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- Fire season duration -- increasing - Size of wildfires -- increasing - # of catastrophic wildfires -- increasing - Cost of wildfires -- increasing - Insurance rates -- increasing - Health impacts -- increasing Wildfire is a national security challenge--as the risk to critical infrastructure, prosperity, and wellbeing of our communities grows more intense. CSU Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering; Warner College of Natural Resources; Colorado State University; Research at Colorado State University; Wiley B.; Colorado National Guard; Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; United States Department of Defense; U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The Dynamics of Marine Salvage

Who knew that the battlefield strategies of video games could teach us about real-world warfare? In a novel study published recently, researchers harnessed the power of mathematical models used in one of my all time favourite games - Age of Empires II! They used AoE's game simulations to understand how battlefield dynamics shape the outcomes of real conflicts. How do you test real conflicts, you might ask? By testing with the only other animal besides humans that engages in large scale warfare.... ants! 🐜 The researchers found that, just like in our favorite games, battlefield outcomes are determined by strength (or in this case, size of the ant) and the number of warriors, and that victory is based on how these two factors interact with the complexity of the battlefield. So, what can we learn from this? There are some interesting insights for myrmecologist (ant scientists), for war strategists, and of course - this study shows the power of games to simulate real world scenarios. What other complex problems could we apply game simulation to? #games #simulations

Today is an Overflow Action Day (OAD). What can you do to conserve water during heavy rains? Check out my Public Service Announcement for helpful tips. #peacelovecleanwater ✌ ❤️ 💧 #mwrd #president #OAD

The Ant of War. 🐜 Ants are one of the few species that engage in large-scale warfare. In a new study, we used the video game Age of Empires II to assess the importance of battlefield complexity for success. Then we tested the outcomes in real-life ant warfare with the Australian meat ant (Iridomyrmex purpureus) and the Argentine ant (Linepithema humile). We found that the nature of the battlefield can significantly affect the outcome. More complex battlefields can advantage native ant species when they go to war against destructive invasive species. Dig into the story: https://lnkd.in/g4vD5T53

#dpassurance #dynamicpositioning 1 Another vessel & another view of Darwin marine supply base. Waiting for tidal window before setting off to conduct DP VoC on another new vessel to the region

Frozen foods are heating up, and the battle for shelf space is on! ❄️ Join us for our webinar, "Defending Shelf Space in the Frozen Department," where we'll unlock the secrets to staying cool under pressure and securing your spot on the shelf. Register below: 📝👇 Colleen McGinnis Steve Zurek #FrozenFrenzy #ShelfSpace #DefendingShelfSpace #Frozen #Perishables

Predatory towing can more than double fleet costs As part of its investigation into how predatory towing affects the trucking industry, the American Transportation Research Institute conducted a survey seeking information from drivers and fleet leaders on the troubles they experience with predatory towing. ATRI released its findings this week. #TruckingResearch #TruckingIndustry

Introducing MADIS. the future of the Marine Industry! Hear how MADIS is set to revolutionize the way you operate in the marine sector. #MDSBrand #MarineInnovation #MADIS

Study pinpoints ideal ratio of GGBS, fly ash in RAC https://ow.ly/TYlv50SvGfc