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A Look at the Technology Behind Wall Atomic Analogue Clocks

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

A Look at the Technology Behind Wall Atomic Analogue Clocks

No timepiece is likely to escape inaccuracy; at least this is what we believed before the invention of the wall atomic analogue clocks. Such items use atomic resonance frequency standard in order to work their accuracy and feed the incorporated counter. The technology behind the wall atomic analogue clocks is a very advanced one involving the use of cold atoms in what scientists call absorption spectroscopy. The working principle is very intricate although extremely precise.

The very core of wall atomic analogue clocks and watches in general contains a tunable microwave cavity that is filled with hydrogen; the entire device relies on oscillations and their electronic amplification. In the first stages of the manufacturing process, there are special preparation procedures that make all the components for the design. Certain models use atoms with a changed electronic state, but they also require a change in the cavity as well.

Wall atomic analogue clocks are generally used for the creation of standard frequencies, and they are installed in sites of time signals. Such clocks are an absolute must for the use of Alpha navigation transmitters and they also find wide applications in radioastronomy for instance. The entire GPS navigation system relies on the use of wall atomic analogue clocks in the ground stations and atomic clocks installed on-board the satellites.

People who buy wall atomic analogue clocks are first and foremost attracted by their accuracy; however, they really have to pay good money for such items, as the prices start at a few hundred dollars. Most of the models include a radio-controlled movement which makes them completely trouble free; they will automatically set the time to the radio signal of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Leap years, daytime savings are no longer an issue with wall atomic analogue clocks.

You can find cheaper wall atomic analogue clocks on some web pages, it is good however to check the technical specificity of such products before purchasing any. Most of them are highly reliable, not to mention that the designs are so plentiful that it is nearly impossible not to find a match for your home.

Some very advanced models even include a weather forecaster, an outdoor temperature option and other features that testify to their complexity. Certain producers have even gone to the length of including wall atomic analogue clocks in the structure of wireless weather stations, all efforts being directed towards achieving a higher level of efficiency and utility.

Muna wa Wanjiru Has Been Researching and Reporting on Wall Clocks for Years. For More Information on Wall Atomic Analogue Clocks, Visit His Site at Wall Atomic Analogue Clocks

This interactive sound installation deals with exploring the physical connection between people and technology. A tangible user interface, taking the form of a glove is worn by the participant as they are invited to interact with an analogue tape surface. As the glove comes in contact with the tape, sound is generated and can be manipulated via touch and movement. This piece intends to explore the somewhat obsolete medium of tape through a playful and sonically interesting experience, appealing to a wide audience. the pre-recorded sound on the tape is a random collage of compiled material including a range of musical styles & found recordings. This piece is informed by works such as Nam June Paiks Random Access Music and Stockhausens Tape experimentations as well as the notion of using analogue tape as an instrument. BLOG: signaltonoise1.blogspot.com CONTACT US @: signaltonoise.artists@gmail.com FOLLOW US @ twitter.com We are graduates of the BA Hons Music and Visual Arts course at the University of Brighton. arts.brighton.ac.uk
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Advance Digital Technology for Animation

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Who doesn’t like animation? All people from kids to adult are love animation as entertainment. Even animation TV series is one of the important parts of our growing age. Animation could be easily found in many things, from TV serials, movies, to commercials.

From the early days to the 90’s, animation was made using analogue technology. It means that every character and scenes are draw manually before it filmed. That is the reason why production of an animation movie needs lots of resources and time. With the development of digital technology, animation comes to the advance level. Computer graphic technology brings animation to the digital era. Off course the character comes from a sketch but most of scenes are generated using computer graphic technology.

There are advance features of computer generated animation. Using digital technology, the animation becomes much smoother and close to reality. Computer graphic technology also allows special effects applied to animation and make it like a real scenes. Even computer graphic technology is not only used in animation. It is widely used in movie production to create lots of special effects. Computer graphic technology is like a new revolution in movie industry. However, it doesn’t make analogue technology to extinct. Some studios prefer to use the old way to produce animation movie.