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On approach to Boscombe Down late one afternoon in August 1986. Not the sharpest of shots but the nice sky makes up for that, I think. In the 1980s this aircraft used the radio callsign MPRHM - spelled out phonetically of course, not pronounced!
Oshkosh testbed no 000X
Prototype fusion-drive test unit. The coils on the side are very early prototypes for the faster-than-light systems used in today's cargo and star ships.
Popular myth had it that this testbed could actually hover. However, it could not. The unit was built merely to stress test the drive system. 000X used a standard Oshkosh power cell propulsion system to maneuver it into position and around the test site.
With a second prototype rendering 000X defunct, her fusion drive units were removed for preservation in the US museum of space travel. Oshkosh 000X was sold to Clyde engineering of Scotland for spares, and was scrapped on site.
MRMS HMT Hydro Experiment
The Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor (MRMS) Hydrometeorology Testbed - Hydro (hereafter denoted as HMT-Hydro) experiment is a part of the United States Weather Research Program (USWRP) through the Hydrometeorology Testbed (HMT) that runs from 25 June to 20 July 2018. During the HMT-Hydro experiment, forecasters and hydrologists from the National Weather Service (NWS) will work with National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) research scientists to assess new technology and techniques to improve the prediction and warning of flash flooding. In particular, NWS participants will evaluate new probabilistic hydrologic modeling concepts and output within the Flooded Locations and Simulated Hydrographs (FLASH) system that could help convey the uncertainty of the flash flood threat. NWS participants will also evaluate high resolution precipitation forecasts from the NSSL Warn-on-Forecast (WoF) project and the addition of these forecasts into the FLASH system. Feedback from participants will allow NSSL research scientists to identify how these precipitation forecasts could influence the warning decision making process, including the potential for increased warning lead time. The HMT-Hydro experiment runs in conjunction with the Flash Flood and Intense Rainfall (FFaIR) experiment at the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) to collaborate on the short-term forecasting of flash flooding for both a national and regional scale.
This series of shots were taken from the former viewing area on top of Terminal 1. Sadly now closed.
This particular aircraft was first flown on 9-11-1971 and was retired from service on 6-2-99 and Flown first to Cardiff for storage then on to the USA . It became a FAA/AANC static testbed, engineless aircraft , based at Albuquerque, New Mexico.It is still intact there as far as I can ascertain.
XF4D-1 testbed with CJ805. Preflight operations probably during Operation High Time. Dick Scoles will be flying today.
LISBON, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 09: TestBED Stand during the Lisbon Web Summit 2017 at Feira Internacional de Lisboa on October 09, 2017 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/WebSummit)
MRMS HMT Hydro Experiment
The Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor (MRMS) Hydrometeorology Testbed - Hydro (hereafter denoted as HMT-Hydro) experiment is a part of the United States Weather Research Program (USWRP) through the Hydrometeorology Testbed (HMT) that runs from 25 June to 20 July 2018. During the HMT-Hydro experiment, forecasters and hydrologists from the National Weather Service (NWS) will work with National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) research scientists to assess new technology and techniques to improve the prediction and warning of flash flooding. In particular, NWS participants will evaluate new probabilistic hydrologic modeling concepts and output within the Flooded Locations and Simulated Hydrographs (FLASH) system that could help convey the uncertainty of the flash flood threat. NWS participants will also evaluate high resolution precipitation forecasts from the NSSL Warn-on-Forecast (WoF) project and the addition of these forecasts into the FLASH system. Feedback from participants will allow NSSL research scientists to identify how these precipitation forecasts could influence the warning decision making process, including the potential for increased warning lead time. The HMT-Hydro experiment runs in conjunction with the Flash Flood and Intense Rainfall (FFaIR) experiment at the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) to collaborate on the short-term forecasting of flash flooding for both a national and regional scale.
Airbus A380-861
MSN 004 [Engine Alliance testbed]
F-WWDD 'VNO'
Airbus S.A.S.
Copyright © 2010 A380spotter. All rights reserved.
Two SR-71 aircraft were used by NASA as testbeds for high speed, high altitude aeronautical research. This aircraft, an SR-71A, and another SR-71B pilot trainer aircraft were based at NASA's Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA.
Developed for the USAF as reconnaissance aircraft more than 30 years ago, SR-71s are still the world's fastest and highest-flying piloted aircraft. The aircraft flew at more than 2200 mph (Mach 3+ or more than three times the speed of sound) and at altitudes over 85,000 feet. As research platforms, the aircraft could cruise at Mach 3 for more than one hour. For thermal experiments, this produced heat soak temperatures of over 600 degrees (F). This operating environment made the aircraft excellent platforms to carry out research and experiments in a variety of areas - aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, thermal protection materials, high-speed and high-temperature instrumentation, atmospheric studies, and sonic boom characterization.
(from NASA Dryden Past Projects: SR-71 Blackbird, see NASA Armstrong Fact Sheet: SR-71 Blackbird for more)
Pre-production Aardvark used initially as a flying testbed as part of the TACT - Transonic Aircraft Technology program flying with a supercritical wing. Later, she was further modified becoming the AFTI - Advanced Fighter Technology Integration aircraft.
Airbus A380-861
MSN 004 [Engine Alliance testbed]
F-WWDD 'VNO'
Airbus S.A.S.
Copyright © 2010 A380spotter. All rights reserved.
Airbus A380-861
MSN 004 [Engine Alliance testbed]
F-WWDD 'VNO'
Airbus S.A.S.
Copyright © 2010 A380spotter. All rights reserved.
Boeing - House Demo
Scale 1-200 model
Boeing B757-200
Registration - Aircraft type - Configuration - Engines - Status:
N1789B (MSN 25495/599) - Boeing 757-23A - 2x PW PW2040
N1790P (MSN 26436/587) - Boeing 757-230 - 2x PW PW2040 - Stored at DME 2006
N1795B (MSN 29380/836) - Boeing 757-2Q8 - 2x PW PW2040
N3502P (MSN 25054/362) - Boeing 757-236 - 2x RR RB211-535E4
N3519M (MSN 26160/555) - Boeing 757-2Y0 - 2x RR RB211-535E4 - Stored
N368T (MSN 26375) - Boeing 757-2T4 - Not taken up - Not Built - Registered per FAA but aircraft (presumably) never built
N5573L (MSN 29591/852) - Boeing 757-223 - 2x RR RB211-535E4B - wfu and std at ROW Roswell Industrial Air Center (ROW / KROW) 28 Sep 2017
N6046P (MSN 29305/894) - Boeing 757-22L - 2x RR RB211-535E4 - Stored
N6066Z (MSN 30061/886) - Boeing 757-23P - 2x PW PW2037
N747BJ (MSN 22209/40) - Boeing 757-225 - 2x RR RB211-535E4
N757A (MSN 22212/1) - Boeing 757-200 - Testbed - 2x RR RB211-535C - 2x PW PW2037
N757ET (MSN 24627/263) - Boeing 757-222 - C24Y158 - 2x PW PW2040 - Broken up Sep 2015 at MWH - Scrapped
Flat black display stand - Original box - Old decals
Airline Color Scheme - Introduced 1995 ?
IATA: -
ICAO: BOE
Callsign: BOEING
Airline Full Name: The Boeing Company
Country: United States
Fleet Size: 27 Aircraft (+ 11 On Order/Planned)
Brand: CMD
Colors: Black - Blue - Red - Grey - White
Material: Synthetic
Condition: New
Dimensions (cm): Box: 5 x 8 x 31,7 / Model: 19,3 x 24 x 11,5
Weight (g): 124
Project: Tiny TIM (Threats-In-Motion)
Location: NOAA Hazardous Weather Testbed / National Weather Center (Norman, OK)
Date: Feb 28, 2023
Photographer: James Murnan / NOAA NSSL
This experiment brings together NWS forecasters and researchers to evaluate and provide feedback on the concept of allowing warnings to be extended in time and area, a first step towards Threats-In-Motion (TIM) for severe weather warnings for hail, wind, and tornadoes. To facilitate this evaluation, forecasters use Hazard Services Convective to create and manage TIM warnings. The concept and software is tested on several archived cases.
VX-20 integration testbed, fitted with a probe for NAVAIR's E-2 In-Flight Refueling (IFR) development program, working with an F-18E/F Tanker.
MRMS HMT Hydro Experiment
The Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor (MRMS) Hydrometeorology Testbed - Hydro (hereafter denoted as HMT-Hydro) experiment is a part of the United States Weather Research Program (USWRP) through the Hydrometeorology Testbed (HMT) that runs from 25 June to 20 July 2018. During the HMT-Hydro experiment, forecasters and hydrologists from the National Weather Service (NWS) will work with National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) research scientists to assess new technology and techniques to improve the prediction and warning of flash flooding. In particular, NWS participants will evaluate new probabilistic hydrologic modeling concepts and output within the Flooded Locations and Simulated Hydrographs (FLASH) system that could help convey the uncertainty of the flash flood threat. NWS participants will also evaluate high resolution precipitation forecasts from the NSSL Warn-on-Forecast (WoF) project and the addition of these forecasts into the FLASH system. Feedback from participants will allow NSSL research scientists to identify how these precipitation forecasts could influence the warning decision making process, including the potential for increased warning lead time. The HMT-Hydro experiment runs in conjunction with the Flash Flood and Intense Rainfall (FFaIR) experiment at the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) to collaborate on the short-term forecasting of flash flooding for both a national and regional scale.
PictionID:43101223 - Title:Douglas F4D - Catalog:16_003639 - Filename:16_003639.TIF - - - - Ray Wagner was Archivist at the San Diego Air and Space Museum for several years and is an author of several books on aviation --- ---Please Tag these images so that the information can be permanently stored with the digital file.---Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum
CTA Flxible bus 8499, a one-of-a-kind testbed from 1960, now part of CTA's heritage fleet. Seen here in operation in the Loop during the big 75th anniversary celebration 10/1/22. www.transitchicago.com/heritagefleet/
Gilroy (as he’s affectionately known as around the office), our resident IT guy has come up with a tutorial for using simple shift registers to expand the number of inputs available to an Arduino/Freeduino using only three I/O lines. Tutorial should be up in the next week.
For those of you wondering about the testbed and why it’s got two Freeduinos, it’s normally used as an I2C testbed for another project Gilroy’s working on.
Project: Tiny TIM (Threats-In-Motion)
Location: NOAA Hazardous Weather Testbed / National Weather Center (Norman, OK)
Date: Feb 28, 2023
Photographer: James Murnan / NOAA NSSL
This experiment brings together NWS forecasters and researchers to evaluate and provide feedback on the concept of allowing warnings to be extended in time and area, a first step towards Threats-In-Motion (TIM) for severe weather warnings for hail, wind, and tornadoes. To facilitate this evaluation, forecasters use Hazard Services Convective to create and manage TIM warnings. The concept and software is tested on several archived cases.
Airbus A380-841
MSN 001
F-WWOW '001 GD' [Prototype/Rolls-Royce Trent testbed]
Airbus S.A.S.
Copyright © 2014 A380spotter. All rights reserved.
Project: Tiny TIM (Threats-In-Motion)
Location: NOAA Hazardous Weather Testbed / National Weather Center (Norman, OK)
Date: Feb 28, 2023
Photographer: James Murnan / NOAA NSSL
This experiment brings together NWS forecasters and researchers to evaluate and provide feedback on the concept of allowing warnings to be extended in time and area, a first step towards Threats-In-Motion (TIM) for severe weather warnings for hail, wind, and tornadoes. To facilitate this evaluation, forecasters use Hazard Services Convective to create and manage TIM warnings. The concept and software is tested on several archived cases.
Probabilistic Hazard Information Emergency Managers
Emergency managers play a critical role in distributing NOAA National Weather Service warnings to people using a variety of methods, such as activating sirens, notifying schools, hospitals and other critical services, activating an emergency alert system, cable television interrupt, or a reverse emergency call-out system. Emergency managers play an integral role in the testing, evaluation, and feedback during the development of probabilistic hazard information within the NOAA Hazardous Weather Testbed. They provide feedback on their interpretation of experimental probabilistic forecasts generated in the HWT from the PHI Experiment and the Experimental Forecast Program. This feedback is used in conjunction with feedback from forecasters and broadcast meteorologists to refine how the uncertainty information is generated and disseminated.
MRMS HMT Hydro Experiment
The Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor (MRMS) Hydrometeorology Testbed - Hydro (hereafter denoted as HMT-Hydro) experiment is a part of the United States Weather Research Program (USWRP) through the Hydrometeorology Testbed (HMT) that runs from 25 June to 20 July 2018. During the HMT-Hydro experiment, forecasters and hydrologists from the National Weather Service (NWS) will work with National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) research scientists to assess new technology and techniques to improve the prediction and warning of flash flooding. In particular, NWS participants will evaluate new probabilistic hydrologic modeling concepts and output within the Flooded Locations and Simulated Hydrographs (FLASH) system that could help convey the uncertainty of the flash flood threat. NWS participants will also evaluate high resolution precipitation forecasts from the NSSL Warn-on-Forecast (WoF) project and the addition of these forecasts into the FLASH system. Feedback from participants will allow NSSL research scientists to identify how these precipitation forecasts could influence the warning decision making process, including the potential for increased warning lead time. The HMT-Hydro experiment runs in conjunction with the Flash Flood and Intense Rainfall (FFaIR) experiment at the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) to collaborate on the short-term forecasting of flash flooding for both a national and regional scale.
MRMS HMT Hydro Experiment
The Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor (MRMS) Hydrometeorology Testbed - Hydro (hereafter denoted as HMT-Hydro) experiment is a part of the United States Weather Research Program (USWRP) through the Hydrometeorology Testbed (HMT) that runs from 25 June to 20 July 2018. During the HMT-Hydro experiment, forecasters and hydrologists from the National Weather Service (NWS) will work with National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) research scientists to assess new technology and techniques to improve the prediction and warning of flash flooding. In particular, NWS participants will evaluate new probabilistic hydrologic modeling concepts and output within the Flooded Locations and Simulated Hydrographs (FLASH) system that could help convey the uncertainty of the flash flood threat. NWS participants will also evaluate high resolution precipitation forecasts from the NSSL Warn-on-Forecast (WoF) project and the addition of these forecasts into the FLASH system. Feedback from participants will allow NSSL research scientists to identify how these precipitation forecasts could influence the warning decision making process, including the potential for increased warning lead time. The HMT-Hydro experiment runs in conjunction with the Flash Flood and Intense Rainfall (FFaIR) experiment at the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) to collaborate on the short-term forecasting of flash flooding for both a national and regional scale.
47704 'Dunedin' and 47284 on the testbeds at Crewe Works 3.4.85 (scanned print)
Copyright Kevin Whitehurst - no unauthorised use
Airbus A320-211
MSN 0001
F-WWBA [Prototype/Testbed]
Airbus S.A.S.
Copyright © 2012 A380spotter. All rights reserved.
Here's a shot of the Marx generator test-bed (v2) firing.
There is a reflection of the big spark in a piece of plastic sheet which is there to prevent the output voltage from arcing down to the stage gaps. You can also see most (perhaps all, I haven't counted) of the 22 stage gaps firing.
The big spark is exactly 8 inches long, which (between needle points) equates to about 100kV or a bit more at this altitude. At sea level, it ought to be around 125kV.
I don't have a way to measure output voltage, rise time, or pulse length... yet.
photo by Chuck Luciano
Day 4 Urban Transformation Summit 2023 in the A. Albert Taubman Center for Design Education, Detroit, USA on October 12; Morning Strategy Session:Evaluating, Piloting and Procuring: Urban Tech Solutions
Presenters:
MartÃn Anzellini
Director, Urban Projects, ProBogota
Uma Marques
Director, Virginia Smart Community Testbed
Gary Ng
Chief Executive Officer, viAct
Andrew Watkins
President & COO, Marketplace.city
Sam Markey
Ecosystem Director - Place Leadership, Connected Places Catapult
The Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor (MRMS) Hydrometeorology Testbed - Hydro (hereafter denoted as HMT-Hydro) experiment is a part of the United States Weather Research Program (USWRP) through the Hydrometeorology Testbed (HMT) that runs from 24 June to 19 July 2019. During the HMT-Hydro experiment, forecasters and hydrologists from the National Weather Service (NWS) will work with National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) research scientists to explore new technology and techniques to improve the prediction and warning of flash flooding. In particular, NWS participants will evaluate new probabilistic hydrologic modeling concepts and output within the Flooded Locations and Simulated Hydrographs (FLASH) system that could help convey the uncertainty of the flash flood threat. NWS participants will also evaluate high resolution precipitation forecasts from the NSSL Warn-on-Forecast (WoF) project and the addition of these forecasts into the FLASH system. Feedback from participants will allow NSSL research scientists to identify how these high spatio-temporal resolution precipitation forecasts could influence the warning decision making process, including the potential for increased warning lead time. Evaluations of the various probabilistic data sets will provide further understanding on the usability and effectiveness of these products, as well as guide future efforts of the Forecasting A Continuum of Environmental Threats (FACETs) project for flooding hazards. The HMT-Hydro experiment runs in conjunction with the Flash Flood and Intense Rainfall (FFaIR) experiment at the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) to collaborate on the short-term forecasting of flash flooding for both a national and regional scale.