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( MENAFN - PR Newswire) Mid-inclination orbit provides more SAR-imaging opportunities at middle latitudes of the globe for ICEYE customers. HELSINKI, Finland, Dec. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEYE, the global leader in SAR satellite operations for Earth Observation and persistent monitoring, announced today that it has launched two new satellites to its constellation of SAR satellites. Both satellites expand the availability of ICEYE's latest imaging technology to deliver additional 25 cm imaging capacity. The satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched as part of the Bandwagon-2 rideshare mission with SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. Both satellites have established communication, and early routine operations are underway. With today's launch, ICEYE has successfully launched 40 satellites into orbit since 2018, with nine satellites launched in 2024 alone. The new SAR satellites were launched into mid-inclination orbits; compared to a polar orbit, these mid-inclination orbits provide more than twice the collection opportunities at middle latitudes of the globe. ICEYE customers have many areas of interest in these middle latitudes (+/- 45 degrees), and these customers will benefit from increased persistence over these regions. Customers with imaging interests outside these middle latitudes will continue to benefit from the frequent revisit enabled by ICEYE's dozens of satellites in polar orbits. ICEYE's unique mix of mid-inclination and polar orbits provides its customers with deep revisit capabilities for targets all around the globe. The new satellites will serve ICEYE's commercial missions as part of the world's largest SAR satellite constellation owned and operated by ICEYE. Rafal Modrzewski, CEO and Co-founder of ICEYE said: "This launch marks another significant milestone in ICEYE's ability to provide our customers with a rich diversity of collection opportunities. We bolster our industry-leading SAR constellation and expand our customers' collection opportunities in the areas most important to them." Today's launch is another step forward in ICEYE's steady drumbeat of innovative breakthroughs in Earth Observation. This year alone, ICEYE has, for example, introduced Dwell Precise, a new 25 cm imaging mode that offers its customers the highest-fidelity 25cm imaging capability, and adds advanced capability to ICEYE's line of Dwell products; launched an API that allows customers to directly task its SAR satellite constellation; and launched ICEYE Ocean Vision to provide actionable intelligence for maritime domain awareness. About ICEYE ICEYE delivers unparalleled persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth, faster and more accurately than ever before. Owning the world's largest synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation, ICEYE provides objective, near real-time insights, ensuring that customers have unmatched access to actionable high-quality data, day or night, even in challenging environmental conditions. As a trusted partner to governments and commercial industries, ICEYE delivers intelligence in sectors such as insurance, natural catastrophe response and recovery, security, maritime monitoring, and finance, enabling decision-making that contributes to community resilience and sustainable development. ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, the UK, Australia, Japan, UAE, Greece, and the US. We have more than 700 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation. Media contact: [email protected] Visit and follow ICEYE on LinkedIn and X for the latest updates and insights. MENAFN21122024003732001241ID1109019633 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Gus Malzahn is leaving his post as UCF's head coach to reunite with Florida State coach Mike Norvell as the Seminoles' offensive coordinator, ESPN reported on Saturday. Norvell, who served as a graduate assistant under Malzahn at Tulsa in 2007-08, relinquished his role as FSU's primary playcaller amid a staff shakeup this season. Florida State, 1-7 in the Athletic Coast Conference this season, entered Saturday's season finale against Florida at 2-9 and ranked No. 131 in the nation in total offense. UCF also endured a tough 2024 season, going 4-8 after losing eight of its last nine games. During Malzahn's four-year tenure, the Knights went 28-24, including 5-13 in the Big 12 Conference the last two seasons. Malzahn, 59, is 105-62 in 13 seasons as a college head coach, highlighted by a 68-35 mark in eight seasons at Auburn -- which included a BCS title game appearance in 2013. He served as offensive coordinator and playcaller when the Tigers won the national title in 2010. Malzahn will be tasked with revitalizing a Florida State offense that helped produce a 13-1 campaign in 2023, when the Seminoles were denied a spot in the College Football Playoff. Over the last three seasons at UCF, his rushing attack has been in the Top 10 in the nation. In his 19 seasons as a college head coach or offensive coordinator, Malzahn's teams have averaged 447.7 yards per game, and three of his teams eclipsed 7,000 yards in a season. --Field Level MediaFootball Fans Blaming Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy For Bryce Underwood, NIL Drama
By FATIMA HUSSEIN WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. His threat was directed at countries in the so-called BRIC alliance, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. Turkey, Azerbaijan and Malaysia have applied to become members and several other countries have expressed interest in joining. While the U.S. dollar is by far the most-used currency in global business and has survived past challenges to its preeminence, members of the alliance and other developing nations say they are fed up with America’s dominance of the global financial system . The dollar represents roughly 58% of the world’s foreign exchange reserves, according to the IMF and major commodities like oil are still primarily bought and sold using dollars. The dollar’s dominance is threatened, however, with BRICS’ growing share of GDP and the alliance’s intent to trade in non-dollar currencies — a process known as de-dollarization. Trump, in a Truth Social post, said: “We require a commitment from these Countries that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace the mighty U.S. Dollar or, they will face 100% Tariffs, and should expect to say goodbye to selling into the wonderful U.S. Economy.” At a summit of BRIC nations in October, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the U.S. of “weaponizing” the dollar and described it as a “big mistake.” “It’s not us who refuse to use the dollar,” Putin said at the time. “But if they don’t let us work, what can we do? We are forced to search for alternatives.” Russia has specifically pushed for the creation of a new payment system that would offer an alternative to the global bank messaging network, SWIFT, and allow Moscow to dodge Western sanctions and trade with partners. Trump said there is “no chance” BRIC will replace the U.S. dollar in global trade and any country that tries to make that happen “should wave goodbye to America.” Research shows that the U.S. dollar’s role as the primary global reserve currency is not threatened in the near future. An Atlantic Council model that assesses the dollar’s place as the primary global reserve currency states the dollar is “secure in the near and medium term” and continues to dominate other currencies. Trump’s latest tariff threat comes after he threatened to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% tax on goods from China, as a way to force the countries to do more to halt the flow of illegal immigration and drugs into the U.S. He has since held a call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who said Thursday she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returned home Saturday after meeting Trump, without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on Canada.
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Participants in the REU summer internship program at Bigelow Laboratory learn how to do oceanographic fieldwork on an educational research cruise aboard the R/V Bowditch in 2023. David Fields photo For climate scientists, the ocean’s temperature is of significant concern. As with most healthy systems, balance is critical; there are consequences if it’s too cold or warm. Researchers at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences have consistently observed a warming trend in the Gulf of Maine, resulting in the decline of vital aquatic organisms and kelp forests. If they can more accurately measure the Gulf of Maine’s warming rate, they can better predict the future impacts of climate change — at least, that’s the hope. For over 20 years, Bigelow’s Gulf of Maine North Atlantic Time Series (GNATS) has been used to validate satellite-based measurements of ocean color using on-the-water observations. When the program began in 1998, Senior Research Scientist Barney Balch led a team of scientists across the Gulf. Funded by NASA, primarily to confirm whether satellite data was providing an accurate account of conditions, the team gathered information on nutrient and carbon concentrations, optical properties such as ocean color, and details about the biological communities at the base of the food web. Sure enough, what was intended as a three-year research initiative evolved into a series used to explore the Maine coast’s dynamic past, present and future. Senior Research Scientist Catherine “Cath” Mitchell said the series is an example of how collecting data can have unexpected benefits later. She recently secured funding from NASA to resume annual research cruises from next year through 2027. The updated GNATS program will use the laboratory’s new research vessel, the R/V Bowditch, to enhance local research. “I’m excited about getting more collaborators involved,” Mitchell said. “If we can create opportunities for other scientists to take advantage of the fact that we’re already out there measuring these things, that would do wonders to advance the science of the Gulf of Maine.” The R/V Bowditch, docked at Bigelow Laboratory, is being adapted as part of the GNATS program to monitor changing conditions and validate satellite data in the Gulf of Maine. The instrument on the front is the radiometer the team uses to measure ocean color. Cath Mitchell photo David Drapeau, a team member since GNATS inception under Blarch’s leadership, said the program’s acronym is pronounced like the tiny, winged insect. “It follows the footsteps of two well-known programs in the oceanographic community,” said Drapeau, citing the Bermuda Atlantic Time Series (BATS) and the Hawaii Ocean Time Series (HOT). “It aims to validate satellite ocean color data, but one advantage of doing this work in our backyard is that we can study changes that emerge over time.” Reflecting on the team’s humble beginnings, Drapeau noted that 1998, the GNATS lab was housed in a 20-foot shipping container transported by truck. They worked on the Scotia Prince, a massive 500-foot vessel similar to a cruise ship, which he described as “ideal for data collection.” Given its size, it could handle rough seas and was relatively affordable — $400 for a group of three, compared to chartering a research vessel for a day, costing over $10,000. The ferry took a direct route from Portland to Nova Scotia, which the team continues to use today. Note, without necessary Coast Guard approvals for international work, the transect extends two-thirds of the way across the Gulf of Maine. “We took water samples every 18 miles along that line,” Drapeau said. “That was determined by the ferry’s speed, traveling at 18 knots, which allowed us an hour to process each sample.” GNATS has now upgraded to high-speed catamarans that travel up to 40 knots, shortening processing times to 20 minutes and the trip time in total. “Even as equipment and technology improve, we collect data using the same methods,” Drapeau said. “If our calibration becomes inconsistent, we won’t be able to accurately determine if the Gulf is warming. It’s no use if we’re comparing apples to oranges.” Senior Research Associate Dave Drapeau prepares the Bowditch before a shakedown cruise in August to test new instruments and protocols before beginning official data collection for GNATS in 2025. Cath Mitchell photo Fieldwork can be costly. When researchers secure a three-year grant, they are often allotted two or three cruises to collect water samples and measure site-specific phenomena. Given that limitation, Drapeau said it’s tough to document changes besides weather patterns, which vary annually. Proving climate change, for example, requires decades of data collection and analysis. That’s where time series come into play. Secondary to its funding goals, GNATS data has revealed shifts in the Gulf of Maine and subsequent implications. “There are two aspects to our work,” Drapeau said. “Routine measurements and the surprises we encounter.” Drapeau reflected on some cruises the team took last April. Unlike regular procedures, they towed nets, which, when they were extracted from the water, were covered in a thick brown substance comparable to mud. “We discovered a significant bloom of dinoflagellates, a type of phytoplankton,” Drapeau said. “The species itself wasn’t unusual, but to see such a large bloom at that time of the year was . Sure enough, other scientists and fishermen reported the phenomenon, and as a result, a small working group was formed to investigate further.” While that instance could have been seen just as “being out on the water,” he acknowledged other studies that, thanks to GNATS data, have been equally if not even more revelatory. Participants in the REU summer internship program at Bigelow Laboratory learn how to do oceanographic fieldwork aboard the R/V Bowditch in 2023. Collecting water samples, they sample everything from oxygen levels and bacteria counts to zooplankton populations. David Fields photo Oceanographic measurements between September 1998 and December 2010 were used to identify changes in the Gulf of Maine’s physical, chemical and biological characteristics in an article published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences. GNATS samples collected during extreme precipitation (four of the eight wettest years of the last century) between 2005 and 2010 reflected a notable decline in the amount and productivity of phytoplankton. The study found that stratification occurred, isolating the surface water from the bottom water and reducing the exchange of nutrients between organisms. This was reflected in the ocean color data, which appeared yellower than usual. Findings indicate that precipitation, particularly river discharge, influence the productivity of the Gulf; colored dissolved organic matter and detrital material compete with phytoplankton for light absorption. “More definitive conclusions can be drawn from time series,” said Drapeau, referencing another article published by the Inter-Research Science Center. “Our analysis of GNATS data revealed that the ocean’s surface was cooling in the spring but warming in the other seasons. This trend coincides with a decline in primary production, associated with changes in chlorophyll, particulate organic carbon, temperature and residual nitrate levels.” In layman’s terms, the report suggests that factors beyond weather are contributing to the observed changes, linking the warming phenomenon to saline North Atlantic Slope water entering the Gulf of Maine. “Analyzing an ecosystem is complicated,” Drapeau said. “Looking at a snapshot isn’t enough. It’s important to contextualize time series by supplementing it with data from other projects. This is especially relevant in our case, as studying a transect on a moving vessel has its complications.” The research team managing GNATS now includes Research Associate Sunny Pinkham (left) and Research Technician Brynn Presler-Marshall (right). On the shakedown cruise in August, the team was joined by former Bigelow Laboratory staff previously involved in the program, including Bruce Bowler (center). Farley Miller photo As it nears its 25th anniversary, the GNATS program has completed 217 Gulf of Maine crossings with over 50 scientists on its team (at one point or another). Transitioning from the Scotia Prince to the 48-foot R/V Bowditch has required adjustments, including bumpier rides and more frequent refueling. However, as Drapeau likes to say, “With change comes advantages.” Collecting ocean color data requires sunlight, and weather can be finicky. Now, the new vessel allows the team to adapt to the forecast. “We don’t have to load up our mobile laboratory and drive to some faraway port anymore,” Mitchell said. “We can just drive down the hill to our dock. It makes it much easier to jump on the boat quickly and go when the conditions are right.” The setup has also encouraged the team to rethink how science can improve the program, such as enhancing sample collection and updating instrument software. In August, the team launched its first “shakedown” cruise, setting the stage for future research. Bruce Bower and Jelena Godrijan, two scientists who, like Drapeau, had previously participated in the program under Balch’s leadership, returned to assist with the expedition. “It’s hard to know what might come next,” Drapeau said. “But if there’s a time to learn more about the Gulf of Maine, it’s now.” Comments are not available on this story. Send questions/comments to the editors.A wild first season of the expanded Big 12 is down to what should be a chaotic final weekend. Through all the upsets, unexpected rises and falls, there are nine teams still in the mix to play in the conference championship game. No. 14 Arizona State and No. 17 Iowa State have the best odds, yet a multitude of scenarios could play out — 256 to be exact. There's even the possibility of an eight-team tie. It may take a mathematician to figure out which teams are in the Dec. 7 game in Arlington, Texas — even for the ones who win. Travis Hunter, Colorado. The Buffaloes' two-way star has excelled on both sides of the field, making him one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy. Cam Skattebo, Arizona State. The senior running back can do a little of everything, but excels at punishing would-be tacklers. He's one of the nation's leaders in yards after contact and the focal point of the Sun Devils' offense. Shadeur Sanders, Colorado. If it weren't for Hunter, Sanders might be the Heisman favorite. The son of coach Deion Sanders, Shedeur is fifth nationally with 3,488 yards passing and has been a big part of the Buffaloes' turnaround. DJ Giddens, Kansas State. The Wildcats' running back is one of the nation's most versatile players. He is ninth nationally with 1,271 rushing yards and has added 21 receptions for 258 yards. Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona. The Wildcats have struggled this season, but McMillan has not. He is third nationally with 1,251 receiving yards with seven touchdowns on 78 catches. Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech. The Red Raiders' junior linebacker leads the Big 12 with 68 tackles, averaging 10.2 per game. He also has four sacks. Brendan Mott, Kansas State. He's a menace to opposing quarterbacks, leading the Big 12 with 8 1/2 sacks. The Big 12 has nine teams already bowl eligible and two more a win away. The winner of the Big 12 championship game will be in the mix for a College Football Playoff spot. Arizona State, Iowa State, No. 19 BYU, Colorado, Kansas State, Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech and West Virginia have already clinched bowl berths. Kansas and Cincinnati can get into the postseason with wins this weekend. Gus Malzahn, UCF. Despite successes in recruiting, the Knights are 10-14 in two seasons since moving to the Big 12. Maybe not enough to get shown the door this year, but another mediocre season could lead UCF to make a change. Kyle Whittingham, Utah. Whittingham was one of the Pac-12's best coaches, leading the Utes to consecutive conference titles. Utah was expected to contend for the Big 12 title its first year in the league, but enters the final weekend 1-7 in conference play, which could push Whittingham toward retirement since it's doubtful he'd be fired. Neal Brown, West Virginia. The Mountaineers' coach was in a precarious spot at the end of last season and West Virginia hasn't lived up to expectations this season. The Mountaineers are eligible to go to a bowl game for the second straight season, but Brown could be on the hot seat even after signing a contract extension before the season. Josiah Trotter, West Virginia. The redshirt freshman is the latest Trotter to have success at the linebacker position, following the footsteps of his father, former Philadelphia Eagles player Jeremiah Trotter, and brother Jeremiah Trotter Jr., a current Eagles linebacker. Sam Leavitt, Arizona State. The Michigan State transfer has been just what the Sun Devils' needed: an agile quarterback who extends plays with his legs and rarely makes bad decisions. Bryson Washington, Baylor. The Bears' running back has rushed for 812 yards — 196 against TCU — and 10 TDs. TCU has the Big 12's highest rated 2025 recruiting class with six four-star players among 26 commitments, according to the 247 Sports composite. Receiver Terry Shelton of Carrollton, Texas, is the highest-rated recruit at 71st nationally. Baylor is next with five five-star players among its 20 commitments, including running back Michael Turner, rated 13th at his position out of North Richland Hills, Texas. Texas Tech is ranked seventh in the Big 12, but has four four-star recruits. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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Fighting food allergies the natural way – with flavonoidsMacom technology director sells $233,375 in common stockGus Malzahn is leaving his post as UCF's head coach to reunite with Florida State coach Mike Norvell as the Seminoles' offensive coordinator, ESPN reported on Saturday. Norvell, who served as a graduate assistant under Malzahn at Tulsa in 2007-08, relinquished his role as FSU's primary playcaller amid a staff shakeup this season. Florida State, 1-7 in the Athletic Coast Conference this season, entered Saturday's season finale against Florida at 2-9 and ranked No. 131 in the nation in total offense. UCF also endured a tough 2024 season, going 4-8 after losing eight of its last nine games. During Malzahn's four-year tenure, the Knights went 28-24, including 5-13 in the Big 12 Conference the last two seasons. Malzahn, 59, is 105-62 in 13 seasons as a college head coach, highlighted by a 68-35 mark in eight seasons at Auburn -- which included a BCS title game appearance in 2013. He served as offensive coordinator and playcaller when the Tigers won the national title in 2010. Malzahn will be tasked with revitalizing a Florida State offense that helped produce a 13-1 campaign in 2023, when the Seminoles were denied a spot in the College Football Playoff. Over the last three seasons at UCF, his rushing attack has been in the Top 10 in the nation. In his 19 seasons as a college head coach or offensive coordinator, Malzahn's teams have averaged 447.7 yards per game, and three of his teams eclipsed 7,000 yards in a season. --Field Level Media