![]() During a large fire, with the right conditions, embers can be blown far ahead of the fire front, starting spot fires several kilometres/miles away. Because embers are typically burnt leaves and thus small and lightweight, they can easily become airborne. At that point they are called ashes.Įmbers play a large role in forest fires, wildland fires or wildland urban interface fires. Once the embers are completely 'burned through', they are not carbon as is commonly believed (carbon burns, and is not normally left behind), but rather various other oxidized minerals like calcium and phosphorus. The small yellow, orange and red lights often seen among the embers are actually combustion the combustion is just not happening at a fast enough rate to create a flame. It continues to stay hot and does not lose its thermal energy quickly because combustion is still happening at a low level. This happens because the usable chemical energy is so deep into the center that air (specifically oxygen) does not reach it, therefore not causing combustion (carbon-based fuel + O 2 → CO 2 + H 2O + C + other chemicals involved). ![]() This is because embers radiate a more consistent form of heat, as opposed to an open fire, which is constantly changing along with the heat it radiates.Īn ember is formed when a fire has only partially burnt a piece of fuel, and there is still usable chemical energy in that piece of fuel. They are often used for cooking, such as in charcoal barbecues. Alternatively, embers can be used to relight a fire after it has gone out without the need to rebuild the fire – in a conventional fireplace, a fire can easily be relit up to 12 hours after it goes out, provided that there is enough space for air to circulate between the embers and the introduced fuel. ![]() In order to avoid the danger of accidentally spreading a fire, many campers pour water on the embers or cover them in dirt. They radiate a substantial amount of heat long after the fire has been extinguished, and if not taken care of properly can rekindle a fire that is thought to be completely extinguished and can pose a fire hazard. Embers are, in some cases, as hot as the fire which created them. Embers (hot coals) can exist within, remain after, or sometimes precede, a fire. One of the initial stages of defending against a bushfire is dubbed the "ember attack", in which embers will bombard the house, starting small fires in wooden structures.An ember, also called a hot coal, is a hot lump of smouldering solid fuel, typically glowing, composed of greatly heated wood, coal, or other carbon-based material. During a large fire, with the right wind conditions, embers can be blown far ahead of the fire front, starting spot fires hundreds of metres away. Since embers are typically burnt leaves and thus small and light, they can be blown away by the wind. At that point they are normally called ashes.Įmbers play a large role in forest fires. By the time embers are completely 'burned through', almost all of it is pure carbon with loose physical bonds, which is why they crumble with the slightest touch. There just is not enough combustion happening at one time to create a flame. The small yellow, orange and red lights often seen among the embers are actually combustion. The reason that it continues to stay hot and does not lose its thermal energy quickly is because combustion is still happening at a miniature scale. Often this happens because the usable chemical energy is so deep into the center that air (chemically O 2) does not reach it, therefore not causing combustion ( Carbon-based fuel + O 2 -> CO 2 + H 2O + C + other chemicals involved). ![]() This is because embers radiate a more constant form of heat, as opposed to an open fire which is constantly changing along with the heat it radiates.Īn ember is usually formed when a fire has only partially burnt a piece of fuel, and there is still usable chemical energy in that piece of fuel. In order to avoid the danger of accidentally spreading a fire, many campers pour cold water on the embers or cover them in dirt. They radiate a substantial amount of heat long after the fire has been extinguished, and if not taken care of properly can rekindle a fire that is thought to be completely extinguished and can pose a fire hazard to anyone who is not careful. Embers can glow very hot, nearly as hot and sometimes as hot as the fire which created them. A bonfire in rural Australia, with a large number of embers being blown by the wind.Įmbers are the glowing, hot coals made of greatly heated wood, coal or other carbon-based material that remain after, or sometimes precede a fire. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 'I cant think of a better place to expand the brand globally than Australia where we have history, and there is a market need for simple, well-built machines, new ideas and the top-notch customer support the Big Joe brand is known for. Big Joe electric forklifts have been the standard of quality for over 60 years in factories, warehouses and store-rooms across the USA and around the world. Big Joe’s walkie stackers, pallet trucks and access vehicles are well known for their rugged, easy-to-use designs that provide a low-cost alternative to traditional forklifts. Big Joe Forklifts president Dan Rosskamm says now is the time to move back to the Australian market. Larger companies with a fleet of forklifts are more flexible and do not have to resort to external service providers to cope with load peaks. For more than 70 years, Big Joe electric forklifts have been the standard of quality in factories, warehouses, DCs, and storerooms across the USA and around the world. Superficial paint damage to the chassis of the used forklift truck is rather secondary Relatively constant costs over the useful life provides a good basis for budget planning long-term cost advantages with intensive, daily use and regular transport of pallets and other material The Joey can elevate an operator up to as much as 192 from the floor, turn around in as little as 72', and can be driven at height to move from task to task. As well, the use of the same models of a forklift, stacker or pallet truck might be appreciated by the operaters in your organization.Īdvantages - buying a used forklift truck Developed as an alternative to rolling ladders or other larger equipment, the Joey can support tasks from general overhead maintenance to order picking. If you have a fleet of a certain brand like toyota, yale, Linde, Jungheinrich or hyster, you might have an advantage adding a forklift from the same brand and type as you can use equipment like sideshifts then for all machines. Read more Add new question Big Joe Electric Counterbalance Forklift - Walk Behind Forklift. In attachments, we have Kaup, Vetter and Meijer. Completely new forklift model from Big Joe - a sit down 4 wheel electric forklift with lithium battery Due to its Plug-n-change system you simple plug it. Rough terrain forklifts impress by their big tires. Big Joe Forklift (1,500lbs Capacity) Price: 2,000 Model: 1518-a6. This weeks article about French equipment maker Gaussin is a reminder about how many businesses in our industry still carry the names of their founders and current management. Diesel forklift trucks are more common outside as they can adapt to the terrain. What is the scope of the forklift? Do you just need to lift a 2,500 lb pallet indoors or do you have an outdoor use?įor indoor use, 3-wheel forklifts with non-marking tires are popular and usually electric forklifts are in use. Used Big Joe PDI-24-A05 Forklift with: Short turning radius 24 volt power 2000 pound load capacity at 24 inch load center Battery: two 12V poly-cased. ![]() ![]() ![]() I ask because I would prefer to not get into allowing this computer to wake on LAN activity so that the locally attaches HDD can receive the backups from the other computers on the network.īTW: What do you make of the syntax in the Acronis popup window's error, "The specified file does not exist:\\?\UNC."? My thinking for now is to disconnect the HDD from the router, attach it to this computer, run the backups to it for now, map folders for the individual network users (wife ![]() ![]() Now that the fun is over, it’s time to fly! Here I was over 10 years ago on an introductory flight out of Melbourne, Florida! The smile says it all. ![]() ![]() There are pilots flying without limbs, after open-heart surgery, etc. You would be surprised what medical conditions you can have and still obtain a medical certificate. If you have any medical questions, it’s best to direct them towards an AME. You don’t need perfect vision to be a pilot, it just has to be correctable to 20/20 vision. The 1 st class medical is not a requirement to start training, but it can save you later headache in case you find out you don’t qualify (or need a special issuance or Statement of Demonstrated Ability). As a student and private pilot, all you will need is a 3 rd class medical, but I highly recommend you obtain a 1 st class medical if you intend to proceed any further with training. The first step is to pass a medical exam with an Aviation Medical Expert. Are you medically fit to fly? You won’t know until you try! Corporate (FlexJet, NetJets, Delta Private Jets).Charter (Kalitta, Atlas, National, etc.).Cargo (FedEx, UPS, Atlas, Kalitta, ATI, etc.).Legacy Airlines (American, Delta, United).Mainline Airlines (Frontier, Spirit, Allegiant, etc.).Regional Airlines (CommutAir, Republic, SkyWest, etc.).Helicopter Flying (after obtaining rotorcraft rating).The occasional $100 hamburger on the weekend.Serve your community as a volunteer pilot.Private Pilot – flying as a hobby (cannot be paid more than equal share of expenses):.There are so many avenues you can follow within aviation When it comes to flying, even the sky is not the limit. Types of pilots I can’t say I never contemplated leaving everything for a job flying floatplanes around the Maldives… įirst off, there are many different kinds of pilots. Chances are that you’ll find something perfect for you. Travel benefits when you’re done getting paid to travel, you can access standby benefits on not just your airline, but others as well! These are usually reduced fare (or even free) but only available when there are leftover seats on flights.īecoming a pilot may seem daunting, but there are so many possibilities when it comes to flying.That’s ok, there’s plenty to see on layovers in big cities! Granted, you’ll likely be flying to mostly domestic locations the first 5 years or so. And for pilots, it’s definitely a pretty good ROI. The initial cost of flight training is very expensive and typically requires loans, but I consider this a like any other return on investment. I can bid to work 4 days on & 3 days off, or a 14-day stretch of work with the rest of the month off (which is how I have so much time to explore the world!) ![]() I’ll start out by saying that being a pilot is by far the BEST job in the world. The journey has taken me to places I literally could never have imagined, and it’s been one heck of a ride. Have you ever looked up at the sky, dreaming you could be a pilot on of one of those 200-ton machines whizzing by at 500 miles an hour? Or, simply wishing to feel the rush of adrenaline as your tires lift off the bounds of the earth and you feel yourself climb up into the sky? If so, you and I have something in common.Īs an Airline Pilot for one of the world’s largest airlines, I can’t express just how thankful I am that I chose to pursue this field over a decade ago. ![]() ![]() ![]() You might also like this list about the best female assassin movies. So vote up the ones you like best, and don't forget to add any favorites! Then check back as new and recent female spy movies are added to the list. Ekaterina: The Rise of Catherine the Great (2014-2017). They include female spies and secret agents. Get Santa S Tape (Cameron Diaz/Jason Segel - 2014) Big Eyes Exodus: Gods and Kings Unbroken The Pyramid Top Five January 2014 Movies January 2014's best movies were Dumbbells, Armistice, Generation War and At Middleton. SPYSCAPE has rounded up 17 must-watch Russian espionage thrillers to keep you on top of your. About this list: Any films involving FBI pursuits, MI5 undercover work, CIA volunteering, MI6 suspense-filled journeys and more. This movie is filled with some jaw-dropping revelations and twists and excellent performances. A list of 48 films compiled on Letterboxd, including Page Eight (2011), A Most Wanted Man (2014), Spy Game (2001), Traitor (2008) and The Bourne Identity (2002). D-Day A group of RAW officers goes to Pakistan in order to capture Goldman Iqbal, the most wanted criminal mastermind. ![]() There are silly comedies, grounded dramas, and heart-racing action in all these female spy movies. This action-packed Kamal Haasan espionage movie is a must-watch. ![]() If that's what you're looking for, look no farther than this list of the greatest female espionage films. We go to see spies racing against the clock, fighting their enemies, and saving the world. These women are intelligent, hardworking analysts and experts.īut we don't go to the movies to see people working hard at their jobs in a supportive, conflict-free atmosphere. As of 2019, women hold many of the top analyst positions at the CIA, and are an important part of the FBI and similar organizations all around the world. However, not all female spies are the sensationalized femme fatales who seduce and destroy. For example, Josephine Baker was an important spy for the French Resistance in World War 2, and Mata Hari spied during World War 1. In real life, women have already played a vital role in spycraft for years. There's absolutely nothing wrong with James Bond or Ethan Hunt, but if you feel the spy game has been dominated by men for too long, check out this list of female spy movies. ![]() ![]() ![]() Spotty mag compatibility: Longtime Taurus enthusiasts may be disappointed that the mags are not compatible with Taurus’s earlier TH9 series.However, the magazine release is switchable from the right to left side. The safety and slide release are standard for right-handed shooters. Not lefty friendly: Lefties will find it is not totally ambidextrous.It’s basic: While functional, the G3 does not come with all the bells and whistles, and no innovative features as compared with previous models.This is commonly referred to as slide bite or trigger bite. ![]() Just be careful that the slide does not nip the fleshy part of your hand on the drawback. The beavertail allows for a high grip – a welcome fit for some. Beware the slide bite! This is a long, slender gun compared to the Glock.It is possible to get the G3 with two 15-round mags instead of a 15-round mag and 17-round mag, eliminating the issue with the plastic spacer. The plastic spacer on the mag: The plastic spacer on the 17-round mag for the G3 makes it unpredictable since you never know which position it will slide to when you have to reload the mag.Perhaps this influenced the design and pricing of the G3. The TH9, for instance, has an MSRP of $376. The Taurus TH series, which boasted more features, was unattainable to a healthy portion of the market. The most high-end, versatile firearm is useless to you if it is beyond the budget. Affordability: The Taurus G3 is financially attainable.If you had fiber optic or night sights for a G2, you could swap them onto your G3. Sight compatibility: The G3 and G2 have compatible sights.This double-action pull would only be necessary in the event of a dud primer, a light primer strike, or a hard primer. Restrike ability: On the rare occasion that it is needed, the G3 does have restrike ability.Both the G3 and G3c incorporate a picatinny rail. Originally crafted for large military rifles, their popularity has extended their use even to air soft and paintball guns. A picatinny rail is a military standard interface rail system that allows the gun owner to add custom attachments such as tactical lights or iron scopes. The reset: A quick reset that is both palpable and audible facilitates groupings and rapid fire naturally.The feel: Aggressive texturing on the grip, an ergonomic slope and memory pads let the shooter’s hand hug the gun firmly.Taurus G3 Features and Ease of Use Pros of the Taurus G3 Taurus became a trailblazer in the industry by offering the first-ever lifetime repair policy. Taurus opened an arm in Miami, Florida in 1982 to meet the interests of the American market and in recent years relocated to Georgia. Taurus later purchased Beretta’s Sao Paolo operation, influencing the creation of the PT92 and PT99 9mm handguns. For a stint in the seventies, the owners of Smith & Wesson owned a share in Taurus and both companies benefitted from the sharing of technology and innovation. Their firearms did not hit American distributors until 1968. The Taurus G3 traces back to origin company Forjas Taurus (in English, Taurus Forge), a Brazilian tool manufacturer that began producing pistols in 1941. It would appear that the trusted and hotly pursued features for today’s handgun market have been fitted to a more widely attainable price point in the G3. The Glock 19 is fitted for every day, heavy professional use. The G3 is best suited to home defense and occasional recreational visits to the range. Yet the Taurus G3 has an MSRP of $360 and the Glock 19 is in a totally different price point at $599. The similarities between the two guns are undeniable. The Taurus G3 is most compared to market competitor Glock 19 – easily the most popular handgun among both law enforcement and civilians. ![]() The G3 is in some respects a larger version of its predecessor, the Taurus G2. This is the first full size model Taurus has released since its TH series. The G3 strikes a premium balance between function and affordability. Safety features include a striker block, manual safety, trigger safety, and loaded chamber indicator. ![]() It comes with a 10, 15 or 17 round double stack magazine. The frame is polymer, with the barrel and slide being steel. The Taurus G3 is a semi-automatic striker fired pistol, available in full size or compact (denoted by the c in Taurus G3c). The 2019 release of the G3 put Taurus within reach of a whole new group. 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(checked every 5-10 minutes)Ĭonclusion: I'll stay with the 10.4.3 driver. The video stayed in sync for an hour of playback. The video drifts in sync got to about 100ms earlier after 30 seconds of playback. Needs 240ms of video offset to stay in sync for the first few seconds of playback. These are the details of my results using BM Intensity Pro: Sadly found out that I got unacceptable results with my system from all of the newer drivers. Tried to find a newer needle in the haystack than my kind of trusty old 10.4.3. Got myself to between two projects, so, I tried the latest video drivers available from BlackMagic as of posting this. Ltd., registered in the U.S.A and other countries. Blackmagic Design, Blackmagic, DeckLink, Multibridge, HDLink, Videohub, and "Leading the creative video revolution" are trademarks of Blackmagic Design Pty. For details please refer to the included "Third Party Licenses.rtf" document. ![]() Some applications may use third party code under license. Please check for additional information on third party software compatibility and minimum system requirements. General performance and stability improvementsĭeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity productsĪ suitable USB 3.0 port using a Renesas chipset Welcome to the Desktop Video software for Windows!įixes for Avid Media Composer Title Tool and timeline output This will ensure that all relevant components are installed in their required locations. If you have installed the drivers prior to installing any of these applications, we recommend that you uninstall and reinstall the drivers. Thunderbolt Mac or Mac Pro model with suitable PCIe slot. General performance and stability improvements. This software includes everything you need to set up your DeckLink, UltraStudio, Intensity and H.264 Pro Recorder for any task in your facility.ġ0-bit RGB support on HDMI in all HD modes.įixes for Avid Media Composer Title Tool and timeline output.įixes for output flicker and issue when replacing clips of different formats in Pro Tools 11. Welcome to the Desktop Video software for Mac OS X! ![]() Blackmagic Desktop Video Software version 10.1.1 is now available for download: ![]() ![]() The information here are also a bit confusing for me (1D LUT?), what I sort of understand is that in this way the colorimeter helps me set the appropriate starting points for my monitor w/regards to brightness and rgb colors, using this tool: Calibration speed is set to high, I don’t see any difference setting this to low. Here I check “Interactive display adjustment” whitepoint, white level are set “as measured”, while tone curve is “Gamma 2.2”. In the meantime, I will skip over this problem, pretending it doesn’t exist. ![]() What? I don’t have windows! Can’t run Palette Master? What does it even mean “use hardware calibration”? Can’t I calibrate my Benq SW2700 with Displa圜AL? ![]() You need to use hardware calibration with the BenQ calibration (Palette Master Element) tool and a colorimeter with this screen. Another discussion about internal monitor calibration didnt make things any clearer. Then, I have understood that maybe this monitor has a “hardware calibration” which makes things even more complicated than they are I have read this discussion here on the forum, featuring an old friend of us dealing with a similar monitor and could not come up with a final solution. The only thing here is to choose a colorimeter correction for my colormunki, I have found this old thread on the Displa圜AL forum where attached a “correction file” to be used for this Benq SW2700, so I use this. All of this on Linux (Ubuntu 21.04), using r-darktable / dt 4.0. I decided this time to describe what I do and perhaps someone in this community will tell me on what is right or wrong.ĭetails first: I’m calibrating a Benq SW2700P monitor with the Displa圜al-p圓 fork by and an XRite Colormunki Display (bought in 2013, no longer produced). I’m trying to keep it simple (so things like gamma 2.2, 6500K, 120 cd/m2 etc, for those who already know these details) I perform the calibration in the evening, with the usual light that I have, no other variables. Each time I decide to be brave and calibrate my screens I always end up with more doubts than before (not to mention the feeling of being immensely stupid). ![]() ![]() If they do not, you will have to use the formula πr2. If you have a cylindrical package, your carrier might “square the circle.” That means the diameter of your package can simply become the width and/or the height. How to Calculate Shipping Volume Weight For Cylindrical Packages 1 block pallet is equal to 0.5 loading meters. 1 Euro pallet is equal to 0.4 loading meters. If your shipment is on pallets, it’s easy to calculate how many loading meters it will take up. So, with this method, shippers are charged for the amount of floor space their shipment takes up in the truck. This is a good method for items that are not easily stackable. In this case, loading meters literally equal one meter of the floor of the truck. Sometimes in road shipping, the weight is calculated by loading meters. In ocean freight, 1 CBM = 1,000 kilograms. In road transportation, 1 CBM = 333 kilograms. For road transportation, divide by 3,000īecause of the different sizes of the shipping methods, in air freight, 1 CBM = 167 kilograms.Then you divide this by a certain factor depending on the shipping method to find out how many CBMs (cubic meters) your shipment will take up. For volume calculations, centimeters are most commonly used as opposed to millimeters or meters. ![]() So if your volume has been done in the imperial system, you will need to convert it to metric measurements. Most shipments are not calculated in imperial units (inches, pounds, etc.) They must use the metric system (kilograms, centimeters, etc.). This is a simple calculation of length x width x height. In this type of shipping, we first calculate the volume of your shipment. It’s a special combination of the volume and actual weight. So, these special calculators come up with what is known in the logistics and shipping industry as the “chargeable” weight. For example, a ton (2000 pounds) of uncompressed fluffy pillows would probably take up more space than a ton of steel, because steel is much heavier than pillows. There are many differences between items. This allows you to know how many containers you will need, and the best way to package or prepare your shipment. Weight Volume Calculator: What Does This Logistics Term Actually Mean? How to Calculate Shipping Volume Weight Free Tool to Make Calculations EasierĪ volume to weight calculator helps you to figure out not only how much your shipment will weigh, but also how much space it will take up in a shipping container. ![]() |
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