Basia Burch created GEOMETRY-128:
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Summary: Rugged Technology for the Military
Key: GEOMETRY-128
URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GEOMETRY-128
Project: Apache Commons Geometry
Issue Type: Bug
Reporter: Basia Burch
Creating new technology for the military has never been an easy task. Building
computers and other devices that last against the forces of nature and men
involves a lot of engineering and a bit of creativity. Perhaps that is why so
many worldwide technology and defense firms have begun to work together to push
the newest and latest technologies into practical use for the military.
One common question is whether or not smart phones or tablets have seen
widespread military application. According to DRS Tactical Systems, a tablet
computer was already in service with most NATO militaries. The tablet featured
many of the same capabilities and specifications of the i Pad, but without the
glossy exterior. The tablet was designed to last in adverse conditions and take
a lot of concussive force before sustaining any damage.
These tablets, while a bit larger than the consumer edition, are meant to be
carried everywhere on the battlefield. They are equipped with proprietary
military software that interacts with GPS data and military satellites to
collect and display contextual information about a mission.
While this all sounds like something out of a Tom Clancy novel, it's real
science. While consumer technology grows smaller and smaller, the military
needs to compete with commercially-available gear while ensuring that it's
rugged enough to be hauled through a battle scenario.
Think about all of the environments that the military encounters. They march
through woodlands, deserts, and polar areas. It is natural to assume that snow,
sand, and other impurities could easily soak their way into your everyday
consumer laptop when subjected to this kind of stress test.
The military doesn't just focus on rugged products. They want the
*[complextime|https://complextime.com/]* top processors and hardware available,
and this involves a lot of interesting innovation when those processors and
components take up a lot of space. The resilience of the device is essential,
but so are the actual performance levels of the computer. How well can it
render audio and video content, and what formats can it not play?
Since the military is interested in making long-range satellite links with
their technology in data and operations centers, it isn't uncommon to find an
extended Wi-Fi or satellite antenna on military-grade technology. Transferring
information over a long distance is essential, especially when receiving new
data from within enemy territory.
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