St. Elmo's Fire
A luminous, and often audible, electric discharge that is sporadic in nature. It occurs from objects, especially pointed ones, when the electrical field strength near their surfaces attains a value near 1000 volts per centimeter. It often occurs during stormy weather and might be seen on a ship's mast or yardarm, aircraft, lightning rods, and steeples. Also known as corposant or corona discharge.
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The AYA web site, www.aya.org, has a wealth of information for the new and seasoned members. You have access to your personal profile and photo gallery, join or renew online, messaging and online chat, downloadable issues of The American Star magazine, maintenance information and much more.
"Companies that can create and manufacture modular, multi-mission, SWaP-efficient UAS sensors and subsystems will remain competitive... Small UAS companies will need partnerships with larger companies, exposure to DoD contracts, or unique technologies to survive until the FAA irons out rules and regulations for UAS operation in the NAS."
Source: Frost & Sullivan Senior Industry Analyst Michael Blades, in comments .associated with a report that the unmanned aerial systems (UASs) market accounted for $5.25 billion of the US Department of Defense's (DoD's) budget in 2010, with the Air Force emerging as the highest spender among all U.S. military services.
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