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Rains clouds give the eery feeling of a downpour. This was during our trek at Stok, Ladakh.
In this photo: Daniel Peddity.
Exploding Anger on black.
Another blown up Chinese battery, this time in my Verizon Moto E4 plus. Notice the lack of UL certification.
This is not a photoshop trick :)
I zoomed the lens while exposing.
Christmas in São Paulo, photo trip with Flickr ClickSP group.
Setup for Eruption followed Ryan Taylor's excellent Water Figure Tutorial.
I forgot to shoot the setup at the time so I have recreated it.
Out of picture, my pc is running Multisine 1.74. Using the headphone output I have then connected my pc via the Mic input to an old stereo (at the the top of the picture) which is connected to the speaker.
The speaker was wrapped in clingfilm, and a small amount of a 50:50 cornflour (cornstarch)-water mix was placed on top.
Due to the small space, I could not get the legs of my Giottos MTL9361B tripod splayed wide enough to drop the camera in line with the top of the speaker. So I moved the centre column into the lateral position and hund the camera upside down off my Manfrotto 322RC2 ball head.
The lights on the landing and bedroom behind were turned off and at f/16 I ran a 5 second exposure. Using my wireless remote shutter I triggered the camera. During the 5 second exposure I activated a 0.2 sec pulse at a frequency of 120Hz on my pc and using a PT-04 wireless flash trigger in the other hand tried to time the flash to coincide with the sound. This took several attempts to time it right, and in actual fact the final Eruption shot is actually a blend in CS3 of two images in order to increase the drama.
The ghosting in Eruption is not an artefact of blending the two images, but due to some double triggering of the flashes when I pressed the remote trigger.
The pink/orange hues in the conflour-water mix of the final shot are, I think, attributable to the flashes bouncing off the bare plaster walls. This was not intended but presumably it would have helped to soften the light as specular highlights are not too much of a problem.
The final edit involved usual adjustments in LR3.6 to saturation, levels, sharpening etc together with burning in CS3 to darken the background which in the original shot I felt was distracting.
Olympus XZ-1
1/15 sec at f/1.8
ISO 200
6 mm
Copyright 2011 Ben Gethin
I said I would sporadically post more shots from that great storm at Porthleven, and here is one. This time shot with the 17-40mm lens. I liked the light in this one, and that exploding plume of water. I felt it caught the energy involved and the wide angle captures a sense of scale and context.
This particular wave actually went higher still but went into a thin whispy shape and lost its form, so I stuck with this. It is worth noting this wave covers a huge 3 story house behind it, set high up on the cliff. I don't know how tall this is but the houses on the left look especially small. They must be 30ft approx so work it out!
Anyways, I hope you like it and thanks for your comments and faves, I really appreciate it.
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/11.0
Focal Length: 33 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: +1/3 EV
View On Black for best results!
Still this awesome sunset from Nordnesparken, Bergen.
Sigma 10-20 w/circular polarizer, 8 sec, f/22
View Large On Black - really : )
BlueEdge - Mach 8-10 Hypersonic Commercial Aircraft, 220 Passenger Hypersonic Commercial Plane - Iteration 3
Seating: 220 | Crew 2+4
Length: 195ft | Span: 93ft
Engines: 4 U-TBCC (Unified Turbine Based Combined Cycle) +1 Aerospike for sustained 2G acceleration to Mach 10.
Fuel: H2 (Compressed Hydrogen)
Cruising Altitude: 100,000-125,000ft
Airframe: 75% Proprietary Composites
Operating Costs, Similar to a 737. $7,000-$15,000hr, including averaged maintenence costs
Iteration 3 (Full release of IT3, Monday January 14, 2019)
IO Aircraft www.ioaircraft.com
Drew Blair www.linkedin.com/in/drew-b-25485312/
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Unified Turbine Based Combined Cycle. Current technologies and what Lockheed is trying to force on the Dept of Defense, for that low speed Mach 5 plane DOD gave them $1 billion to build and would disintegrate above Mach 5, is TBCC. 2 separate propulsion systems in the same airframe, which requires TWICE the airframe space to use.
Unified Turbine Based Combined Cycle is 1 propulsion system cutting that airframe deficit in half, and also able to operate above Mach 10 up to Mach 15 in atmosphere, and a simple nozzle modification allows for outside atmosphere rocket mode, ie orbital capable.
Additionally, Reaction Engines maximum air breather mode is Mach 4.5, above that it will explode in flight from internal pressures are too high to operate. Thus, must switch to non air breather rocket mode to operate in atmosphere in hypersonic velocities. Which as a result, makes it not feasible for anything practical. It also takes an immense amount of fuel to function.
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Advanced Additive Manufacturing for Hypersonic Aircraft
Utilizing new methods of fabrication and construction, make it possible to use additive manufacturing, dramatically reducing the time and costs of producing hypersonic platforms from missiles, aircraft, and space capable craft. Instead of aircraft being produced in piece, then bolted together; small platforms can be produced as a single unit and large platforms can be produces in large section and mated without bolting. These techniques include using exotic materials and advanced assembly processes, with an end result of streamlining the production costs and time for hypersonic aircraft; reducing months of assembly to weeks. Overall, this process greatly reduced the cost for producing hypersonic platforms. Even to such an extent that a Hellfire missile costs apx $100,000 but by utilizing our technologies, replacing it with a Mach 8-10 hypersonic missile of our physics/engineering and that missile would cost roughly $75,000 each delivered.
Materials used for these manufacturing processes are not disclosed, but overall, provides a foundation for extremely high stresses and thermodynamics, ideal for hypersonic platforms. This specific methodology and materials applications is many decades ahead of all known programs. Even to the extend of normalized space flight and re-entry, without concern of thermodynamic failure.
*Note, most entities that are experimenting with additive manufacturing for hypersonic aircraft, this makes it mainstream and standardized processes, which also applies for mass production.
What would normally be measured in years and perhaps a decade to go from drawing board to test flights, is reduced to singular months and ready for production within a year maximum.
Unified Turbine Based Combined Cycle (U-TBCC)
To date, the closest that NASA and industry have achieved for turbine based aircraft to fly at hypersonic velocities is by mounting a turbine into an aircraft and sharing the inlet with a scramjet or rocket based motor. Reaction Engines Sabre is not able to achieve hypersonic velocities and can only transition into a non air breathing rocket for beyond Mach 4.5
However, utilizing Unified Turbine Based Combine Cycle also known as U-TBCC, the two separate platforms are able to share a common inlet and the dual mode ramjet/scramjet is contained within the engine itself, which allows for a much smaller airframe footprint, thus engingeers are able to then design much higher performance aerial platforms for hypersonic flight, including the ability for constructing true single stage to orbit aircraft by utilizing a modification/version that allows for transition to outside atmosphere propulsion without any other propulsion platforms within the aircraft. By transitioning and developing aircraft to use Unified Turbine Based Combined Cycle, this propulsion system opens up new options to replace that airframe deficit for increased fuel capacity and/or payload.
Enhanced Dynamic Cavitation
Dramatically Increasing the efficiency of fuel air mixture for combustion processes at hypersonic velocities within scramjet propulsion platforms. The aspects of these processes are non disclosable.
Dynamic Scramjet Ignition Processes
For optimal scramjet ignition, a process known as Self Start is sought after, but in many cases if the platform becomes out of attitude, the scramjet will ignite. We have already solved this problem which as a result, a scramjet propulsion system can ignite at lower velocities, high velocities, at optimal attitude or not optimal attitude. It doesn't matter, it will ignite anyways at the proper point for maximum thrust capabilities at hypersonic velocities.
Hydrogen vs Kerosene Fuel Sources
Kerosene is an easy fuel to work with, and most western nations developing scramjet platforms use Kerosene for that fact. However, while kerosene has better thermal properties then Hydrogen, Hydrogen is a far superior fuel source in scramjet propulsion flight, do it having a much higher efficiency capability. Because of this aspect, in conjunction with our developments, it allows for a MUCH increased fuel to air mixture, combustion, thrust; and ability for higher speeds; instead of very low hypersonic velocities in the Mach 5-6 range. Instead, Mach 8-10 range, while we have begun developing hypersonic capabilities to exceed 15 in atmosphere within less then 5 years.
Conforming High Pressure Tank Technology for CNG and H2.
As most know in hypersonics, Hydrogen is a superior fuel source, but due to the storage abilities, can only be stored in cylinders thus much less fuel supply. Not anymore, we developed conforming high pressure storage technology for use in aerospace, automotive sectors, maritime, etc; which means any overall shape required for 8,000+ PSI CNG or Hydrogen. For hypersonic platforms, this means the ability to store a much larger volume of hydrogen vs cylinders.
As an example, X-43 flown by Nasa which flew at Mach 9.97. The fuel source was Hydrogen, which is extremely more volatile and combustible then kerosene (JP-7), via a cylinder in the main body. If it had used our technology, that entire section of the airframe would had been an 8,000 PSI H2 tank, which would had yielded 5-6 times the capacity. While the X-43 flew 11 seconds under power at Mach 9.97, at 6 times the fuel capacity would had yielded apx 66 seconds of fuel under power at Mach 9.97. If it had flew slower, around Mach 6, same principles applied would had yielded apx 500 seconds of fuel supply under power (slower speeds required less energy to maintain).
Enhanced Fuel Mixture During Shock Train Interaction
Normally, fuel injection is conducted at the correct insertion point within the shock train for maximum burn/combustion. Our methodologies differ, since almost half the fuel injection is conducted PRE shock train within the isolator, so at the point of isolator injection the fuel enhances the combustion process, which then requires less fuel injection to reach the same level of thrust capabilities.
Improved Bow Shock Interaction
Smoother interaction at hypersonic velocities and mitigating heat/stresses for beyond Mach 6 thermodynamics, which extraordinarily improves Type 3, 4, and 5 shock interaction.
6,000+ Fahrenheit Thermal Resistance
To date, the maximum thermal resistance was tested at AFRL in the spring of 2018, which resulted in a 3,200F thermal resistance for a short duration. This technology, allows for normalized hypersonic thermal resistance of 3,000-3,500F sustained, and up to 6,500F resistance for short endurance, ie 90 seconds or less. 10-20 minute resistance estimate approximately 4,500F +/- 200F.
*** This technology advancement also applies to Aerospike rocket engines, in which it is common for Aerospike's to exceed 4,500-5,000F temperatures, which results in the melting of the reversed bell housing. That melting no longer ocurrs, providing for stable combustion to ocurr for the entire flight envelope
Scramjet Propulsion Side Wall Cooling
With old technologies, side wall cooling is required for hypersonic flight and scramjet propulsion systems, otherwise the isolator and combustion regions of a scramjet would melt, even using advanced ablatives and ceramics, due to their inability to cope with very high temperatures. Using technology we have developed for very high thermodynamics and high stresses, side wall cooling is no longer required, thus removing that variable from the design process and focusing on improved ignition processes and increasing net thrust values.
Lower Threshold for Hypersonic Ignition
Active and adaptive flight dynamics, resulting in the ability for scramjet ignition at a much lower velocity, ie within ramjet envelope, between Mach 2-4, and seamless transition from supersonic to hypersonic flight, ie supersonic ramjet (scramjet). This active and dynamic aspect, has a wide variety of parameters for many flight dynamics, velocities, and altitudes; which means platforms no longer need to be engineered for specific altitude ranges or preset velocities, but those parameters can then be selected during launch configuration and are able to adapt actively in flight.
Dramatically Improved Maneuvering Capabilities at Hypersonic Velocities
Hypersonic vehicles, like their less technologically advanced brethren, use large actuator and the developers hope those controls surfaces do not disintegrate in flight. In reality, it is like rolling the dice, they may or may not survive, hence another reason why the attempt to keep velocities to Mach 6 or below. We have shrunken down control actuators while almost doubling torque and response capabilities specifically for hypersonic dynamics and extreme stresses involved, which makes it possible for maximum input authority for Mach 10 and beyond.
Paradigm Shift in Control Surface Methodologies, Increasing Control Authority (Internal Mechanical Applications)
To date, most control surfaces for hypersonic missile platforms still use fins, similar to lower speed conventional missiles, and some using ducted fins. This is mostly due to lack of comprehension of hypersonic velocities in their own favor. Instead, the body itself incorporates those control surfaces, greatly enhancing the airframe strength, opening up more space for hardware and fuel capacity; while simultaneously enhancing the platforms maneuvering capabilities.
A scramjet missile can then fly like conventional missile platforms, and not straight and level at high altitudes, losing velocity on it's decent trajectory to target. Another added benefit to this aspect, is the ability to extend range greatly, so if anyone elses hypersonic missile platform were developed for 400 mile range, falling out of the sky due to lack of glide capabilities; our platforms can easily reach 600+ miles, with minimal glide deceleration.
Built for the Scarif display at the 2017 Calgary Comic Expo by Salug.
I'm quite happy with how this turned out.
Taken using a Vela flash with a 5 flash burst and the Camera Axe with the projectile sensor.
ISO 3200, F 7.1
I zoomed out (or did I zoom in?) during a 15 second long exposure. It seems impossible to get the lights straight..
Delicious, Refreshing…
View blog: bryanlawler.com/bl/exploding-coke
Photo by: Bryan S. Lawler
Web site: www.bryanlawler.com
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No, I didn’t explode. Well, not into pieces but I did explode into laughter when l later looked at the pictures. O boy what a sick mind … hahaha.
Had a ton of fun during this shot and I can’t remember the last time I had so much fun going through my pictures. I made a little collection of some of the pictures from this shot for you to enjoy here.
Strobist info:
SB800 @ 1/128, 24mm, 4 ND, Just over camera pointing at me
Camera on pillow on the floor pointing at funky lamp in the ceiling
I stood and bended over the camera making silly faces
White balance set to flash to get that warm light
60W incandescent in funky lamp
Triggered with Skyports
Camera tethered to laptop using DSLR Camera Remote Server and iPhone
Strobist setup shot.
Please, no links to your stream, pictures or other things in the comments - I will remove those. Make a normal comment and I will look at your stream. Thank you!
Taken using a Vela flash with a 5 flash burst and the Camera Axe with the projectile sensor.
ISO 3200, F 7.1
307/365 - Remember those little pots that you use to get a roll of film in? Ever wondered what to do with them? Today was Science in Norwich at The Forum so we had a family day out to have a look.
One demonstration involved putting a dollop of water colour paint into a film pot along with half an Alka Seltzer. Put the lid on and shake before placing down on its lid onto a sheet of paper. Wait a few moments and BANG!! the pot bursts and the paint splats.
Repeat many times with different colours an you have a work of art. Our children loved this.
Mosquitoes and God
Bible school helps children squash malaria, learn lessons
By Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Troth
jefferey.l.troth.mil@mail.mil
CAMP CASEY – Mosquitoes and God may not have too much in common, but they were what 86 children learned about at this year’s Area I Vacation Bible School held at the West Casey Chapel July 23-27.
“Vacation Bible School is about character development and spiritual development,” said Jessica Clark, the coordinator for the school. “It is a place where kids can come and learn about God, and to also learn some positive moral values they can take with them every day of the week.”
Helping others is one of those values that the 3 to 12 year olds learned.
“The most exciting thing is the mission project that we are doing,” Clark said. The children are learning about the African country of Mali and how children there are dying from malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease.
The Area I Vacation Bible School students are taking part in Operation Kid-to-Kid’s worldwide effort to squash malaria in Mali. According to the Operation Kid-to-Kid website, malaria is a leading cause of death of children under five, with more than 2,000 children dying every day. The Area I children donated 94 nets, which will protect three children for up to four years. Operation Kid-to-Kid has raised almost $291,000 to purchase mosquito nets for Mali’s children.
“The project really engages the children, because it talks about mosquitoes and that is something that every kid can understand, they have all been bitten by a mosquito,” said Clark. “And they are also helping other kids and they like that too. They can say “hey there is a kid in Mali who is five like me and they are worried about mosquitoes and I can help them to not worry about mosquitoes anymore.’”
Throughout the week they played games to help them understand about the malaria and how the bed nets would help the Mali children. For one game, a couple children were chosen to be mosquitoes; their bite was simulated by tossing rolled up socks at the rest of their classmates. Once those classmates took refuge under a parachute (which represented a mosquito net) the “mosquitoes” bite wasn’t felt.
Those games carried over into learning to trust God, the theme for this year’s Bible school.
“The theme is no matter who you are, no matter how you feel, no matter what – trust God,” said Sgt. Amber Harris, the chaplain assistant for 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion. The daily lessons also included no matter what people do, what happens or where you are. “Tuesday we did ‘no matter how you feel.’ Whether you are sad, whether you are hurt, whether you are happy, no matter how you feel God is truly there for you and no matter what you can truly trust in Him , because He will always be there for you.”
Although this was “Bible” school, the children didn’t open books to learn their lessons.
Instead they visited such places as the Imagination Station, where they did “sciency fun gizmo experiments and got to be little mad scientists doing all these cool experiments that reinforced what they learned,” said Clark.
“I like the fizzy flyers that we did on Tuesday,” she said. They had to put a tablet in a solution and then watch it explode and rocket up high in the sky. We were learning that no matter how we feel we can trust God”
Clark said the experiment allowed the kids to see that no matter how out of control or unsure they were of an outcome or how apprehensive they felt about doing something – that they can always trust God that he will be there for them.
In the Wild Blue Bible Adventures, Chaplain (Capt.) Bruce Duty, 1st BSTB, acted out with the children Jesus’ last week before his crucifixion. On Wednesday, they prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, and then hid as the Roman soldiers came for Jesus. They then counted out the 30 pieces of silver that Judas was paid for identifying Jesus to the Romans.
“I love Vacation Bible School because I get to learn even more about God,” said 11-year-old Jacob White . “And, if I trust God then I don’t have to be alone in my life.”
Explode by Sarah L. Spencer, 2009. Oil on canvas. 36” x 48”
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The work that I have created questions the relationship that humans have with technology. Does human dependency derived from technology make us less and less human as the current technological trends become more advanced? How can we hold onto our human nature while we are being forced to stay current in our modern world? What are we turning into? Is this infatuation with technology just another logical step in our evolution and the advancement of our kind–or is it bringing us harm? By gaining technology, are we losing ourselves?
I choose to explore these questions within my paintings. The relationship between humans and technology is represented through the form of the female figure. This figure is represented as part human and part machine. The two parts form a visual struggle, fighting for dominance over the figure. The balance between the two parts is essential. However, it is important for the figure to retain a certain amount of her humanity in order to show the viewer what is being lost.
Holding on to what makes us human is important. It is what makes us unique and gives us compassion for others. Through my work, I hope that people can see that the human side of us is more important than the technology that we oftentimes become obsessed with.