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Singapore police trialling mounted cameras on K-9 unit dogs

Singapore police trialling mounted cameras on K-9 unit dogs

Published by Sam Flores

The camera system also includes thermal imaging capability, which means officers can see human heat signatures through the handheld monitor.  This may be useful in search operations where people are hidden in confined spaces, behind structures or other physical barriers, said SPF in the factsheet.  Infrared light-emitting diodes, which can capture clear footage in dark environments without emitting visible light, are built into the system. This ensures the dog’s position is not compromised, said the police.  The microphone also allows two-way communication between the officers and a person, allowing the police to relay specific instructions or warnings. Source link

Nasa meteorologists trialling model to produce ultra local, short-term forecasts | UK weather

Nasa meteorologists trialling model to produce ultra local, short-term forecasts | UK weather

Published by Jenni Sidey

Meteorologists are working on ever longer-range predictions, but they have not neglected ultra local, ultra short-term forecasts for specific purposes. This month, meteorologists at Nasa’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia announced trials with a high-resolution weather model called US1k developed by Meteomatics. The developers claim that this model has a resolution nine times finer that other solutions, allowing planners to get a clear zoomed-in view of the launch conditions. It predicts weather on a 1km grid in 15-minute increments. The MetX interface is designed to convey crucial information clearly in stressful situations. Bad weather can be disastrous for rocket launches. The Chinese Long March 2E satellite launch broke up when it ran into high altitude winds in 1992. Apollo 12 was struck by lightning shortly after liftoff in 1969, severely damaging some instruments. Fortunately, the mission continued successfully. For Nasa, improved short-term forecasts may be a lifesaver. They may be equally important, though perhaps less serious, in other situations. Organisers of events such as Wimbledon are heavy users of ultra-local forecasts, even tracking individual clouds …