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    Astronomy

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    There are many dangerous things that could occur while working. The first hazard you should consider is a catastrophic impact. For example, the impact of the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 on Jupiter. The potential impact between Earth and a very big asteroid is one way in which our planet is in danger from an astronomical phenomenon. Astronomers earn a median hourly wage of $50.05. Hourly wages typically start from $25.22 and go to $79…

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    Volcanoes Vs Drones

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    option than manned jets for many options, one is the price.Drones are easier to produce, as they are smaller and can be assembled quickly and painless with less man hours.drones are also much cheaper to produce.The most expensive drone produced, the MQ-9 Reaper cost 12 million dollars to produce.The United States Air Force’s most advanced warplane, the F-22,…

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    CIA has about 30 Predator and Reaper drones, which are operated by Air Force pilots. The MQ-1B Predator is used for what the military calls "medium-altitude, long endurance" missions, offering intelligence gathering as well as "munitions capability." The MQ-9 Reaper is used primarily "in a hunter/killer role," and secondarily for intelligence, the military says.Two of the medium-sized drones currently in use in Afghanistan and Pakistan are the MQ-1B Predator and the MQ-9…

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    Drones In The Military

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    In an attempt to increase their effectiveness and capabilities, the military has employed the use of unmanned ariel vehicles (UAV’s). Many types of UAV’s exist, from simple survilence drones to weaponized drones capable of firing missiles. These drones are commonly used in military operations for survelence and targeted hunting. The military should continue using drones because they provide an inexpensive oppurtunity to increase tactical superiority and keep our soldiers safe. One of the…

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    Military Advancements

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    Advancements in military technology help our troops and many civilians. advancements in military technology range from advancements in the medical field to advancements in the current weapons and improvements in old weapons. These advancements in medicine benefit our veterans and help save lives on the battlefield and can help save many others. The Advancements in weapons help reduce collateral damage and civilian casualties by making the weapons more precise. An example of this is in World War…

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    The development and increased use of armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) by the United States in recent years has led to much debate. The U.S. has used these assets extensively during its involvement in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as against terrorist organizations in Pakistan, Yemen, and other regions throughout the world. The unmanned capability of these aircraft combined with precision weaponry has proven to be a highly effective asset to strike at terrorists, all while…

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    Are drones really as good as the government makes them out to be? The number of drones being built in the U.S. and deployed in other countries has increased dramatically since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. They have been very effective in the fight against terrorism. Along with being effective, building and deploying a drone is significantly cheaper than fighting a traditional war. The U.S. Drone Program is helping the fight against terrorism because drones are effective at reducing the terrorist…

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    SEAD Doctrine

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    In modern air warfare without effective Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses U.S. air power is far less lethal. The Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) is a mission that came to be in the war in Vietnam. With the creation of modern Integrated Air Defense Systems (IAD), U.S. Air power could be loses its effectiveness while still maintaining Air Superiority. While enemy fighters may have not been a threat during most missions the possibility of being shot down by a Surface to Air Missile…

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    Drones Research Paper

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    Unmanned aerial vehicles, UAV, or drones as they are more commonly known, have become more popular means of eliminating targets as of late. Drones, basically robots, have completely changed modern war. These aircrafts can either be controlled remotely or can be programmed to fly automatically. Drones are more commonly used for military missions but have been dabbling in other areas such as search and rescue, weather monitoring, firefighting and even package delivery. Drones consist of four…

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    Military Drones Rest of title here For the past 166 years, the art of using military drones are been well played throughout the world. Here in the United States, ever since September 11, 2001 and the deceleration of “War on Terror,” the debate over military drones has come into play. Many studies have shown that most are for the use of military drones, there are still those that are against them. Due to this controversy one can argue these main points with the idea of supporting the use of…

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