Sentences with phrase «impact hazard»

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«Since asteroids of sizes of tens to hundreds of meters pose a threat to the ground, even if they are intrinsically weak, impact hazard increases significantly when the Earth encounters the Taurids new branch every few years,» the scientists wrote.

The «sun» toy attachment on the activity jumper can rebound with force and injure the infant, posing an impact hazard.

The Torino Scale is a method for categorizing the impact hazard associated with near - Earth objects (NEOs) such as asteroids and comets.

Last year, congressional committees passed measures that take small steps toward taking an impact hazard seriously.

I don't know where the asteroid - impact hazard would come out in that equation.

The unique thing with the impact hazard, compared to other hazards, is that there is the technological possibility of moving the asteroid out of the way, if we have enough warning time and if we do it right.

These include; visual telescopic observations, imaging (photographic, CCD, webcam), virtual observing using on - line resources, orbital motion, the impact hazard, history of discovery and observation, general understanding of the minor planets and space missions to those bodies.

«If we are going to take a stand to do things better and safer, we need to make sure that we go the extra mile to protect our pets from different bacteria, fungus and all other health - impacting hazards.

The best means of diverting an impact hazard will depend on the mass and composition of the individual object, and on the length of time until impact.

Impact hazard may present; protective equipment (for head, elbows, knees, hands, etc) should be worn (not included).»

ECHO Bear Cat log splitters — The end cap of the log splitter's hydraulic cylinder can detach from the body of the log splitter, posing an impact hazard to the person using the product or those standing near it.