ISERV Camera Headed to the International Space Station

The International Space Station is set to get a new camera that is specifically designed to image the Earth. The camera is called ISERV and it was launched on board the Japanese Aerospace exploration Agencies HTV-3 transfer vehicle. The camera system will be controllable from operators on the ground and will be able to take crystal clear pictures of specific areas on the Earth’s surface.

ISERV stands for International Space Station SERVIR Environmental Research and Visualization System. The camera will be installed in the Window Observational Research Facility inside the station’s Destiny laboratory. The camera portion of ISERV appears to be a standard DSLR and the massive lens is a modified commercial telescope.

Operators on the ground will be able to enter a precise location, and when the ISS passes over, images will be taken and automatically and sent back to the ground operators. The goal is to use the camera to help scientists gain operational experience and expertise to design more capable control systems in the future. The camera will also be used to monitor disasters on Earth.

Source:http://technabob.com/blog/2012/07/21/iserv-camera-international-space-station/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TechnabobtechNewsBlog+%28Technabob%29

Solar Charger Tree Feeds Gadgets with the Fruit of Electricity

If you have an abundance of mobile devices and sunlight, then you’ll find a solar charger handy. Admittedly, this one from Brando isn’t the prettiest charger – or ornament – you’ll see, but it does make up for it in versatility and price.

The charger has a built in 3,000mAh battery that can be charged either via the leaf-like solar panels or via AC power. It comes with a variety of connectors for all sorts of mobile devices, including Samsung, Apple, Nokia and micro USB.

This charger looks and works awfully similar to the Electree, but as I said, it’s main advantage is it’s way cheaper. You can order it from Brando for just $55 (USD).

Source:http://technabob.com/blog/2012/07/20/solar-charger-tree/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TechnabobtechNewsBlog+%28Technabob%29

Motorola MOTOGO! TV Dual-SIM Android Phone for Brazil with Mobile DTV

Following the MOTOSMART, Motorola brings to Brazil another dual-SIM smartphone, the MOTOGO! TV. Looks like Motorola is afraid dual-SIM capability is not attractive enough and has decided to add mobile digital TV tuner and antenna for Brazilians to enjoy TV shows on the go. The phone features a 3.2-inch touchscreen and a 3 Megapixel camera.

The MOTOGO! TV is dust-, dirt- and water-resistant. It supports EDGE mobile network and WiFi connectivity. A 2GB microSD card is included and the handset supports up to 32GB. With dual-SIM card slots, the MOTOGO! TV also supports dual-standby. It runs Android OS and has built-in FM radio.

The dual-SIM Motorola MOTOGO! TV is priced at R$399 (US$199).

Source:http://www.itechnews.net/2012/07/20/motorola-motogo-tv-dual-sim-android-phone-for-brazil-with-mobile-dtv/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ItechNewsNet+%28ITech+News+Net%29