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On this day, June 27, 1923, the first successful in-flight refueling was conducted at Rockwell Field, San Diego. During this pioneering event, Lts. Virgil Hine and Frank W. Seifert transferred gasoline via a hose from their DH-4B aircraft to another DH-4B piloted by Lts. Lowell H. Smith and John P. Richter. Aerial refueling has since evolved into a crucial component of the defense capabilities of both the UK and our international allies. At Copper & Optic, we have played a significant role in advancing this technology across various platforms. Modern advancements have introduced sophisticated electrical systems that ensure safer and more efficient fuel transfer. Innovations such as automated fuel management systems, enhanced communication networks, and real-time monitoring have revolutionized in-flight refueling operations - a long way from the hand held tank and hose of 1923! Copper and Optic's commitment to exceptional quality, reliability, and performance has been instrumental in supporting our customers domestically and globally. By integrating cutting-edge electrical engineering solutions, we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in aerial refueling technology. #AerospaceInnovation #DefenseTechnology #AerialRefuelling #AviationTechnology #UKDefence #AviationPioneers #ElectricalEngineering #AerospaceEngineering #InFlightRefuelling #AAR

The system utilized by maritime vessels for automatic tracking is known as AIS (Automatic Identification System). It enhances the safety of vessel tracking whether they're in motion or anchored in ports. AIS furnishes essential details such as the vessel's identification, technical specifications, capacity, home port, and draft. Moreover, when a vessel is in transit, AIS provides information about its cargo, intended destination port, and estimated time of arrival. Additionally, maritime beacons are assigned specific AIS codes, which can be depicted on navigational charts. #didyouknow #vdengetechnology #AIS #automaticidentificationsystem #vessel #maritime #marine #shipbuilding #shipdesign #sea #navalarchitecture

⚡BAE Systems Naval Ships have released the following areas of interest: - Exploit modular capabilities with open architectures to deliver flexibility and mission adaptability from simpler platforms that can be operated by specialist crew, e.g. Navy Pods. Pathway to optionally crewed surface and sub-surface systems. - Transform the delivery of affordable maritime capability, by off-loading the dull, dirty and dangerous tasks to on and off-board autonomous systems, so releasing crew to higher value and more rewarding activities. Pathway to lean crewing and un-crewed systems. - Ship & system design tools enabled by Artificial Intelligence (AI). - Next generation lightweight materials for ship structures (~100m scale) with affordable routes to manufacture (competitive with steel ship structures). - Sprayable thermal & fire insulation solutions with minimal fire, smoke or toxicity issues, maximising space and minimising weight. - Improved methods of ship outfitting. Novel methods to simplify outfit and improve delivery of completed ship. - Alternate methods to fabricate piped systems. - Ship energy efficiency measures.             - Waste heat recovery from diesel & gas turbine engines. - Robust & safe energy storage solutions (2-10MWh scale).        Please see link to book in comment section.    Make UK Defence Meet the Buyer - Land & Marine   📍Date & Time: 5-6th June 2024 - 9am - 5pm #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg #meetthebuyer #mtb Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz

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AGM's Magnet Valves: The Best Protection For Aircargo During Rapid Decompression Events A pressure differential can develop quickly as an #aircraft or spacecraft ascends. If pressure is not equalized to safe levels fast enough, a differential over a vehicle or enclosure's pressure rating may develop. As a result, such excessive pressures can cause catastrophic failure of the vehicle or equipment. Understanding the functions of a breather valve is crucial in selecting the right one. It must #protect a container from excessive #pressure or vacuum differentials while limiting the amount of moisture entering it. An ideal valve should remain sealed except during altitude variations or extreme temperature changes. However, when open, it should provide sufficient flow to relieve air pressure as fast as it builds up. We specialize in #aerospace, defense, and #logistics applications. WANT TO KNOW MORE? GET A FREE ENGINEERING CONSULTATION. https://lnkd.in/gEf9U5nv

Laser pulses propel and generate "supercavitation," which vaporizes seawater. This method greatly decreases water resistance and might allow submarines to travel faster than sound without creating mechanical noise vibrations that indicate their position. China has improved its laser propulsion efficiency, which might drive underwater vehicles at unprecedented speeds way beyond the 300 mph of current underwater ramjet systems. In underwater fiber laser-induced plasma detonation wave propulsion, laser pulses emitted via the submarine's optical fibers, similar to those used for communications, generate roughly 70,000 newtons of thrust (15,740 lbf), similar to a commercial jet engine. Stealth supercavitation means that the torpedo or submarine would be undetectable by sonar by the target. It also makes the vehicle almost impossible to intercept with another supercavitating torpedo.

Northern Fleet's Project 677(M) Lada/St. Petersburg-class diesel-electric attack submarine Kronshtadt (B-586) 06/07/2024 Src: Aleksandr Khrolenko. The Project 1155 Fregat/Udaloy I-class destoyer Severomorsk (619) in the background undergoing maintenance and modernization.

Shared my views on Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) and its effectiveness through submarine's longer dive times (from up to 3 days to 2 weeks plus) and, further, the quietness through an 'AIP-Fuel Cell-Propulsion' combination! While submarines world over are becoming less noisy against acoustic detections by utilising technologies like AIP, detecting them effectively demands improvement in the underwater sensor technologies. #sonar #submarines #AIP https://lnkd.in/giRnKpTR.

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When controlled deceleration is required at the end of the stroke of your mechanism, the Airpot snubber configuration is particularly useful. Learn more by visiting https://lnkd.in/eV5RtbpQ. #airpot #displacement #lowfrictiontechnology #mechanicalengineering #engineering