using drones to deliver packages to customers by 2017, the drone initiative’s top executive said on Monday.
The tech giant is engaged in a dialogue with the Federal Aviation Administration to set up a system that would enable air traffic control of drones flying below 500 feet, David Vos, head of Google ’s drone program Project Wing, said at a
conference, according to Reuters.
Companies like Amazon and Walmart have also announced drone-delivery initiatives, but federal approval of the initiatives remains uncertain.
– Source: Reuters


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LSUHSC Libraries owns a few books on the medical implications of space flight. All are cataloged under the subjects Space Flight or Aerospace Medicine. All the books in our collection are between 50 and 20 years old, as this isn’t a popular area for monographs.
My personal favorite:
America’s astronauts and their indestructible spirit by Fred Kelly with a foreward by Buzz Aldrin. Published 1986, the author was a former NASA physician and a 1951 alum of the LSU Medical School.


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In the beginning, the NC machine tool selects the aircraft parts with complex surfaces as the processing objects, which solves the difficult problem of common machining methods. The biggest characteristic of NC machining is to use the perforation belt (or tape) to control the machine tool for automatic machining. Because of the different characteristics of aircraft, rocket and engine parts, the aircraft and the rocket's 0, the component size is big, the shape surface is complex, the engine 0, the component size is small, the precision is high. Therefore the aircraft, the rocket manufacture department and the engine manufacture department selected the numerical Control machine tool to be different. In the aircraft and rocket manufacturing to adopt a continuous control of large-scale CNC milling machine, while in the engine manufacturing both the use of continuous control machine tools, but also the use of point-bit control CNC machine tools (such as CNC drilling, CNC boring machines, machining centers, etc.).


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The Porter’s five forces model assignment help is the industry standard for building model airplanes. This is an easy to learn, quick to build model with lots of detail and accurate aircraft parts. There are many benefits of this hobby, one is that you don’t have to have years of experience in the industry to get into. Anyone from beginner to advanced hobbyist can enjoy working on their plane. This hobby is a great way to combine your love for model building with a method of entertaining the family and friends.
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Feb. 11–A Maryland aerospace company will relocate its office to Stafford Regional Airport, where it has a three-year lease. The move is intended to provide NX Aviation, which was founded in Westover, Md. in 2015, with access to the Natio Tweet Share Feb. 11–A Maryland aerospace company will relocate.
Feb. 11–A Maryland aerospace company will relocate its office to Stafford Regional Airport, where it has a three-year lease.
The move is intended to provide NX Aviation, which was founded in Westover, Md. in 2015, with access to the National Capital Region customers, as well as room to grow at a facility that can support upcoming customers and projects.
NX Aviation has performed engineering and flight test services for a number of customers including the development of precision-agriculture flight systems for a company in New Jersey, Counter-Drone Aggressor testing for a new counter-drone system, and also aircraft trade studies and analysis for the U.S. Department of Energy.
These contracts helped NX Aviation grow by a factor of 10 between 2017 and 2018, according to the company’s news release. It said that projections for 2019 are expected to increase growth through 2020.
Stafford Airport is ideal for NX Aviation, as the company is launching a program to fly new electric motors for aircraft, as well as a number of other specialized flight programs. It also will be providing training to counter-drone system customers in support of the new counter-drone system. The company is already negotiating with customers for both the electronic motors and counter-drone programs, and expects to announce the first contracts later this year.
Growing these programs requires the specific capabilities of Stafford Airport. The airport provides fuel, hangar space and office space. Additionally, the airport is looking to open a maintenance shop for its tenants, to which NX Aviation will be a regular customer.
These two programs will have a direct impact on the local economy. In addition to fuel sales and maintenance work, NX Aviation’s customers for its flight programs will span the United States and potentially the globe. These customers will stay in local hotels, eat at local restaurants, and use local Uber drivers and rental cars. NX Aviation anticipates a boon to the local economy by offering these services.


(Photos courtesy of USCG Pacific Area Public Affairs)
The Senior Chief's remains were interred the week of March 11 at
the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (the "Punchbowl") in Honolulu.
for the public obituary notice.
Shown below is a shadow box made by Brower's son that includes a chart used during the flight and signed by the crew of
The final HC-130 flight of ADCS E.E. Brower, Jr.
(Photos above are from the obituary page)
Senior Chief Aviation Mechanic Ephraim Eugene Brower, Jr., "Gene" to his
family and friends, passed away September 2, 2012. But he took his final flight in an HC-130 just a few weeks ago.
was an aircraft mechanic in the U.S. Air Force and served in Vietnam. He later joined the U.S. Coast Guard, serving 28 years in the
military and retiring as a USCG Senior Chief Petty Officer. He had a second career with United Airlines as -- no surprise -- an aircraft
The Senior Chief' was a frequent HC-130 flight engineer on a variety of missions, and one of his last wishes was
a final flight on the "Mighty Herc." A CGAS Sacramento aircrew took his ashes on a training flight around the area February
8, 2013. Members of the Chiefs' mess went along and took pictures for Brower's family.


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It is a busy tourist-oriented area and hosts the famous Kennedy Space Center, which activities and exhibitions. It’s amazing to see the Center’s location in a nature reserve by the wild coasts and to think that in the same spot, NASA have designed, tested and sent spacecraft into orbit. The large Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is almost like an amusement park, enough to entertain anyone. In the Rocket Garden you can admire the main NASA spacecraft. Not far from Port Canaveral is Orlando, where Disney World is waiting for a visit.
Not to miss on your trip to Florida:
• Kennedy Space Center
• Cocoa Beach
• Disney World Orlando


Ingenuity in Augmented Reality
The Mars Helicopter, Ingenuity, is a technology demonstration to test powered flight on another world for the first time. It hitched a ride to Mars on the Perseverance rover. Once the rover reaches a suitable “helipad” location, it will release Ingenuity to perform a series of test flights over a 30-Martian-day experimental window beginning in early April.
For the first flight, the helicopter will take off a few feet from the ground, hover in the air for about 20 to 30 seconds, and land. That will be a major milestone: the very first powered flight in the extremely thin atmosphere of Mars. After that, the team will attempt additional experimental flights of incrementally farther distance and greater altitude. After the helicopter completes its technology demonstration, Perseverance will continue its scientific mission.
Users can move the Ingenuity in Augmented Reality (3-dimension object) and rotate it in any direction to watch it from all its points of view.
iPhone and iPad users: Scan the QR code to discover an incredible surprise in Augmented Reality
|Main Job||A technology demonstration to test the first powered flight on Mars. The helicopter rode to Mars attached to the belly of the Perseverance rover.|
|Launch||July 30, 2020, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida|
|Landed||Feb. 18, 2021, Jezero Crater, Mars|
|Length of Mission||A 30-day period, with one or more test flights|
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In the aftermath of the Asiana
Airlines Flight 214 tragedy, maybe you’ve wondered what it’s like for the countless SFO landings that go right. This video from Pilots Eye TV takes you into the cockpit of a Lufthansa A380 during an approach and landing—this one on Runway 28R. [Hat tip: Brian Sumers at the Torrance Daily Breeze, who posted the clip at the newspaper’s LA Aviation blog.]
Aside: When in San Francisco, it appears this cockpit crew likes to hang out at the Cliff House.


Public invited to Taman Suroboyo (Kedung Cowek) to celebrate annual international moon event
Members of the public are invited to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 7 pm. The free event will be held at Taman Suroboyo in Surabaya.
International Observe the Moon Night is an annual worldwide public event that encourages observation, appreciation and understanding of our moon and its connection to NASA planetary science and exploration. The annual event connects scientists, educators and lunar enthusiasts from around the world.
The event at Taman Suroboyo will be held from 7 pm and will include observations, presentations, activities and exhibits, and many more.
After the sun sets, head outside and catch a glimpse of the Moon. The Surabaya Astronomy Club (SAC) will be in Taman Suroboyo with telescopes, providing a guided tour of the Moon, planets and other celestial objects for visitors.
International Observe the Moon Night is sponsored by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission and partners. LRO is managed by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
No registration is needed, just come!
For directions to Taman Suroboyo, go to: https://goo.gl/hVSqCj
For more information about International Observe the Moon Night, visit: http://observethemoonnight.org
For more information about Surabaya Astronomy Club, visit: http://www.surabayaastronomyclub.com/


The Peninsula Flying Club, located in Sequim WA, on the North Olympic Peninsula, was organized as a non-profit corporation in 2002 with the objective of providing its membership with safe, affordable general aviation flying as the goal.
Currently, the club owns and operates a Cessna 172. It is located at Port Angeles, WA (KCLM)
Information about club membership can be found on the Membership Info Page. If you have further questions, please visit the Contact Page. Thank-You for visiting, and fly safely!


Hello everyone how will you love to uncover the mystery of the worlds beyond Earth? For Centuries now man has wonder and explore the Earth in a dynamic and also a static way studying its nature, destroying the Earth eco shield with various waste and other known harmful substances, and by so doing make Earth life force thinner, Scientist now wonder if Earth will stay hold and stay be present for upcoming generations.
So, let talk about so other habitation alternative for human, man have been able to land on the moon and explore some of it we have also planed and taking trips to the space and a send some like force and machines into Mars (a suppose alternative to Earth). Man has even gone to the extent of making 100 willing pioneers to migrant to Mars and never return and these 100 are been put under training and observation for prepare they for a one-way ticket to Mars.
With all motion set for us to explore Mars we still don’t know when and how this relocation will be carried out, but I will live that for expert to consider and discover a suitable life line for us to hold on to in Mars. By the way is you come across an opportunity to go to Mars and never return will you take such chance and be the among the first set of humans on Mars kindly leave you answer in the comment section below


A step by step process need to be followed in the effort to acquiring both the private pilot license and the commercial pilot license and the individual need to have clear goals, nice training school and also future plan in the decision making.
Every student who goes for flight training courses want to meet their goals and objectives by getting all that is taufht in classroom as well as passing all the tests that are set to measure the progress of the student which is not common to all the overwhelming flight training institutions trhat are found out there. The aviation industry is so wide but all the training institutions for the flight students have a common goal meet all the requirements in this industry by ensuring that the students have the knowledge to pass both the practicals and paper exams done in the school in order to obtain a pilot license.
Just like in the medical class, quality over quantity is vital in the aviation industry and thus you should choose a flight training school that has a good flight instructor who is an excellent communicator as well as understanding every student since all the students do not have a similar concentration ability.
The pilot career is so flexible and have all the freedom that you need more so when you are in class for commercial pilot license which requires you to have more flight time than the class work, and you need not worry about your area of specialization since you can work in any aircraft anywhere in the world such as Canada or Europe.
A good flight training institutions always have great impressions not only to the visitors but also the existing students who have been taking there learning from there and this calls for your attention when you have the zeal to become a pilot since you need to consider the first impression when you get into that institution, students, and management behavior to enhance the suitability for learning in this institution.
You cannot understand the organizational behavior of the individuals unless you engage them in a conversation to know the treatment that you should expect when taking your lessons in the training school. The situation of the facilities in the training schools for the flight students should be in good conditions since some institutions will just have old planes that are not mobile.
Safety should be given the first priority before you can think of joining a flight training school to avoid ending up risking or even losing your life in the flight training school.


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The table below gives information on the types of drones that are proposed for basing at each location.
|BASE||Predator/Reaper type||Shadow/Raven type||Other|
|Fort Bliss||MQ-1C||RQ-11B, RQ-7B|
|Fort Hood||MQ-1C, MQ-5||RQ-7B, RQ-11B, RQ--21B||PUMA|
Note: Ellington has been designated as a Predator Operations Complex, with TFI-ALTER UAV hangar (Report - p. 14).
The report further discloses that the drones are operated from five (5) bases -- Brownsville (RQ-llB Raven), Camp Bowie (RQ-llB Raven), Camp Swift (RQ-llB Raven), Fort Bliss (RQ-7B Shadow), and Fort Hood (MQ-5 HUNTER, RQ-7B Shadow) -- under the status "Locations Requiring COAs [Certificate of Waiver or Authorization]". ("Locations where the Army currently conducts operations outside of Restricted Areas that require a COA from the FAA. In the majority of these locations, the purpose of the COA is to transition from the launch site to adjacent Restricted Areas. Additionally, the Raven can be operated using DoD-FAA agreed-to Class G airspace notification procedures for flights flown over Government-owned or -leased land." (DOD report, p. 20))
Are the skies over Texas big enough to hold all these drones?


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Hand-painted on 4mm-plywood. The East German Little TV Sandman started 1959, the West German one, too. It was a rat race like between the USA and the Soviet Union at that time. The first Sputnik satellite was started in 1957.


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NASA hopes to extend the use of the Internet across the solar system as one of a host of key enabling technologies to help achieve future goals for human space exploration. The space agency recently published the Global Exploration Roadmap, the result of collaboration between multiple space agencies around the globe, to find "feasible and sustainable exploration pathways to the Moon, near-Earth asteroids, and Mars," according to the document. Now that NASA has ended its space shuttle program, the agency is turning its attention to developing a new space-launch system and crew vehicle that can carry astronauts beyond near-Earth orbit and deeper into space, among other technologies. The roadmap identifies two mission key goals, Asteroid Next and Moon Next, and outlines some of the technologies that will be needed to facilitate them and other future space missions. Among other technologies, the document calls for the expansion of the Internet throughout the solar system by developing advanced communication and space internetworking capabilities. NASA and other agencies will test the technology by setting up disruptive tolerant networking nodes on the International Space Station to try to figure out how to handle long time delays and communications interruptions that come with deep space communication, according to the document. (Information Week)
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If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s the final blast-off of Space Shuttle Atlantis on Friday, July 8. The “shuttle view” camera is mounted to the orange external fuel tank. Be sure to watch until the rocket boosters disengage about 3 minutes in. Very cool.
When Atlantis touches down next week, it will mark the end of the Space Shuttle era. All shuttles are being retired and will be moved to space museums across the country.
With over 2.5 million parts, the Space Shuttle has been called “the most complex machine ever built.” Interested in learning more? Check out this infographic.


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Aerospace Archaeology is a discipline based on one of the greatest inventions of last century, the aerospace industry. Focus of research may consist of old wrecked or missing aircraft, abandoned air fields, old airway beacons, missiles, drones, the space program, experimental aircraft, and the men and women associated with the aerospace industry. (6/10/2017, updating website, if a link doesn't work, check back shortly.)
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A team of scientists aboard the International Space Station discover a rapidly evolving life form, that caused extinction on Mars, and now threatens the crew and all life on Earth.


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Hawthorne, California, might be known for its sunny beaches and vibrant culture, but it also boasts a profound aerospace legacy. The city played a crucial role in shaping the aerospace industry, leaving a lasting impact on aviation and space exploration. Join us as we delve into Hawthorne's rich aerospace history, from its early days of pioneering aviation companies to its contributions to space travel.
In the early 20th century, Hawthorne became home to the Northrop Corporation, an aviation company founded by Jack Northrop. This innovative company played a pivotal role in aviation advancements, designing and manufacturing iconic aircraft such as the Northrop Gamma and the revolutionary flying wing, the Northrop YB-49. The Northrop Corporation's presence in Hawthorne put the city on the map as a hub for aerospace technology and engineering.
Before Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) became the primary aviation hub in the region, Hawthorne Municipal Airport served as an important airfield. Established in the 1920s, the airport witnessed the rise of aviation and attracted prominent aviators, including Amelia Earhart. Although it no longer operates as a public airport, Hawthorne Municipal Airport played a significant role in the city's aerospace history.
In recent years, Hawthorne has garnered attention for being the headquarters of SpaceX, the aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by Elon Musk. SpaceX has revolutionized the space industry with innovations like the Falcon rockets and the Dragon spacecraft. Visitors can explore the SpaceX headquarters and witness firsthand the cutting-edge technologies that are propelling humanity's journey to the stars.
To truly immerse yourself in Hawthorne's aerospace history, a visit to the Aerospace Legacy Museum is a must. Located near the Hawthorne Municipal Airport, this museum showcases artifacts, photographs, and interactive exhibits that highlight the city's aerospace achievements. From vintage aircraft to displays documenting space exploration milestones, the museum provides a comprehensive overview of Hawthorne's contributions to the aerospace field.
Hawthorne's aerospace legacy continues to evolve, with ongoing advancements in the industry. As SpaceX pushes the boundaries of space exploration, the city remains at the forefront of innovation. Visitors can witness the buzz of activity at the SpaceX facilities and gain insights into the future of aerospace technology. With ambitious projects like the Starship spacecraft, Hawthorne's impact on the aerospace industry is poised to reach even greater heights.
As you explore Hawthorne's rich aerospace history, you'll gain a newfound appreciation for the city's contributions to aviation and space exploration. From pioneering companies to visionary entrepreneurs, Hawthorne's legacy in the aerospace field is one that continues to shape the world of flight. So, whether you're an aviation enthusiast or simply intrigued by the wonders of space, a journey through Hawthorne's aerospace history is an experience not to be missed.


On Sunday evening, 10th of May
1998, SA Express Airlines DHC-8-300, aircraft ZS-NLW of
flight SA1033 to Bloemfontein, was instructed to hold at
the Foxtrot holding point at runway 21 R. The crew were
warned about an A340 approaching on its left but that it
would be entering the Delta apron.
The TAP A340 CS-TOA, of Flight TP 254, pushed back from the main terminal and was cleared to taxi in a northerly direction to the holding point of runway 21 R. Their instructions were to taxi via runway 15 onto the Delta apron to taxi way Golf 3 and then to proceed via the Alpha taxi way to the holding position for runway 21R.
The A340 however, taxied onto runway 15 instead of turning onto the Delta apron. The pilot realizing his mistake requested to proceed via Alpha 3 to the holding point (21 R) and was cleared to do so. They were aware of the stationary DHC-8, but were not advised about it by the ground control.
The A340 steered to the left of the centre line to avoid the DHC-8. As the co-pilot turned his head to look forward again, the right hand winglet tip hit the DHC-8 elevator, rudder surfaces and stabilizers. This wrenched the control column from the first officer of the DHC-8 causing minor injury to him. Fortunately, the accident was barely noticeable to the passengers. Realizing what had happened, the A340 stopped and the crew reported the situation to the ground controller. The DHC-8 crew switched back to the ground control frequency and requested assistance.
The A340 sustained damaged to the top of the right hand winglet, which was removed prior to the aircraft returning to Portugal.
The co-pilot of the A340 was convinced that they would clear the stationary DHC-8. The huge distance to the wingtip and the optical defraction caused by the side window of the cockpit when looking rearward at the wingtip and also the swept-back wing had a “growing” effect when the A340 turned away from the DHC-8 contributed to the accident. Another factor was the JIA airport officials changed the stop bar markings which for the DHC-8 should have had the tail 47.5 meters from the Alpha centre line but was now only 25.7 meters which was not adequate separation.
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katherine johnson, Many people would consider one of their most memorable experiences in life to be chosen as one of the three Black students to integrate West Virginia’s graduate schools, but for Katherine Johnson, it was only one of many milestones that marked her long and remarkable life. She was born in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, in 1918, and thanks to her insatiable curiosity and math prowess, she advanced through the grades. By the age of 13, she was a high school student at West Virginia State College, a historically black institution. When she was 18, she enrolled in the college itself, where she excelled in the math program and found a mentor in W. W. Schieffelin Claytor, a professor of mathematics and the third African American to receive a Ph.D. in the subject.
|Full Name||Katherine Johnson|
|Children||Joylette Goble, Katherine Goble, Constance Goble|
|Died||24 February 2020|
|Date Of Birth/Birthday:||26 August 1918|
|Parents||Joylette Coleman, Joshua Coleman|
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How did Katherine Johnson change the world?
For America’s first human spaceflight, Freedom 7 in May 1961, Johnson performed a trajectory analysis. She is renowned for checking the computer’s math for John Glenn’s historic first orbital spaceflight by an American in February 1962 at a time when digital computers were still relatively new and untested.
What did Katherine Johnson do to be famous?
Johnson authored or coauthored 26 research reports over the course of her career. Johnson also had a significant impact on NASA’s crewed spaceflight Mercury program (1961–1963). She determined the flight path for Freedom 7, the spacecraft that carried Alan B. Shepard Jr., the first American astronaut, into space in 1961.
What was the most important thing Katherine Johnson?
She calculated the spacecraft’s orbital (around the Earth) and lunar landing paths. NASA used Katherine’s math, and it was successful! NASA launched astronauts into Earth orbit. She later contributed math to the Moon and back missions for astronauts.
What makes Katherine Johnson a hero?
Johnson contributed to the geometry calculations for Alan Shepard’s flight in May 1961, which served as the country’s inaugural human spaceflight. She additionally contributed to the completion and validation of the calculations for John Glenn’s 1962 flight, which resulted in the first successful orbit in space.
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The drone industry is the future of aviation, and it’s easy to see why. Flying these technological wonders can be both fun and rewarding—they have high-quality cameras built in for capturing videos from a variety of angles, making them perfect for aerial photography or videography.
It’s hard not to get excited about drones. These little flying machines are used by everyone nowadays. Such hobbyists like to take pictures and professional filmmakers also use the best drones for producing blockbuster movies with incredible camera shots.
One of the best things about drones is their ability to capture breathtaking views from a new perspective. Flying these high-tech aerial devices allows you to explore places that were once thought unreachable, and it’s never been easier without the best drone.
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What are the Drone flying Rules and Regulations in NZ?
The CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) of New Zealand has made a list of things you need to follow before flying your drone. It is important to know the rules and regulations for your and others’ safety. When flying your craft, make sure you abide by all regulations on where you are allowed to fly it. Read more here.
The other thing you need to consider is Airshare, which is recommended by CAA. There is useful information on the Airshare website about flying drones near the aerodrome area.
How to Choose the Best Drone for you
When it comes to the best drones, there are some things that you will need to consider before picking out a new one. Below are the points you need to consider before buying a new one.
How long can a drone fly?
Generally, more advanced best drones last longer than budget-friendly ones – 10 minutes or so on average. The higher-end models offer 30+ minutes of flight time per charge. But flying time depends on how quickly you’re using up those batteries with changes in altitude or travelling speeds. Make sure you check that the Drone you buy has enough flight time as you want.
What Size drone is ideal for you?
The size of your best drone is an essential factor to consider when buying one. If it’s too big, you may have trouble travelling with it and storing it at home or work. The smaller model might be easier on the go but there are larger models that can fold up for easy transport.
Does Camera quality matter?
Drones are flying cameras that can capture all the actions of a landscape. In order to get high-resolution footage, you’ll need an advanced drone with a camera like 4K or 1080p. The best drones will also have built-in stabilization for those dramatic shots and controls so easy even beginners could use them.
What is the Auto Return Home function?
With a built-in return-to-home feature, you can call your drone back to you at the touch of a button. This feature allows you to never lose your drone even if it is far away from your eyes. This feature is very useful if you are going to shoot in hills and forest areas.
The Best Drone You Can Buy Today
1. DJI Mavic 2 Pro
The Mavic 2 Pro is the most portable drone with a one-inch sensor available. It folds to almost half its size for easy transportation and storage making it perfect for people who are always on the go. such as vloggers or those in search of adventure.
The Mavic 2 Pro is a rectangular-shaped drone and the camera is placed at the bottom of the drone, which benefits from being raised up when it’s sitting on the ground. This provides clearance for take-off or landing while avoiding contact with any potential obstacles in an outdoor environment.
It has a 20MP camera with a ½” inch CMOS sensor capable of shooting 4k video at 60 frames per second. It also has an adjustable aperture for smooth bokeh and low-light shooting. It has a flight time of 31 minutes and it can reach speeds up to 72Km/h.
- Great Compact Design
- Easy to operate
- Great Camera
- Big Remote
2. DJI AIR 2S Drone
The Air 2S is DJI’s latest masterpiece. It has a compact, folding design like its predecessor plus an upgraded 20MP 1-Inch sensor that makes it perfect for anyone from hobbyists to professionals looking for their next best drone!
It is a small, foldable drone with the key features of Mavic Air. It has an outward-facing camera for capturing high-quality videos and stills in any direction. The front arms are designed to be able to flex outwards while the rear arms rotate down when it’s time to fly or pack up which makes transport easy.
It is a premium drone with an integrated camera that shoots 4K video at 30 fps or 1080p video at up to 120 fps. It captures 20-megapixel photos and has a 3-axis gimbal for stabilization, which makes it suitable for aerial photography and videography.
- Compact and lightweight
- High-quality Camera
- High dynamic range
- Remote is not foldable
3. DJI Mavic Air 2
Mavic Air 2 takes power and portability to the next level, offering advanced features in a compact form factor. Intelligent shooting functions along with excellent image quality put aerial masterpieces within reach. Safer, smarter flight enables you to up your game while fully enjoying the creative process.
It features a 3-axis mechanical gimbal camera with a 1/2” CMOS sensor capable of shooting 48MP stills and 4K video at up to 60fps. The Flight Autonomy system provides obstacle sensing, flight stabilization, and active tracking for precise flying control when using ActiveTrack, or other smart modes. The Mavic Air has a range of 18km with the included remote controller.
- Compact Design
- Good Battery life
- Great camera
- No Display On Remote
- Bit Expensive
4. Powervision PowerEgg X Drone
The PowerEgg X is the most innovative, ground-breaking drone on today’s market. The design of this product may be similar to its predecessor in many ways but there are some major differences that make it stand out from other drones available right now. For one thing, you can fold up and put your propeller arms away at the press of a button that makes storage much easier than ever before.
It has a camera built into an egg-shaped shell with clean lines that makes it aesthetically pleasing. The detachable bottom panel neatly hides the two most important parts of the device, which are its camera and gimbal on top while also protecting them from any possible damage. It has many other features as well including accessory slots on both sides for extra equipment.
It has AI Camera Mode, SyncVoice for Real, and Gesture Commands. The drone has two camera, a 2-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel back one. The Power Egg X can fly up to 30 minutes on a single charge of its 1,200 mAh battery.
It also comes with a remote control that features gesture commands. It supports both iOS and Android devices. Users can switch between the modes using the smartphone app or by pressing the buttons.
It has a lot of special features, which can all be accessed from the app. When you press AI on your phone and then select an option like Follow Me or Point of Interest it will take care of everything for you while filming. It’s so easy to get great footage with this handy device.
- Can land on Water
- Can Fly in Rainy weather
- Convert into Handheld Camera
5. DJI Mavic 2 Zoom Drone
The DJI Mavic 2 Zoom is the best drone that has the same lightweight and foldable design as the other models but this model offers an optical zoom lens. This gives you great flexibility to capture close-up shots.
It can take amazing aerial photographs and videos. It has advanced cameras, gimbal stabilization technology, and an extra zoom lens that allows you to capture photos from a distance. The camera’s 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor records video in 4K at 30 fps or 1080p at 96 fps for slow-motion effects.
The Mavic 2 Pro has an adjustable aperture so you can switch between f/2.8 or f/11 in flight to get just the right photo every time without having to stop what you’re doing mid-flight. It can fly up to 31 minutes, which is more realistically 20-25 minutes with a maximum speed of 45 mph.
- Optical Zoom
- Easy to operate
- Great Camera
- Aperture is not flexible
6. DJI Mavic Mini 2
The Mini 2 is the tiniest best drone in DJI’s lineup, making it perfect for taking with you anywhere. Once paired with a controller, this tiny machine can fly up to 2000 meters altitude from its user.
It is the perfect drone for starting a new hobby of capturing a 4K video. It’s small enough to carry around with you on your adventures and offers an immersive, interactive experience.
You can be controlled with your smartphone or tablet. The Mavic Mini 2 has a 12MP camera with 4x digital zoom capability. The drone also includes an HD video transmission range of 10 km. Its flight time is up to 31 minutes and the maximum speed is 5 meters per second.
- Good Battery backup
- A great option for a beginner
- Easy to operate
- No, follow mode
- Camera not updated
7. RYZE Tech Tello Drone
The Ryze Tello is the best fun drone that fits into any budget. It’s simple, lightweight, and affordable which makes it perfect for beginners, who are looking to explore the world of drones. The battery serves up 13 minutes of flight time with its downward-facing light sensors which allow you to hover in place while performing some automated tricks.
With a maximum transmission distance of 100 meters (330 feet) and a 720p HD video feed streamed directly to your phone, Tello makes it easy to capture high-quality images from unique perspectives. A 3 axis gimbal keeps your shots steady as you fly.
The Ryze Tello is a great little best drone to fly on the weekends. It’s simple, lightweight, and delicate enough for you to learn how to pilot without crashing it into anything important.
- Small and lightweight
- Powered by DJI’s Smart Technology
- Only fly in stable wind
- Limited functions
These are the best Drone for your fun or professional work. what do you think about these best drones, write your comments below.
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Launched in 2004 by An Tanaiste Mary Harney (Deputy Prime Minister, Ireland), Sigma Aviation Services is well established and respected in the aviation industry. It remained part of the Sigmar group of companies until early 2009, when the company was acquired by one of its original founders, Mr. John Barry, former CEO of Sigmar Group.
Based in Dublin, Ireland, we pride ourselves on a professional, quality service, providing high quality candidates and services. We offer the following service areas which can be tailored to the specific needs of our individual clients:
John Barry, Managing Director, Sigma Aviation Services stated in a recent press release, "a key strength of the company is our team ethos, our attention to detail and our customer service, which is considered by many to be amongst the best, if not actually the best in the sector. We hope to use these strengths in an increasingly positive market environment to achieve our goals for the next few years.”


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- 2x 4K RAW onboard recording for final output to RAW DNG
- adjustable IA from 52mm to 160mm during flight
- lightweight camera system of 1.6kg including recorder and lenses
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GlobalPost, Feb. 4, 2012
BERLIN, Germany — The connection between humpback whales and helicopters might not seem obvious. But a group of researchers in Germany are thinking way outside-the-box, applying nature’s design to helicopters to make them faster and more maneuverable.
The team at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), in Goettingen, was eager to solve an aerodynamic conundrum: The airflow over a helicopter’s main rotor blade creates a hazard called “dynamic stall.” This causes turbulence, a loss of lift, and exerts extreme pressure on the rotors, ultimately limiting maneuverability and the speed that any helicopter can reach.
When searching for a way to thwart this stalling, they hit upon the humpback whales. The marine mammal’s speed and acrobatic prowess is largely attributed to its large pectoral fins, which have characteristic bumps along the front edge. These bumps, it turns out, significantly delay such stalling.
“This particular shape makes the humpback whale more agile,” Kai Richter, a researcher the DLR Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology, told GlobalPost.
Richter and his team decided to replicate the whale’s bumps on a smaller scale in rubber, which they named Leading-Edge Vortex Generators (LEVoGs). They then attached 186 of them to rotor blades and tested them out in a series of wind tunnel experiments. When these yielded positive results the researchers then decided to try them out in real life test flights.
“The goal was to demonstrate the safety of this approach, because the most dangerous thing you can do to a helicopter is to modify or manipulate the rotor blades,” Richter explained. “The worst case scenario is that the helicopter crashes.”
The bumps were attached to the Bo 105 research helicopter, which then embarked on its flight, attaining steadily higher altitudes and attempting increasingly riskier maneuvers. “The first reaction of the pilots was that they recognized that the rotor blades behaved differently, the air flow was different with the bumps and without.”
The next stage in the research project will be to develop a measuring system that can be installed in the helicopter, and then to carry out tests both with and without the bumps. “By comparing the measured values of the two different configurations we can then really calculate the effect,” says Richter.
If the results turn out to be positive, then the bumps could be retrofitted on existing helicopters, at little expense. It’s hardly surprising that the helicopter industry is already interested in what the team comes up with. Eurocopter, Europe’s biggest helicopter manufacturer, is waiting with interest for the DLR’s quantitative research into the bumps’ performance. That is particularly gratifying for the researchers, who have already patented their invention.
Richter says that the team would be delighted if their idea was applied in the real world. “Many of these ideas stay inside research institutions because industry says it is too complicated or too expensive to develop products. But LEVoGs are a very easy and very cheap way to suppress dynamic stall on the rotor blade.”
Originally published on GlobalPost: http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/europe/germany/120203/faster-helicopters-engineering-based-humpback-whales


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Man first walked on the Moon in 1969.
And most recently in 1972.
It has been almost 50 years since a human set foot on the moon. But that is about to change!
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Before humans reach Mars in person, reconnaissance missions will teach us a lot about the red planet. The NASA Perseverance rover landed in the Jezero Crater on Mars just a couple of months ago in February. It is already sending back important information about the Martian surface.
Perseverance will search for Martian environments that may have supported life in the past. It will seek out evidence of former microbial life whilst testing the Martian atmosphere in preparation for future crewed missions. We cannot visit Mars ourselves yet. But what we can do is to visit the red planet virtually through imagery sent back to Earth by the Perseverance rover.
Perseverance has a 360° camera on board that captures full 360° panoramic images of the surrounding environments. The captured 360° images can then be viewed using a virtual reality (VR) headset. Yet, such an experience is quite limited. The key issue lies in the images sent by Perseverance. They provide only a single viewpoint. When viewing the images in VR, you’re frozen in one position and are not able to walk about; this severely limits the sense of realism.
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Walk On Mars
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With the Walk On Mars apps, you can virtually explore Mars using a VR headset or your mobile phone. The VR app is available on the Side Quest store and the mobile app is available on the Google Play store.
In VR, you are transported to Mars and immersed in the Martian world. With Walk on Mars, you can walk about and explore the Jezero Crater and surroundings. As Perseverance continues its exploration of Mars more 360° images will become available. This will enable VR users to explore Mars even further without leaving their home planet.
In the mobile experience, your phone acts as a portal into the Martian world. On the phone screen, you’ll see a window into a part of the Martial world. As you rotate the phone, you’ll uncover a different part of the world. You can then walk around with your phone to explore the Martian surface. Imagine the endless opportunities for exploration!
Humans are preparing to make their way to Mars as early as 2026. But why wait until then, when you can explore the red planet here and now.
Walk On Mars gives you a chance to not only explore a scientifically accurate version of Mars from your home, but it will also make you an astronaut who travelled to Mars before anyone else. You are now part of history!


Kevin Elliott 2015-07-22 17:42:48
With the energizing of the Department of Defense’s (DOD) first industrial-scale solar array at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, in 2007, the Air Force signaled to the world that America’s flying force was going to be increasingly powered in new, more sustainable ways. Over the near decade since the Nellis array came online, the Air Force has parlayed those initial efforts into a diversified portfolio of renewable energy projects, utilizing nearly all available technologies and energy sources, including not just photovoltaic (PV), but wind, hydro, landfill gas, and, coming in the near future, waste-to-energy (WTE). According to the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) annual energy management report, the Air Force spends more than $1 billion on facilities energy per annum, equating to 62,190 billion British Thermal Units (BTU) in fiscal 2014—roughly 15% of the total Air Force energy bill. And while installation consumption represents a relatively small fraction of the whole energy expense by number, keeping the lights on at Air Force bases is likely more important than that percentage indicates. If installations do not have a constant, secure supply of energy, planes do not fly, and missions fail. As Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James succinctly put it in a 2014 DefenseOne.com article, “Energy is central to readiness.” The Air Force is motivated by mission—to fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace—and does not have the option to wait for the power to come back on when the grid goes down. America looks to the service not only to meet its airborne missions, but also to help during times of crisis or natural disaster here at home, as during the 2012 Hurricane Sandy emergency. The Air Force must therefore have redundancies in its power generation and distribution systems that other entities may not require. “Diversification of traditional, centralized power with decentralized, renewable power makes Air Force bases more nimble and robust,” says Miranda Ballentine, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Energy, in a recent article in The Military Engineer magazine. “There is no airpower without power.” Renewable energy generation delivers to the Air Force the potential to increase independence from an aging national grid and assure supply during times of distress. To expand its renewables capacity, and given the constraints of the current budgetary landscape, the Air Force has adopted new methods for investing in utility-scale renewable energy projects. The service reached out to the energy industry itself, not only for capital, but also for expertise and innovation, and found a helping hand. By forging long-term relationships with private sector businesses and public utilities, the Air Force is leveraging the vigor and competitive spirit of the marketplace to bring new ideas, technologies, and funding capabilities to bear on its energy requirements. One of the most utilized third-party partnership models for the Air Force today is the power purchase agreement (PPA). As the name connotes, PPAs are special arrangements for buying energy and have been used by the energy industry to sell traditional power for decades. In this case, however, the Air Force uses PPAs to acquire energy from renewable sources actually built on Air Force installations by private industry. The Air Force has two renewable energy PPA projects in operation of over 10-MW direct-current capacity, is underway on two more, and has seven in active development. PPAs are currently providing 34 MW of the Air Force’s 102 MW of renewable energy capacity; those in development, once complete, will add another 89 MW of off-grid energy potential. “PPAs create strategic opportunities for the Air Force to find alternative ways to produce electricity to meet our mission,” says David Bek, director of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center Energy Directorate, the agency responsible for execution and management of the Air Force’s large-scale renewables projects. “We have a great opportunity to leverage some of our underutilized assets through PPAs, and at the same time improve our energy assurance, resiliency, and security through the use of renewable energy production at or near our bases.” Many Air Force bases have available non-excess land, meaning the property does not qualify for sale under excess land requirements, but is suitable for mission-compatible development. A PPA stipulates that a third-party entity, a business, or utility, lease a portion of that land from the Air Force, install an agreed upon renewable energy capability on the property, and then sell the energy produced back to the Air Force at a fixed rate for the life of the contract. The entity gains a long-term, reliable customer, and the installation secures renewable energy at predictable rates for decades. Take, for example, the Air Force’s first PPA, at Nellis Air Force Base. The 14-MW solar array was, at the time, America’s largest PV system and a groundbreaking example of public-private business partnership. The 72,000-panel solar farm was constructed on 140 acres of underutilized non-excess land, part of which includes a capped landfill. The array generates nearly 31 million kWh of electricity annually, providing for 25% of the installation’s energy needs and saving the Air Force approximately $1 million per year. This inaugural project, named Nellis I, has been so successful that another array, 19-MW Nellis II, is slated for completion by the end of 2015. Under the terms of the 2007 Nellis I PPA, SunPower Corporation, financed by MMA Renewable Ventures, built the solar farm at no upfront cost to the Air Force. MMA holds a 20-year lease for the land on which the array sits, and electricity generated by the plant is sold to Nellis at 2.2 cents per kilowatt-hour for the length of the contract. According to the US Energy Information Administration, the average 2014 commercial electricity rate in Nevada was 9.52 cents per kilowatt-hour. So, the Nellis I PPA provides the base a steady renewable energy-generating capability for at least 20 years, and a 75% electricity cost savings, on average, on power from the array. A similar deal was crafted for the 16-MW solar plant in the Tucson desert at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ. The base, before the array was energized, paid Tucson Electric Power an average of 8.6 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity. Under the 25-year PPA, Davis-Monthan pays Sun Edison, the system’s developer and owner, 4.5 cents per kilowatt-hour with a 1.5% annual increase. The array currently meets over 40% of the base’s total energy needs and more than 100% of its daytime requirement, all off-grid and at an annual savings of $500,000 per year for the Air Force. “PPAs are a great way for the Air Force to accomplish renewable energy projects,” says Steve Dumont, a member of the energy team at Air Combat Command, the Air Force major command under which Nellis and Davis-Monthan are organized. “The Air Force doesn’t have the capital to build such large power plants and doesn’t need to have the expertise to maintain them. PPAs are a means of acquiring very large capital investment projects with no upfront money from the Air Force. ” While the core component of every Air Force PPA is site-built renewable capacity, other terms of the agreements are flexible and contingent. AFCEC conducts detailed business case analyses for every opportunity and brokers deals that seek best value case-by-case. “Our energy agreements can include more than just electricity,” says Bek. “They can, in theory, include the addition of other components necessary for getting an eventual microgrid capability. These could include switches, secondary transmission lines, and secondary substations. These provide us more than just the power itself; they provide us other aspects of energy security and resiliency.” An example of this agility, and the evolving nature of Air Force energy agreements, can be seen in the 19-MW Nellis II project. Terms for that agreement were negotiated differently than Nellis I based on current needs analysis. Nellis II is a hybrid arrangement, in that NV Energy, Nevada’s state utility, will fully own and operate the array. All electricity from the system will flow through the base first, like a PPA, but will be purchased by Nellis at existing tariff rates. Any unused power will then go to the outside grid for use by others. “Nellis II is a great opportunity for us to partner with the Air Force base and at the same time benefit our other customers,” says Stacey Kusters, vice president of renewable energy and origination at NV Energy. “Because the array is situated on the installation, Nellis gains an energy security component. And because any extra electricity generated by the system will flow to the grid, the surrounding community benefits as well. So, what’s good for Nellis is good for all our customers.” The distinguishing feature of the Nellis II agreement for the Air Force lays in benefits other than below-average rates. In exchange for the 31-year land lease and rate structure, NV Energy agreed to install an additional substation and transmission line to the base as an in-kind consideration, providing Nellis a much-needed power source redundancy. “The Air Force base was looking for an additional connection to NV Energy’s electrical grid, for security reasons,” says Kusters. “So, as part of the lease structure, the new substation and transmission line were included. This way, NV Energy was able to maintain its existing rate for all customers, Nellis included, but at the same time, the Air Force base was able to gain a backup interconnection to satisfy its energy security needs.” This type of asymmetrical thinking will characterize Air Force energy projects generally, and PPAs specifically, going forward. “The Air Force has to look at the total picture of where our energy needs will be decades down the road,” says Dan Gerdes, director of the AFCEC Rates and Renewables Division. “We have to make smart choices now to support that evolution. So, sometimes ancillary benefits are, for us, more valuable than a lower rate. We have to set ourselves up for follow-on projects, so we are always looking for where we can find second-order, non-monetary benefits.” Another virtue of PPAs concerns long-term operation and maintenance of renewable energy assets. Because a third party owns the systems, that entity is responsible for maintaining, upgrading and optimizing them. This liberates precious Air Force dollars and manpower to be reallocated to other mission requirements. “For a minimal investment in manpower, projects like this provide substantial savings,” says Lt. Col. Brian Stumpe, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron commander at Davis-Monthan Air Force base. “Since we (the Air Force) don’t own the project, our civil engineers are freed up to focus on the core mission of operating and sustaining the air base and generating air power.” The Air Force also cannot commit resources to training Airmen to be experts in a fast-emerging field like renewable energy. Under PPAs, it does not need to. The Air Force can let private industry compete for projects and allow businesses to bring their expertise and best practices to the table. The service can then choose the most beneficial arrangement to meet its needs installation-by-installation. “In general terms, the Air Force is not going to specialize in owning, maintaining and operating renewable energy systems,” says Bek. “What the Air Force is interested in is the energy security and resiliency aspect for mission assurance at or better than prices we currently pay for traditional power. The system owners will have the expertise to bring in the right technologies, to keep those technologies fresh, and also to maintain them so they are optimally producing the electricity we need.” The US Air Force will continue to be responsible for protecting America in air, space and cyberspace, no matter the fiscal or geo-political environment. The energy needed to accomplish that mission will likely not diminish, nor can the country afford for its Air Force bases to go dark. But by partnering with private industry and harnessing the vitality of the marketplace, the Air Force continues innovating, ever finding new ways to power the fight. Kevin Elliott is a specialist with the Air Force Civil Engineers Center for Public Affairs.
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