"In Escape From"

In Escape from New York 1981 the scenes tracking Plissken (snake) gliding over New York was made to look like computer graphics but was really made with wire frame models & UV-florescent tape along the edges of the buildings to simulate computer graphics.

"A radar Beacon"

A radar beacon transponder provides positive identification and location of an aircraft on the radar screens of ATC. Two types of radar are used by air traffic control. Plan position indicator (PPI) displays a blip or target representing the aircraft. Secondary surveillance radar (SSR) use to verify the aircraft’s position and to add the third dimension of altitude to its location. Transponder control must place in the ALT or Mode C position to gain altitude clarification. Inspect and test transponders every 24 calendar months. Altitude encoders convert the aircraft’s pressure altitude into a code sent by the transponder to ATC. Transmission of certain codes reserved for emergencies or military activity must be avoided. The procedure to select a code during ground operation is to do so with the transponder in the OFF or STANDBY mode to avoid inadvertent transmission. Mode S is sometimes referred to as mode select.

"Minute-By-Minute"

Minute-by-minute aircraft tracking could come online in 2016. A new plan forcing all airlines to track their aircraft using a system to provide location updates may soon materialise.

"The Movi Interstellar"

The movie Interstellar opens in theaters this week, and to commemorate the occasion, NASA is explaining how they are working hard to make sure our home planet never meets the same fate as it does in the movie, while also working hard to explore the universe around us.

"The Enormous Cloud"

The enormous cloud of dust and gas that makes up the Orion Nebula is featured in this beautiful astrophoto. This image was a joint effort, with images taken by Gary Gonnella – a regular on our Virtual Star Parties – and image editing by Paul Hutchinson. Paul used the “Hubble Palette” – named for the … Continue reading "Astrophoto: Beautiful New Look at the Orion Nebula"

"Except In a Few"

Except in a few rare cases, we can’t directly see planets outside of our own solar system. Just about every time a new exoplanet is discovered, the announcement is accompanied by an artist’s rendering of the world.

"Further Adventures"

Further adventures in doom! Nibiru: How the nonsense Planet X Armageddon and Nasa fake news theories spread http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/09/21/nibiru-nonsense-planet-x-armageddon-nasa-fake-news-theories/

"Worried The"

Worried the end of the world is coming on Friday? This new NASA video will calm your fears.

"The Bayfront"

The Bayfront Maritime Center (BMC) in Erie, Pa. has procured an upgrade to their existing BCG navigation simulator. Expanding their…

"Descubre Quien"

Descubre quién inventó el Radar. Te explicamos su historia, origen, cómo, cuándo y dónde se creó este invento y muchas cosas más.

"As Time Goes"

As time goes on, more contributions by women in the field of science are slowly becoming public knowledge. One such under appreciated woman is Joan