Tag Archives: disaster

WiFi Based Push-To-Talk And Mesh Networks

Posted on 27 September 2017 by E.M.Smith

Some ideas and pointers to how to set up a local area WiFi HotSpot based Push To Talk (PTT) Radio Network using only cell phones, tablets, or similar computers and a WiFi Router Access Point – with a free application or two. Continue reading →

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Changing Preparedness Lights

Posted on 7 June 2012 by E.M.Smith

Some considerations about Emergency Lighting and a selection of a “Tier 2” light source. A Coleman Kerosene lantern (with LED lights in “Tier 1”). Continue reading →

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Fukushima – IEEE Engineering Retrospective

Posted on 28 November 2011 by E.M.Smith

A technical view of the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Continue reading →

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Japan Nuke – Sequelae

Posted on 17 May 2011 by E.M.Smith

It looks like we are entering the “post mortem” phase of the Fukushima nuclear disaster. The site is now coming under control and we are starting to see new information that is showing what really happened in greater detail. Given … Continue reading →

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