Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for electrical power generation are disclosed. A device includes a radioactive source that emits radiation including at least one of: electrically charged particles; electrically neutral particles; or electromagnetic radiation; an ion media positioned adjacent to the radioactive source, wherein the ion media comprises a material that releases electrons in response to exposure to radiation; a set of two or more electrodes configured to: establish an electric field across the ion media; capture electrons released by the ion media in response to exposure to radiation emitted by the radioactive source; and generate electric current from the captured electrons. The device includes a supplemental power supply electrically connected to the set of two or more electrodes. The device includes an electrical load electrically connected to the set of two or more electrodes.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for electrical power generation are disclosed. A device includes a radioactive source that emits radiation including at least one of: electrically charged particles; electrically neutral particles; or electromagnetic radiation; an ion media positioned adjacent to the radioactive source, wherein the ion media comprises a material that releases electrons in response to exposure to radiation; a set of two or more electrodes configured to: establish an electric field across the ion media; capture electrons released by the ion media in response to exposure to radiation emitted by the radioactive source; and generate electric current from the captured electrons. The device includes a supplemental power supply electrically connected to the set of two or more electrodes. The device includes an electrical load electrically connected to the set of two or more electrodes.

Abstract: Materials, methods to prepare, and methods for evaluating and controlling a multistage/networked system. The system includes a power component; a controller coupled to the power component enabled for remote access through the internet; and sensor(s) coupled to one of the power component and the controller. The system further includes a cyber physical module (CPM) including hardware modules and virtual model coupled to one of the power components, controller and the sensor(s).

Abstract: A snow and ice diverting apparatus for protecting a roof stack, the snow and ice apparatus having a base angle for securing the apparatus to a roof, a fin for cutting through sliding snow and ice and for diverting snow and ice from the roof stack, and an adjustment device for securing the fin to the roof stack. The fin is attached between the base angle and the adjustment device. The adjustment device is operable to allow infinite adjustability over a predetermined range of roof stack sizes. In addition, the adjustment device has a cable, which has an eye end and a free end, and a retainer device for securing the eye end and the free end of the cable. The cable is in communication with the roof stack and the retainer device. The retainer device is attached to said fin.

Abstract: A broadband transmitter element, located at a remote object, transmits a broadband signal at a prescribed transmission time. A broadband receiver element, located at a base platform spaced from the remote object, receives electromagnetic radiation during a reception search window. The broadband receiver element stores information characterizing the broadband signal. A synchronizer synchronizes the broadband transmitter element with the broadband receiver element for timing the transmission and reception. A processing device derives an estimated time of flight for the broadband signal to travel from the remote object to the base platform, and a correlation detector, located at the base platform, identifies the remote object and the arrival time of the broadband signal by correlating the stored information with signals received during the reception search window.