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Two terms that are often conflated with one another are thumb drive and flash drive. While many people do not see the differences between both devices, they have many distinguishing features that set them apart. As such, this blog will cover thumb drives and flash drives, their differences, and their uses.

A barcode scanner is a device that utilizes a scanner composed of a lightsource, lens, and light sensor to read and translate information that barcodes contain. A barcode scanner's function is simple and relatively easy to understand. It measures the amount of light that is being reflected when a code is scanned by a beam of light produced by the barcode scanner. The reason for measuring the amount of light that is reflected while using a scanner is that the black bars making up a barcode reflect less light than the white spaces accompanying them. After this, the scanner automatically converts observed light energy into electrical energy. From here, a decoder within the scanner comes into action by converting collected electrical energy into data before forwarding it to a computer.

Transmitters and receivers have evolved over the decades to make sending and receiving data easier. This is due to the evolution of electronic devices transitioning to the use of wireless equipment, as compared to employing traditional wired hardware. While traditional wired devices may have the fuss of figuring out which terminal to plug your device into, alongside the maneuvering of tangled cords, wireless devices have no cords, making them easy to deal with. For example, when a device is transmitting audio information to a connected speaker via bluetooth transmission to produce audible noise, this is all achieved through the use of a transmitter and receiver exchanging and transforming signals.

A glider is a special type of aircraft that lacks an engine. You may ask yourself: how does an aircraft fly without an engine? In order for a glider to traverse the sky, it must generate ample lift to oppose its weight. To generate lift, a glider must move through the air, which also produces drag.

Aircraft maintenance is one of the most important aspects of standard aircraft operations. The maintenance crew is responsible for ensuring that the plane is working optimally, allowing pilots to safely traverse the sky. Over time, the aviation industry has solidified a rigorous set of standards that require both specialized knowledge and refined mechanical skills when conducting inspections.

Turbine engines are powerful apparatuses, allowing large, heavier-than-air aircraft to traverse high altitudes with ease. To maintain compliance with FAA mandates and to uphold the safety and integrity of the aircraft, the turbine engine should be inspected and maintained on a regular basis. Typically, turbine engines will follow a maintenance schedule that is determined by flight hours and engine cycles. While flight hours are fairly straightforward in measuring the elapsed time between liftoff and touchdown, engine cycles are a little more difficult to define.

A Tachometer is a sensor device that is utilized in many applications ranging from power generation to aerospace operations, capable of measuring the speed of rotating objects as they revolve. Generally, tachometers are used for the measurement of shafts and disks that are a part of a motor vehicle engine or industrial machine. As the speed of revolution is tested, tachometers will provide a measurement in the form of “revolutions per minute” (RPM).

There are many reasons why an engine might fail to start, one of the most common being vapor lock. Vapor lock occurs when the fuel in your fuel lines vaporizes, turning from a liquid to a gas. Vapor lock can disrupt the delivery of liquid fuel to the engine, resulting in the aircraft stalling. If an aircraft stalls, it may no longer be able to produce lift and may be more difficult to restart once it has been warmed up. With this in mind, this blog will provide a brief overview of vapor lock and why it happens in order to understand how you may prevent it.

Bungee cord is the commonly used name for a cord with an interior that is made of elastic fibers blanketed in a woven sheath. Other names used to describe this type of rope are “shock cord” and “elastic cord.” Bungee cords provide a cost-effective alternative to metal chains and other rope needed to hang, lower, or raise certain goods.

Within the realm of aviation, the two primary forms of fuel induction systems are carburetors and fuel injectors. While serving a similar purpose in directing and distributing fuel to the induction system, each features different operations and various benefits and drawbacks that may have an effect on performance and flight efficiency. In order to understand the difference between each system, as well as which may serve as a good fit for your particular needs, we will provide a brief overview of carburetor and fuel injected engines.