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Ever heard of environmental stress screening? Otherwise known as ESS? This is a testing methodology that is used to stress the heck out of a piece of technology to reveal any flaws, issues or inconsistencies in its design and production. One other major benefit of ESS testing is learning how the system behaves when the environment is not stable. Some signs of unstable environment would be: - Temperature fluctuation - Humidity fluctuation - Vibration or shock - Pressure/altitude fluctuation - Radioactive influence - Electrical interference - More! And of course, in warfare environments in the field, a piece of hardware or technology is bound to experience one or more of these environmental stresses...and likely at the same time in an unpredictable manner. ESS testing isn't just a "nice to have", it is ESSENTIAL. Give is a call or visit our site today to learn more! www.finetest.com #engineering #engineer #electricalengineer #highvoltage #military #aerospace #defense #powersupplytester #powersupplyteststation #teststation #powersupply #STEM #tech #technology #defenseindustry #usnavy #usairforce #usarmy #nasa #science

Arctic 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 🤔 The increasing geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, driven by the strategic interests of China and Russia, have raised significant concerns about the U.S. Army's preparedness to operate in this extreme and challenging environment. The Arctic presents unique difficulties, including harsh terrain, rapidly changing weather patterns, and temperatures plunging to minus 60 degrees Fahrenheit. These conditions severely test the mobility and functionality of the Army's ground fleet, as snow limits off-road travel, and cold weather can freeze critical components like sensors, fuel, batteries, and hydraulics. In warmer months, thawing snow creates boggy conditions that further impede movement. To address these challenges and secure Arctic dominance, the U.S. Army is prioritizing mobility advancements to outmaneuver adversaries and sustain forces reliably in this unforgiving environment. Sally Shoop, a former senior research engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL), emphasized the importance of enhancing mobility to maintain a strategic edge in the Arctic. The Army has launched several research and development (R&D) and procurement initiatives focused on improving operations in extreme conditions. CRREL undertakes interdisciplinary projects aimed at solving complex problems related to cold environments, applying science and engineering across all seasons and climates. Concurrently, the Army Combat Capabilities Development Ground Vehicle Systems Center (DEVCOM GVSC) is testing new materials and procedures to reduce the weight of vehicles and enhance their reliability in both Arctic and desert conditions. However, there is often a lack of data on how materials perform in Arctic conditions, highlighting the need for more comprehensive testing and validation. These efforts align with the Pentagon's 2024 Arctic Strategy, which emphasizes the Arctic's importance for homeland defense and its role in Indo-Pacific operations. The strategy also highlights the growing cooperation between Russia and China, which could destabilize the Arctic region. Russia has been enhancing its Arctic capabilities by refurbishing Soviet-era bases, while China, despite lacking Arctic territory, is increasingly including the region in its long-term strategic planning. The U.S. Army’s focus on improving its Arctic capabilities is crucial to counter these emerging threats and ensure effective operations in one of the world’s most challenging environments. #arctic #mobility

Ever heard of environmental stress screening? Otherwise known as ESS? This is a testing methodology that is used to stress the heck out of a piece of technology to reveal any flaws, issues or inconsistencies in its design and production. One other major benefit of ESS testing is learning how the system behaves when the environment is not stable. Some signs of unstable environment would be: -Temperature fluctuation -Humidity fluctuation -Vibration or shock -Pressure/altitude fluctuation -Radioactive influence -Electrical interference -More! And of course, in warfare environments in the field, a piece of hardware or technology is bound to experience one or more of these environmental stresses...and likely at the same time in an unpredictable manner. ESS testing isn't just a "nice to have", it is ESSENTIAL. Give is a call or visit our site today to learn more! www.finetest.com #engineering #engineer #electricalengineer #highvoltage #military #aerospace #defense #powersupplytester #powersupplyteststation #teststation #powersupply #STEM #tech #technology #defenseindustry #usnavy #usairforce #usarmy #nasa #science

KBR has had a remarkable year in 2024, securing several significant contracts and awards. One notable win is a $771 million contract to provide logistics and life support services to the U.S. Army Northern Command and European Command under the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) V contract This contract highlights KBR's commitment to delivering mission-critical services to the U.S. Army. Additionally, KBR was awarded the top contractor title at two NASA centers, Johnson Space Center and Goddard Space Flight Center, for the second year in a row ². This recognition demonstrates KBR's excellence in supporting NASA's missions and its ability to empower small businesses. In August 2024, KBR secured a $199 million contract to transform the zero-trust capability of the Department of Defense, ensuring secure data flow and edge protection This contract showcases KBR's expertise in advanced technology and cybersecurity. Other notable wins include: - *$75M Contract for Innovative Solutions*: KBR was awarded a $75 million contract to provide research and analysis for the Department of Defense's critical technology areas, including advanced materials, trusted artificial intelligence, and renewable energy generation and storage - *LOGCAP Support*: KBR continues to provide LOGCAP support to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, and supports military exercises across NORTHCOM and EUCOM These wins demonstrate KBR's leadership in delivering science, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and companies worldwide. #DesignEngineering #Capex #Privatecapex #Equipment #ProcessDesign #BasicEngineering #EPC #Contractors #Electrical #LTHT #Cables #Instrumentation #EHS #Pumps #Valves #Transformers #Substations #DetailedEngineering #FEED #EPC #makeinindia #Greenhydrogen #Hydrogen #Cleanenergy #Environmentcare #LNG #Oilgas #Refining #Pipelines #Subseapipelines #Petrochemicals #Onshore #Offshore #GCC #KSA #Naturalgas #Qatar #Logistics #USArmy #Defence #Cybersecurity

Read Didi Kirsten Tatlow latest story where she and I leveraged Data Abyss to identify vast PLA collaborations with a little and hardly known institute, CRIRP, that's actually a cover for the 22nd Institute of CETC.. a major chinese defense contractor. Meanwhile CRIRPs relationships in the Arctic are extensive and a risk of critical atmospheric data getting into the hands of the PLA with direct Radar and SATCOM access in Svalbard. "CRIRP has collaborated with 13 units of the People's Liberation Army, including the Navy, the Rocket Force, the Strategic Support Force for Space and the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission, according to the open-source intelligence platform Data Abyss in Dayton, Ohio, and to Newsweek research." "For example, it collaborated with PLA Navy Unit 92941 on "radar detection in blind areas in the sea environment," and with Joint Staff Unit 61191 on "space target surveillance radar." Two studies undertaken at the institute's Qingdao branch are prefixed "XXX" indicating they are classified. The Qingdao branch is the lead branch in the institute's Nordic research." "My assessment is that this institute does it all, from climate to bore hole drilling for oil and gas to classified radar research," said L J Eads, the founder of Data Abyss, which is co-funded by the Pentagon. "There is still clear environmental and atmospheric research that isn't advancing the PLA," Eads said, referring to China's People's Liberation Army. "The problem is that it's also dual-use." #china #military #Arctic #challenge #competition #US #science #research #pla #defense #intelligence #weapons #classified

The Role of Space-Based Solar Power in Future Military Conflicts * This article reviews potential military applications, and associated research, related to space-based solar power systems.

"Our tagline is deep sea to deep space. We have multiple applied research programs going on across the spectrum—everything from chemical to petroleum to mechanical engineering to planetary and deep space science... Most of our work is sensitive or classified." We spoke with David Brown, PE, a staff engineer in the Defense & Intelligence Solutions Division at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) where he is the lead engineer for cognitive electronic warfare system research and development. SwRI's Defense & Intelligence Solutions Division has been supporting U.S. and friendly foreign governments since the 1940s, developing advanced electronic warfare systems, communications signal intercept, surveillance, and more to address ongoing threats to national security.   https://lnkd.in/ej-2qZtU   #DeepTech #NationalDefense #Engineer #DeepSea #DeepSpace #CognitiveElectronicWarfare #Technology #Defense #AI | U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), ARPA-E, The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Isentropic

Vladimir Putin humiliated after Satan 2 missile self-destructs wiping out only launch site. The missile was designed to strike the West but its development may now take many more years to complete. By Charlie Bradley, Will Stewart, 17:58, Mon, Sep 23, 2024 Vladimir Putin has been left humiliated after his prized Satan-2 missile exploded at a testing facility. Russia's only suitable missile testing site was destroyed as a result, handing a major setback to Moscow's development of the hypersonic warhead. The explosion occurred at Plesetsk, severely damaging the launch site with reports suggesting there were likely casualties. Experts are also warning that this could add years to the hypersonic missile development program. NASA Firms reported that the fire from the explosion lasted for six to 12 hours. Satellite images also showed a 200ft wide crater. Russian state media has been prohibited from covering the explosion, according to reports. The Satan-2 missile has previously been described as "unstoppable" and was designed to strike targets in the West. Last year, Russian state media outlet TASS reported that a test was being planned for a launch over the South Pole. OSINT analyst MeNMyRC reports that the test may have been aborted before the explosion. MeNMyRC: “This silo explosion could very well indicate that the test had already failed/been postponed and that the accident occurred during missile defuelling, or associated, operations." OSINT analyst Thord Are Iversen said: “This was the only silo at Plesetsk for testing Sarmat and it now has to be built from scratch again.

👏 [#PhD] On 10 April, Florian HULIN successfully defended his thesis on the hydrodynamic loads induced by the impact of breaking waves on floating wind turbines. The approach adopted, which combined numerical simulations and wave flume tank tests, was particularly appreciated. 🎥 Watch a selection of sequences of his defence: https://lnkd.in/ehRPcnWN This work was carried out as part of the #DIMPACT research project. Florian was supervised by Nicolas Jacques (ENSTA Bretagne), Alan Tassin (Ifremer) and Jean-François Filipot (France Énergies Marines Marines). Know more: https://lnkd.in/eKVVQZEE Cerema, CNR-ISMAR Institute of Marine Sciences, DNV, Ecole des Ponts ParisTech, EDF, ENSTA Bretagne, Ifremer, Saipem, Shell, SHOM,TotalEnergies, RWE, University of Rhode Island #FOWT #breaking #waves #impact #loads #hydrodynamic #numerical #simulations #flume #tank