New wind sensor uses smart materials to improve drone performance
Engineers have designed and successfully tested a more efficient wind sensor for use on drones, balloons and other autonomous aircraft.
Aug 08, 2022
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Computer Sciences
A model for millions of locations enables better prediction of climate and environmental conditions
A faster and more statistically accurate modeling scheme enables better prediction of climate and environmental conditions at very large scales.
Aug 08, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Economists: Current measures won't meet German energy goals
Germany won't achieve its targets for phasing out fossil fuels and ramping up renewable energy by 2030 with the measures currently in place, according to a think tank report released Wednesday.
Jul 06, 2022
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Engineering
Inspired by palm trees, scientists develop hurricane-resilient wind turbines
Wind technology is growing—literally. Today's offshore wind turbines can tower more than 490 feet above ground, their spinning blades churning out up to 8 megawatts (MW) each—about enough to power 4000 homes in the U.S.
Jun 15, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Improved wind forecasts save consumers millions in energy costs
Wind energy is occupying an increasingly large share of the energy landscape, which comes with an increasing reliance on the intermittent nature of wind.
May 17, 2022
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Hardware
Next-generation weather reporting: Versatile, flexible, and economical sensors
Have you ever been trapped in an unexpected torrential downpour? Weather forecasting systems have always tried to anticipate adverse weather events. These systems, however, are heavily dependent on bulky, stationary, expensive ...
May 13, 2022
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Study finds offshore wind could drive down energy costs in New England
A new analysis led by North Carolina State University researchers has found that offshore wind power could help lower wholesale electricity prices on average for six states in New England, with relatively low risk of wind ...
Apr 21, 2022
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Robotics
Drones show promise in speeding up communication with underwater robots for ocean surveys
Researchers from The University of Tokyo Institute of Industrial Science find that drones may be the next generation of communication bases to monitor the ocean and seafloor because of their high-speed positioning, stability, ...
Oct 29, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Winds of change: Improvements for wind energy production
The development of wind energy, a renewable, emissions-free energy source, is widely acknowledged as an imperative to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and the impacts of climate change. In recent years, much progress in ...
Oct 12, 2021
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Engineering
Hurricane straps keep roofs on houses and can improve safety during tornadoes
Many people think of a well-built house as one where the walls are strong enough to hold up the roof so it won't fall on them. This is reinforced by children's stories like the Three Little Pigs, where the house made of brick ...
Jul 29, 2021
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