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A whisk broom or spotlight sensor, also known as an across-track scanner, is a technology for obtaining satellite images with optical cameras. [1] It is used for passive remote sensing from space. In a whisk broom sensor, a mirror scans across the satellite ’s path ( ground track ), reflecting light into a single detector which collects data ...
A push broom scanner, also known as an along-track scanner, is a device for obtaining images with spectroscopic sensors. The scanners are regularly used for passive remote sensing from space, and in spectral analysis on production lines, for example with near-infrared spectroscopy used to identify contaminated food and feed. [ 1 ]
A broom is made up of two parts: the handle, which is a long cylindrical stick, and the stiff fibers lined parallel at its base. [1] The United States International Cooperation Administration made a distinction between brooms based on bristle quality. Parlor brooms are made of smooth green fibers and typically have brushes 14 to 18 inches long.
Gerald Harper (born 15 February 1929) is an English actor, best known for his work on television, having played the title roles in Adam Adamant Lives! (1966–67) and Hadleigh (1969–76). He then returned to his main love, the theatre.
Solomon Harper (born in Poplar Grove, Arkansas, on August 8, 1893 [3]) was an electrical engineer and inventor [4] known for creating the first electrically heated hair roller [5] [6] [2] [7] and 28 other inventions. Harper worked for various railways performing jobs like section head, construction and other locomotive work.
The barrel was octagon to round in shape, and was 33 inches in length, per Dearborn's specification. The weapon fired a .54 caliber round. Later rifles had a 36-inch barrel. The stock was made out of walnut wood, and featured a well defined comb and a narrow wrist.
The Brookville BL36PH is a four-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by Brookville Equipment for commuter rail service. [2] It has an MTU 20V4000 V20 engine rated at 3,619 horsepower (2,699 kW) and meets EPA Tier 3 emissions standards. [2]
Brush completed 650 aircraft by the end of 1919, including 400 Avro 504s and 142 Short Type 184s. It also built de Havilland Dragon Rapides during the Second World War , taking over production from de Havilland in 1943 and building 346 aircraft (47.5% of the total number produced) by the time production ended in 1945.