Why plane windows have the little hole and what for?

Perhaps you are among those who will ask what the function of a small hole in the bottom window of the plane at the time saw it. According to Marlowe Moncur, technology director at GKN Aerospace, while answering the same question from Robbie Gonzalez of io9.

Problem 'breathing holes' in the window that is useful as a drainage valve. Refer to a patent filed by DaimlerChrysler Aerospace Airbus in 1997, explained that the airways helps keep the external atmospheric pressure in the layer window.

Plane windows (stock image) typically have an outer, middle and inner pane. A hole in the middle pane helps direct cabin pressure onto the outer pane meaning that if the outer pane blows or cracks, the inner pane can maintain this pressure. And this gives the pilot enough time to drop to lower altitudes if necessary. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1PjL2kI)

On airplanes, air is pressurized by a machine that compresses air while circulating through a number of fans. To keep the cabin air pressure stable, even when it is at altitude, the air flow is kept in the cabin using the outflow valve.

It works similar to a tire swelling. On the plane, high-pressure air pumped into the cabin and the air is derived from the compression stages in the engine.

A number of sensors measure the pressure in the cabin and this valve releases the air at a certain speed in order to maintain the air pressure. For example, when the aircraft was parked, the valve opens. Then the valve closes when the plane started to take off.

The air pressure at sea level is about 14.7 PSI. For comparison, the cruising altitude of the aircraft is approximately 9,150 meters and 12,200 meters, the air pressure of about 4.3 PSI. Because of the lack of oxygen at that altitude, the aircraft must be pressurized so comfortable and safe for passengers.

Philip Spiers, a principal at Advanced Structural Testing Centre at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) under the auspices of the Boeing told the Daily Mail that at the height was not enough oxygen molecules to support life.

Low pressure lowering boiling points in the human body and when at the edge of space. It can boil the blood and tears. Aircraft did not fly that high, but the height of flight is usually higher than the peak of Everest and the plane cabin draws air from the engine.

Aircraft engines compress the air in front it to create thrust, but, as explained by Spiers, these machines also seeped some part of air to reduced the humidity and pumping it into the cabin to provide air pressure.

"The airplane has a higher air pressure inside than outside. It can be exemplified by 'Coca Cola' cans, with the shuffling makes it a solid and hard, but after the pressure is lost, the can flabby again. This stretches the skin around the plane." *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAILYMAIL]

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Ducati Peace Sixty2 as a gesture of harmony

Ducati SixtyTwo is a scrambler genre motorcycle of Ducati that is becoming a trend in the European market, so in the Motor Bike Expo 2016 in Verona, Ducati confidently show off three modified motorcycles and one of them is Ducati Peace Sixty2.

Ducati Peace Sixty2 posed with Mr. Martini, the builder. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Upy9ny)

The idea behind the concept of Ducati Peace Sixty2 motorcycle was the reaction to the tragic events of the terrorist attacks in November 2015 in Paris. By taking the base of Ducati SixtyTwo, a renowned Italian modifier, Mr. Martini then turn it into a unique custom motorcycle.

Front three quarter of Ducati Peace Sixty2. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Upy9ny)

A scrambler motorcycle that has a naked appearance, imitating model of the racing motorcycle in 1960s, with a plexiglass front fairing (providing excellence to the original lamp), low handlebars, handmade single-seater leather seats, tail cover and Termignoni exhaust.

Right side view of Ducati Peace Sixty2. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Upy9ny)

Further contributing to its authenticity also comes from a series of details and graphic elements, the red circle on the side fairing to quote the lyrics from John Lennon. In addition, the red seat made dotted, including rainbow strip from the fuel tank to the stern, like the symbols that remind us of the concept of peace.

The handcrafted leather seat  of Ducati Peace Sixty2. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Upy9ny)

Mr. Martini called this creation with Peace Sixty2, as a gesture of harmony after the terror attacks in Paris some time ago. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DESIGNBOOM]

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Aston Martin Vantage S Blades Edition

This car was made as a tribute to The Blades are a British acrobatic aircraft display team made up of former RAF fast-jet pilots and former Red Arrows. 

Aston Martin Vantage S Blades Edition. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Um9eRO)

Recently, an Aston Martin employee attended an event with The Blades and was inspired to build an aircraft-inspire V8 Vantage through the automaker’s recently introduced ‘Q by Aston Martin’ personalization service. With many changes, the Blades Edition is priced at £119,950 or approx Rp.2.3 billion. 

In accordance with the number of The Blades members of the Royal Air Force pilot, as many as 5 people. Aston Martin will also only made 5 units.

Interior view of Aston Martin Vantage S Blades Edition. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Um9eRO)

It is said, each unit will have a unique identifier that is connected to the five members of The Blades. Its exterior, the car comes with silver color and black roof and some contrast orange accents. To reinforces the sporty character, its wheels painted black, orange-colored brake calipers, spoilers, and The Blades label.

Rear side view of Aston Martin Vantage S Blades Edition. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Um9eRO)

Aligning with the exterior, the cabin is also made of black-orange color combinations, such as leather upholstery, The Blades logo on the headrests, carpets, and carbon fiber trim parts.

So far customers have reserved four of the five available V8 Vantage S Blades Editions. All cars come equipped with Aston Martin’s 430 horsepower V8 engine and unique ‘Q’ touches including a Jet Black painted rear decklid, a Jet Black Roof Panel, a V12 Vantage S carbon fibre front grille, a monochrome Union Jack fender badge, leather accents both inside and out and a ‘The Blades’ logo embroidered in the front seats, among much more. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GTSPIRIT]

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Here it is Motul's Brutale motorcycle

Motul, a renowned lubricant manufacturer show off a motorcycle concept in Verona Motor Bike Expo 2016 with a fierce shape is named 'Onirika 2853' and built based on a MV Agusta Brutale 800 motorbike. What is interesting about the motorcycle done by Luca Pozzato of Officine GPDesign?

Motul Onirika 2853 concept bike by Luca Pozzato of Officine GPDesign. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1PfjqLK)

The name of 'Onirika' was describes the dream. While '2853' is a picture of the future after 1,000 years of Motul established since 1853. In other words, this motorcycle is a dream symbol of the development of future technologies that will continue to be the spirit of Motul.

Right side view of Motul Onirika 2853 concept bike. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1PfjqLK)

This concept motorcycle is using the MV Agusta Triple frame, as well as the engine. But other than those two things, everything of the Onirika looks very different. Pozzato combine many bronze and silver colors to show the impression of the speedy and muscular motorcycle. As for the seats, Onirika also made very different and unique shows in golden color completed with the variations of black spots.

At the Verona Motor Bike Expo 2016 were held since January 22, 2016, the Brutale motorcycle has been successfully drawing attention of visitors. By its naked appearance and savage aura became the plus values of the Motul motorcycle concept.

The plan, this motorcycle will be auctioned for Motul Corazón, a nonprofit foundation that focuses on helping the abandoned and underprivileged children. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTORCYCLE.COM]

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Extinct tree frogs rediscovered in India after 145 years

Tree frogs are thought to have become extinct 1 century ago was found again in India. This remarkable discovery was found by Sathyabhama Das Biju and his team in the jungle northeast India.

This discovery gives hope that the tree frogs may be found in other areas of China to Thailand. Not only that, the study of these findings make the experts have to reclassify the entire genus.

Unusually, the frogs (Frakixalus Jerdonii) feed mostly on vegetation, rather than insects or larvae. (Picture from: http://bbc.in/1RAWVmE)

The frog with the size of a golf ball that live in tree holes as high as 6 meters from the ground. That is why their presence is hidden and difficult to detect. This unique species of frogs. Females do not release eggs into the water, but incubated in the tree holes containing water. When it became a tadpole, they fed 'children' with the eggs failed to hatch. Unlike other frogs that eat larvae and insects, the adult tree frogs eat the moss.

Sathyabhama Das Biju eventually known as the Frog Man of India, because he has found 89 of the 350 species of frogs.

Instead of teeth, the tadpoles have smooth mouths, to suck in the eggs they eat. (Picture from: http://bbc.in/1RAWVmE)

"At that time, we heard the lovely orchestra sound were playing. There was a very magical, and when examined we found them," Biju said as quoted by the BBC on Thursday, January 21, 2016.

The tadpole's eyes are closer to the top of its head than most - possibly so it can see eggs being dropped into its tree pond at feeding time. (Picture from: http://bbc.in/1RAWVmE)

After the DNA test, Biju and his colleagues say the tree frog is a new kind. In other words, the animal was entitled to a new name. Frogs were originally named Polypedates Jerdonii was then given the name of the inventor Thomas Jerdon. Jerdon is a British biologist who first discovered this species in 1870 or 145 years ago.

Now the amphibians is called Frakixalus Jerdonii - taken from the name of amphibians and reptiles expert, Frank Bossuyt, a Biju's adviser when he studied in Belgium. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BBC]

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A transparent car caused a stir in NAIAS 2016

While still a child, we certainly ever imagined having a transparent car with no visible form, but can drive it. It seems now, the transparent car is no longer just wishful thinking alone but completely real. At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2016, a renowned annual car show held in Detroit, Michigan seen a display of the transparent car. 

Transparent ZF Group sedan at the NAIAS 2016. President Barack Obama takes a look at the ZF display with Brian Johnson, a ZF press officer alongside, Paul Sabatini, NAIAS Chairman, far left, and Dennis Williams, President of the UAW, while touring the 2016 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center in Detroit on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KzfDDM)

A German auto parts supplier, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, aka ZF Group displayed the eye-catching translucent sedan. The car has stunned auto fans before, including at last year’s Frankfurt Auto Show. According to the company, the transparent car on the company's booth was a way to showcase its offerings at work.

While visiting the exhibition Amreika US president, Barrack Obama seen visiting the ZF Friedrichshafen AG booth in which the transparent car is located. President Obama looks very excited when he saw real existence of the car transparent figure.

A transparent safety display vehicle on display at the ZF Friedrichshafen stand at the Frankfurt auto show in Sept. 2015. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2nEatDu)

And Brian Johnson, a press officer of ZF Friedrichshafen AG give an explanation to the US President Barack Obama regarding the transparent car on the company's booth at the North American International Auto Show 2016. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THE COURIER NEWS]

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