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technology4 months ago•4 min saved

NASA’s X-59 Nears First Flight with Quiet Supersonic Technology

NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft is preparing for its first flight, with safety as a top priority. The aircraft features advanced systems like extensive data recording, digital fly-by-wire controls, multiple backup systems, and comprehensive safety measures including life support, ejection seat, and emergency restart capabilities. The initial low-altitude test will verify system integration before progressing to higher speeds and altitudes, ensuring a safe and successful flight.

via NASA (.gov)|

#flight-testing #nasa #safety-systems

travel2 years ago•2 min saved

Terrifying Cruise Ship Chaos: Flying Tables and Fear for Lives

Around 100 people were injured when the Saga Cruises' Spirit of Discovery ship encountered rough seas off the coast of the United Kingdom. The ship's automatic safety systems were activated, causing it to shift to one side before coming to a stop. Five people were transported to hospitals, while nearly 100 suffered minor injuries. Passengers described a dire situation, with tables flying and crew members crying. The ship eventually docked in Portsmouth, and Saga Cruises apologized for the incident.

via New York Post |

#cruise-ship #injuries #passenger-accounts

travel2 years ago•2 min saved

Cruise Ship Horror: Passengers' Terrifying Ordeal Amidst Storm Chaos

Around 100 people were injured when a Saga Cruises ship encountered rough seas off the coast of the UK. The vessel's automatic safety systems were activated, causing the ship to shift and come to a stop. Passengers reported fearing for their lives, with some sustaining serious injuries. The ship eventually docked in Portsmouth, and five people were transported to hospitals. Saga Cruises apologized for the incident and stated that the ship remained safe throughout the ordeal.

via Fox News|

#cruise-ship #injuries #passenger-accounts

technology2 years ago•5 min saved

"Tesla's Autopilot Faces First Trial Over Fatal Accident"

Tesla is preparing to defend itself in its first trial involving a fatality allegedly caused by its Autopilot driver assistant feature. The outcome of the trial will be a significant test for CEO Elon Musk's claims about the technology. The trial is part of two lawsuits against Tesla, with the first scheduled for mid-September in California and the second set for early October in Florida. The lawsuits accuse Tesla of knowing about defects in Autopilot and other safety systems. Tesla denies liability and maintains that Autopilot is safe when monitored by humans. The trials could reveal new evidence about what Musk and other company officials knew about Autopilot's capabilities.

via Yahoo Finance|

#autopilot #lawsuit #safety-systems

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Cobb Police K9 Dies in Hot Patrol Car During Training Exercise.

A K9 officer named Chase died from heat-related injuries after being found unresponsive in the back of a patrol car during a police training exercise at Allatoona High School in Cobb County, Georgia. The air conditioning system in the patrol car malfunctioned, and other safety systems did not activate, causing the temperature to rise quickly. The Cobb County Police Department is launching an investigation into the incident to determine what led to K9 Chase's death.

via WSB Atlanta|