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Dive Computers And U.S. Mail Sanitation
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Am I in the tank overfilling note?
More correctly: We don't *know* if it's happend yet.
How about all those "undeserved" hits? I've never heard of a computer being run through a known profile afterwards to see if it yeilds the correct results.
I've heard of computers being inspected and, in the case of downloadable ones, the diver's profile being looked at, but I've *never* heard of the computer itself being checked for correct operation afterwards.
I mean, all we need is a tissue compartment constant being zapped slightly (a one-bit error is all that's needed to turn 260 into 4, for example) and you have what appears to be a perfectly functioning computer that's calculating your NDLs wrong.
Roak
100days-a-year
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Roak,that wasn't very nice...now look at everyone scrambling.You did that on purpose.I suppose you could run your downloaded dive info against a known software.The only thing would be sampling rates and such.
........postal management, not toward you. You have every right to be concerned about potential damage to merchandise you receive through the mail.
I don't have much more information yet. The systems are not yet online, so it shouldn't concern you at this time.
One article I've seen states:
"The US Postal Service has awarded a contract to the Titan Corporation of San Diego, CA, to provide electron beam systems and services to sanitize mail.
- Titan will subcontract with its subsidiary SureBeam to provide propietary electron beam systems.
- According to PMG Jack Potter, one of the first areas to receive equipment will be the greater Washington metropolitan area, when delivery of the systems begins next month.
- The contract award, for approximately $40 million, is for the purchase of eight systems and includes an option to expand the order to purchase 12 additional systems.
- In addition to providing the equipment, the Titan Corporation will operate and maintain the systems. The Postal Service also has contracted to use a Titan facility to sanitize mail using electron beam technology."
Another article states:
"The systems use electricity to create beams of electrons that travel at nearly the speed of light to break up the DNA of bacteria, says SureBeam Corporation. The electron beam systems selected by the Postal Service have been used in the medical industry since 1993 and in the food industry for the last 18 months, says Titan Corporation."
If I hear more on this topic, I'll let you know (assuming I'm not in the hospital with anthrax).
WWW
I don't have much more information yet. The systems are not yet online, so it shouldn't concern you at this time.
One article I've seen states:
"The US Postal Service has awarded a contract to the Titan Corporation of San Diego, CA, to provide electron beam systems and services to sanitize mail.
- Titan will subcontract with its subsidiary SureBeam to provide propietary electron beam systems.
- According to PMG Jack Potter, one of the first areas to receive equipment will be the greater Washington metropolitan area, when delivery of the systems begins next month.
- The contract award, for approximately $40 million, is for the purchase of eight systems and includes an option to expand the order to purchase 12 additional systems.
- In addition to providing the equipment, the Titan Corporation will operate and maintain the systems. The Postal Service also has contracted to use a Titan facility to sanitize mail using electron beam technology."
Another article states:
"The systems use electricity to create beams of electrons that travel at nearly the speed of light to break up the DNA of bacteria, says SureBeam Corporation. The electron beam systems selected by the Postal Service have been used in the medical industry since 1993 and in the food industry for the last 18 months, says Titan Corporation."
If I hear more on this topic, I'll let you know (assuming I'm not in the hospital with anthrax).
WWW
Walter, what health precautions are being taken now at your location? I worry about you.
sactomags
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Just read this in today's San Diego, CA paper. It has some good info ...
http://www.uniontribune.com/news/business/20011102-9999_1b2surebeam.html
Regards,
Margaret
http://www.uniontribune.com/news/business/20011102-9999_1b2surebeam.html
Regards,
Margaret
Thanks for the info.. I recently recieved my Vyper dive computer. I doubt it got scanned but it does open up more discussions. You really want to protect those who handle the mail, but a real concern arises when life support equipment may be affected, like a dive computer. My Vyper checks out fine, Athough I cannot find the Game pac-man on any one of the Vyper's modes. I might need that for longer safety stops. What gives? Thanks again.
Margaret, thanks for the article.
Dee, nothing is being done at our location except the custodian is no longer allowed to sweep the floor.
WWW
Dee, nothing is being done at our location except the custodian is no longer allowed to sweep the floor.
WWW
CheeseWhiz
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...for that update on the latest Postal Service response to the anthrax situation.
I, for one, will sleep better tonight.
And all this for only 34¢.
CheeseWhiz
I, for one, will sleep better tonight.
And all this for only 34¢.
CheeseWhiz
Hi Walter,
Both of my grandparents worked for the postal service while I was growing up and I heard a lot about what the PS doesn't do for it's employees. It may not seem all that important to a lot of folks out there, but the Postal Service is a very important part of our world, as are the Postal Workers.
I sincerely hope they find a safe and effective method of protecting everyone from this crazy thing we have happening. Please let us know if you get any additional information.
Both of my grandparents worked for the postal service while I was growing up and I heard a lot about what the PS doesn't do for it's employees. It may not seem all that important to a lot of folks out there, but the Postal Service is a very important part of our world, as are the Postal Workers.
I sincerely hope they find a safe and effective method of protecting everyone from this crazy thing we have happening. Please let us know if you get any additional information.
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