![]() ![]() You should be able to ping the extender at 192.168.1.20.Once the lights on the antenna are flashing up and down, you can let go of the pin.Continue holding down the pin, watch the lights on the antenna - they will all flash together a few times and then flash back-and-forth in what is affectionately known as cha-cha mode (or more accurately, TFTP mode). ![]()
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5/17/2023 0 Comments New york wines![]() New York City provides the demand base which enables a wind range of specialists making diverse products such as Shochu, Rum or Vermouth. ![]() The state also boasts at least 80 disilleries, some urban, some in much more rural settings such as the Catskills. The university's Viticulture and Enology department has carried out a great deal of viticultural work over the years, including the creation of Chardonel, Traminette and Cayuga. New York's contribution to world wine culture goes far beyond Finger Lakes Riesling it also extends into the halls of Cornell University in Ithaca, an upstate town right at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake. There are now more than 200 New York wineries producing around 35 million gallons (1.3 million h/l) of wine each vintage. After a few centuries of trial and error, in the 1950s and 60s it became clear that Riesling was the variety of choice here, particularly in upstate locations. The first New York vineyards were planted in the 17th Century by Dutch and Huguenot settlers along the Hudson River. Unlikely as it might seem, there is such as thing as a New York Bordeaux Blend. east coast), whose warmth lengthens the growing season and enables the growth of red-wine grapes – notably the Cabernets and particularly Merlot. It sits right at the northern edge of the Gulf Stream (the warm ocean current which flows up the U.S. Surrounded by the shallow waters of the Atlantic coast, Long Island enjoys a significantly milder climate than the rest of the state. In the context of quality wine, the most important water bodies here are the lakes which dominate the state's north-western corner – particularly the Finger Lakes Seneca and Cayuga, but also Lakes Ontario and Erie, around whose shores are the Lake Erie and Niagara Escarpment AVAs.įar east of the Great Lakes, right on the Atlantic coast beyond Manhattan, is another of the key New York wine regions, Long Island. As well as being sandwiched between the Atlantic coast and the Great Lakes, the state is also peppered with smaller lakes and criss-crossed by numerous rivers. Because of their vast thermal mass, large bodies of water such as these reduce the severity of winter frosts – a service without which vines would not be able to survive here (see lake effect). Because of this zone's cool, frost-prone climate, most New York vineyards are located near the coast, next to rivers, or huddled around the state's various lakes. New York State is located in the north-eastern United States, between the Atlantic coast and the U.S. ![]() The shelves of the best New York wine stores are better stocked than those anywhere else on Earth. Other successful varieties here include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and hybrid varieties such as Vidal and the all-American Concord.Īlthough a great deal of New York wine is consumed locally, the state's inhabitants maintain a keen interest in wines from elsewhere in the world. The finest of these come from the vineyards around the Finger Lakes. Most top New York State wines are made from Riesling, most often in crisp, dry styles but also as lusciously sweet ice wine. ![]() wine-producing states in terms of volume produced, surpassed only by Washington and of course California. New York may not be particularly famous for its wines, but the state is home to a significant number of vineyards and wineries. ![]() ![]() In addition to the TV cast, the game follows the story of House Forrester with characters not mentioned in the show. You'll see some of the characters from the show including Lena Hadley as Cersei Lannister, Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister, Natalie Dormer as Margaery Tyrell, Kit Harington as Jon Snow, and more. I guess you could call that true to Game of Thrones, but I’m not sure that it works that well in a game format, especially when it cheats on the decision-making.Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series takes place between the fourth and fifth seasons of the TV show. It’s just a sad tale of an honorable noble House getting destroyed, with the bad guys winning at the end. It doesn’t show anything new about the world either, so there isn’t a reason to play for any lore reasons. While the writing was of typical Telltale quality from a dialogue standpoint, the constant beat-downs of the player, and the story lacking a true ending, makes playing it utterly pointless. For some reason, though, Telltale made one of the worst decisions ever for a game with a heavy focus on narrative – it spoils the next chapter after finishing one! You can’t click past it or anything, I had to leave the computer every time the preview video came up.ĭo I recommend the game? I’m sorry to say, no, I don’t. It was hard not to notice the same voice. I do otherwise think the visuals are fine, sound and voice-acting too, except maybe that one guy that played several characters. It doesn’t drag down the presentation too much, but it gives a vibe of being unfinished. Technically, the game seems a bit glitchy, with animations freaking out at times, lip-syncing not always syncing up, audio randomly disappearing, etc. While I think the dialogue was well-written, the story at large was an exercise in emotional suffering, especially with the abysmal ending that we will never see a conclusion to. It ends on such a bad note, too, with basically every plot thread unresolved without any satisfaction of revenge played out. The biggest sin, though, is that the game ends on a huge cliffhanger, which made playing it pointless in the end. It’s like the setting went full D&D all of a sudden. It’s fantasy, so anything goes I guess, I mean it already has zombies, dragons, and what not, but this thing, that takes part in the northern cold felt very hasty, and it didn’t fit the general theme of the game at all. There is also one part of the game that I felt was a bit out there, even for the setting. This, in a combination of decisions not really mattering, and the general bleakness of the story makes for a depressing gaming session. Throughout the story, I felt this was a frustrating part of it, having these personas repeatedly out of reach. Ramsay is one of the villains, but if you have watched the show, you know that you will never get your revenge – he is reserved to die for another. When the 4th chapter started, I felt emotionally drained, it was just setback after setback.Īnother huge problem for Game of Thrones is that Telltale had to cram as many characters as possible they could from the TV series into the game. ![]() It’s like the game is setting you up to fail at every turn, having loyalty and foresight providing zero rewards. I understand that the setting of Game of Thrones is bloody and brutal, with honorable characters dying off to the left and right, yet, as a game, it gets a bit much getting kicked in the face constantly without any decisions ever paying out. The first 3 chapters of the story I enjoyed, because even if things looked grim for the Forresters, it felt like things eventually must pick up, but the thing is, it never does. From here on you take control, guiding the family out of this mess with a lot of decisions to be made. With the Lord dead, alliance and protection gone – vultures have come to take their pickings of the corpse. You get to play as several characters of House Forrester, taking you all over Westeros and Essos.Īs you can imagine, you start out in a rather bad place for your house. Luckily, some manage to escape the slaughter, and these brave souls, later on, turn into the protagonists of the story. Lots of people die, including the Lord of the house. You, together with the family of Snow, get betrayed. If you watched the TV series, you will know what is to come. You play as House Forrester, an ally to the Snows, and the story starts with the infamous “red wedding”. ![]() So, does Telltale do justice to the grim world of a Song of Ice and Fire? Their Game of Thrones take is no different, and I think, as long as you know what you get into, this lack of gameplay shouldn’t really bother you as long as the story is entertaining. As usual, when it comes to Telltale games their focus is on the narrative with a minimum of gameplay besides quick-time-events. ![]() 5/16/2023 0 Comments 8 passenger van rental![]() By rearranging the passenger seats, you can conveniently fit a number of large suitcases and carry on bags. If you're heading with lots of luggage, the good news is that even when fully loaded, there is still ample luggage space in the van. Further Storage is provided with cubby holes hidden throughout. The and split rear doors, mean loading and unloading is as easy at it could be, even when parking space is limited. This is a people carrier designed for carrying luggage - the capacity is huge! With the back rows of seats down, the maximum storage capacity is 6000 litres. The sliding doors are an added bonus, and are great in tight parking spots. There is lots of headroom for even the tallest of adults, in both the rear rows of seats and lots of leg room. The van offers some highly configurable seating options, with the rear rows of seats, having options for 2 or 3 seats. Even with fully loaded, it feels spacious enough to sit back, without feeling to claustrophobic. ![]() In terms of comfort, the van's height means there's plenty of headroom space, neither is leg room, especially in the back of the vehicle. ![]() The flexibility of the layout means you aren't restricted in any way. With the standard version provides 8 seats, there are also options for 9 seats which are widely available to rent. All of the seats are foldable and detachable, with flexibility at the heart of this 8 seater minivan. If you need to fit 8 passengers, wheelchair/pram/bike storage or are just looking for a MPV that has ample luggage space and comfort for passengers, this 8 seater minivan doesn't compromise on space. Space is very generous in the Ford Torneo Custom. If you're travelling to London with lots of luggage. Miles per gallon: 5.7 L/100km 50 mpg UK / 41 mpg US.Boot space with back two rows of seats down: 6000 litres.Boot space with rear seats down: 5520 litres.The driving position feels like being in a car, making you feel more relaxed and less like you are sat high up in the van, offering some great road visibility. It is adaptable and dynamic, handling well, despite the slight firmness of the suspension. On the road, despite being quite a large vehicle, it feels surprisingly car-like to drive. The height of the driver position in the cabin and the vast windscreen, ensure that visibility is good. The 8 seater comes with cruise control and heated seats to name just a couple of the features offering a relaxed, comfortable drive. The handling is good and the suspension is superior than most of its closer rivals. Engine size: 190 PS or 187 bhp or 140 kW 3800 rpmĬonsidering the size of this 8 seater, the ride quality is relatively punchy, yet nimble, especially the 182bhp version.Doors: Double sliding side doors and large rear door for the boot.Engine size: 1.0 L 3-cylinder, 2.0 L 4-cylinder diesel.Doors: Double sliding side doors and 50:50 split rear doors.Aesthetically, it far outweighs the other similar 8 seaters available to rent, but in terms of practicality, there are better 8 seaters out there to drive. Some argue that this 8 seater is style over substance. The diesel version isn't particularly smooth in terms of drive quality. If you are looking for a more luxurious ride, there may be more stylish alternatives out there. Yes it is a van, but it actually handles pretty well and is as car-like as you can get for such a large vehicle.ĭespite the luxurious feel inside, this MPV is still basically a van so it can still feel like a van to drive. ![]() The Vito is a great option for when transporting 8 passengers and luggage, and are looking to travel in style. It's not just practical, but looks good too. The MPV drives well and comes equipped with a high quality interior finish, with fantastic visibility from the drivers seat. Comfortably accommodating 8 passengers, the Torneo is the ideal large family MPV. This MPV is perfect if you need a people carrier with ample space and flexibility for their rental. ![]() 5/16/2023 0 Comments Coppola wine pinot noir![]() ![]() Grown in an appellation that experiences cool summers and mild winters, a climate perfect for thin skinned grape such as Pinot Noir! This Pinot Noir offers an exciting contrast to California bottling, expressing a more delicate tannin structure and higher acidity that makes it elegant and well-proportioned. This delectably smooth wine with delicious fruity notes pairs especially well with Italian fare but is the perfect compliment to virtually any evening. ![]() Tis is the first wine in the portfolio to hail from the state of Oregon. This wine reflects the essence of the appellation and flavors that make Oregon Pinot Noir so desirable. ![]() Enjoy this wine slightly chilled or at room temperature. Bright acidity, subtle tannin structure is enhanced by seasoned oak.ĭiamond Collection wines are made from grapes grown across California and Oregon, and are carefully combined to create wines perfect for all occasions – including those special just because ones. Continuing on the palate, the wine delivers dark, freshly crushed fruit flavors and a silky texture. 2023 Francis Ford Coppola Winery Too, Geyserville, Sonoma County, CA. Tastings & Experiences Winery Events The Winery Hours & Directions. Aromas of strawberry, cranberry, cedar, fig and spices. Virginia Dare Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Virginia Dare Hard Cider. Its elegant character and impeccable balance reflect a phenomenal vintage and exceptional fruit quality. This vintage of Golden Tier Pinot Noir offers a fragrant nose of spices with kisses of earth and flowers. Grown in the cool climate of Monterey County, the Coppola Diamond Collection Pinot Noir is graceful and well-balanced. Coppola Diamond Collection Pinot Noir 2015Ī versatile bottle for any cuisine (or a night of me-time). ![]() 5/16/2023 0 Comments Ao3 star wars clone x reader![]() Love oo Warnings: Awkward flirting, chess play, sibling teasing, mentions of human trials for a prosthetic, mentions of prosthetics, mentions of surgeries, difficulties with human trials, fluff, babysitting, mentions of shock, parental yelling, I think that’s it, if I miss any please let me know.ĪO3 Link | Words: 5,237 | PREVIOUS -> NEXT I hope you guys enjoy this version of Tech, I thoroughly have. Please note I am not a chess player, I do not watch chess, hence why I focused on an already played game. Topalov - played Jan 20 1999, at the Hoogoes A tournament. There will be a chess game that is played through out Tech’s portion, it is the game played by Kasparov vs. Tech’s portion is very sweet - I least I think so, but it’s also going to be a bit of up and down. Thank you for being patient, loves, you guys are awesome. Summary: Tech takes a step with a friend he thought was out of reach. Keep reading The Gym Membership Modern AU Part 8 tbb tbb hunter x reader tbb tech tbb hunter tbb crosshair tbb echo tbb wrecker tbb wrecker x original character clone sergeant hunter bad batch hunter x reader sergeant hunter Bad Batch the bad batch the bad batch tech wrecker bad batch wrecker the bad batch wrecker crosshair bad batch crosshair the bad batch crosshair echo tech clone trooper echo arc trooper echo bad batch Tech the bad batch echo the bad batch hunter Gym Membership Master List | Main Master List Italics - flashback Warnings: flirting, drinking, kissing, TW: hostage situation, discussions of miscarriage, discussions of death, discussions of torture, survivors guilt, I think that’s all of it, if I miss any please let me know.ĪO3 Link | Words: 6,582 | PREVIOUS -> NEXT Thank you all for loving this story as much as you have. H realizes how close Z and Omega have gotten. Z and Crosshair have a brother sister moment. R is arrested and carted away to prison never to be heard from again. H & Z are very affectionate after the near miss but don’t take it any further than a near kiss. ![]() Z and R get taken to the hospital, the family waits to hear if Z makes it out of surgery. She notices R pulls a knife, she tries to protect H, ends up getting stabbed by R. H arrives in time, tells R to leave Z alone. R threatens Z as he busted down the door to the bathroom. As R is about to bust down the door, she can hear H running into the house. ![]() R busts down the door to the bedroom, Z is on the phone with Hunter the entire time. Zaina runs away from Rush as he rushes after her, she locks herself in the Mel & Wrecker’s bedroom and bathroom. Part 7 - Quick Summary: TW (Domestic Violence and Stabbing) Please note I do not know how a 911 operator centre works, this is just pure speculation. If this is a trigger for anyone please don’t read. This chapter still deals with a bit of a difficult situation, except instead of Domestic Violence, this chapter deals with Torture, Death and Hostage situation. After Tech will be Echo’s turn to have a story, followed by Crosshair. ![]() I may change the next posting, depending on what happens, but don’t worry Tech won’t keep you waiting long. There will be a short hiatus, the next Gym Membership story will be back June 15, 2022. Okay so this is the last Hunter section for this story, next will be Tech. Summary: The family welcomes home Baby Iris, Hunter learns about the incident Zaina went through Hunter and Zaina draw closer. ![]() 5/16/2023 0 Comments Internet iceberg image![]() ![]() This could be something that you can use in your own work. Is it relevant to your original topic? Is it well-written? Finally, look for any unusual or interesting content on the website. Second, look at the content of the website. This will give you an idea of how important it is. First, look at the overall size of the website. Once you’ve found an iceberg, you need to examine it closely. These are usually websites that have been well-publicized, or those that are related to your original topic. You should type specific keywords into the search engine, and then look for websites that have high search engine rankings. To find Internet icebergs, you need to use Google search or a similar tool. The same principle applies to the Internet iceberg: a large portion of the web is hidden beneath the surface. They can be difficult to find and understand, but they can be extremely valuable if you know where to look.Īn iceberg is a large piece of ice that has broken off from a larger mass. Internet icebergs are pieces of content that are buried beneath the surface of the web. Additionally, if the icebergs are big enough, they can form glaciers themselves. The name comes from the way that the surface of an iceberg appears smooth and shiny, even when it contains large amounts of snow and ice.Īn iceberg can be dangerous to ships because it can cause them to run aground. interneticebergĪn iceberg is a large piece of ice that has broken off from a glacier or ice sheet and is floating in open water. Resolve the issue before it becomes too big and difficult to fix. Check the different blog posts on the web to see if someone has already solved the problem you’re experiencing.Ĥ. If you find yourself stuck in an Internet iceberg, here are some tips to help get you out:Ģ. You don’t have any blog posts that were published more than 6 months ago. Your blog or social media account is mainly focused on one topic. You spend a lot of time talking about yourself rather than talking about your audience or what you’re writing about. You only have a small number of followers on your blog or social media account. It can be hard to know when you’re becoming an iceberg, but there are some signs that you might be doing this: They might be very good at blogging, but they might not be as good at social media or email marketing. People who are icebergs on the Internet are usually people who are very big in one area of the Internet, but they’re not as big in other areas. An iceberg is a large chunk of ice that is floating in the water, and it’s easy to see because it’s so large and flat. If you want to be successful on the Internet, it’s important not to be an Internet iceberg. This can be a result of a large number of links to the site from other websites, making it difficult for users to find what they are looking for. What is an Internet Iceberg?Īn Internet iceberg is a website or other online resource that is larger than average in size, but smaller in detail or content. This leaves users with outdated information and can lead them down a confusing path. ![]() They are often created when a website owner makes changes to their website that don’t properly update other parts of the site. One of the robots was lost, according to the BBC, but the other will be recovered in May and its data analyzed.Internet icebergs are a type of website that can be very confusing for users. ![]() Researchers deployed two marine robots near the island to learn about how the cold, freshwater influx from the melting fragments of A68 affected the local ecosystem. A mission to South Georgia Island this February was finally successful. A second mission in 2019 was similarly thwarted. In 2018, a British Antarctic Survey expedition headed to the calving site to collect seafloor samples, but was stymied by heavy sea ice. Researchers have also been working to understand how a big calving event like the one that birthed A68 affects the ecosystems around it, although the harsh climate of the Antarctic has made the job difficult. "We were able to follow its progress with daily satellite images, at a level of detail we've not really been able to do before." "We saw every little twist and turn," Laura Gerrish, a mapping specialist at the British Antarctic Survey, told the BBC. Photos: Antarctica's Larsen C ice shelf through time Images of melt: Earth's vanishing ice caps ![]() 5/15/2023 0 Comments Punk wars review![]() But then, weren't they the same people moshing to "Robot Rock" at the foot of the Pyramid? It's the prescience of their volte-masques that cements their legend, and in this transition from studio to symphony, from dancehall to cinema hall, surely disappointing the track junkies along the way, Tron's place in the Daft Punk canon of the unexpected is assured. Then the up-yours leather jackets were clad and people seeking digital love instead got a steam machine and promptly turned their noses. If you fell in love with the gritty house mastery of Homework, the chances are you weren't really going to be endeared to the blue aliens and intergalactic disco balls of Discovery. After all, that's what Daft Punk do best. Hopes and expectations were always going to be confounded. Though, perhaps more realistically, all of the above will be taken into account in an assessment that's heartfelt and considered, but inevitably flawed-not unlike Tron: Legacy OST itself. ![]() ![]() Perhaps the only fair evaluation would be via the near impossible task of regressing to a state of total naivete-turning out the lights on the hype, the robot masks, the dayglo bike race, the hope for atonement for Human After All-and just listening for once. So, what's it to be? A review of Daft Punk's fourth album proper, with all the derivative comparisons that would entail? A review of a film score, considering the pitfalls a lack of visual references could bring? A review of orchestral music for an electronic music magazine? Or a personal account of what all this means for a hopelessly daft Daft Punk fan? Certainly, there's no shortage of angles, but each one appears more fraught with subjective, misplaced, contextual and irrelevant tripwires than the next. ![]() 5/15/2023 0 Comments Bejeweled 2 deluxe gameplay![]() ![]() Multiplayer mode of software product is very interesting and challenging. The multiplayer mode has chat function, so the players can talk to each other. The multiplayer mode is very similar to the single player mode but with the difference that there is another player on the other side. The Bejeweled 2 game is available in multiplayer mode. The Multiplayer modes are Versus and Co-op. The single player modes are Timed, Limited, and Puzzle modes. Gameplay in play Bejeweled 2 online is addictive and fun. Software product board is an 8x8 grid, with four rows on the bottom and four rows on the top. The game play Bejeweled 2 free is played on a game board with several rows of gemstones. Software product has three modes: Classic (timed), Zen (unlimited time) and Blitz (timed).Ī player has to rotate the gemstones to match three or more of the same type of gemstones in order to make them disappear. When 3 or more gems of the same type are matched, they disappear. You can swap the gems by clicking the mouse. You can play either in timed or untimed mode. The player will get points for anything they match and the more they match the more points they will get. The player must swap the tiles to match three of the same color and they will disappear and new tiles will appear. Gameplay of the download Bejeweled 2 is very simple and easy to learn. Whenever you match a row of gems, there is a satisfying explosion and the screen fills with more gems and colors than before. The gems look very realistic and the background is always changing. The graphics are very colorful and consist of many different shapes and patterns. The background of software product is made with a matching color to the tiles, which makes software product more attractive and matches the theme of software produc. Graphics of the Bejeweled 2 game is colorful and bright. ![]() The player can also use a power-up to destroy a set of gems. Bejeweled 2 is a puzzle game where the player has to match three or more colored gems so they disappear. In this review of Bejeweled 2 online free you will be reading about the graphics, gameplay, multiplayer, and replayability of the game. Bejeweled 2 is a board game for games on Facebook, with the goal to create as many triangles of the same color as possible. The levels will start out with a few gems on the screen, but more gems will be added as the player progresses to higher levels. When a chain of three or more of same gem is created, will disappear and new gems will drop into the empty space. The objective of software product is to swap two adjacent gems to create a horizontal or vertical chain of three or more of the same. It is the sequel to the original Bejeweled game. Bejeweled 2 is a tile-matching video game. Software product is available for various platforms, such as PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo DS, and iOS. It is the sequel to Bejeweled, which was released in 2000. However, while this might sound like a fun little game, I'd still suggest skipping this one in favor of Bejeweled 3, as I feel it's the best game of the series.The Bejeweled 2 is a match three puzzle video game developed and published by PopCap Games. Additionally, this mode features an actual ending, though you don't need to complete every puzzle in order to view it. Once you've solved enough puzzles on a planet, you can engage the "warp drive" and continue on to another planet in the galaxy. There are plenty of hints available to guide you to the solution for each puzzle. There is a limit to how many swaps you can do per level, but you don't need to worry about being stuck for long. From there, the gameplay is roughly the same as your the classic game: match gems of the same type, and clear the grid. In this part of the game, you travel from planet to planet, solving puzzles created from carefully arranged groups of gems. By using these items carefully, you can clear levels in a much flashier and awesome way.Īnother interesting development is the addition of a puzzle mode. There are several different powerups, each of which are made by matching large groups of gems in a single swap. The first Bejeweled set the ball rolling, and now the sequel improves on the popular Match 3 style gameplay by adding the ability to create powerups. ![]() 5/15/2023 0 Comments Hugin 2015![]() ![]() With Statoil on board, development gained speed. We sold it as an untethered, remotely operated submarine. We didn’t sell it as an autonomous submarine. “We had to be conscious of how we described it. He says they “downplayed” the technology to overcome the scepticism. They probably viewed the AUV technology as a threat”, Størkersen recalls. “At great depths, the cable is so long that it becomes difficult to maintain an acceptable speed through the water. ![]() They used what is referred to as ‘Remotely operated underwater vehicles’ (ROVs), where communication with the surface and power supply are provided via a cable. If we were to contribute to mapping an area in half the time, this would provide Statoil with a good argument for supporting our technology”, says Størkersen.Īt the time, the environment and the companies involved in seafloor mapping were sceptical. “Mapping was a cost driver, involving large ships and crews. There is a shortage of the technology used to map deep sea areas with the quality and effectiveness required by the offshore industry. Here, the seafloor is up to 1500 metres below sea level. Oil exploration has just been permitted on the Vøring Plateau in the sea outside Nordland County. It turns out that the cup of coffee FFI offers Statoil in 1993, is a very well-timed cup. Thoresen and Størkersen look to the offshore industry. Since the funding from the Norwegian Armed Forces has stopped, FFI needs a new cooperation partner. And it is still a long way to go until such a submarine is fully developed and ready to be manufactured and purchased by the Norwegian Armed Forces. The Norwegian Armed Forces has reservations about spending more money on development. Simply put, the new vehicle needed to be tetherless.ĭuring a demonstration in May 1993, AUV Demo swims 109 nautical miles in Skagerrak with only “a few mishaps”, as it is stated in the report at the time.ĭespite a successful demonstration – the funding stops after this. ![]() A tether would have slowed down the submarine so much that the concept wouldn’t have worked”, says Størkersen. This meant we couldn’t have a tether fastened to the submarine. “We needed 20 litres of seawater to pass through the battery every second in order for it to produce enough power to propel the vehicle through the water. As the word suggests, it uses seawater as the oxidizing agent. The battery FFI used in AUV Demo was a seawater battery. He has been the project manager for the development of Hugin and has followed the submarine from the idea stage to a finished commercial product. The very first miniature model from Bøletjern is today sitting in Nils Størkersen’s office. With the funds from the Intelligence Staff, they develop AUV Demo (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) – a shiny yellow test submarine, and a system to transmit control commands down to the submarine using acoustic communication (noise signals). Three years earlier, Thoresen has managed to convince the Intelligence Staff at the Norwegian High Command to grant funds to make an attempt.įFI researchers have created a new saltwater battery that can power a mini submarine for 1200 nautical miles – i.e., from Oslo to Alta. ![]() However, by the late 1980s, battery technology has become so advanced that it is possible to try. This idea has been difficult to sell, both with management at FFI and in the Norwegian Armed Forces. Can a submarine be created that operates independently in the deep sea? That can map the seafloor, search for mines, conduct espionage or warfare entirely on its own or remotely operated from a ship? At this time, in the early 1990s, there are already a number of small submarines in use, but these receive power and control signals via a cable that runs to a ship on the surface. ![]() |