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Battle over allocation of the 700MHz band looms
TV operators will soon vacate the 700 MHz band, and the FCC is getting set to auction it; pressures grow to allocate portion of the band for public safety uses
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Democrats try to modify chemical plant safety bill
The chemical plant sfatey bill before Congress allows DHS to overrule (or “pre-empt”) states’ safety rules if these rules are more stringent than federal rules; Democrats try to change that
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Industry heavyweights share $500 million in Navy protection contracts
Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon all claim a slice of the Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Ashore Program pie
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Feds offer to help cities map radioactive sites
Program is intended to create baseline readings in order to later detect dirty bomb attacks; DoE and DHS lend a hand with planes, helicopters, and detectors
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RAE expands its wireless detection offerings
AreaRAE systems, already a hit with the National Guard, receive a tune-up; new sensors can detect hydrogen chloride, hydrogen flouride, and carbon monoxide
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Lumenera unveils new high-end video analytic cameras
Relationships with Pixim, ObjectVideo, and Texas Instruments pays off; intelligent cameras will be shown at ISC West
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DHS's crazy decision
Agency plans to consolidate its offices in a $4 billion new complex at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital; will the ghosts of Ezra Pound and Charles Guiteau manage to evade security?
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Talon receives patent on neutron absorbing material
High fuel costs and environmental concerns have engendered new interest in nuclear power, which makes the need to find a safe way to transoport and stroe such materials even more urgent
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Copper thieves behind steel bars
Roberts gang stole $100,000 in wiring from New York substations
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UAVs to protect US airports
DHS chooses an unexpected technology for its counter-MANPAD effort; but is it safe?
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IDF to issue tender for second generation of proprietary wireless network
The Israeli army has developed a propietary, encrypted wireless network; trouble is, it leaves much to be desired
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States choose their own paths in regulating RFID
HID Global’s Kathleen Carroll takes on lawmakers in California, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire; Golden State legislators want to force full technical disclosure to consumers
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Oracle shows GRC suite to compete with SAP
The field of corporate governance, risk, and compliance is growing, and application giant Oracle wants a piece of the action; the company acquires Stellent, a contents management specialist, and is getting set to compete with market-domianting SAP
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IndigoVision cameras to protect new Canada light rail system
$2 billion effort to protect Vancouver’s Canada Line will deploy 400 analog cameras; signals will be converted into MPEG-4 format for transmission to an eighty screen command center
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The long view
Helping Strengthen America’s Critical Infrastructure
Everyday life depends on a robust infrastructure network that provides access to running water, communications technology and electricity, among other basic necessities. The experts who keep our national infrastructure secure and resilient also need a strong network to share their knowledge and train the next generation of professionals capable of solving complex infrastructure challenges.
AI and the Future of the U.S. Electric Grid
Despite its age, the U.S. electric grid remains one of the great workhorses of modern life. Whether it can maintain that performance over the next few years may determine how well the U.S. competes in an AI-driven world.
Using Liquid Air for Grid-Scale Energy Storage
New research finds liquid air energy storage could be the lowest-cost option for ensuring a continuous power supply on a future grid dominated by carbon-free but intermittent sources of electricity.
Enhanced Geothermal Systems: A Promising Source of Round-the-Clock Energy
With its capacity to provide 24/7 power, many are warming up to the prospect of geothermal energy. Scientists are currently working to advance human-made reservoirs in Earth’s deep subsurface to stimulate the activity that exists within natural geothermal systems.
Experts Discuss Geothermal Potential
Geothermal energy harnesses the heat from within Earth—the term comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and therme (heat). It is an energy source that has the potential to power all our energy needs for billions of years.