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San Francisco Bay Bridge + 25,000 algorithmically controlled LEDs = The largest light show on earth
2013-01-23 18:49:05| Extremetech
Starting March 5th, the San Francisco bay bridge will sport an absolutely mind-boggling light show. The bridge's west span will feature LED lighting that is just under two miles wide and upwards of 500 feet high. For the next two years, over fifty million people will experience these LEDs flashing on the bridge. The craziest part is that the lighting pattern is algorithmically generated from weather, wildlife, and traffic, so the patterns never repeat.
VIDEO: Japan's Pacific rare earth survey
2013-01-21 04:10:22| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Japan is ready to survey the ocean floor of the Pacific Ocean to find alternative sources of rare earth metals, to reduce reliance on supplies from China.
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Why Canadian Tar Sands are the Most Environmentally Destructive Project on Earth
2013-01-17 16:38:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: [Editor's note: Today, scientists and advocates speaking at the National Press Club in Washington unveiled new research showing that the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline would damage the climate much more than previously thought, by dramatically expanding tar sands production and because it will lead to increased combustion of a particularly dirty form of oil. Two reports were presented today, including Petroleum Coke: The Coal Hiding in the Tar Sands revealing that current analyses of the impacts...
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Image Processing for Promotion of Earth Observation
2013-01-16 10:38:55| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
For our activities in the European Space Agency, we are currently seeking to employ a highly motivated and enthusiastic Image Processing for Promotion of Earth Observation. Tasks This task will support ESA to communicate on EO exploitation, by illustrating scientific and application achievements of the EO Programs through image processing for promotion related activities. For this support task, the contractor will collect and elaborate promotion material from various sources. He will execute the following main types of work packages Selection of images to be ordered and identification of possible data sources, Ordering and processing of data, Production of animated images, presentations, improvement of image quality in view of publication, Caption drafting. He will maintain contacts with various internal interfaces and ensure collaborations with other satellite data providers. Qualifications and Requirements University Degree in geoinformatics and Remote Sensing degree or cartography and RS, or Geography and RS, or geology and RS, or Graphics and RS, or similar Expertise in EO data processing, Experience in using EO data catalogues, Expertise in satellite applications Optical and radar, knowledge of the following software tools Envi, Photoshop, Flash, GIS Tools, 3D visualization. Good knowledge of English spoken, written. Demonstrated creative skills through the presentation of a book collection of previous production. Other Skills Demonstrated ability to work autonomously under constraints of rush production, proactive approach to problem identification and resolution, able to manage several tasks in parallel and to priorities, Flexibility, ability to plan and report, good team working skills. About Serco Serco is amongst the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies and has a global heritage in the Space business, operating for 35 years across 3 continents. Serco has a longstanding understanding of the space market and a worldwide client base providing operational and engineering support across International Organisations, Government Agencies, Defence, Industrial Partnerships and related Scientific Institutions. With over 1100 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of qualifications and skills, it is our track record in such a wide range of market sectors and geographies that allows us to share best practice, expertise and innovation in our business solutions today. Serco Europe employees have provided their skilled competence for various European space missions since the inception of a coordinated European space organisation. Our ongoing commitments within the industry cover Earth Observation, Meteorological Services, Space Science, Technology, Telecommunications and Human Spaceflight, as both an integrated services and managed space resources provider. At the heart of our approach is the recognition that a good business depends on good people. We ensure that we continue to have the people and expertise that we need to face both the challenges of today and those of tomorrow our people are our key assets. If you believe you have the skills and experience for the above post then please send your CV application in English to HR.italyserco.com Position Image Processing for Promotion of Earth Observation Reference 201301ASR Application closing date 25012013 Start date Mid February 2013 Duration Fixed Term Contract maternity leave replacement Important Please be aware that security clearance may be part of the selection process All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Italy or be EU nationals. Register with Serco eRecruitment for automatic email alerts for new opportunities httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope
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NASA deems Earth safe from massive asteroid strike in 2036
2013-01-11 04:53:56| CNET News.com
Scientists have been wringing their hands over the possibility of asteroid Apophis crashing into the planet, but new data from a distant flyby diminishes the chances of an Earth impact. [Read more]
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