Abstract: Described herein is an optical fibre mounting structure (180) for fibre vibration sensing of a distributed system (100) of spaced apart vibration sources (112-131). Mounting structure (180) includes a base portion (200) having a two dimensional surface area defining a vibration surface (202). A mounting apparatus (236) is adapted to mount the base portion (200) to a support structure (e.g. 104) of the distributed system (100) adjacent one of the vibration sources. A fibre engagement structure (e.g. 210-215) is provided for supportively engaging a length (218) of optical fibre in contact with the vibration surface (202).

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which comprises a ship flight deck (e.g., an aluminum flight deck). The system further comprises a plurality of heat pipes. Each of the plurality of heat pipes is installed in a cavity defined by a ship flight deck. Each of the plurality of heat pipes can be surrounded by a high heat capacity material such as a Phase Change Material.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method, which can comprise fabricating a substantially concrete free tower. The tower can comprise a plurality of sandwich panels. The tower can comprise a plurality of segmented sections. The plurality of segmented sections can comprise the plurality of sandwich panels. The tower can be assembled by coupling the plurality of segmented sections.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments provide a barrier comprising a shield unit that comprises of a bullet resistant material, such as metal, plastic, ceramic or a composite material. The shield unit can comprise one or more windows of a substantially transparent comprising a bullet resistant material, such as a bullet resistant plastic or glass. The shield unit can comprise an armaments port through which firearms can be shot. The shield unit can comprise two sets of wheels, one for transporting the shield unit with a motor vehicle to an active site, the second of which is used to move the shield unit after the shield unit is deployed at the active site.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments provide a barrier comprising a shield unit that comprises of a bullet resistant material, such as metal, plastic, ceramic or a composite material. The shield unit can comprise one or more windows of a substantially transparent comprising a bullet resistant material, such as a bullet resistant plastic or glass. The shield unit can comprise an armaments port through which firearms can be shot. The shield unit can comprise two sets of wheels, one for transporting the shield unit with a motor vehicle to an active site, the second of which is used to move the shield unit after the shield unit is deployed at the active site.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method, which can comprise fabricating a substantially concrete free tower. The tower can comprise a plurality of sandwich panels. The tower can comprise a plurality of segmented sections. The plurality of segmented sections can comprise the plurality of sandwich panels. The tower can be assembled by coupling the plurality of segmented sections.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which can comprise an opposing pair of face sheets. Each of the opposing pair of face sheets can define a sheet longitudinal axis. The system can comprise a core adapted to separate and maintain a gap between the opposing pair of face sheets.

Abstract: Embodiments of a sensor that can be folded and stowed inside a compartment and then unfolded and deployed from the compartment for use in detecting objects laid on the ground or buried in the ground. Methods of manipulating such sensors.