Abstract: A device and method of use for the calibration of a detector. The calibration device includes a first source configured to produce first electromagnetic energy EMR. A first diffuser is connected to the first source and is configured to accept the first EMR and provide a first diffused portion of the first EMR. An integrating sphere defines an interior and is optically connected to the first diffuser, and is configured to accept the first diffused portion from the first diffuser into the interior. An exit port connected to the integrating sphere is configured to pass at least a portion of electromagnetic energy. A thermal mechanism is configured to adjust and maintain the temperature of at least the first source. The integrating sphere is configured to pass only a second portion of the first diffused portion of the first EMR from the first diffuser to the exit port. In another embodiment, the calibration device has an arm, an actuator, and a module.

Abstract: A mosquito agitator system and method to disrupt the development of mosquito larvae in bodies of water are disclosed. The mosquito agitator, in one embodiment, includes a motor coupled to a rotating shaft that is coupled to a non-symmetric mass; a hull coupled to the motor; one or more solar panels coupled to the hull for capturing solar energy into electricity; a plurality of sensors; and a controller coupled to at least the motor, wherein the controller is configured to receive sensor data from the plurality of sensors; select a first mosquito agitator algorithm for execution; and execute the first mosquito agitator algorithm to control activate the motor in accordance with the first mosquito agitator algorithm, wherein the activation causes the hull to create a plurality of water ripples in the body of water to disrupt the development of mosquito larvae.

Abstract: A mosquito agitator system and method to disrupt the development of mosquito larvae in bodies of water are disclosed. The mosquito agitator, in one embodiment, includes a motor coupled to a rotating shaft that is coupled to a non-symmetric mass; a hull coupled to the motor; one or more solar panels coupled to the hull for capturing solar energy into electricity; a plurality of sensors; and a controller coupled to at least the motor, wherein the controller is configured to receive sensor data from the plurality of sensors; select a first mosquito agitator algorithm for execution; and execute the first mosquito agitator algorithm to control activate the motor in accordance with the first mosquito agitator algorithm, wherein the activation causes the hull to create a plurality of water ripples in the body of water to disrupt the development of mosquito larvae.

Abstract: A self-contained monitor array for measuring at least one type of electromagnetic emission and at least one type of mechanical wave emission from a marine-based and/or terrestrial human activity or installation such as alternate energy sources. A multi-modal monitor system includes at least two such arrays, at least one clock, and at least one data storage unit.

Abstract: A self-contained monitor array for measuring at least one type of electromagnetic emission and at least one type of mechanical wave emission from a marine-based and/or terrestrial human activity or installation such as alternate energy sources. A multi-modal monitor system includes at least two such arrays, at least one clock, and at least one data storage unit.