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Silver Springs MD, USA — The combined global land and ocean surface temperature made this July the second warmest on record, behind 1998, and the warmest averaged January-July on record. The global average land surface temperature for July and January–July was warmest on record. The global ocean surface temperature for July was the fifth warmest, and for January–July 2010 was the second warmest on record, behind 1998. continue reading »
It is aimed at what parents should be aware of in monitoring their children during hot weather, but applies to just about everyone in similar circumstances. It runs a little over 7 minutes, but is both entertaining and informative, in our opinion!
Here’s a slightly miniaturized view of it:
But there’s more online resources on how to use measurements of the temperature, humidity and the sun’s direct heating to know when the conditions are getting severe and a lot of guidelines on prevention from a more technical perspective. continue reading »
Global surface temperature anomalies from January to June 2010.
The temperatures are compared to the average global temperature from 1971-2000.
Asheville NC, USA — According to the most recent climate report from The USA’s National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration – NOAA, we have experienced he warmest January–June on record for the global land and ocean temperatures. continue reading »
Online – Worldwide average land surface temperature was the warmest on record for June.
* The combined global land and ocean average surface temperature for June 2010 was the warmest on record at 61.1 °F (16.2 °C), which is 1.22 °F (0.68 °C) above the 20th century average of 59.9 °F (15.5 °C).
* The global June land surface temperature was 1.93 °F (1.07 °C) above the 20th century average of 55.9 °F (13.3 °C) — the warmest on record. continue reading »
Climatic, Environmental and Dynamics Testing Capabilities Added To Portfolio of Services
Fremont CA, USA – National Technical Systems Inc. has announced the opening of a new custom-built Climatic, Environmental and Dynamics Product Testing Laboratory in close proximity to the company’s existing test laboratories in Silicon Valley, California. The new location is over 30,000 square feet, and will house a wide range of state-of-the-art testing equipment.
In addition to the EMC, product safety and wireless testing services already being performed in the existing NTS Silicon Valley locations, the new location will offer a wide range of complementary services such as shock and vibration testing, thermal stress and extreme environment simulation. These new services open the door to customers in many different industries, ranging from Aerospace and Defense to Telecom and Medical. continue reading »
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Southampton PA, USA –There are many resources available online to help avoid and provide basic treatment.
Fremont CA, USA – National Technical Systems Inc. has announced the opening of a new custom-built Climatic, Environmental and Dynamics Product Testing Laboratory in close proximity to the company’s existing test laboratories in Silicon Valley, California. The new location is over 30,000 square feet, and will house a wide range of state-of-the-art testing equipment.
