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innovation39 minutes ago•10 min saved

AI-Spun Phantom Twist Turns Drones into Sky Blur

Northwestern University researchers unveil the Phantom Twist, a drone whose entire frame spins up to 25 Hz to create motion blur that makes it appear as a semi-transparent disc, about ten times harder to see than a standard quadcopter. An AI-driven design pipeline evaluated 20,000 configurations to ensure stability and non-overlapping components while spinning. The approach could aid wildlife and industrial surveys by reducing disturbance, but the drone is not perfectly invisible yet—sound remains audible and faint outlines can appear—with future work aiming for full transparency and acoustic dampening; findings were presented at RSS 2026 in Sydney.

via Interesting Engineering|

#drone #innovation #low-visibility

local2 months ago•5 min saved

Low-Visibility Morning Triggers Ground Stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor

A ground stop was issued at Phoenix Sky Harbor due to low visibility, grounding departures from Denver, Los Angeles, Dallas and Houston and causing about 15-minute delays on flights out of the airport; roughly 90 Sky Harbor flights were delayed or canceled by 10 a.m., and the FAA lifted the advisory around 10 a.m. Travelers are advised to check their flight status for any remaining delays.

via ABC15 Arizona|

#aviation #flight-delays #ground-stop

local5 months ago•3 min saved

Brownout winds trigger 30-vehicle I-25 crash near Pueblo, 4 dead

A multi-vehicle crash on I-25 south of Pueblo, involving about 30 vehicles including six semis and horse trailers, left four people dead and 29 injured. High winds created dirt and brownout conditions with very low visibility. Northbound I-25 was closed at mile 93 and southbound at mile 94 after the 10 a.m. crash near Pueblo Boulevard; a secondary crash occurred in the southbound lanes. Southbound lanes reopened around 2 p.m., with a longer closure likely for the northbound side as investigators cleared the scene.

via CBS News|

#crash #i-25 #local

weather2 years ago•2 min saved

"Nebraska Snowstorm: Treacherous Road Conditions and Heartwarming Acts of Kindness"

Omaha experienced low visibility and slick road conditions during Friday morning's commute due to fluffy snowfall and blowing snow, with near-blizzard-like conditions in some areas. Main streets were covered in snow, leading to slow traffic and potential hazards. Closures and schedule changes were reported for schools and businesses in the Omaha area, and drivers were advised to check the NDOT and IDOT websites for travel conditions.

via KETV Omaha|

#low-visibility #omaha #road-conditions

weather2 years ago•0 min saved

Dust Storms Cause I-15 Freeway Closure at California-Nevada Border

The I-15 near the California-Nevada border was closed due to a major dust storm, causing near-zero visibility. The closure caused major backups, but the road reopened around 3:40 p.m. Drivers are advised to use extreme caution while traveling along the interstate due to the ongoing dust storm.

via KLAS - 8 News Now|

#closure #dust-storm #i-15

accidentsdisasters2 years ago•3 min saved

"Deadly Superfog Causes Multiple Crashes on I-10 in New Orleans East"

One person has died and eight others were injured in a multi-car crash on I-10 near Irish Bayou. The accident occurred due to low visibility caused by fog and smoke from a marsh fire burning near Bayou Sauvage. Three separate crashes occurred on the eastbound lane, with one crash involving five cars resulting in the fatality. All lanes on I-10 have now reopened.

via WDSU New Orleans|

#accidentsdisasters #fog #i-10