Snow again on the mountain top this morning. 1340 ft elevation in the Bull Run Mountains just south of Middleburg VA.
This spot was under a tornado warning before noon yesterday. That cell, and some mushy storms around the region, along with persistent cloud cover helped dissipate the storm potential later in the day. @capitalweather
At 10:30 PM at 1340 fr elevation on Bull Run Mountains south of Middleburg VA. Sure looks like snow cover. But this is an infrared photo which can be deceiving. Will post another non IR at dawn. @capitalweather
Unlike post in Purcellville, no snow at lower elevations.
Traveling with a Nuke Reactor Was Cool
Yesterday I was lucky to be invited to join a group to witness the movement of a new design nuclear reactor from California. It was moved in several parts (8 air cargo pallets) on three Air Force C-17s.
While not yet fueled, this reactor has already been assembled and tested at operating temperatures and pressures. Next is the fueling at its test site in Utah and initial criticality test by 4 July 2026 - this milestone is the first time this design/reactor would be making energy from fission.
While small at 5MW, and requiring refueling approximately every 18 months, this design has promise and is leading other novel designs also coming forward this summer.
Those who read my research, know nuclear power is still an American comparative advantage in the global marketplace. And, that it has a place in powering an American maritime revival.
Here are a few photos with SecEnergy and Under Secretary of Defence with links to the Department of War and Valar Atomics:
@DeptofWar@ENERGY@gCaptain
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Today, we’re exited to partner with the Department of War and Department of Energy on Operation Windlord. Three C-17s will be transporting our Ward250 reactor from March ARB to Hill AFB.
Here’s a peek at what it took to bring this operation to life. (Part 1)
It really depends on your internet needs. I think the most important is how many other Starlinks are near you. Ie. How congested is your area?
Zoom calls and uploading videos, social media and video surveillance cameras can often overload Starlinks poor upload speeds. Frequent weather downpours can causes slowdowns and downtimes.
For emails and simple browsing and videos you will usually be fine since the video will simply degrade instead of stopping.
Many people with fiber plans never use the full capacity of their connection.
This is probably one of the biggest discoveries/advancements ever and it’s going to lead to ‘free energy’ microchips.
If you want to know more watch my episode about Paul Thibado’s graphene circuit.
Link - https://t.co/MpSiJwFahS