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Initiative to create methane-emission sensor network
Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin, the Environmental Defense Fund, ExxonMobil, Gas Technology Institute (GTI) and Pioneer Natural Resources Company are developing a network of sensors for emissions monitoring across the oil and gas production industry.
Researchers call for ear print biometrics to be built into smartphone apps for smart home security
Researchers from the University de Tunis El Manar in Tunisia are calling for incorporating ear recognition biometric technology into smartphone apps for the purpose of securing smart homes.
Air Force engineers fix damaged plane while sheltering in place
Despite being under shelter-in-place orders stemming from the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, engineers from the U.S. Air Force managed to fix one of its assets remotely.
UK companies jointly develop social distancing tool for transportation industry
Two U.K. tech companies have jointly developed a device that will enable those in the transportation industry to maintain social distancing guidelines, developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, while continuing to build, repair and maintain critical transportation infrastructure such as roadways.
US military issues RfP for wearable tech that can spot coronavirus symptoms
The U.S. military has issued a request for proposal (RfP) for wearable technology that can identify soldiers and other military personnel infected with the COVID-19 virus.
The Well Control School offers online resources for oil drilling industry
The Well Control School, which offers well control training for those in offshore and onshore oil drilling applications, has introduced the new knowledge retention program (SMART), which delivers an on-demand training experience, giving subscribers access to more than 400 videos that cover every objective required by oil industry standards.
GHOST™ concealed access fastener – now you see it, now you don’t
The new GHOST™ fastener from PennEngineering® utilizes magnetic technology to achieve an invisible lock that’s ideal for applications requiring security and sleek aesthetics.
Startup develops tool for tracking methane emissions using satellite data
Scientists from a European technology startup have developed a new tool that tracts the location of emissions of methane, which is a greenhouse gas.
Collaborators developing large-scale drone for offshore and ship delivery
GAC, a shipping, logistics and marine services provider, and F-drones, a drone startup based in Singapore, are working together to develop drones capable of delivering supplies to offshore oil and gas rigs and ships.
Device will sniff out chemicals, bombs at airports
A device capable of sniffing out dangerous chemicals and bombs will soon be trialed by aircraft manufacturer Airbus
Startup develops temperature-taking glasses amid COVID-19 pandemic
A startup in China has developed glasses that can measure the temperatures of people within proximity of the wearer.
Particulate pollution estimation with satellites and neural networks
The accuracy of estimating ground-level PM2.5 improves with a computer vision algorithm designed to process micro-satellite imagery of spatial coverages significantly smaller than 1 km2.
CT data library compiled to support reduced radiation dose research
Researchers can use the publicly accessible library to develop algorithms and enhance imaging hardware to produce peak-quality computed tomography images using low radiation doses.
US Army to issue camera-enabled drones from missile launchers
Engineers at the U.S. Army’s Aberdeen Proving Ground are building a camera drone that can be ejected from a grenade launcher for surveillance applications.
Video: Collaboration demonstrates the benefits of diesel Dynamic Skip Fire (dDSF)
The technology shows potential to reduce tailpipe nitrogen oxides emissions while simultaneously reducing carbon dioxide.
Partnership aims to enhance offshore inspection
Depro AS, a provider of tools and equipment for remote operations, and VideoRay LLC, a manufacturer of underwater, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), announced a partnership to develop lighter and less expensive equipment for underwater operations, primarily in the oil and gas industry.
Study: Video games improve cognitive development
Expert video game players have greater sensitivity to contrasts, better hand to eye coordination and superior memory than beginners.
Citizen scientists: Dive in and help NASA classify corals
Both fluid lensing and gaming opportunities can be leveraged to map the ocean floor with a level of detail previously possible only when teams of divers were sent under water to take photographs.
Flexible Ethernet cables for e-chains with CC-Link IE field certificate
Highly flexible Ethernet cables for use in energy chains have been tested and certified for use in North American markets.
SysMech to develop Living Lab 2.0 for Energy Systems Catapult
U.K.-based software development company SysMech has been chosen by Energy Systems Catapult to help deliver a cloud-based Digital Integration Platform for Living Lab 2.0.