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A method for termination of tornadoes – as soon as they are noticed on radar and long before they can touch down to become destructive – is proposed.
In the US more than 1,000 tornadoes ‘touch down’ annually, causing significant damage. Current technology cannot predict which events (storms) will become tornadoes.
VBD Automotive Technologies has developed a MAGLEV driveleine for wheeled fuel cell powered vehicles. The driveline known as the “Magnetic Hubless Wheel Drive” (MHWD), essentially allows for the elimination of the high torque output requirement for wheeled vehicles which currently derive their traction/driving force from the torque applied at the wheel hub to overcome the wheel radius.
As we all know, fuel prices are going to increase day by day & due to which budget of everything is going to increase day by day. Due to that I got an idea of making a fuel saver kit which increase mileage of vehicles up to 50-60%, increases pick up, increases power (torque),
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As a computer person, I am inundated with various passwords and userids that I need to keep. I hate paper, so the best I can do is keep the password on a document. I don’t like to store the document on the cloud, because I am afraid someone will hack in and steal the document.
I am sure,
ranging from ages 2 through 8 and mostly boys continue to be diagnosed with autism. Identifiable biomarkers at birth to assist in early diagnosis continue to be a challenge. The stigma in some cultures associated with autism is a steep and perilous bridge for parents and support groups to meet the needs of families and kids diagnosed with autism.
ALADDIN is a wireless switch. ALADDIN is activated by any remote available and uses the beam Infra Red (IR) emitted, operating with LED (Light Emitting Diode).
ALADDIN replacing the existing wall switch is installed at the point of lighting the area you wish to control.
With only point to the switch and press ALADINO any button on the remote control,
The World Health Organization estimates that in 2013, 347 million people worldwide have diabetes. An insulin pump has been shown to greatly improve the control of blood sugars and the health of diabetics, yet the cost remains out of reach to nearly all.
Currently,
With the world using more and more new new chemicals in the manufacture of commercial products and military weapons, and with the increasing pollution at waste disposal sites,
The basic idea is upon landing to start the rotation of the airplane wheels before contact with the ground.
Courrently at the moment of the first contact with the ground, the wheels skid generating smoke and reducing the life of the tires because the wheel speed is above cero in relation to the ground.
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