No More Rust: Pro Guide to Protecting Your Outdoor Metal Tools
Outdoor GearNo More Rust! The Definitive Pro Guide to Keeping Your Metal Outdoor Tools Guarded An adventurer and his tools have a special relationship. It may be the trusty multitool that’s fixed all manner of items from a loose tent pole to a stubborn stove, the folding shovel that’s dug catholes by the hundreds, or the
Mysterious Sand Dune Patterns in the Rub’ al Khali Desert Observed from Space
Outdoor GearThe Empty Quarter’s Secrets: Stunning Sand Patterns Seen From Above The Rub’ al Khali. Just the name conjures up images of endless sand, doesn’t it? “Empty Quarter” is no exaggeration; this desert, the world’s largest continuous sea of sand, sprawls across a massive chunk of the Arabian Peninsula – Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, Yemen…
Why are CO2 sensors so expensive when CO sensors aren’t?
Outdoor GearWhy Are CO2 Sensors So Pricey? (And CO Sensors Aren’t?) Okay, let’s talk sensors. We all know those carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, the ones that beep like crazy when something’s amiss. They’re pretty cheap, right? But then you look at carbon dioxide (CO2) sensors, and whoa, the price tag jumps! What gives? Why the massive
How to get single value of NDVI value from four different directions?
Outdoor GearGetting a Real Read on Green: Taming NDVI’s Directional Quirks So, you’re diving into the world of vegetation analysis, huh? Chances are you’ve stumbled upon the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index, or NDVI. It’s a super handy tool for gauging how green things are from afar, using satellite or drone imagery. Basically, it looks at how
Measuring Seismic Sensitivity: A Guide to Evaluating Seismometer Performance
Outdoor GearMeasuring Seismic Sensitivity: A Guide to Evaluating Seismometer Performance So, you’re interested in seismometers? Excellent! These incredibly sensitive instruments are the bedrock of seismology. They’re what we use to listen to the Earth’s rumblings, from massive earthquakes to the subtle vibrations of everyday life. But how do we know if our “ears” are working correctly?
Is archived lightning data from the GOES-16 beta test available?
Outdoor GearSo, You Want to Get Your Hands on Old GOES-16 Lightning Data? Here’s the Lowdown. Okay, so you’re curious about accessing lightning data from the early days of the GOES-16 satellite, huh? Specifically, the stuff from when they were still kicking the tires and figuring things out – the beta test. Launched back in November