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Chinas first space station will fall back to Earth in 2017
2016-09-21 22:27:58| Extremetech
China's Tiangong-1 module is heading for a crash landing next year, but no one knows exactly when -- or where.
Stuck on record warm: Earth has unprecedented 16-straight warmest months
2016-09-21 13:05:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Mashable: When it comes to Earth's climate, even the records themselves are breaking records now. Earth just experienced its hottest August on record, according to NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This means the planet has set a record warm monthly temperature record during every month for the past 16 consecutive months -- an unprecedented warm streak, according to NOAA. The year-to-date is also record warm, as was the June through August period, known as meteorological...
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Earth Observation Satellite Instruments Engineer
2016-09-20 12:04:46| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting an Earth Observation Satellite Instruments Engineer to support MetOpSG satellites at our clients premises in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Technical support to the assessment and verification of the instruments endtoend performances Analysis of the Ground Processor Prototype GPP and Instrument Data Simulator IDS requirements Monitoring of the development of GPP and IDS of the related instruments, including payload common parts Review of the GPP and IDS InputOutput Design Specifications Support to EUMETSAT documentation review L1b products specifications, L1b Algorithms Theoretical Baseline Documentation, ATBD Review of Characterisation, Calibration and InOrbit Verification Plans Review of instrument performance models, instrument radiometricgeometric models Improvement and maintenance of performance and data processing tools models, performances, budgets Participation to Project reviews Assessment of noncompliances and RFDsRFWs related to instrument performances Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University degree masters or equivalent qualification in instruments performance and data processing with a background in microwave radiometer instruments for remote sensing. Good understanding of the overall instruments, including background in modelling of the observation techniques, endtoend performance estimation, level1b processing and instrument characterisation. Good familiarity with computer programs such as Excel, Matlab, etc. The following skills would be highly desirable Experience with Microwave Radiometers data processing, instrument modelling and experience in instrument development is an asset. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 11102016. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA RHEA is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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BASF and Earth Rangers Bring Chemistry to the Classroom in 2016
2016-09-13 07:00:00| Coatings World Breaking News
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The giant impact that created the Moon also seeded Earth with life-giving carbon
2016-09-12 13:30:38| Extremetech
A Mercury-sized planet slammed into Earth when it was very young, slinging molten rock into space to form the moon. Scientists now assert that impact also provided Earth with most of its carbon.
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