Abstract: According to various embodiments, systems and methods for determining carbon dioxide detection in arthropods. An embodiment may include determining at least one resonant frequency of an arthropod sensory organ and an absorption spectrum of at least one odorant. A frequency filter may be applied to the absorption spectrum to eliminate frequencies below a given intensity value. Of the frequencies remaining from the absorption spectrum, those frequencies corresponding to relative peaks in absorption intensity may be selected. An olfactory chord including a group of the selected frequencies corresponding to the relative peaks in absorption intensity with at least one specific frequency that matches the at least one resonant frequency of the arthropod sensory organ. Additionally, at least one radiation source may be configured to emit electromagnetic radiation corresponding to the olfactory chord.

Abstract: Method for braking at least one wheel of an aircraft, the wheel being provided with a brake having at least one braking actuator, comprising the steps of: generating a braking command (Com) on the basis of a braking setpoint (Cf); estimating a wheel speed; applying a dynamic correction to the braking command, the dynamic correction being a function of the braking command and of the wheel speed (V(t)), the dynamic correction comprising the step of producing a corrected braking command (Ccorr) which is greater than the braking command when the wheel speed is greater than or equal to a predetermined speed threshold, and then the step of reducing the correct braking command when the wheel speed becomes less than the predetermined speed threshold, with the result that the corrected braking command becomes less than the braking command.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a launching mechanism for a drone that is housed within a container. The launching mechanism is also housed within the container and is disposed at the bottom portion of the container such that the effect of its activation causes the drone to move along a container axis defined by the longitudinal axis of the container, at a direction towards a top cover of the container and eject therethrough during the launching process. The launching mechanism includes two elements, each has a receptacle portion, wherein the receptacle portion of one of the elements is received within the receptacle portion of the second element. The two receptacle portions, when one is received within the other, confine an inner space.

Abstract: A deformable aerospace structure includes a first layer and a second layer spaced from the first layer and defining a space therebetween. The space includes one or more reinforcement elements extending between the first layer and the second layer. The ends or portions of the reinforcement element(s) proximate to the first layer are connected thereto and ends or portions of the reinforcement element(s) proximate to the second layer are moveable with respect to ends or portions of adjacent reinforcement element(s) proximate to the second layer.

Abstract: A gate for a feral hog trap is provided, comprising a frame having side frame assemblies, a top member, and a reinforcing member. Netting material is secured across the side frame assemblies and across the front of the frame. The netting material is attached to the frame using ropes which are secured to the frame members. The front netting material remains loosely gathered along a bottom edge and is preferably weighted to keep the bottom edge in contact with the ground. When feral hogs enter the gate, they pass under the front netting such that the netting falls back to the ground, making it difficult for the feral hogs to exit the gate as they step on the bottom edge of the front netting.

Abstract: A first construction module for a modular landing platform is for vertical landing aircraft. The module includes a module body with a resting wall placed on a supporting surface. A landing wall opposite to the resting wall is adapted be contacted by the aircraft during the landing step. First and second interconnecting walls are opposite to each other and interposed between the resting wall and the landing wall. First and second coupling portions protrude laterally outwards from the first interconnecting wall, the first and second coupling portions being of a different type and mutually spaced apart. Third and fourth coupling portions protrude laterally outwards from the second interconnecting wall, and are of a different type and spaced apart. The third and fourth coupling portions of the first module are adapted to couple respectively with the first and second coupling portions of a second module identical to the first module.

Abstract: An innovative capsule type flying vehicle with vertical takeoff and landing, which belongs to the field of devices for air transportation, preferably used for individual transportation, but optionally can be configured for the transportation of two people, where the great inconvenience of products of the same purpose found in the state of technology is the fact that they leave the user exposed and unprotected; differently, the object of this present request consists of a propelled flying vehicle having an aerodynamic envelope and structure, shaped as an ogive capsule, manufactured using light, reliable, safe and easily controllable material, capable of taking off and landing vertically and hovering, flying and maneuvering over great distances and altitudes; consisting of a pod-shaped capsule (1) formed by a base (2), head (3), entry door (4) with a windshield (4A) and a support to fix the propulsion engine.

Abstract: Described herein is an aerial material delivery system, which includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) including a body, and a material dispensing system mounted to the UAV, The delivery system also includes a collapsible storage container releasably mountable to the UAV. The storage container contains a flowable chemical product and includes at least one coupler adapted to couple the storage container to the material dispensing system of the UAV and allow the flowable chemical product to be dispensed therethrough.

Abstract: A galley assembly is provided for an aircraft. The galley assembly includes a galley including a frame having modular compartments. The galley assembly includes a first module kit configured to be fit to at least one of the modular compartments. The first module kit configures the at least one modular compartment to receive a first component module of a first component type. The galley assembly includes a second module kit configured to be fit to the at least one modular compartment. The second module kit configures the at least one modular compartment to receive a second component module of a second component type that is different than the first component type.

Abstract: A bionic bait includes a bait body including an imitation trunk including a spine sheet including ribs at each of two opposite lateral surfaces thereof. Each rib extends along a longitudinal direction and has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface in a transversal direction. The first surface has first protrusions and a first valley between every two adjacent ones of the first protrusions. The second surface has second protrusions and a second valley between every two adjacent ones of the second protrusions. The first protrusions of a respective rib can enter into the second valleys of an adjacent rib, and the second protrusions of the adjacent rib can enter into the first valleys of the respective rib. The respective rib allows the adjacent rib to rest thereon. Therefore, the bionic bait in the flow can swing like a live fish.

Abstract: Irrigation bag for irrigation of primarily fully-grown, mature and collection trees, which contains at least one non-pressurized filling opening (3) and/or at least one filling opening (4) with pressure filling fitting, and it also contains in the lower part simple openings (21) for discharging liquid and/or waterproof seams and/or dripper (22) and/or connecting piece (23) with dripping hose connection (24), and the volume of the bag is up to 4000 litres. Irrigation bag assembly, where at least one bag (1) contains at least one non-pressurized filling opening (3) and/or at least one filling opening (4) with pressure filling fitting, and the bags (1) are connected via a connecting hose (51) connected with openings (4) and/or connected with connecting elements (5). Tree irrigation method using bags or bag assembly where the bag (1) or bag assembly (1) is placed as close to the tree canopy dripline (103) at least partly on permeable subsoil (104).

Abstract: A tailsitter aircraft for deploying a tow line includes an airframe having wings with pylons extending therebetween and a thrust array attached to the airframe, the thrust array including propulsion assemblies configured to transition the airframe between a forward flight orientation and a VTOL orientation. The tailsitter aircraft includes an attenuation spool coupled to the airframe and an attenuation cable having a first end coupled to the attenuation spool and a second end coupled to the tow line, the attenuation cable partially or fully wound around the attenuation spool. The tailsitter aircraft also includes a spool sensor to detect movement of the attenuation spool and a flight control system implementing a tow line tension monitoring module in communication with the spool sensor to determine a tow line tension parameter and a tow line tension reaction module to initiate an aircraft response based on the tow line tension parameter.

Abstract: Fluid systems are described herein. An example embodiment of a fluid system has a first body portion, a second body portion, a plurality of supports, a plurality of fluid pressurizers, and a plurality of ducts. The first body portion and the second body portion cooperatively define an injection opening, a suction opening, and a channel that extends from the injection opening to the suction opening. The fluid pressurizer is disposed within the channel cooperatively defined by the first body portion and the second body portion. Each duct of the plurality of ducts is disposed within the channel cooperatively defined by the first body portion and the second body portion.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the temperature and pressure within a propellant tank containing cryogenic liquid and gaseous phase propellants, the latter also referred to as ullage, by adding an atomized fluid or mixture of fluids having one or more constituent parts to the ullage, where the atomized fluid(s) has a temperature less than the temperature of the ullage. The motive fluid may include a condensable constituent which aids in reducing pressure in the tank or a incondensable constituent which aides in maintaining pressure in the tank.

Abstract: An insect trap assembly including a vented top with a top rim adjacent an insect attractant container, a bottom tip in the container, and a surface between the top rim and the bottom tip, including vent(s) to emit attractant vapor to insects outside the assembly and entrance hole(s) connected to the vent(s), where the vapor and/or a light attracts insects to land and travel on the vent into entrance holes for capture in the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device for at least one plant, comprising an artificial lighting unit for providing artificial light for lighting the plant; a sunlight unit for providing sunlight for lighting the plant; a mixing unit for generating a mixed light consisting of the artificial light and the sunlight; a distributing unit for distributing the mixed light and lighting the plant with the distributed mixed light; and an adjustment unit for adjusting a property of the mixed light. The invention provides a lighting device for at least one plant, i.e., one or more plants, wherein the device can be used in an energy-saving manner for indoor farming.

Abstract: There are provided a safety apparatus and an aerial vehicle including the safety apparatus, in which a lid and an opening end of a container are fixed before operation more firmly than a conventional art to be less susceptible to an external environment. A safety apparatus includes a piston member 10, a cylinder 14 that accommodates the piston member 10 and is provided with a bore 13 through which the piston member 10 protrudes to the outside during operation, a push-up member 15 that is pushed up in one direction by the piston member 10, an ejected object 16 that is pushed up while being supported by the push-up member 15, and a gas generator 17 that moves the piston member 10 in the cylinder 14. A bottomed cylindrical portion 19 of the push-up member 15 has a hole 53, the hole 53 has a substantially identical shape to a shape of one end of a rod 12, and the one end of the rod 12 is fitted to the hole 53. The bottomed cylindrical portion 19 and the rod 12 are fastened and fixed by a bolt member 15.

Abstract: A marine animal netting device for catching crabs includes a pole, which is selectively extensible. A net is pivotally attached to the pole proximate to a first end of the pole and a handle attached to a second end of the pole. A line is loopedly positioned on and selectively extensible from a reel, which is attached to the handle, through line guides attached to the pole, and past the net. A connector, which is attached to a terminus of the line, is used to connect a bait. The handle is gripped in a hand of a user to manipulate the net and the bait into a body of water to attract a marine animal. The reel is used to reel in the bait and the marine animal into a position over the net, allowing the user to raise the net to catch the marine animal.

Abstract: A fishing hook holder for retaining, storing, and rapidly dispensing a fishing hook is disclosed. The fishing hook holder comprises a base, a plurality of slats spaced apart from each other disposed on a first side of the base, a gap formed between adjacent slats of the plurality of slats, and a biasing element disposed proximate to the plurality of slats. A backstop is disposed proximate to the biasing element. The fishing hook holder comprises a cover positioned above the biasing element and in attachment with the first side of the base. The fishing hook holder further comprises a sharp edge for cutting an object. A portion of a fishing hook is sandwiched by at least one resilient element and an interior portion of a third side opening, and a barb on the fishing hook is received by a fourth side opening on a fourth side of the base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved outdoor accessory in the form of a mounting assembly for use with pole holders and a cupholder. The mounting assembly includes a mounting base for standard tackle boxes or other outdoor equipment which provides users with a mounting attachment that allows users to mount the tackle box to a pole holder on a watercraft, pier, deck or other structure. This mounting assembly will support the tackle box (or other outdoor item) in a secure manner. The cupholder allows users to secure beverages or other items for easy access. Combining the two devices, they allow a tackle box to be mounted securely in an opening, such as a pole holder, which will allow for easy access to the tackle box and items such as beverages.