ThunderBolt Technology

ThunderBolt uses a proprietary technology to detect and determine the distance to severe weather, which is virtually always indicated by lightning activity. Through the application of advanced electronics and proprietary software, its high sensitivity, single-channel receiver detects electro-magnetic field emissions from lightning activity within a storm cell.

Thunderbolt then converts this data into digital signals and feeds them to its microprocessor for analysis. In addition to identifying the waveforms characteristic of storm activity, Thunderbolt performs continuous analysis of background electromagnetic interference (EMI) at the user location. This function is critical for minimizing false-triggering from non-storm noise sources, and maintaining accuracy of storm data. A computer analyzes the detected energy levels on the frequencies observed, and then calculates the real distance in kilometres to the detected storm activity. In a fraction of a second, the Thunderbolt displays warning information on its LCD display including:

The distance to storm activity,
Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) measured from the users location
Storm intensity information.

Just as important as ETA, is the ETC “Estimated Time to Clear” information which is monitored continuously with 15 second data updates. Flashing LEDs and an audible alarm provide warning. ThunderBolt’s LCD continuously displays the time until the storm clears the area for safe resumption of work or activity, with the least downtime and maximum productivity.

ThunderBolt™ detects, identifies and tracks storm activity sufficiently intense to generate lightning within 100 kilometres of the users location. Thunderbolt operates in excess of 75 hours on a single 9-volt battery. A 220 VAC low-noise adapter, a hard carrying case, and a multi-purpose wall mount for permanent installation are also included in the standard ThunderBolt package.

The Thunderbolt is ideal for

_ Drill and Blast crews

_ Surveyors

_ Environmental Scientists and Technicians

_ Geologists

_ Heavy equipment operators

_ Electrical workers and Linesman

_ Sports and recreation clubs

_ Boating enthusiasts

_ Camping and outdoors activities

E-Cigarette Mini Electronic Cigarette w/ 5 Cartridges 2 Batteries

E-Cigarette Mini Electronic Cigarette w/ 5 Cartridges 2 Batteries

Click to enlarge The EC08 E-Cigarette (Mini Electronic Cigarette) is a much better alternative than Nicotine patches or inhalers to help you quit smoking, and a safer and cheaper alternative than real cigarette. The EC08 electronic cigarette has all the appealing feeling of smoking except the worry of lung cancer. It is a completely non-flammable product that uses state of the art sophisticated micro-electronic technology to provide users with a real smoking experience without the carcinogenic tar found in real cigarettes. There is no lighting, no burning, nor smoke. The EC08 electronic cigar only produces a harmless vapour and can be used safely in most public places. The EC08 E-Cigarette is extremely easy to use: you just inhale it (yes you do need to charge the battery first but you don't need to light it). The EC08 mini electronic cigarette works in a very clever way: rather than burning and smoking, the atomizing device delivers the nicotine in vapor form. So the smoke and cancer-inducing toxins are avoided. The EC08 E-Cigarette contains only water, propylene glycol, nicotine, tobacco scent and a membrane to suspend the ingredients. The vapor that is released from the electronic cigarette is simply condensation that evaporates into the air within seconds and leaves no visual residue in the air. The EC08 E-Cigarette is also very clever to prevent you from over-smoking: after you had ~16 mouthful of smoking, it will stop working for half an hour. One EC08 E-Cigarette cartridge is equivalent to approximately 20 traditional cigarettes. There are 5 cartridges included in the package. You can save up to 80% by using electronic cigarette. Additional cartridges, with various flavors and nicotine strengths, are available. For customers who are trying to quit smoking, you can start from using high nicotine strength then gradually stepping down to normal, low, and finally zero nicotine strength. One battery of the electronic cigarette lasts around one day with normal use per full charge.

IME Diagram

IME Diagram
We didn’t get a lot of submissions to the Ideal Marine Electronics project last week, but all are juicy. I’m particularly tickled with this diagram, sent in by an English sailor who writes his own blog with some good m.e. content. There are a few items that I still don’t understand, or may be mistakes, but if you look at the full image here, you can quickly see what gear is aboard Enterprise and how it works together. Go here to see the latest submissions, and then try to top Russ with a graphic explanation of your ideal system. Thanks!

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