Anonymous ID: a56b5a Sept. 8, 2023, 3:46 a.m. No.19511169   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun   >>1172

>>19511123

Happening Now

 

US Air Force to install nuclear micro-reactor at Alaskan base

 

The US Air Force is installing a nuclear micro-reactor at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), located 26 miles (42 km) southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska. Authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the commercially-owned next-generation reactor is scheduled to go into operation by 2027.

 

The US military operates bases and other installations located in remote, inaccessible regions โ€“ not only abroad, but also within US states and territories. Supplying these sites is often a formidable task, especially when it comes to heating and electricity.

 

In the case of Eielson AFB, this means regularly hauling in tonnes of coal to provide it with 33.5 MW of electricity. Aside from the environmental impact, it's also expensive, a logistical nightmare, and ties up personnel better employed elsewhere. This isn't unique to the Alaskan base, so the Air Force is interested in looking at nuclear energy as a cleaner and simpler alternative.

 

Micro-reactors that produce less than 20 MW are similar to the small reactors developed for nuclear submarines, though they differ in many aspects of their design. Both types of reactors use nuclear fuel that is more highly enriched than in conventional reactors, but micro-reactors are factory-built, modular, and do not always require water for cooling.

 

This simplified design not only provides electricity, but also direct heat. Because of their large surface-to-volume ratio, micro-reactors are easier to cool and self-regulating. This means that if the nuclear reaction becomes too robust, the heating naturally tamps down the reaction, which eliminates the need for a large crew of skilled operators. In addition, they only need to be refueled once every 10 years.

 

The idea is that micro-reactors could be built and assembled in factories with modules to order and then shipped in a standard container to Eielson for final installation. If successful, the pilot plant could lead to micro-reactors being used on other military bases, and potentially by remote civilian communities, mining sites, and oil fields, as well as for water desalination and hydrogen production.

 

"Energy is a critical asset to ensure mission continuity at our installations," says Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Environment, Safety, and Infrastructure Mark Correll. "Micro-reactors are a promising technology for ensuring energy resilience and reliability, and are particularly well-suited for powering and heating remote domestic military bases like Eielson AFB.

 

"This technology has the potential to provide true energy assurance, and the existing energy infrastructure and compatible climate at Eielson make for the perfect location to validate its feasibility."

 

https://newatlas.com/military/us-air-force-nuclear-micro-reactor-alaska/#:~:text=The%20US%20Air%20Force%20is%20installing%20a%20nuclear,is%20scheduled%20to%20go%20into%20operation%20by%202027.

Anonymous ID: a56b5a Sept. 8, 2023, 3:57 a.m. No.19511190   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun

>>19511179

Even where Starlink is operational, like in Lahaina Maui, very few people have internet access due to not having devices, power, charging capabilities, etc.

 

Transacting money is a lot further down the list of priorities when trying to save and support people affected by disasters.

Anonymous ID: a56b5a Sept. 8, 2023, 4:04 a.m. No.19511204   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun

>>19511175

Anon doesn't believe in that story, so it's not an effective inhibitor when the intrusive thoughts pervade this anon's workspace.

 

For this anon, it's literally the pain of dying, and fear of fucking it up and then living as a vegetable, that prevents the hammer from falling.

Anonymous ID: a56b5a Sept. 8, 2023, 4:26 a.m. No.19511246   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun

>>19511234

Just left the State of Slumber and am heading towards the State of Inebriation, currently in the State of GI disorder.

 

Geographically? Closer to Bald Knob than the Piedmont.

 

I see the story here now.

Retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Ty Seidule said โ€œliberty remains the greatest American value.โ€

 

Liberty is probably an upgrade

"Ft. Fagg" insult regretted and rescinded

Anonymous ID: a56b5a Sept. 8, 2023, 4:37 a.m. No.19511269   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun   >>1279

>>19511259

>England is about to begin an ODI with New Zealand and NZ will soon begin to bowl.

 

>And England has just taken the bat and Dawid Brook first ball hit a boundary for 4.

<hit a boundary for 4.

 

WTF are you talking about, anon?

Is that some sort of French-speak for croquet?

Anonymous ID: a56b5a Sept. 8, 2023, 4:53 a.m. No.19511302   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun   >>1308 >>1312

>>19511294

MLITARY INTELLIGENCE TEAM

MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BATTALION (STRATEGIC SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE)

MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BRIGADE (STRATEGIC SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE)

 

DESIGNATION: _____ MILITARY INTELLIGENCE TEAM,

_____ MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BRIGADE (STRAT SIGINT)

 

32536AA00: _____ MI TM (UTAH)(STRAT SIGINT)

32536AB00: _____ MI TM (OCMC)(STRAT SIGINT)

32536AC00: _____ MI TM (DET A)(STRAT SIGINT)

 

  1. MISSION. TO AUGMENT THE MILITARY INTELLIGENCE

OPERATIONS OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY IN SUPPORT

OF THE STRATEGIC SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE (STRAT SIGINT)

OPERATIONAL INTELLIGENCE MISSION OF THE UNITED STATES

ARMY.

 

  1. ASSIGNMENT. SEE PARAGRAPH 8, DETAILED

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TEAMS.

 

  1. CAPABILITIES.

 

A. INDIVIDUAL TEAM CAPABILITIES ARE DESCRIBED

IN DETAILED CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TEAMS IN

PARAGRAPH 08.

 

B. THESE TEAMS ARE ORGANIZED AT LEVEL 1 ONLY.

 

C. THESE TEAMS ARE NOT ADAPTABLE TO A TYPE B

ORGANIZATION.

 

D. INDIVIDUALS OF THIS ORGANIZATION CAN ASSIST

IN THE COORDINATED DEFENSE OF THE UNIT'S AREA OR

INSTALLATION.

 

E. THESE TEAMS ARE DEPENDENT ON THE TOE UNIT

TO WHICH ASSIGNED OR ATTACHED FOR RELIGIOUS, LEGAL,

HEALTH SERVICE SUPPORT, FINANCE, PERSONNEL AND

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, FOOD SERVICE, SUPPLEMENTAL

TRANSPORTATION AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE.

 

โ€ฆ

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

  1. PURPOSE. This Table of Organization and Equipment (TOE) was

developed to create the A-Edition of the Military Intelligence

Team, (OCMC) (STRAT SIGINT), Military Intelligence Company,

(STRAT SIGINT), Military Intelligence Battalion (STRAT SIGINT)

(EAC), from TDA W001AA, 704TH, Military Intelligence Brigade,

SIGINT, to convert this TDA Company to TOE.

 

a. NEW TOE: YES PROJECTED E-DATE: 16 OCT 99

 

b. CYCLIC REVIEW: CURRENT E-DATE: 16 OCT 97

 

https://man.fas.org/dod-101/army/unit/toe/32536AB00.htm