 | Minisode: The Shield Season 7 EP1 - Coefficient of Drag Welcome to The Ten Minute Shield, these are minisode versions of the Shield so you can easily get up to speed or just enjoy an episode again. The Shield Season 7 EP1 - Coefficient of Drag A gang war heats up, enabling Vic to position himself as a valuable commodity to both sides. Meanwhile, Corrine and Cassidy confront Vic. The Shield is an American police-drama television series shown on FX Networks in the U.S. and other networks internationally. The show is known for its controversial portrayal of corrupt police officers and was originally advertised as "Rampart" in reference to the true life Rampart Division police scandal, which the show's Strike Team is loosely based upon. The first season gained the most Emmy nominations for a basic cable drama. The series was created by Shawn Ryan and The Barn Productions for Fox Television Studios and Sony Pictures Television (formerly Columbia TriStar Television). Notable film actors who took extended roles on the show included Glenn Close in season 4 and Forest Whitaker in seasons 5 and 6. The Shield finished its 6th season and was renewed for its 7th and final season, which began airing on September 2, 2008. Vic Mackey (Michael Chiklis) Shane Vendrell (Walton Goggins) David Aceveda (Benito Martinez) Ronnie Gardocki (David Rees Snell) Curtis "Lem" Lemansky (Kenny Johnson) Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach (Jay Karnes) Claudette Wyms (CCH Pounder) Julien Lowe (Michael Jace) Corrine Mackey (Cathy Cahlin Ryan) Danielle "Danny" Sofer (Catherine Dent) Monica Rawling (Glenn Close) |
 | Deployment of ANDE Satellites by STS-116 The Atmospheric Neutral Density Experiment (ANDE) Risk Reduction Mission consists of two spherical spacecraft fitted with retro-reflectors for satellite laser ranging (SLR). Scientific objectives of the ANDE missions include monitoring total neutral density along the orbit for improved orbit determination of space objects, monitoring the spin rate and orientation of the spacecraft to better understand in-orbit dynamics, and to provide a test object for polarimetry studies. The mission will provide objects in low Earth orbit with well-determined ballistic coefficients and radar cross-sections for comprehensive atmospheric modeling. Each mission will include a passive and an active spherical spacecraft in a lead-trail orbit configuration. The passive sphere will be tracked with the Space Surveillance Network (SSN) and SLR to study atmospheric drag and in-track total density. The active sphere will have on-board instrumentation to measure atmospheric density and composition. The active sphere will monitor its position relative to the passive sphere to study drag models. The active satellites will communicate on-board data through a system of modulated retro-reflectors (MRR). Mission Objectives: Provide Total Atmospheric Density for Orbit Determination and Collision Avoidance Space to Ground Optical Communication Demo Validate Fundamental Theories on the Calculation of the Drag Coefficient Provide Calibration Object for Radar Fence Upgrade Establish a Method to Validate Neutral Density and Composition Derived from DMSP Sensors. Active Sphere Instrumentation: Modulating Retro-Reflector (MRR) Array Final layout analysis in progress One hemisphere densely populated One hemisphere with single MRR Thermal Control System (± 5 C) Thermal Monitoring System (TMS) ( ≤ 1C) Global Positioning Sensor (GPS) Wind and Temperature Spectrometer (WATS) (1-46 amu) Backup Communications System Photovoltaic Arrays Lithium Ion Batteries Passive Sphere Instrumentation: Retro-Reflector Array 21st December 2006 |
 | McLaren F1 Power Lap The overall drag coefficient on the standard Mclaren F1 is 0.32; compare 0.36 for the faster (in the context of top speed) Bugatti Veyron, compare 0.357 for the current holder of the fastest car world record (as of 2007) -- the SSC Ultimate Aero TT |
 | Honda City 2009 About the vehicle: in fact I do like this kind of phenomenon to the sub-compact segment because it's such one revolutionary result after this latest time of hard work to creat 3rd generation City Sedan. Drag coefficient of exterior is lower than 0.30cd. Exterior design concept is the fast forward arrow with speed and vivacy. Somehow, that's Honda's new principle to create next new future automobiles. Details all around give sport feeling like other can say but this have like never before of course. What related with second generation Fit is now only the chassis concept. Many expertees and me said the basis of its fascia based from Honda Freed, but finally its not larger or in same size after all. Models: S 5MT/ S 5AT/ V 5AT/ SV 5AT / SV 5AT full option with shift paddles Engine: I-VTEC 1.5 120ps Maximum Power: 88kw@6,600rpm Maximum Torque: 145nm@4,800rpm Front: McPherson struts Rear: H-shaped torsion absorb beams Interesting features: Gadget-plot mid-console. The so-called Advanced audio but not radio/CD/MP3 like other; however Honda uses a future cause to complain about this. New storage under second row seating: what a thought!! New seaters which Honda said both are more supporting to body of driver and passenger. Music: I am Rolling Written and produced for Volvo Car Corporation By Erik Mossberg and Peter Wiberg |
 | 2008 Mazda 6 by Edmunds' Inside Line For Full Article: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=122566 FRANKFURT, Germany — The midsize Mazda 6 enters its second generation with a clean, albeit evolutionary, exterior design. At today's 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show, the Japanese automaker announced significant improvements to its Mazda 6 in nearly every important area, from size to performance. Available in Europe once again as a sedan, hatchback and wagon, the new Mazda 6 is a bit taller and wider, with a longer wheelbase, which results in a roomier cabin and more stable ride. The cars are more slippery, too — the sedan and hatchback have a drag coefficient of 0.27 and the wagon, 0.28 — with better torsional rigidity. |
 | Pond Racer (Beyond the cutting edge) Part 1 of 5 In this fully illustrated Power Point presentation, Michael Schratt will cover the design, construction, and test flight program of the most exotic aircraft ever to participate in the Reno National Air Races. Also to be revealed, classified drag coefficient reduction techniques used by the USAF, and a sneak peek into what tomorrow's future air racers will look like. |
 | 2008/2/02.WSIR.Rotary Lotus. 1:35.5.Caterham. First session in Afternoon. hook up with GPS DATA log system. you can see the GPS device mount on top of DASH. did well. Consider I am driving a car with only 160HP. and drag coefficient of 0.5+, with top speed only reach to 110mile(4th gear 7000RPM)."even Honda S2000 have more top speed then me" in Fastest Road course in the west cost USA. I think I did pretty well 2/3 6pm Now I start doubet about my top speed now !!. cause when I using http://www.csgnetwork.com/rearendgearcalc.html it show my top speed should be 123 mile per hour. my final drive is 4.05. the tire hight is aoout 23inch. cause when I using http://www.maxqdata.com/ they have few bug need to repair while I was renting it from them. but it is still one of cheapest GPS data log system in the market. a |
 | Porsche 911 GT2 (2008) Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) Respect Required. Specs Bellow. Manual Engine Cylinders 6 Displacement 3.6 liters Engine layout Rear engine Horsepower 530 hp Torque 505 lb.-ft. @ rpm 2,200 - 4,500 rpm Compression ratio 9.0 : 1 Manual Performance Top Track Speed 204 mph 0-60 mph 3.6 s 0-100 mph 7.4 s Chassis 19-inch GT3 Wheel Variable-steering ratio, power-assist (hydraulic) Front-Suspension: Independent MacPherson struts with forged aluminum control arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar and negative steering roll radius Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) Sport Chrono Package Plus Standard Braking system Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) Front brakes: 6-piston monobloc aluminum-fixed calipers and ventilated brake discs at the front, Rear brakes: 4-piston monobloc aluminum-fixed calipers and ventilated brake discs at the rear Standard Passive safety Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system Standard Optional Lighting system Bi-Xenon headlights with dynamic leveling and headlight washers Integrated third brake light with LED technology Body Length 176.93 in Width 72.91 in Height 50.51 in Wheelbase 92.52 in Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.32 Curb Weight 3175 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 3858 lbs Exterior Automatically controlled integrated rear-split-wing spoiler Interior Comfort Adaptive sports seats Club sports package Heated seats Three-spoke multi-function steering wheel in smooth leather HomeLink® (garage door opener) ParkAssist Automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors with integrated rain sensor Standard Optional Instruments On-board computer with continuous indication of mileage, time, and speed Instrument dials in Guards Red Standard Optional Air conditioning Automatic full climate control with carbon filter Standard Optional Communication Extended navigation module BOSE® Surround Sound System Sound Package Plus incl. CD storage box Manual Fuel consumption City 16.0 mpg Highway 23.0 mpg official Porsche website. http://www.porsche.com |
 | Aptera: The Future Is Here When we first encountered the Aptera diesel-electric hybrid last year, it was another pie-in-the-sky concept with amazing performance specs (330 mpg, 0.055-0.06 drag coefficient) but a concept nonetheless. Happily, last week at the TED Conference, the curtain was lifted over the real thing, and a working prototype of the spacey ride was unveiled. Delivering slightly less than originally calculated, the three-wheeled hybrid still sips fuel to the tune of 230 miles per gallon while humming along at 55 miles per hour. The production of the prototype is a hopeful first step for Aptera, whose company, Accelerated Composites (aka Aptera Motors), is making tentative plans to sell it for about $20,000 apiece. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/03/the_future_is_h.php |
 | Mazda's Taiki : DigInfo DigInfo - http://movie.diginfo.tvImproving on its predecessors, the Mazda Taiki takes the concept of flow and adds a powerful engine to make it fly. The Mazda Taiki uses the Renesis engine, a next generation rotary Engine. Completely developed in-house, The Renesis engine has a longer stroke and larger displacement at 1600cc intended to raise thermal efficiency and torque at all engine speeds. This design also utilizes a direct injection system and aluminum side housing to make the engine compact and light weight. To create the visual depiction of air flowing, the two seat interior was designed with an all glass canopy and a dashboard and trim inspired by koinobori, Japanese kites, in the wind. The seats which are genuine leather were developed through a new technique in which an artist recreated wind visually with brush strokes. The overhang over the wheels effectively channels air and creates a tunnel that increases downforce. This highly aerodynamic design has zero lift and a drag coefficient of only .25. For the sake of safety, Mazda is actively developing an advanced human machine interface so the driver and machine can communicate smoothly and easily. Multi-control switches are integrated into steering wheel in order that the driver can perform driving operations without removing their hands from the wheel. This evocative design is not the last to be seen in the nagare series. |
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