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Synergy Strike Force
Synergy Strike Force was the self-chosen informal name of a group of individuals who applied crowd-sourcing, crowdsourcing techniques towards aid work in Afghanistan. Dave Warner (neuroscientist), Dave Warner, an MD, neuroscientist and U.S. Army, Army veteran, is credited with leading the group and finding funding for it, primarily sourced from DARPA's More Eyes program. In a profile by Brian Calvert for ''Pacific Standard'' magazine, Warner described why the group's headquarters was outside the military security perimeter and field trips were made with a light security presence. Warner leased the Taj Mahal guesthouse in Jalalabad and supplied it with a rare high-speed internet connection. Western visitors were encouraged to share data they acquired, which would be freely shared with whoever wanted it. Warner said this free data sharing was inspired by the annual Burning Man festival which embraces the concept of "Burning Man#Radical inclusion, radical inclusion." Sharon Weinber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inflatable Satellite Dish In Afghanistan
An inflatable is an object that can be inflated with a gas, usually with air, but hydrogen, helium, and nitrogen are also used. One of several advantages of an inflatable is that it can be stored in a small space when not inflated, since inflatables depend on the presence of a gas to maintain their size and shape. Function fulfillment per mass used compared with non-inflatable strategies is a key advantage. Stadium cushions, impact guards, Tire, vehicle wheel inner tubes, Airbag, emergency air bags, and inflatable space habitats employ the inflatable principle. Inflation occurs through several strategies: pumps, ram-air, blowing, and suction. Although the term ''inflatable'' can refer to any type of inflatable object, the term is often used in boating to specifically refer to inflatable boats. Types High-pressure vs. low-pressure A distinction is made between high-pressure and low-pressure inflatables. In a high-pressure inflatable, structural limbs like pillars and arches are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
