UAH has role in neutron spectrometer being tested for manned spaceflight
By Jim Steele
NOV 29, 2016
The detector and electronics in a new neutron spectrometer that’s being tested in space to monitor radiation for future manned NASA space missions were built and tested at the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH).
The Fast Neutron Spectrometer (FNS) is now aboard the International Space Station.
Neutrons contribute to crew radiation exposure and must be measured to assess exposure levels. The FNS, developed by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and Johnson Space Center (JSC), uses a new instrument design that can significantly improve the reliability of identifying neutrons in the mixed radiation field found in deep space.
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Parker-Hannifin’s $4.3 Billion Purchase Deepens Filter Bet
by Thomas Black
December 1, 2016 – 7:09 AM EST updated on December 1, 2016 – 12:23 PM EST
Parker-Hannifin Corp. is making its biggest acquisition ever, moving to expand a portfolio of industrial filters by agreeing to acquire Clarcor Inc. for about $4.3 billion including debt.
The cash offer of $83 a share represents a premium of 18 percent to Clarcor’s closing price on Wednesday, according to a statement Thursday by Cleveland-based Parker. Clarcor’s market value was $3.4 billion on Wednesday.
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See inside an Amazon warehouse in 360 degrees
Take a virtual tour of Amazon’s fulfillment center on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Ever wondered how Amazon gets your order to you?
It all starts at a fulfillment center. Inside this Amazon warehouse in Tracy, California, some of the order fulfillment process is automated with machines or robots. Small orange Kiva bots carry shelves of items, while labeling machines scan outgoing boxes to make sure the right address is placed on each one.
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