Sentences with phrase «for iridium»

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 10 satellites for Iridium Communications has blasted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.

After all, what good is memorizing the atomic number for Iridium when you can just text Cha Cha?

To see if these deaths were linked with the KT extinction, the researchers tested for iridium, the rare metal found throughout the world near the KT boundary, thought by most to be evidence of a cosmic impact.

Not exact matches

Matt Desch, chief executive officer of satellite operator Iridium Communications (irdm), said that as the launch contractor, Northrop Grumman (noc) deserves the blame for the loss last weekend of the satellite, which is presumed to have crashed into the ocean in the secretive mission code - named Zuma.

IntelliTrac provides a complete range of IVMS In vehicle monitoring systems and Personal Lone Worker Systems for the mining industry based on Iridium, GlobalStar, Wireless, NextG, and GPRS networks.

When a platinum spark plug just isn't enough for you, it's time to go to the next level: iridium.

Iridium is harder and stronger than platinum with a higher melting point — so it's definitely a durable material for your spark plugs!

The plan calls for using four pairs of «test masses» made of at least three different materials — such as beryllium, niobium and platinum - iridium — which would be kept in a vacuum and cooled to just a few kelvins, reducing temperature fluctuations that can degrade measurement accuracy.

But electronics are a mainstay for companies like ERI, especially since many contain «precious metals» like platinum, iridium and others that could have large implications for energy independence and renewable energy in the United States.

Geologists found the evidence for the Mesozoic's demise in a thin layer of iridium, a rare metal found on asteroids, isolated in the rock record at El Kef, Tunisia.

In a series of papers, Firestone and his colleagues claimed various kinds of evidence for the hypothesis, including deposits of the element iridium (rare on Earth but abundant in meteorites), microscopic diamonds (called nanodiamonds), and magnetic particles in deposits at sites supposedly dated to about 12,800 years ago.

«Radiocarbon dating is a perilous process,» he contends, adding that the presence of Clovis artifacts and mammoth bones just under the claimed iridium, nanodiamond, and magnetic sphere deposits is a more reliable indicator that an extraterrestrial event was responsible for their disappearance.

A series of experiments helped the team determine the best metal to use for the electrode, which was determined to be iridium, and the optimal timing and number of electric sparks.

In 1983, for example, the platinum - iridium bar that described the length of the meter yielded to a new benchmark: A meter is now defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299, 792,458 second (a second being the time it takes an atom of cesium - 133 to vacillate 9,192,631,770 times between the two hyperfine levels of its ground state).

AMPERE took a major step toward real - time measurements in August when Boeing created a new data pathway for transferring AMPERE magnetic field samples from Iridium's satellites at a rate of every two to 20 seconds.

We report the application of theory and mechanism studies to optimize a class of pentamethylcyclopentadienyl iridium (III) catalysts for suppression of this competing pathway.

Key to the success of this approach are designer iridium photocatalysts that serve two roles: First, as the catalyst to build the emissive brush polymers, and then as a necessary dopant for the resulting OLED arrays.

Last week a new company, called Iridium Satellite LLC, revived the network for at least two years with a $ 72 million contract from the Department of Defense.

That's good news for Anderson and his colleague Colin Waters of the University of Newcastle in Australia, who had figured out how to use Iridium data to map the polar magnetic fields.

«We moved from iridium, which is so rare and expensive it is labeled «the element of the Gods», to an absolutely cheap metal, titanium; an element we are all familiar with as it is broadly used as white pigment for ceramics, paper, and teeth whitener,» explains BAIK Mu - Hyun, the leading author from IBS.

Precious metals including platinum, palladium and iridium have proven to be efficient catalysts, but their high cost and poor stability and durability make them impractical for large - scale commercialization.

For CO2 hydrogenation purposes, most known catalysts are based on precious metals such as iridium, rhodium or ruthenium.

The latest experiments from Strasser's research group indicate that substantial increases in efficiency may also be possible for the reaction splitting water to produce oxygen in electrolysers, for which the even more expensive noble metal iridium is used.

Ni says the company is looking for cheaper options to replace iridium, a rare and expensive metal.

Cindy Van Dover can be reached for additional comment, via ship's phone (Iridium), at 881-621-426-343 or.

The team disrupted the material's magnetic order by substituting iridium ions for ruthenium, then used neutron scattering to characterize the resulting magnetic behavior.

For instance, the famous K - T event or K - T boundary, which marked the end of the Cretaceous period 65 million years ago, features a global layer of the element iridium in rock, the signature of a major asteroid impact.

A transport packaging set is intended for storage and shipment of radioactive materials including ionizing sources based on non-fissionable materials, such as high total activity cobalt, iridium, californium, etc..

iridium Discovered in 1803, its name comes from the Latin for rainbow.

Iridium and platinum plugs are chosen for their longevity only.

GLE owners can choose from black, polar white, obsidian black, iridium silver, selenite gray, or designo diamond white bright paint, for starters.

Comes equipped with: Black Ash Open Pore Wood Trim, Black Fabric Headliner, Black, Mb - Tex Upholstery, Blind Spot Assist, Iridium Silver Metallic, Led Logo Projector, Pre-Wiring For Rear Seat Entertainment, Saddle Brown / Black, Leather Upholstery, Smartphone Integration Package, Wheel Locking Bolts, Wheels: 18 5 - Spoke.

Iridium Silver 2015 Mercedes - Benz C - Class C 300 2.0 L I4 Turbocharged 7G - TRONIC PLUS 7 - Speed Automatic RWD 1 - OWNER CLEAN CARFAX, KEYLESS GO, Sport Package.This vehicle is also eligible for our EXCLUSIONARY EXTENDED WARRANTY that covers a wide variety of components (certain exclusions apply)... Please ask your sales representative for details.

Options: 997 driver assistance package including Distronic Plus with steering assist, active blind spot assist, active lane keeping assist, Pre-Safe brake with pedestrian recognition, BAS Plus with cross-traffic assist, Pre-Safe Plus with rear - end collision protection ($ 2,800); 320 multimedia package including high - resolution 8.4 - inch color display, COMAND system with navigation, navigation map updates included for 3 years, CD / DVD audio, video player, voice control system, hard drive with music register for download of media files, Gracenote Media database, Sirius XM traffic, weather including 3 - year service, mbrace with MB apps, rearview camera ($ 2,690); 318 interior package including leather upholstery, passenger seat including 3 - position memory, ventilated seats, ambient lighting and illuminating door sills ($ 2,300); 413 panorama sunroof ($ 1,480); 315 Airmatic including air suspension and agility select adjustable suspension ($ 1,190); 463 head up display ($ 990); parktronic with active parking assist ($ 970); 319 lighting package including dynamic LED headlights, with active curve illumination, adaptive highbeam assist ($ 800); iridium exterior paint ($ 720); hands - free access package including hands - free trunk access and electronic trunk closer ($ 250)

• Full - grain leather interior • Piano Black facia trim with Iridium trim pack • Alcantara steering wheel (leather for the Volante) • GT headrest embroidery • Electrically adjustable sports seats with side airbags • Memory seats & exterior mirrors (three positions) • Alcantara fluted effect headlining • Dual - stage driver / front passenger front airbags • Powerfold exterior heated mirrors • Heated rear screen • Automatic temperature control • Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays • Trip computer • Cruise control • Bluetooth ® telephone preparation1 • Satellite navigation1, 2 • Satellite radio system (USA only) 1 • Front and rear parking sensors • Tyre pressure monitoring system1 • Alarm and immobiliser • Remote - control central door locking and boot release • Glass ECU • Tracking device1, 3 (UK only) • LED map - reading lights • 700 - watt Aston Martin Premium audio system with Dolby ® Pro Logic II ® • Integrated Apple iPod ®, 4 connector • DAB radio • USB Connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Audio (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility • 3.5 mm auxiliary input socket • Gloss black painted splitter and diffuser • Rear lamps with black border surround • Sports exhaust • Auto - dimming interior rear - view mirror1 • Rear Parking Assist Camera

The Avantgarde displays a sporty look with two matte iridium silver louvers and chrome insertions, which hold up the Mercedes star logo, a solution also used for the AMG trim.

Full grain leather interior Walnut facia trim Iridium Silver centre console outer finish and Graphite inner finish Auto - dimming interior rear - view mirror Auto - dimming interior rear - view mirror with garage door opener (USA and Canada only) 1 Electrically operated front seats Memory front seats and exterior mirrors (three positions) Dual stage driver and passenger front airbags Front occupant side airbags Head protection airbags for front and rear occupants Heated front and rear seats Heated rear screen Automatic front and rear temperature control Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays LED map lamps and ambient lighting Trip computer Cruise control Hard Disk Drive (HDD) satellite navigation system1, 2 Bluetooth telephone preparation1 Satellite radio system (USA only) Powerfold exterior mirrors Front and rear parking sensors Tyre pressure monitoring1 Alarm and immobiliser Remote - control central door locking and boot release Battery conditioner Tracking device (UK only) 3 Boot mounted umbrella

NO BUYERS FEES - Wher To Begin, This Extremely Much Sought After Mercedes Comes In The Extremely Popular Colour Of Iridium Silver Metallic With Contrasting Full Black Leather Trim, It Comes With A Full Service History And Returns A Sensational 55.4 Mpg Combined, Now For The Magic Of This Particular Mercedes, It Comes With Becker Map Pilot Sat Nav, Seven Speed Auto Gearbox, 18 Inch Alloys, Heated Front Electric Seats, Comfort Suspension, Ash High Gloss Black Interior Trim, Bluetooth Telephone With Hands Free, Stop / Start, Headlamp Wash, Parktronic Front And Rear With Park Assist And DAB Radio With 6 CD Autochanger And MP3 Compatibility, This Car Screams Sheer Class, Could You Be The Next Proud Owner Of This Stunning 4 Door Mercedes?

2015 GMC Sierra All Terrain Z71 Package 6.2 L Engine 18,500 miles For Sale by Owner Exterior Crew Cab All Terrain Package Z71 Package Iridium Metallic [Gray] 20» Wheels Aluminum with Painted Amccents Chrome Assist Steps Engine 6.2 - liter Ecotec3 V8 that makes 420 hp and 460 lb - ft.

NO BUYERS FEES - Mercedes S Class SHOUTS CLASS AND COMFORT, This Is No Different, It Cost New 68455 Thousand Pounds (Wow) What A Saving, It Comes In Gorgeous Iridium Silver Metallic Complete With Full Black Leather Trim, This Car Also Comes With Over 5250 Pounds Worth Of Mercedes Optional Equipment Which Consist Of The Following, Rear Seat Entertainment Package, Front Seat Comfort Package, Closing Aid For Doors And Ambient Lighting, When You add The Rest Of The Mercedes Standard Equipment Which Is 18 Inch Alloys, Easy Entry Function, Advanced Parking Guide.

The NR engine family (there's also a 1.5 L version in the Avanza) comes with intake and exhaust Dual VVT - i, teflon coating for the pistons (to reduce friction and improve durability), larger water jackets (better cooling, improved combustion, lower noise), roller rocker arm (reduces friction between rocker arm and camshaft) and iridium spark plugs (the 1.0 L KR in the Bezza and Axia also uses the latter).

Credit for this longevity goes to long - wearing iridium spark plugs, a long - life timing chain, and careful engineering of the precisely manufactured SOHC valvetrain - which reliably maintains proper valve tappet clearances until the first tune - up.

For the interior the N420 came with the Iridium interior package, with graphite instruments, thicker rimed leather or Alcantara ® sports steering wheel, special N420 sill plaques and lightweight carbon fibre seats with N420 embroidery and «Race Track» stitching as in the V12 Vantage.

The ignition system includes a high - energy ignition coil for better fuel efficiency and precious - metal spark plugs with iridium and platinum provide lasting durability.

The engine also features increased cylinder block height (from the previous 3.5 - liter design), ladder frame construction for greater rigidity, large crank journal and pin diameters, asymmetric piston skirts, twin knock sensors, an electronically controlled «drive - by - wire» throttle system, molybdenum coated lightweight pistons, Iridium spark plugs and a symmetric twin air intake system.

18» alloy wheels (4)- 5 - twin - spoke design, Auto dimming rear - view and driver's exterior mirror, COC document EU6 without registration certificate part II, Right - hand drive, Floor mats velour, Leather - Black, SE Line, Remote Online, Communication module for use of the Mercedes connect me services, Reversing camera with guidance lines, Parktronic with Active Park Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, Leather trimmed steering wheel and gearshift, Double cup holder - front, Mercedes - Benz emergency call system, 7G - Tronic automatic with tipfunction & speedtronic cruise control, Touchpad, Instrument cluster with mileage reading, Particle filter, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Sump shield, Traffic Sign Assist, Roof liner fabric black, COMAND Online, DAB digital radio tuner, Anti-theft warning system and immobiliser, Luxury automatic climate control, Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus, LED Intelligent Ligh System - high - performance headlamps, Vehicle freight packaging without tie - down loops, Trim - Brown Eucalyptus wood, gloss, single - disc changer, Heated rear seats, Front seats - heated, MAGIC VISION CONTROL, ambient lighting, Alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection, Enhanced anti-theft protection, EU6 emissions standard, Identification label under windshield, ECO start / stop function, TIREFIT with tyre inflation compressor, Live Traffic Information, Adaptive brake lights, LED Intelligent Light System, Parking Package, Anti-Theft Protection Package, Status display for rear seat belts in instrument cluster, Automatic deactivation of front passenger airbag, Active Bonnet, Diesel Emission control BlueTEC (SCR), AdBlue ® reservoir with larger capacity, Iridium Silver Metallic

Available exterior colors for the Special Edition include Stone Blue Metallic, Light Steel Gray Metallic, Iridium Metallic Crimson Red Tintcoat, Onyx Black and Summit White.

This truly impeccable example finished in Iridium Silver with Basalt Grey with High Gloss Burr Walnut Interior Inlays has got to be the best for sale on the market today, having only had two owners from new this stunning vehicle comes with a fantastic specification to include, Unmarked 18» Alloy Wheels, Comand Satellite Navigation, Bluetooth, Reversing Camera, Dynamic Multi Contour Heated and Ventilated Electric Front Seats with Memory, Multi Function Heated Leather and Wood Trimmed Steering Wheel, Keyless Go, Electric Roller Blind, Cruise Control, Soft Close Doors, Harmon Kardon Logic 7 Surround Sound, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Electric Folding Mirrors, Auto Lights, Garage Door Opener, Ambient Lighting and much more.

On the inside, the SE featured the lightweight carbon fibre seats with memory function (not for the US), uprated alarm, Iridium silver (instead of Graphite) on surrounds and door pulls with either Piano Black or Prism Alloy fascias.

2018 Mercedes - Benz GLS 550 in Iridium Silver Metallic, Panorama Sunroof, Wheel Locking Bolts, Pre-Wiring for Rear Seat Entertainment, Power EASY - ENTRY, Anthracite Poplar Wood, Trailer Hitch, All Season Tires, Parking Assist Package, AMG Styling, Smartphone Integration, KEYLESS - GO, KEYLESS - START, Wheels: 21» 5 - Spoke Light Alloy.