Abstract: A method for forming 3D image data representative of the subsurface of infrastructure located in the vicinity of a moving vehicle. The method includes: rotating a directional antenna, mounted to the moving vehicle, about an antenna rotation axis; performing, using the directional antenna whilst it is rotated about the antenna rotation axis, a plurality of collection cycles in which the directional antenna emits RF energy and receives reflected RF energy; collecting, during each of the plurality of collection cycles performed by the directional antenna.

Abstract: A simulator based training curriculum uses validated metrics for a robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy that appropriately characterize the procedure to be trained. The simulation-based training gives trainees precise feedback on their performance with specific recommendations for improvement, proximate to the performance. Trainees are also provided a quantitative performance benchmark to work toward that provides a valid representation of their skill level in a clinically important performance characteristic or task. The trainee must demonstrate the ability to meet specific performance benchmarks before they are permitted to progress in their training program.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chicken-based model for simulation training using observable, explicitly defined and validated performance metrics that appropriately characterize the skill to be trained, e.g., suturing, knotting, dissecting and coagulating. The simulation-based training gives trainees precise feedback on their performances with specific recommendations for improvement proximate to the performance, according to the use of deliberate practice in proficiency-based progression (PBP) methodology. Trainees are also provided a quantitative performance benchmark (for each task) to work toward that provides a valid representation of their skill level on the specific task. The trainees must demonstrate the ability to meet specific performance benchmarks before they are allowed to progress in their training program.

Abstract: A method for forming 3D image data representative of the subsurface of infrastructure located in the vicinity of a moving vehicle. The method includes: rotating a directional antenna, mounted to the moving vehicle, about an antenna rotation axis; performing, using the directional antenna whilst it is rotated about the antenna rotation axis, a plurality of collection cycles in which the directional antenna emits RF energy and receives reflected RF energy; collecting, during each of the plurality of collection cycles performed by the directional antenna.

Abstract: A method for forming 3D image data representative of the subsurface of infrastructure located in the vicinity of a moving vehicle. The method includes: rotating a directional antenna, mounted to the moving vehicle, about an antenna rotation axis; performing, using the directional antenna whilst it is rotated about the antenna rotation axis, a plurality of collection cycles in which the directional antenna emits RF energy and receives reflected RF energy; collecting, during each of the plurality of collection cycles performed by the directional antenna.

Abstract: A method for forming 3D image data representative of the subsurface of infrastructure located in the vicinity of a moving vehicle. The method includes: rotating a directional antenna, mounted to the moving vehicle, about an antenna rotation axis; performing, using the directional antenna whilst it is rotated about the antenna rotation axis, a plurality of collection cycles in which the directional antenna emits RF energy and receives reflected RF energy; collecting, during each of the plurality of collection cycles performed by the directional antenna.

Abstract: A pattern for defining the profile of an arch is produced from a unitary block of material or materials having the required structural strength to support the arch materials during construction and sufficient ductility or resilience at its surface to accommodate irregularities present in the arch materials. The pattern may be produced from a single block of polystyrene material whose upper profile corresponds to the desired underside of an arch to be constructed using the pattern and whose undersurface is generally flat.