Abstract: A rifled barrel having splines. A projectile has at least one inner fin. A method to spin a projectile to render its shell and its fluid to spin at the approximately the same rate.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for sensor health and regression testing. A sensor testing system may include a first plurality of sensor testing targets positioned on a first side of a vehicle at a first distance from the vehicle, a second plurality of sensor testing targets positioned on a second side of the vehicle at the first distance, and a first sensor testing target positioned at a second distance from the vehicle, the second distance further from the vehicle than the first distance. The first and second pluralities of sensor testing targets both may include three or more sensor testing targets for testing cameras and light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensors of the vehicle. The first sensor testing target may be used to test at least one of camera or LIDAR data. The sensor testing system may identify degradation of sensor performance, triggering further analysis and/or repairs.

Abstract: High-connection density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic apparatuses are provided and comprise a chassis defining one or more U space fiber optic equipment units. At least one of the one or more U space fiber optic equipment units may be configured to support particular fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths in a given 1-U space. The fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths may be supported by one or more fiber optic components, including but not limited to fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors, including but not limited to simplex, duplex, and other multi-fiber fiber optic components. The fiber optic components may also be disposed in fiber optic modules, fiber optic patch panels, or other types of fiber optic equipment.

Abstract: High-connection density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic apparatuses are provided and comprise a chassis defining one or more U space fiber optic equipment units. At least one of the one or more U space fiber optic equipment units may be configured to support particular fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths in a given 1-U space. The fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths may be supported by one or more fiber optic components, including but not limited to fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors, including but not limited to simplex, duplex, and other multi-fiber fiber optic components. The fiber optic components may also be disposed in fiber optic modules, fiber optic patch panels, or other types of fiber optic equipment.

Abstract: Systems and methods providing for zone-based evacuation management. The systems and methods involve allowing a user to select zones from a user interface. The zones properties may be modified by the user. The user may create evacuation pre-plans for selected zones for different types of incidents. Different scenarios may be used in the creation of the plan. The scenarios may use simulation models to determine the affected zones and the rate of spread of the incident. The systems and methods may also generate and send notifications and alerts to the people residing within the affected zones as well as police departments and fire departments with jurisdiction over the affected areas.

Abstract: A rifled barrel having splines. A projectile has at least one inner fin. A method to spin a projectile to render its shell and its fluid to spin at the approximately the same rate.

Abstract: High-connection density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic apparatuses are provided and comprise a chassis defining one or more U space fiber optic equipment units. At least one of the one or more U space fiber optic equipment units may be configured to support particular fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths in a given 1-U space. The fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths may be supported by one or more fiber optic components, including but not limited to fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors, including but not limited to simplex, duplex, and other multi-fiber fiber optic components. The fiber optic components may also be disposed in fiber optic modules, fiber optic patch panels, or other types of fiber optic equipment.

Abstract: High-connection density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic apparatuses are provided and comprise a chassis defining one or more U space fiber optic equipment units. At least one of the one or more U space fiber optic equipment units may be configured to support particular fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths in a given 1-U space. The fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths may be supported by one or more fiber optic components, including but not limited to fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors, including but not limited to simplex, duplex, and other multi-fiber fiber optic components. The fiber optic components may also be disposed in fiber optic modules, fiber optic patch panels, or other types of fiber optic equipment.

Abstract: A method for nucleic acid sequencing includes receiving a plurality of signals indicative of a parameter measured for a plurality of defined spaces, at least some of the defined spaces including one or more sample nucleic acids, the signals being responsive to a plurality of nucleotide flows introducing nucleotides to the defined spaces; determining, for at least some of the defined spaces, whether the defined space includes a sample nucleic acid; processing, for at least some of the defined spaces determined to include a sample nucleic acid, the received signals to improve a quality of the received signals; and predicting a plurality of nucleotide sequences corresponding to respective sample nucleic acids for the defined spaces based on the processed signals and the nucleotide flows.

Abstract: High-connection density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic apparatuses are provided and comprise a chassis defining one or more U space fiber optic equipment units. At least one of the one or more U space fiber optic equipment units may be configured to support particular fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths in a given 1-U space. The fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths may be supported by one or more fiber optic components, including but not limited to fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors, including but not limited to simplex, duplex, and other multi-fiber fiber optic components. The fiber optic components may also be disposed in fiber optic modules, fiber optic patch panels, or other types of fiber optic equipment.

Abstract: A method includes placing a weighted fluid in the subterranean formation. The weighted fluid includes calcium bromide. The weighted fluid includes one or more secondary salts that are each independently an inorganic bromide salt other than calcium bromide. The weighted fluid also includes water. The weighted fluid has a density at standard temperature and pressure of at least about 1.7 g/cm3.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for storing, manipulating, retrieving, and forwarding state, e.g., context and other information, used to support communications sessions with one or more end nodes, e.g., mobile devices, are described. Various features are directed to a mobile node controlling the transfer of state from a first access node to a second access node during a handoff operation thereby eliminating any need for state transfer messages to be transmitted between the second access node and the first access node during handoff. Other features of the invention are directed to the use of a core network node to store state information. State information stored in the core node can be accessed and used by access nodes in cases where a mobile node does not send a state transfer message during a handoff, e.g., because communication with the first access node is lost or because such messages are not supported.

Abstract: High-connection density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic apparatuses are provided and comprise a chassis defining one or more U space fiber optic equipment units. At least one of the one or more U space fiber optic equipment units may be configured to support particular fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths in a given 1-U space. The fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths may be supported by one or more fiber optic components, including but not limited to fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors, including but not limited to simplex, duplex, and other multi-fiber optic components. The fiber optic components may also be disposed in fiber optic modules, fiber optic patch panels, or other types of fiber optic equipment.

Abstract: High-connection density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic apparatuses are provided and comprise a chassis defining one or more U space fiber optic equipment units. At least one of the one or more U space fiber optic equipment units may be configured to support particular fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths in a given 1-U space. The fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths may be supported by one or more fiber optic components, including but not limited to fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors, including but not limited to simplex, duplex, and other multi-fiber fiber optic components. The fiber optic components may also be disposed in fiber optic modules, fiber optic patch panels, or other types of fiber optic equipment.

Abstract: A multi-function display system is configured to allow customization of inputs, outputs, and a display to an aircraft or other vehicle. The multi-function display provides custom outputs and a custom display by utilizing a configuration file, while maintaining the initial certification basis of the product hardware and software. The multi-function display is configured to receive a configuration file from a user via the communications element, wherein the configuration file includes information that defines the custom outputs; receive, during flight mode and from a sensor, a first parameter; access, during flight mode, the configuration file; perform, during flight mode, a data function on the first parameter; calculate, during flight mode, an output function based upon the data function and the configuration file; and provide, during flight mode, the output on the display or to another computing device.

Abstract: The present disclosure may be directed to defoaming methods and compositions. A method of treating a subterranean formation may comprise providing a defoaming composition, wherein the defoaming composition comprises a tall-oil-derived surfactant. The method may further comprise mixing the defoaming composition with an aqueous fluid to form a treatment fluid such that foaming in the treatment fluid is reduced, wherein the treatment fluid is a water-based fluid. The method may further comprise placing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation.

Abstract: There is described a composition for synthetic stone. The composition having (a) 3 to 25 wt % acrylic resin, the acrylic resin having:—(i) >50 upto 95 wt % methyl methacrylate and methyl methacrylate monomer residues, (ii) 4 to 40 wt % higher boiling point mono(alk)acrylate monomer, (iii) optionally, 0 to 10 wt % other acrylate or vinyl comonomer residues, and(iv) a crosslinking agent. The MMA residues of component (a)(i) are present in the acrylic resin in the form of a MMA residue containing (co)polymer, comprising at least 80% residues of MMA by weight of the (co)polymer. The composition further having (b) 70 to 95 wt % filler; and (c) optionally, a coupling agent. The composition being especially useful for the manufacture of synthetic stone for use in outdoor applications.

Abstract: A multi-function display system is configured to allow customization of inputs, outputs, and a display to an aircraft or other vehicle. The multi-function display provides custom outputs and a custom display by utilizing a configuration file, while maintaining the initial certification basis of the product hardware and software. The multi-function display is configured to receive a configuration file from a user via the communications element, wherein the configuration file includes information that defines the custom outputs; receive, during flight mode and from a sensor, a first parameter; access, during flight mode, the configuration file; perform, during flight mode, a data function on the first parameter; calculate, during flight mode, an output function based upon the data function and the configuration file; and provide, during flight mode, the output on the display or to another computing device.

Abstract: The present disclosure may be directed to defoaming methods and compositions. A method of treating a subterranean formation may comprise providing a defoaming composition, wherein the defoaming composition comprises a tall-oil-derived surfactant. The method may further comprise mixing the defoaming composition with an aqueous fluid to form a treatment fluid such that foaming in the treatment fluid is reduced, wherein the treatment fluid is a water-based fluid. The method may further comprise placing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation.

Abstract: High-connection density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic apparatuses are provided and comprise a chassis defining one or more U space fiber optic equipment units. At least one of the one or more U space fiber optic equipment units may be configured to support particular fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths in a given 1-U space. The fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths may be supported by one or more fiber optic components, including but not limited to fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors, including but not limited to simplex, duplex, and other multi-fiber fiber optic components. The fiber optic components may also be disposed in fiber optic modules, fiber optic patch panels, or other types of fiber optic equipment.