Searchable database of maps and charts, ranging from the year 1655
to 2001. This collection contains over 21,000 items spanning just
about every type of map or chart imaginable, including
aeronautical, nautical, topographic... even fishing charts. Take a
look at Washington, DC circa 1935: wow, hardly a TFR in
sight!
An undesirable, low amplitude oscillation about the yaw and roll
axes that affects many swept wing airplanes. Dutch roll is
minimized by the use of a yaw damper.
"We would go blind. It would be significantly
hazardous."
Source: Wayne Sallade, emergency manager in
Charlotte County, FL, on the potential impact on hurricane
prediction the failure of NOAA's QuickScat satellite could have.
hard hit by Hurricane Charley in 2004. Launched in 1999, QuickScat
plays a key role in making accurate hurricane predictions... but is
also in danger of failing at any moment. A replacement was
originally due to be launched in 2009, but has been bumped to
2016.
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