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Fault Responsible For Haiti Quake Slices Island's TopographyWashington DC (SPX) Jan 18, 2010 A magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred on January 12, 2010, at Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with major impact to the region and its citizens. This perspective view of the pre-quake topography of the area clearly shows the fault that is apparently responsible for the earthquake as a prominent linear landform immediately adjacent to the city. Elevation is color coded from dark green at low elevations ... read more |
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Israel can use stockpiled U.S. arms
Tel Aviv, Israel (UPI) Jan 19, 2009 The U.S. Army is reportedly building up stockpiles of missiles, armored vehicles, artillery shells and other equipment in Israel that the Israelis will be allowed to use in an emergency. The increase in the U.S. arsenal in the Jewish state now under way, reported by the Washington-based Defense News weekly, will reinforce support for Israel by the administration of U.S. President Barack ... more Sea Node Completes Trident Warrior 2009 Exercise
Washington DC (SPX) Jan 19, 2010Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) developed "Sea Node" has completed the Trident Warrior 2009 Exercise and officially received a positive Military Utility Assessment. The Sea-Node System adds FORCENet Capability to the AN/SSX-1 Electronic Support (ES) systems to enable collaborative applications, such as geo-locating coastal radars, as well as to improve situational awareness and reduce operator ... more Eco-bus adventurer freed in India
Jodhpur, India (AFP) Jan 18, 2010A London-based environmentalist driving a biofuel-powered bus around the world was freed on bail by a judge in India on Monday after being arrested for illegally using a satellite telephone. Andy Pag's lawyer Prateek Kasliwal said the court in the western Indian city of Ajmer released him on condition he put up a personal guarantee of 40,000 rupees (900 dollars). "Justice P.K. Aggarwal r ... more |
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First Satellite Map Of Haiti Earthquake
Paris, France (ESA) Jan 15, 2010A major 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince on 12 January, causing major casualties and damage. The quake was followed by several aftershocks with magnitudes over 5.0. Such a powerful earthquake can make current maps suddenly out of date, causing additional challenges to rescue workers on the ground. Earth observation satellite images can help rescue effor ... more Northrop gets $577M Army deal
Los Angeles (UPI) Jan 14, 2009 U.S defense contractor Northrop Grumman has clinched a $577 million deal to build the Army's next-generation air and missile defense system. The Los Angeles-based contractor said in a statement that the new system will help aid troops in making better battlefield decisions by integrating weapons, radar and sensor systems. The system "takes care of the science of warfare, so the ... more New Israeli shield needs years to deploy
Tel Aviv, Israel (UPI) Jan 13, 2009 Days after completing a test of its Iron Dome shield, Israel says it will take years before the Jewish state's new rocket anti-missile system will be fully deployed. The warning was sounded by Defense Minister Ehud Barak who predicted, meantime, that once deployed along his country's borders with Gaza and Lebanon, the Iron Dome system will significantly reduce hostilities from militants ... more |
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