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See and be seen. Install a radar reflector and help avoid boat collisions.

Since the 1940s, meteorologists have used Doppler radar to detect storm intensity and movement, predict precipitation amounts and help give weather warnings and alerts.

The Doppler effect works for both light and sound. In light the wavelength of a spectral line changes. For sound the pitch changes.

Meterologists use radar images from NEXRAD and satellite data from GOES, TRMM, GPS and NASA's QuikSCAT blended with computer modeling predictions to make daily forecasts.

In the UK, Victorian train stations, Gothic ruins, and public libraries must be accessible to disabled people. The free RADAR Toilet Key helps open leisure travel to all.

In addition to studying bird migration and habitat use, radar detectors help reduce incidents of bird aircraft strikes and determine where to safely place wind turbines.

Bawdsey Manor in Suffolk, England. This historic site offers a pleasant walk along the shingle beach, and is part of the Suffolk Area of Natural Beauty.

The NORAD Tracks Santa Operations Center uses radar, satellites, Santa Cams, and jet fighters to follow Santa Claus on his flight from the North Pole on Christmas Eve.

AccuWeather's iPhone App provides many features expected from a mobile weather app - forecasts, current conditions, live weather radar - all in an easy to use format.

In many respects the Battle of Britain became famous as much for the aircraft that were used to fight in it as for what actually happened during that battle itself.

Physics Book Review: "Electric Universe: The Shocking True Story of Electricity" by David Bodanis

Radar detection and tracking technologies aided Luftwaffe pilots in their effort to control the night skies above Europe during Britain's night bombing offensive.

Since 1939 Karl Donitz's U-Boats had been the terror of the seven seas but innovative new technology would end "The Sea Wolves" reign of destruction.

When it came to anti-submarine warfare, no American submarine was more successful than the USS Batfish.

The Weather Channel's free downloadable app for the iPhone provides a typical feature set of current conditions, forecasts and live weather radar for the mobile phone.

Weather Bug, one of the popular weather apps at the iPhone App Store, is a free download that tracks live weather radar and provides current local reports and forecasts.

By mastering the military radar sytem, the Women's Air Raid Defense group was the first line of defense against attacks by Japanese and other enemies during World War II.

Colonel Frank Alessi is a former UFO investigator for the United States Air Force. Alessi discloses details of UFO sightings in the following interview.

Air traffic controllers ensure the safety of approximately 87,000 flights each day in the United States. That's about 64 million takeoffs and landings annually.

Personal identification numbers enable governments and corporations to examine your life. People bothered by the practice withhold them and suffer the consequences.

The tactics employed by the British Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940 were very important for the survival of Britain fighting alone.

There was an alleged landing of an alien spacecraft in Suffolk, England, making it the most famed UFO incident in England. Some call it the British Roswell.

It is easy to maximize your gardening space by planting some of these beautiful miniature varieties of favorite bulbs. Great for small garden space or to add extra color!

The United Arab Emirates has long been seen in the West as a conservative country that could be an ally. Will the acquisition of new advanced corvettes help the West?

With the recent discovery of KV 63 near Tutankhamun's tomb, an anomaly found by radar back in 2000 is now being looked at more carefully.

The tactics employed by the German Luftwaffe in its attempt to gain air supremacy over the South of England during the summer of 1940 inadvertently assisted the RAF.

When the Soviets left in 1994, the three Baltic countries immediately began building an air defense organization.

With all the fuss surrounding Britney Spears these days, a new CD causes celebration. Blackout shows a mature Britney ready to take on the dance floor and the tabloids.

Make Christmas Eve as memorable as Christmas morning for the kids this year by starting some new traditions that focus on having fun and spending time with family.

Bring Ya to the Brink, the newest CD from Cyndi Lauper, gives listeners one of the most original artists of the eighties -- but without the originality.

Also known as Typhoon Frieda, the Columbus Day Storm or the Big Blow this extratropical storm caused severe damage in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and California.

This month, Calvin Harris gets ready for the weekend, Cascada evacuates the dancefloor and Little Boots brings her remedy to September 2009's new dance playlist.

North Korea news is about nuclear threats. Dictator Kim Jong-Il is promoting its North Korea missile launch program. Three think tank experts speculate on the reasons.

It was little known that on at least two dozen occasions blood was drawn by either side of the two superpowers in the cold war in aerial combat.

Driving in a foreign country can be nerve wracking enough, but understanding road signs and the legalities can add to the worry. Knowledge of the basics can be beneficial

There are many beliefs about tornadoes and some of them are far from being the truth. In fact, some misconceptions can be dangerous.

Graph information can be entered into Adobe Illustrator for creative graphic embellishments with a little understanding of how the Graph Tools work.

Lambert Glacier is a major glacier in East Antarctica and is also the largest glacier in the world.

Currently, air traffic controllers have the highest rate of pay based on minimum educational level; however, the job also is one of the most stressful careers.

Spend some time with Cornwall's coastwatchers in Rame Head, one the hidden attractions of the English coastline.

Physicists doing research in optics and metamaterials may someday move invisibility cloaking from the realm of fantasy and magic to the realm of science and technology.

With 80% of its surface covered with volcanoes or solidified lava flows, Venus is very tectonically active, but tectonics on Venus differ from plate tectonics on Earth.

Third base is a tough, tough position. It requires the reactions of a ninja warrior, the arm strength of a center fielder, and also, you gotta be able to hit with power.

Pilots rely on ground radar and their on-board radar screen for choosing a flight path through thunderstorms. Something went wrong on April 4, 1977.

Boys and girls around the world can track Santa Claus online with the NORAD Santa Tracker. Follow Santa's Christmas Eve journey by tracking him in real-time.

The Bismarck was the most famous German battleship of the Second World War. Launched in 1939, Bismarck was the lead ship in her class.

When the three Baltic States joined NATO in 2004, the next day member nations sent in air support to protect them.

A discussion with the young Silicon Valley entrepreneurs who plan SHDH sets the record straight about hackers and explains the spirit of this party for programmers.

Venus and Serena Williams meeting in the final, Federer winning his record breaking grand slam. Another Wimbledon has come and gone, here are some final thoughts.

Electrical and mechanical sensors are widely used to characterize the performance and properties of components and systems, but are also found in household objects.