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Alex Herbert deleted GEOMETRY-128:
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> Rugged Technology for the Military
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> Key: GEOMETRY-128
> URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GEOMETRY-128
> Project: Apache Commons Geometry
> Issue Type: Bug
> Reporter: Basia Burch
> Priority: Major
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> 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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