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Engineers find new ways to protect against hurricane damage

Researchers developed a new method to save lives and protect property in windstorm-prone areas using a laminated glass window unit with a sacrificial ply. The design concept is promising for enhancing hurricane resistance of windows and offers a cost-effective alternative to expensive shutters or boards.

SourcePenn State·JournalJournal of Architectural Engineering·DateDec 17, 2000

Looking For Land Mines

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed an algorithm that enables computers to filter out unwanted material and locate land mines in surveillance images with a high degree of accuracy. The system uses size and shape restrictions, as well as optical frequencies, to distinguish between mines and other objects.

SourceJohns Hopkins University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems·DateFeb 11, 1999