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In addition to the support available at our Sippy Downs campus, USC Fraser Coast students have access to the following student support at the Hervey Bay campus:
- Student Central Fraser Coast
- Student access hours
- IT services
- Library services
- Textbooks
- Course readers
- Printing
- Student ID cards
- Places to eat
- Tertiary Support Options (TSO)
- Academic skills workshops
- Academic skills drop-in sessions
- Assignments feedback
- Individual consultations
- Student Leadership Opportunities
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Ally Network
Student Central Fraser Coast
Student Central is located in Building A at the Fraser Coast campus. Student Central staff aim to deliver excellent service and advice to support students through all administrative aspects of their engagement with the University. This includes initial application through to admission, enrolment, student finance, scholarships, progression and exams to graduation.
Student access hours
Students enrolled to study at USC have 24/7 access to the USC Fraser Coast library for study purposes. All other facilities can be accessed between 7.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday during each semester. Students requiring access outside of these hours will need a current Student ID card to get into the building. If you experience problems with accessing the building after hours contact email@example.com.
IT services
USC Fraser Coast has a number of student computer labs for research, assignment preparation, printing and group study. The Building A lab is available 24/7.
Students can access free wi-fi while on campus. For instructions on how to connect, visit Wireless on campus.
IT Assistance is available by contacting the the Student Helpdesk on 07 5459 4455 (ext 4455 while on campus) or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Visit information technology services for students for more details.
Library services
USC Fraser Coast students have access to the USC Fraser Coast General Collection and:
USC Library General Collection at USC Sunshine Coast
- Borrow books by using the inter-site request form. Items requested via the inter-site request service will normally be delivered to USC Fraser Coast Library for collection within two working days (subject to Australia Post delivery service).
- Request a scanned chapter of a book held at USC Sunshine Coast.
Reserve Collection held in the USC Fraser Coast Library
- The Reserve Collection is available for a 2-hour loan.
- Short-term loan items (1 day and 3 days) may also be available.
For information about borrowing, finding books and journal articles, see the Library.
Lists of required text books can be found at:
- Course outlines from the USC website. Visit your program information page, and a PDF document of the course outline is available under the Study Plan tab by clicking course; or
- Blackboard, under My Course tab; or Co-op bookshop website. Students can place their text book orders online.
You can buy second-hand text books from the following places:
- Online through Facebook — Textbook Exchange, University of the Sunshine Coast
- USC Blackboard — Blackboard Login > USC Community Tab > Campus Life and Student Groups > Textbooks – buy and sell here
- USC Student Guild — has a textbook hub located at the Uni Club. USC Fraser Coast students can phone the textbook hub and purchase their books over the phone. Payment is made via EFT and the books will be available for collection from the USC Fraser Coast Reception within 5-7 working days from the receipt of payment.
- Online through StudentVIP Textbooks
Course readers
Course readers for enrolled courses can be purchased from the online store. Students can also purchase their course readers at the Fraser Coast campus on Orientation day for Semesters 1 and 2.
USC Fraser Coast has three colour copier/printer/scanners capable of A4 and A3, a binder and laminator. You must have printing credit on your USC student card to print.
To add credit with eftpos, visit the Droid in the Library or the Eftpos Reload machine in Building A.135. Alternatively, you can add credit online at student printing online. You will need a Debit/Credit Visa/Mastercard to place credit on your student account. Debit Visa/Mastercards are available from your bank or can be purchased from Australia Post.
Student printing assistance is available Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4.30pm. You can also collect a Student Printing flyer from the USC Student Central, Fraser Coast campus.
Student ID Cards
Student ID Cards can be requested at USC Student Central Fraser Coast 8.30am–4.30pm Monday to Friday. Please note that you will need to bring photo identification in order for us to provide you with a Student ID card.
Places to eat
The Co-op Cafe serves an array of freshly produced cafe food and coffee. It is open Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 3pm during the semester, and at variable hours during recess. Other shops and cafes are just a short walk from campus.
Student kitchenettes and common room are also available.
Tertiary Support Options (TSO)
The Tertiary Support Option (TSO) assists undergraduate students to successfully progress in their studies. Students who have undertaken one semester of full/part-time study would benefit most from this option.
The TSO uses Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP) courses to assist students to gain the academic skills and knowledge to become a more effective learner. Students will be enrolled in a TPP course(s) alongside courses required for their undergraduate program, with the Tertiary Support Option appearing on their transcript as a separate program heading. Grades for TSO courses will not count towards a student's undergraduate program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Students can collect and submit their application forms via Student Central at USC Fraser Coast.
Academic skills workshops
Referencing, critical reading and academic writing workshops will be conducted at USC Fraser Coast throughout the year. Check with your course tutor for details on workshops specific to that course.
Academic skills drop-in sessions
Ask an academic skills adviser about your writing or study skills concern. These sessions will be held from weeks 1–13 of the Semester.
Individual consultations
An Academic Skills Adviser is on-site at USC Fraser Coast. Check Student Hub for availability.
Peer mentoring
You can register to have a student mentor. Further information is available at Student Leadership Opportunities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Representatives from USC's Indigenous Services attend USC Fraser Coast throughout the year to provide information and support to Indigenous students. All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are encouraged to contact Indigenous Services on 07 5456 5889 and utilise the services provided.
Students can also access the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme a program that offers extra tutoring to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled at USC.
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I am a experienced accountant with 13 years experience. I have completed my bachelors degree in Accounting and currently working on my Masters in Business Administration. In my professional career I have had numerous opportunities to mentor and to teach what I know. I truly like to pass on the information and knowledge I have achieved throughout my career. My career even includes being a supervisor and even working closely with the CEO of companies. I have taken Accounting 101, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, and Tax Accounting in my Career as well as advanced Accounting courses. In my professional career, I have taught people how to do journal entries, how to understand variance analysis and even how to do reconciliations.
What I truly enjoy is to teach and see someone understand the information that I have to pass on to the students. I am personable and love to have a lot of questions asked of me. My personality is such that I am a very personable person. My passions are accounting and would love to share this information. I also am a family person. I believe in dependability and keeping my commitments. So if you want my help I will be there to help you learn all that you can so that you can progress in you studies and become a great accountant. My availability will be through the internet, phone or in person if needed. I am a experienced accountant with 13 years experience. I have completed my bachelors degree in Accounting and currently working on my Masters in Business Administration. In my professional career I have had numerous opportunities to mentor and to teach what I know. I truly like to pass on the information and knowledge I have achieved throughout
From the first the class projects my tutor has assisted me with understanding the elements of the course better than anytime previous. My first case study I received a 98% and 92% which were both respectfully an "A". He is very patient in his abilities to explain relatively difficult subject matter to me. I have not had an accounting course in a number of years and he has been more than willing to work with me to perform quick reviews and quizzes on the subject matter. I am inclined to continue working with this tutor because of his relatively and current knowledge.
Daniel was exactly what I was looking for in an Excel tutor: self confident and knowledgeable. I was most impressed with his education and his goal to become an instructor. Patient, caring and "willing to help." The world needs more instructors just like him.
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We inherited a Quikbooks program that was in very bad shape and no one in our company had any instruction for using the program. Daniel was able to straighten out many of the basics for us. He instructed us on how to use the program, cleaned up the chart of accounts, provided step by step instruction on how to clean up many of the past problems, process estimate, work orders, PO's and invoices. We can now generate accurate reports so we don't need to do this by hand on ledger sheets. Daniel was very patient, professional and easy to work with. We will definitely contact Daniel in the future after we are comfortable with what he taught us and we are ready to learn more about Quikbooks.
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On August 15 annually, Catholics from all over the world celebrate the Assumption Day, remembering what they believe to be the ascension to heaven of the Holy Virgin Mary, mother to Jesus Christ.
The Assumption Day gains an even bigger momentum at Kibeho pilgrimage site in Nyaruguru district, Southern Rwanda, where the Virgin Mary reportedly appeared to three then school girls at a Kibeho-based high school between 1981 and 1982. They are Alphonsine Mumureke, Nathalie Mukamazimpaka and Marie Claire Mukangango.
After a scrutiny spanning nearly two decades, the Catholic Church of Rwanda termed the Kibeho apparitions as "authentic" in 2001.
Kibeho has since grown into a pilgrimage site. According to church leaders at Kibeho, at least 100,000 pilgrims have been making their way to Kibeho on a yearly basis since 2011, from different parts of the world. And business has slowly but steadily followed suit as result of new infrastructures like hotels and electricity to cater for pilgrims.
The photo essay below, gives a snapshot into 2013's Assumption Day at Kibeho.
A crowd of Catholic faithful gather in Kibeho Parish ground for the mass of the Assumption Day. "Be careful. There you're standing is a holy place", reads a notice on the flyer, written in the local Kinyarwanda language.
Some Catholic faithful chose to present their offerings, not in terms of money, but in their crops. Here, a group of women come forward with baskets full of their offerings like beans, among others.
From the young to the old, Catholic faithful keenly say their prayers during the mass on the Assumption Day.
This billboard in the Kibeho trade center guides pilgrims towards the Kibeho pilgrimage site, about half a mile away.


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It's time for the Holiday Edition of our Top Ten Wines! In case you're not familiar with the Whole Foods Market Top Ten wine event, a few times a year our national wine buyers select their favorite wines for exceptionally good values. Stylistically, the wines tend to be a fairly eclectic bunch, ranging from rustic to more refined. And, as is usually the case, there are more then 10 of them (12 this time 'round). Why be limited by a number when you have a lot of good wines to choose from? Here is a short review of three of the Top Ten Holiday Wines that I believe deserve a little personal attention. First up to bat is a wine from Parducci called Sustainable White. The name alone begs explanation. Parducci Wine Cellars is the nation's first carbon-neutral winery, having converted to a 100% green power platform that includes solar and wind power. The Sustainable moniker refers to the fact the grapes used in the wine (Muscat, Tokai, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier) are not as yet certified organic, but are produced using environmentally-friendly methods. In the previous Top Ten run, the Sustainable Red (a juicy, ripe blend of numerous red varietals with a little kick of Viognier) was featured and was one of the surprise hits of the program. The Sustainable White is equally appealing. Bright citrus, melon, peach and pineapple notes abound on the nose and palate. The acidity is just crisp enough without being over the top, allowing the finish to be clean. Vietnamese or Thai fare, particularly those dishes with quantities of lime, lemongrass or coconut milk, would be terrific matches. The abundance of ripe fruit character would also make it more than a match for handling the sometimes unwieldy and disparate food and wine pairings populating the average Thanksgiving table. The next wine under delicate scrutiny, a red, also promises to be a friendly element in frequent orbit around turkey or ham this season. Beaujolais, you say? Good guess, great match, but wrong. The wine I speak of is the Block 45 Pinot Noir. Cherries, hints of other lighter red berries and luscious vanilla tones lace the bouquet of this wine and slide across the palate with a silky, essentially tannin-less finish. Lamb, grilled or barbequed salmon (cedar plank time!) would be other stellar pairings. With the growing popularity of Pinot Noir has come an unfortunate growth in its average price as well. To find a Pinot Noir which "walks and talks" like a Pinot, let alone having the character of this wine usually requires a considerably greater investment. In the face of this, the Block 45 is truly a remarkable value. Last up is definitely the heaviest bodied wine out of the current Top Ten group. The Vinum Cellars Reserve Petite Sirah is what I would qualify as really great entry-level Petite Sirah. Why? Petite Sirah is a grape varietal with a potential for creating big to huge bodied, very tannic and powerfully flavored wines that, I'll confess, I absolutely love. In the past it seems like big, chewy, budget Petite Sirahs that you could almost cut with a knife were the norm, rather than the light, cocktail style often found in Petites under 20 bucks these days. At times these wines could be somewhat like the incredible hulk in bottled form, though decidedly not so green. Big wine, little price, what's not to love? Well, for many folks the idea of having a symbiotic relationship with a large swarm of tannic acid molecules is not what they have in mind when you say the word "wine." Enter at this point the Vinum Reserve Petite Sirah, a wine with a body and tannic structure just big enough for some of us with a preference for the bigger reds, yet soft enough to be approachable for others looking for a new wine experience. Exuberant, ripe, almost jammy pomegranate and blueberry fruit are the primary players here with a juicy finish liberally dusted by mildly chewy tannins. Because of its big body and lush fruit, the list of foods that this wine could readily handle would be pretty huge. Pizza, beef stew, garlic roast potatoes, southern Indian food, most Mexican dishes, even burgers with ketchup or barbeque sauce. In addition, Vinum Cellars donates a portion of the profits from this wine to the San Francisco SPCA, the Society for Cruelty to Animals. Big and bold wine, yet warm and fuzzy. Gotta love it.
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On the beta-drift of an initially circular vortex patch
Lam, J, Sai-Lap and Dritschel, David Gerard. (2001) On the beta-drift of an initially circular vortex patch. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Vol.436 . pp. 107-129. ISSN 0022-1120
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The nonlinear inviscid evolution of a vortex patch in a single-layer quasi-geostrophic fluid and within a background planetary vorticity gradient is examined numerically at unprecedented spatial resolution. The evolution is governed by two dimensionless parameters: the initial size (radius) of the vortex compared to the Rossby deformation radius, and the initial strength of the vortex compared to the variation of the planetary vorticity across the vortex. It is found that the zonal speed of a vortex increases with its strength. However, the meridional speed reaches a maximum at intermediate vortex strengths. Both large and weak vortices are readily deformed, often into elliptical and tripolar shapes. This deformation is shown to be related to an instability of the instantaneous vorticity distribution in the absence of the planetary vorticity gradient β.
The extremely high numerical resolution employed reveals a striking feature of the flow evolution, namely the generation of very sharp vorticity gradients surrounding the vortex and extending downstream of it in time. These gradients form as the vortex forces background planetary vorticity contours out of its way as it propagates. The contours close to the vortex swirl rapidly around the vortex and homogenize, but at some critical distance the swirl is not strong enough and, instead, a sharp vorticity gradient forms. The region inside this sharp gradient is called the 'trapped zone', though it shrinks slowly in time and leaks. This leaking occurs in a narrow wake called the 'trailing front', another zone of sharp vorticity gradients, extending behind the vortex.
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Prof Jennifer Wen
School/Department: Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
Position: Visiting Professor
Jennifer Wen graduated in 1984 from Shanghai Jiaotong University in China with the award of one of the only 3 fully funded PhD studentships among more than 200 graduates in the Department of Power Machinery Engineering. This financed her study at Queen Mary and Westfield College where she was awarded PhD for research on condensation heat transfer in 1990. Her professional career started in 1988 firstly with Computational Dynamics Ltd (now CD-ADAPCO) where she worked on the development of STAR-CD and then the Research Centre of the former British Gas working on multi-dimensional laminar flame modelling with detailed chemistry. She returned to academia in 1993 initially with South Bank University and moved to Kingston University in 1998 as Reader and awarded the professorial title in 2000. She established and currently leads the Centre for Fire and Explosion Studies.
Educational and Professional Qualifications
- 1993 - 1994 Part-time study towards PGCHE, South Bank University
- 1991 - 1993 Block residential study and distance learning towards Certificate in Management Studies, Oxford Brooks University
- 1985 - 1988 PhD in heat transfer, Queen Mary and Westfield College London, holder of the British and Chinese Government Technical Co-operation Scholarship
- 1984 - 1985 IELTS training, Shanghai Foreign Language Institute
- 1980 - 1984 BEng (1st, Hons), Power Machinery Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University
Research Interests
Development and application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques with a primary focus on large eddy and direct numerical simulations while RANS-based CFD is used for problems involving very large domain. Jennifer's research is of particular relevance to the underlying physics in the following flow systems:
- Fire including watermist/fire interaction and the response of glazing systems in fires
- Gaseous explosions including transition from deflagration to detonation and structure response to blast loading
- Spontaneous ignition
- Multi-phase flow during high-pressure release
- Dispersion of pollutants and industrial gases with particular emphasis on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and carbon dioxide in the context of carbon capture and storage(CCS)
- Wind turbine aerodynamics and adjoint optimization with particular emphasis on the environmental impact of acoustic emission
Jennifer heads the Centre for Fire and Explosion Studies and is a member of the Complex Flow Systems Research Group.
Teaching Area
Heat transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, combustion and computational fluid dynamics.
Other Professional Activity
» Guest Editor, Special Issues on hydrogen safety, International Journal of Hydrogen Safety (2011-present).
» Member of EPSRC Peer Review Colleges (1995-present).
» Member of EPSRC Research Proposal Ranking panels (1998 – present)
» Expert Evaluators Panels for EU Framework 4, 5, 6 and 7 Framework Research Program.
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The company, which among other things makes components for EVs like the Fiat 500e, expects the typical single-charge range on an EV to more than double by the end of the decade. Specifically, Bosch says the typical range for an EV will be in the 180-mile range, compared to the average range of 75 to 85 miles for cars like the Nissan Leaf today. The higher-priced Tesla Model S is obviously a current exception, with a range of 265 miles.
Bosch says it will be part of the EV advancements by investing more than $500 million a year in improving electromobility. Either way, plug-ins will become what Bosch says will be "a mass market" by 2020. You can read Bosch's rather optimistic press release below.
- Electromobility could gradually become a mass market from 2020
- Technology of the future is already in series production
- Electric driving requires networked technology and services
- Focus on batteries: minimum 300 kilometer range in 2020
- Electromobility requires commitment to education
Stuttgart – Bosch is betting on the future of the electric drive. "Electromobility is currently still a niche business, but after 2020 it could very well become a mass market," said Dr. Volkmar Denner, the chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH, at a panel discussion on the topic of "research and development perspectives in electromobility" in Berlin on Monday evening. To accommodate this development, Bosch is bringing the technology of the future into series production today.
Currently, Bosch is lending its support to the first series production projects such as the Fiat 500e, and is also manufacturing components for advanced plug-in hybrid drives from Porsche and other automakers. This type of electric drive is becoming increasingly popular among buyers. With an eye to the future, Bosch invests some 400 million euros in electromobility research and development each year. The focus is on what will benefit customers in everyday use: "I expect that by 2020, electric cars will have a range of at least 300 kilometers," Denner said.
Electric driving requires networked technology and services
Denner also stressed that electromobility will extend to more than just cars: "Electric vehicles will be connected vehicles, exchanging information with their environments. This connectivity improves safety as well as driver comfort." However, there is currently a lack of a general standard for data exchange. Only when all vehicles use the same communication interfaces will it be possible to make services available for all drivers.
The technology group is also preparing for the future in this respect. Denner gave the example of the Hubject project, in which Bosch is helping to establish a comprehensive charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Here, perspectives extend beyond Germany. In the growing megacities of emerging markets, electromobility in conjunction with an intelligent network could help to solve a lot of problems.
Electromobility requires commitment to education
One challenge will need to be confronted in the next few years: "In order to achieve the kind of solutions that electromobility requires, we need well-educated employees," Denner said. To this end, Bosch is active in initiatives such as partnerships between the Robert Bosch Center for Power Electronics and the universities of Reutlingen and Stuttgart. Denner argued that other institutes of higher education as well as training organizations should include electromobility in their curriculums. In this context, he also underlined the necessity of increasing the number of women in technical trades.
Automotive Technology is the largest Bosch Group business sector. In 2012, its sales came to 31.1 billion euros, or 59 percent of total group sales. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. Its roughly 177,000 Automotive Technology associates worldwide mainly work in the following areas of business: injection technology for internal-combustion engines, alternative powertrain concepts, efficient and networked powertrain peripherals, systems for active and passive driving safety, assistance and comfort functions, technology for user-friendly infotainment as well as car-to-car and Car2X communication, and concepts, technology, and service for the automotive aftermarket. Bosch has been responsible for important automotive innovations, such as electronic engine management, the ESP® anti-skid system, and common-rail diesel technology.
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In fiscal 2012, its roughly 306,000 associates generated sales of 52.5 billion euros. Since the beginning of 2013, its operations have been divided into four business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 360 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 50 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Bosch spent some 4.8 billion euros for research and development in 2012, and applied for nearly 4,800 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group's products and services are designed to fascinate, and to improve the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial. In this way, the company offers technology worldwide that is "Invented for life."


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for the month of March. The seawater color of aquamarine has given this gemstone its name as the name "aquamarine" is derived from the Latin word for seawater. The specific term "aquamarine" was apparently used in an important gemological work by Anselmus de Boodt in his Gemmarum et Lapidum Historiia," published in 1609. Aquamarine is a valued gem of ancient lineage. In the 19th century, sea green varieties of the stone were the most popular, but today, the more blue the color, the more valuable the stone. In 1910, the largest ever aquamarine was found in
, weighing 243 pounds. It was then cut into smaller stones, yielding over 200,000 carats.
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There are many myths and legends about the aquamarine stone. The Romans believed that if the figure of a frog were carved on an aquamarine, it served to reconcile enemies and make them friends. Another Roman legend stated that the stone absorbs the atmosphere of young love: "When blessed and worn, it joins in love, and does great things." Aquamarine was also considered the most appropriate morning gift to give to a bride by her groom following the consummation of their marriage. The Greeks and the Romans knew the aquamarine as the sailor's gem, ensuring the safe and prosperous passage across stormy seas. In Medieval times, the stone was thought to reawaken the love of married couples. It was also believed to render soldiers invincible.
The Sumerians, Egyptians, and Hebrews also admired and valued aquamarine greatly. It was a symbol of happiness and everlasting youth. In the Christian era, the aquamarine was identified with the Apostle, St. Thomas, because it "imitated the sea and the air" and the Saint "made long journeys by sea, even to
, to preach salvation." Identifying a certain jewel with one of the twelve apostles was a common practice at that time. William Langland's "The Vision Concerning Piers and the Plowman," from 1377, mentions the aquamarine as an antidote for poison. This antidote was widely known throughout Europe. Because there was a wide amount of poisonings amongst royalty at the time, the gem was in popular demand just for that purpose. It was not necessary to pulverize the stone, as it was/ is with other gemstones. Simply wearing the stone as a pendant or in a ring was just as effective.
Writers of the middle Ages claimed aquamarine was the most popular and effective of the "oracle" crystals. When cut as a crystal ball, it was thought to be a superior stone for fortune telling. Many methods of using the stone as a divining tool were described in ancient literature. One method involved hanging a stone by a thread over a bowl of water, just touching the surface. The inner edge of the bowl was covered with the characters of the alphabet. The diviner was to hold the top of the thread and allow the stone to hit certain letters, which would spell out answers to an important question, sort of like a ouija board. Another method was to cast a crystal into a bowl of pure water. The disturbances in the water would reveal messages on the surface of the liquid. Aquamarine's powers of revelation were also said to help one in search for lost or hidden things.
According to folklore, aquamarine would bring victory in battles and legal disputes. The gem was also credited with curing belching and yawning and was considered especially effective for curing ailments of the jaws, throat, stomach, liver and toothaches. Aquamarine was also used in ceremonies in the belief that it would bring rain when needed, or visit drought upon their enemies. When worn as an amulet, it was believed to bring relief of pain and to make the wearer friendlier, quicken the intellect and cure laziness. The ancient philosopher
paid tribute to this gem of vitality, stating, "the lovely aquamarine, which seems to have come from some mermaid's treasure house, in the depths of a summer sea, has charms not to be denied."
Mystical Powers of Aquamarine
*The information provided here is for entertainment and reference purposes only. It is based on centuries of folklore, most of which came about before the age of modern medicine. It is not meant as actual medical information. For advice about any of the illnesses listed, please visit a qualified physician.
In Ancient, as well as Modern times, the aquamarine is said to have countless positive effects on the wearer. The attributes of aquamarine were first recorded by Damigeron in the second century BC. "This stone is good besides for damage to the eyes, and for all sickness, if it is put in water and given as a drink."
the Elder's Natural History also lists the stone as an excellent cure for eye diseases. The eye was supposed to be washed in water in which an aquamarine was immersed. To cure serious eye ailments, it was recommended to place the powder of the gem in the eyes each morning. Ancient Romans believed aquamarine would be useful in curing illnesses of the stomach, liver, jaws and throat. Today, modern healers believe that the aquamarine stone aids in fluid retention, a further association with the water aspects of aquamarine. Modern healers also believe the stone will help deal with glandular disorders, as well as aiding in maintaining the health of your eyes, as the Ancient healers believed. Some consider the stone specific for treating most afflictions associated with the oral cavity. It is associated with the throat charka, including the faculties of speech and singing, a quality perhaps associated with the therapeutic value of the color, rather than of the actual composition of the stone.
There are also many beliefs that regard aquamarine as a healing stone for mental afflictions as well as physical. The stone is considered an "all purpose" healing stone as it treats spiritual and psychological disturbances as well as physiological disorders and disease. Aquamarine is used in conjunction with the Hanged Man card of the Tarot, helping people understand the value of suspending activities in life in order to seek solitude and time for contemplation. It helps one be better in communion with an inner tranquility, and is known for its ability to calm nervous tension as it is calming and soothing. Aquamarine is a wonderful stone for meditation as it quiets the mind and facilitates obtaining communication from higher planes. Clearing extra thoughts, it invokes a high state of consciousness and spiritual awareness, and encourages dispassionate service to humanity. If the spiritual and physical bodies have become misaligned, aquamarine gently realigns them, releasing intuitive communication on all levels.
Working with the stone improves one's overall sense of well-being. Some suggest that aquamarine is used to treat people for whom procrastination is an affliction. It is believed that one who wears aquamarine has a better ability to think clearly and make quick decisions. In addition, it increases one's access to courage. It promotes motivation and comforts in times of intense physical and emotional release, while supporting one through the process. The stone aids a life of service, shields and protects, reminds us of love and caring through times of change and in one's life and path and purpose. It aids in promoting spiritual and psychic awareness, brings about core soul repair and healing, aids soul retrieval, and heals deeply at all levels. It is used spiritually to bring purification to one's entire being, as it allows the inner self to better pursue one's Highest Ideals, keeping attachments to the mundane world in perspective. In addition to its remedial values, it is an excellent stone with which to make changes in your life, holding more true to your inner, spiritual self, and helping yourself remain calm and purified of your own self-polluting behavioral patterns.
Physical Properties and Science of Aquamarine
Aquamarine refers to
that is pale blue, light blue-green, or even light green. It is usually clear, but iron content gives it its blue/green color. The green of aquamarine is a watery green without any traces of yellow. In the past, the most valued aquamarine stones were green. Today, however, the most valued aquamarine stones are a rich, sky blue, but even the blue stones have a green or bluish green tint to them. Depending on which angle you look at an aquamarine, it may look blue, green, or colorless. This is called a pleachroic effect. A varied display of aquamarines is like seeing the many colors of oceans, lakes, and other bodies of water around the world. Every aquamarine recalls a hue of some body of water you have enjoyed. Almost all aquamarines on the market have been heat treated to enhance the color. In meeting with the consumer preference for aquamarines in deep blue, the stones are heated near 800 degrees Fahrenheit, which causes the blue color to emerge and the yellow/green tones to disappear. The light color tone of the aquamarine flatters all skin colors and harmonizes with all precious metals. Many aquamarine stones are virtually free of inclusions and their luster is
Aquamarine is commonly found in cavities, granite
deposits of gravel and sometimes stream gravels. Beryl crystals in some pegmatite grow to very large sizes, even up to 30 feet. Aquamarine crystals of up to 3 feet are actually not uncommon. The best quality stones are from
, where crystals weighing several kilos have been found. Other places aquamarine is found are the Soviet Union, Madagascar (where a dark blue variety is found), the United States, Afghanistan, Pakistan,
and Nigeria.
The most common cut for an aquamarine is the
type, followed by oval or pear shaped cuts. It is a relatively easy stone to cut and is often found in innovative shapes, as cutters experiment with new forms. It rates a 7.5 to 8 on the
hardness scale
, making it quite a durable stone to wear. Large aquamarine stones, ranging from several carats to more than ten carats are relatively common. Rich blue stones that are several carats in weight are extremely valuable. Occasionally, aquamarines are found in large enough places to yield finished gemstones in the 1000 plus carat range. What is great about the gemstone is that the wide price range makes it available to almost anyone.
Caring for your
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The best way to clean your aquamarine jewelry is with plain, warm soapy water (using mild liquid soap) and an old tooth brush. Once you have washed the stone, make sure you rinse it off well with plain water. Be careful to use warm water instead of hot water, to reduce the dangers of thermal shock. Enzyme cleaners and detergent should be avoided for they can cause allergic reactions. It is also not advisable to clean aquamarine in an ultrasonic tank. Avoid sudden temperature changes, steaming, and contact with cosmetics, hairspray, perfume or household chemicals.
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If you have another gen 5 game, trade over any good Pokemon before erasing. Otherwise, I see no reason why not.
Topic: Should I start over in pokemon black?
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Do you have a 3DS? We aren't very far from X & Y's release. If not, have you tried the sequel, Black 2?
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Why not?
It's just a game.
If you want to keep some pokemon and lack a second game to use as storage, get a friend to keep them for you while you restart the game.
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I know that this is late to the party. However, what I would do is wait a couple of years before replaying Pokemon Black. It's only been two years, and the sequel was the just released last year around the same time that was almost exactly the same. Around this time, I would play generation four games like Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. To me, it doesn't feel right to play Heartgold, Soulsilver, and the generation five games because they feel too new. This is my opinion, and that's what I did with Pokemon Red and Pokemon Leafgreen. I replayed Red in 2007 and replayed it again two years ago. Leafgreen, I replayed in 2008.
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I'm tempted to restart Pearl at some point (as I don't think I've played it in a few years), but I think I have an event Pokemon (Jirachi) on it so that's the only reason I don't want to just wipe it. Possibly I have something on my HeartGold as well (I kind of remember some sort of GameStop event going on at launch, but I forgot what it was). I think I backed up my Pearl save with an AR. Is that enough to avoid worry about losing the (legitimately) irreplaceable data? Unsure about HG.
Or else if I have a 3DS and a DS as well as a White 2, I should at some point be able to use both to transfer the rare Pokemon for storage?
Can you trade directly from Black 1 to X/Y or do you have to trade them to Black 2 first?
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@KingMike I would go with the safe way (DS-3DS) transfer imo, we are talking about a jirachi here, and your gamestop event was probably either the Crown Celebi or the 3 shiny crown beasts.
@Electricmastro A transfer way from Gen 5 to Gen 6 has not even been confirmed yet, but hopefully it will soon!
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Can you trade directly from Black 1 to X/Y or do you have to trade them to Black 2 first?
you most likely can do all the pokemon black and white to x and y. because all 4 are the same gen.
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Why not?
It's just a game.
If you want to keep some pokemon and lack a second game to use as storage, get a friend to keep them for you while you restart the game.
That is actually how I got all three starters on my save file on this exact game...
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German Shepherd Dog Forums (http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/)
- Puppy Behavior (http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/puppy-behavior/)
- - Never experienced this...timidity with new people (http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/puppy-behavior/412354-never-experienced-timidity-new-people.html)
Never experienced this...timidity with new people
I've had shepherds my whole life, first memory is crawling around Diamond when I was little little.
I've owned 2 before Odin, Gemini was neurotic and crazy, Rebel was dog aggressive but not aggressive otherwise.
Odin is nearly 6 months and in his own space barks incessantly when new people come into his territory--whether it's people approaching me when I'm standing near the car and he's in the car, or new people coming in to our house.
It's not aggressive, it's fear. He'll crawl up onto the furniture to get behind us and bark, bark, bark.
We've started working with it with new people being asked to just ignore him, or not look at him and drop treats or his ball for him. That seemed to work better than them trying too hard to make friends.
Other recommendations? He does pretty well out of his "zone" like in stores or outside in parks etc. But he gets a bit overwhelming when he starts in with the barking in the car or at home.
All of us will have our own theories as to the best approach, so if we all chime in with the different ideas then you should have lots of ideas to see which fits you best, lol.
With my barky pup, I taught him "Quiet" and I also taught him that disobedience to that command was an automatic 10 minute time out in his crate. He really enjoyed barking at the neighbors until he was offered that choice, lol. I think barking is so much fun for them, and it is self-rewarding behavior - so they need to have an even bigger reward to motivate them to keep quiet. Like enjoying the sunshine while I garden, with a bone and a kiddie pool instead of the crate would be a great choice.
Getting people to ignore your pup is going to be the hardest training challenge, hands down. It was impossible to get one of my neighbors to stop talking to my pup while he was barking. That's where the flirt pole came in very handy, because that's his crack pipe, lol.
So quiet is a great command, the problem is how do I teach it? Just use it and crate him if he doesn't? He barks so loudly and incessantly that we can't get a "word" in edgewise!
Flirt Pole???? Not sure what that is?
He quiets almost immediately when we bring his ball or a stick out. Telling him "quiet" isn't working. "Odin, NO" sometimes works. I don't want to end his barking 100% because he is our "doorbell" but I do need him to quiet when told to. I'm just at a loss. All my others have responded well when told "quiet!".
Well first you have to stick with one word. Using "no" isn't going to help him figure it out. If he stops barking when he sees his ball, then that's great and you can use that to get him to stop. So he's barking, you say "quiet" and show him the ball, he stops barking, you praise the dickens out of him with "GOOD quiet!" and repeat that a bunch of times and there you go. He needs to understand that your "quiet" command equals silence on his part - he needs to make that connection.
I have never dealt with a fearful dog. I dealt with a people aggressive dog and at home would have been the worst place to introduce people to him at!
My take would be to get him to ignore people, if he does not have a crate get him one, train him to know that it is his safe place, folks come over let him go to his crate end of story. No people giving him treats or balls, leave him alone.
On walks just ignore people, step aside and let them pass, practice treat and ignore, If you stop and converse, stand in front of your dog. Don't let people touch him..."no you can't touch my dog, he's in training!'
Eventually he should come to see people as being of no consequence. You'll know when the time comes, if you practice, standing in between him and people enough ,one day when your talking to someone with him behind you, you'll look and see him behind you and you'll see no reaction to people whatsoever at that point your job is done! :)
My goal was to not put my dog into situations where he was uncomfortable. So that's what I did and I'm very happy with how he turned out. Today I can let people greet him and for the most part he could careless, he just looks at me. I'm good with that he's not a people loving Boxer!
If you want your dog to actually like people, then maybe a different approach is needed.
Great idea on ball=quiet...thanks!
He does have a crate and we used it last night when we had a new person over.
There's no "standing in front of"...since he goes behind me! lol...he's so weird. He really does fine if he's not in the car or at home, so that's where I need to focus the training at this point.
I don't care so much if he doesn't like people, I just don't want him to run in a panic from them...onto the sofa, behind my kid, nearly up over the top and between the wall and sofa. I guess what I'm looking for is a way to build his confidence so that he isn't afraid of new people in the house. And of course, a way to stop the barking.
So yeah, I'll definitely work with the ball and quiet, but am not sure how to get him to bark like that so we can work on it without new people over.
Last night was funny, he was crated during dinner and then we opened the door while we were still visiting at the table...he was wandering around the living room and eventually ended up next to my cousin and smelled her arm all over, not realizing that she knew he was there.
Then when we adjourned to the living room, he actually brought her his ball and dropped it next to her. So it's just the initial intro that is a major issue and perhaps crating during that is best.
What your cousin did was perfect, and the more these things take place, the better it will be for him. Bake a cake, and invite some neighbor over for coffee, lol.
Have fun :) I'd volunteer to come over for cake if I lived closer, lol.
Your dog is still just a pup and instinct and behaviors are changing. I made the mistake of forcing too many people on Stosh around that age when he was giving me clear signals that he wasn't ready- submissive peeing in particular. I'd take it slow and don't overwhelm him with well meaning friends who just want to love and pet and hug your pup. The most important relationship to establish right now is between you and Odin. He needs to know that you will protect him and he may be asking for that now. He won't mature for another 18 mos or so- there's no hurry. I would crate him while others are over and if he's comfortable with that, let him out but ask people to ignore him for now. They can throw a treat on the floor but not interact. It sounds as though he's trying to tell you that it's too much for him right now
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A 63-year-old grandmother is set to enter
the record books after completing an astonishing 27 marathons in as many days.
Rosie Swale Pope MBE started her epic
journey on Easter Monday before finishing in her home town of Tenby in Wales.
She had originally intended to stop after her
26th run in Llanelli but as a way of thanking her legions of supporters she
decided to put in a 'lap of honour' - or to put it another way, a 27th
"It was fantastic. I crossed the
finish line in Tudor Square, in Tenby, and it was like a dream," said a
jubilant Mrs Swale Pope.
She added: "I think the main thing is
to show people that they should reach out to do what they want to do.
"Maybe you can't always get there but
you should always reach out.
"Although I am actually 63 doing
something like this makes me feel as though I am really 36."
Mrs Swale Pope's journey, which took in
places such as Bristol, London, Tunbridge Wells and Bury St Edmonds, raised
money that will be donated to the Ty Hafan children's hospice in Cardiff and
Helen & Douglas House in Oxford.
Once her feat is officially confirmed, she
will become the first woman to complete so many back-to-back marathons.


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ERP system selection methodology
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An ERP system selection methodology is a formal process for selecting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Existing methodologies include:[1]
- SpecIT Independent Vendor Selection Management
- Kuiper's funnel method
- Dobrin's 3D decision support tool
- Clarkson Potomac method
Irrespective of whether the company is a multi-national, multi-million dollar organization or a small company with single digit million turnover, the goal of system selection is to source a system that can provide functionality for all of the business processes; that will get complete user acceptance; management approval and, most importantly, can provide significant return on investment for the shareholders.
Since the mid-1970s, when there was widespread introduction of computer packages into leading companies to assist in material requirements planning, software companies have striven,[2] and for the most part succeeded, to create packages that assist in all aspects of running a business from manufacturing; supply chain management; human resources; through to financials. This led to the evolution of ERP Systems.
Accordingly, a significant number of packages purporting to be ERP systems have entered into the marketplace since 1990.[3] There are packages at the upper end of the market and a vast quantity of other packages that vendors claim to be ERP Systems. There are also packages that claim to be best of breed for certain processes [such as planning] and sold merely as an add-on to an ERP System. The options are many and this, in reality, creates a problem for the company who has to make a decision.
The complexity of selecting an ERP system is further exacerbated by the fact that some systems are geared for discrete manufacturing environment where a distinct amount of items make up a finished product while others are more suited to process industries such as chemical and food processing where the ingredients are not exact and where there might be re-work and byproducts of a process.[4]
In the last decade, companies have also become interested in enhanced functionality such as customer relationship management and electronic commerce capability.
Given all of the potential solutions, it is not uncommon for companies to choose a system that is not the best fit for the business and this normally leads to a more expensive implementation.[citation needed] Thus "ERP Costs can run as high as two or three percent of revenues".[5] A proper ERP system selection methodology will deliver, within time and budget, an ERP system that is best fit for the business processes and the user in an enterprise.it is used in small scale Enterprises for implement their organization towards the MIS.
Poor system selection[edit]
Companies seldom use a fully objective selection methodology when choosing an ERP system.[citation needed] Some common mistakes include:
- Incomplete requirements
Because implementation of a new ERP system "requires people to do their job differently" (Wallace and Kremzar[6]), it is very important to understand user requirements, not only for current processes, but also future processes (i.e., before and after the new system is installed). Without detailed user requirements, review of systems for functional best-fit rarely succeeds. The requirements must go into sufficient detail for complex processes, or processes that may be unique to a particular business.
- Reliance on vendor demos
Vendor demonstrations tend to focus on very simplistic processes. A typical demonstration shows an ideal order to cash process where a customer orders a quantity of product that is in stock. The reality in most businesses is that most customers have varying and more complex commercial arrangements, and products are not always in stock.
- Over-emphasis on system cost
According to Finlay and Servant, "The differential in purchase price between packages is unlikely to be the dominant factor".[7] While the cost of an ERP system is significant for a company, other important decision criteria, such as functionality; future proofing; underlying infrastructure [network & database]; and e-commerce capability among others, may be understressed.
- Selection bias
It is not unusual that the decision on which system to purchase is made by one individual or by one department within the company. In these situations, an ERP system that may be excellent at one function but weak at other processes may be imposed on the entire enterprise with serious consequences for the business.
- Failure to use objective professional services
One of the main reasons for failure in system selection is the understandable lack of knowledge within the company.[citation needed] Experienced consultants can provide information on all of the packages that are available in the marketplace; the latest functionality available in the most common packages and, most importantly, can assist the user in deciding whether a specific requirement would provide added value to the user and to the business.[citation needed] However, it is worth noting that the professional help must be provided by objective consultants who have no affiliation with ERP system vendors. "If a consultancy has built up an expertise in the use of a particular package then it is in its interest to recommend that package to its client."[7]
- Inability to understand offering by ERP vendor
"It is estimated that approximately 90% of enterprise system implementations are late or over budget".[8] A plausible explanation for implementations being late and over budget is that the company did not understand the offering by the vendor before the contract was signed.[citation needed] A typical example of this would be the scenario where a vendor may offer 5 days of services for the purpose of data migration. The reality is that there is a huge amount of work required to input data onto a new system. The vendor will import the data into the new system but expects the company to put the data into a file that is easy to import into the system. The company are also expected to extract the data from the old system; clean the data and add new data that is required by the new system. "ERP, to be successful, requires levels of data integrity far higher than most companies have ever achieved – or even considered. Inventory records, bill of materials (BOM), formulas, recipes, routings, and other data need to become highly accurate, complete and properly structured".[6] This typical scenario is one of many issues that cause implementations to be delayed and invariably lead to requests for more resources.
A proper system selection methodology[edit]
To address the common mistakes that lead to a poor system selection it is important to apply key principles to the process, some of which are listed below:
- Structured approach
The first step in selection of a new system is to adopt a structured approach to the process. The set of practices are presented to all the stakeholders within the enterprise before the system selection process begins. Everyone needs to understand the method of gathering requirements; invitation to tender; how potential vendors will be selected; the format of demonstrations and the process for selecting the vendor. Thus, each stakeholder is aware that the decision will be made on an objective and collective basis and this will always lead to a high level of co-operation within the process.
- Focused demonstrations
Demonstrations by potential vendors must be relevant to the business. However, it is important to understand that there is considerable amount of preparation required by vendors to perform demonstrations that are specific to a business. Therefore it is imperative that vendors are treated equally in requests for demonstrations and it is incumbent on the company [and the objective consultant assisting the company in the selection process] to identify sufficient demonstrations that will allow a proper decision to be made but will also ensure that vendors do not opt out of the selection process due to the extent of preparation required.
- Objective decision process
"Choosing which ERP to use is a complex decision that has significant economic consequences, thus it requires a multi-criterion approach.".[9] There are two key points to note when the major decision makers are agreeing on selection criteria that will be used in evaluating potential vendors. Firstly, the criteria and the scoring system must be agreed in advance prior to viewing any potential systems. The criteria must be wide-ranging and decided upon by as many objective people as possible within and external to the enterprise. In no circumstance should people with affiliations to one or more systems be allowed to advise in this regard.
- Full involvement by all personnel
The decision on the system must be made by all stakeholders within the enterprise. "It requires top management leadership and participation… it involves virtually every department within the company".[6] Representatives of all users should:
- Be involved in the project initiation phase where the decision making process is agreed;
- Assist in the gathering of requirements;
- Attend the Vendor Demonstrations;
- Have a significant participation in the short-listing and final selection of a vendor.
- ^ Frédéric Adam, David Sammon (2004), The enterprise resource planning decade, p. 94, ISBN 978-1-59140-262-6
- ^ Orlicky's material requirements planning by Joseph Orlicky, George W. Plossi 1994 ISBN 0-07-050459-8
- ^ Daniel Edmund O'Leary, Enterprise resource planning systems: systems, life cycle, electronic commerce, and risk, Cambridge University Press, 2000. ISBN 0-521-79152-9.
- ^ Thomas E. Vollman, William L. Berry, D. Clay Whyberk, F. and Robert Jacobs, Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems for Supply Chain Management, 2005, page 96. ISBN 0-07-144033-X.
- ^ C. Escalle, M. Cotteleer, and R. Austin, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Report No 9-699-020, Harvard Business School, Cambridge, MA, USA, 1999.
- ^ a b c Thomas F. Wallace and Michael H. Kremzar, ERP: Making it Happen. ISBN 0-471-39201-4.
- ^ a b Paul N. Finlay and Terence Servant, Financial Packaging Systems, 1987. ISBN 0-85012-584-7.
- ^ Martin, M., 'An ERP Strategy', Fortune, 2 February 1998, pages 95–97.
- ^ Oyku Alanbay, 'ERP Selection using Expert Choice Software', ISAHP 2005, Honolulu, Hawaii, July 8–10, 2005.


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Feature #14780
Ranging the M3 MAAWS
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I dont know whether this was intended, overlooked, or simply just broke. But you cant adjust the range of the M3 MAAWS launcher, like you can do with the M136 or the LAW.
Updated by rocko over 6 years ago
- Assignee set to q1184
- Close Reason set to By design/Not a Bug
Why should it? You have an optic with shooting marks, correct?
Updated by Iron_Wardog over 6 years ago
Correct, it works perfectly.
Updated by stagler over 6 years ago
Yes it has ranging marks, shame they arent correct. Go and try it.
Updated by Sickboy over 6 years ago
- Due date set to 11/14/2010
- Status changed from New to Feedback
Please provide your rpt file and if possible a repro mission, thanks.
Updated by VKing over 6 years ago
The range marks work for the FFV 751 HEAT round.
If you have any documentation for the operation of the MAAWS that says otherwise, that'd be a great help.
Updated by Lazyman over 6 years ago
Currently, the way the feedback is worded, there is nothing wrong with the M3.
Maybe what you meant is that the ranging marks cannot be used to calculate the range to a target like you can with either the M72 LAW or the RPG-29?
Also, just like the M3, the M72 cannot be "zeroed" like the AT-4 or the RPG-7.
Updated by fn87 over 6 years ago
From FAS.org;
There is a Picatinny Fire Control Device (PFCD) developed at Picatinny for the MAAWS. The PFCD is used as a mount for optical/night sights. It is used to address trajectory differences between HEAT, HE, and HEDP rounds. The PFCD contains a dual function knob that can be used to select round type and range. The original FCD from Bofors was a two-cam design (HEAT & HE). A second knob with a third cam for the HEDP firing. Idea of switching knobs was not favorable by the Rangers, therefore Picatinny was tasked to design a three-cam FCD to replace the Bofors' FCD.
On the Swedish CG the knob below the sight == ranging knob
Updated by VKing over 6 years ago
I've got the swedish army manual for the CG from Nordin on BIF, and it gives an idea of the basics of how the sight system works, but I've been unable to find anything at all about that PFCD thing.
Updated by rocko over 6 years ago
- Tracker changed from Bug to Feature
Updated by fn87 over 6 years ago
http://www.soc.mil/swcs/swmag/Archives/05_Nov.pdf page 8.
The PFCD is used on the 84 mm Carl Gustaf Recoilless Rifle and is a mechanical device that utilizes four internal rotating cams each of which is matched to the ballistic trajectory of one 84 mm round. The cams are rotated using an external range knob graduated in 50 meter increments. The PFCD is a government owned technical data package (TDP), distribution statement "A", and will be provided to interested parties requesting the TDP in response to this announcement and who are registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR).
Source: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=fbaf89fd0c016728d036df2f9df2c363&tab=core&_cview=1
Dont know if it helps..
Updated by VKing over 6 years ago
That doesn't really say much beyond "there's also an FCD for the MAAWS, which allows you to aim."
In any case, from what I understand of the manual, the original FCD works like this:
- You aim through a scope. This scope has range marks from 100 to 500m plus a chevron mark on top. We have this in-game.
- There's a knob, marked HE/Smoke, that has x ticks at x metre intervals (don't know, didn't see it in the manual)
- When firing with HE or Smoke, the knob is set to the desired range to target, and you aim with the chevron.
- When firing other rounds, including HEAT (M/66 and M/75 in the manual, I think this is single-stage single-warhead rounds. Not sure how it would behave with the -751, or if the swedish army even uses rocket assisted rounds), the range knob is set to 0 and the range marks on the reticle used to aim.
I'm still assuming the PFCD works similarly, but I still don't know how exactly or which rounds/ranges it's used for.
Maybe it goes 0(HEAT) <-> HE 50m <-> HE 100m <-> etc <-> HEDP 50m <-> HEDP 100m and so on.
Updated by Lazyman over 6 years ago
Also aren't the horizontal lines supposed to be spaced as a V instead of the current pyramidal form to help gauge the target range?
Currently the sight goes (very) aprox. like this:
---------[ + ]---------- 100
-------[ + ]-------- 200
----[ + ]----- 300
Shouldn't it look like aprox. like this instead?
----[ + ]----- 100
-------[ + ]-------- 200
---------[ + ]---------- 300
Basically working like the M72 sights or the ACOG sights on the rifle when ranging a human enemy.
Updated by VKing over 6 years ago
No, the reticle is relatively correct.
The increasing distance between the lines is for compensating for the speed of the target, not rangefinding.
Updated by Lazyman over 6 years ago
VKing wrote:
No, the reticle is relatively correct.
The increasing distance between the lines is for compensating for the speed of the target, not rangefinding.
Oh I see. I never thought the reticle was designed to apply the proper lead to a moving target. I usually just eyeballed it based on previous experiences. :p
Updated by VKing over 6 years ago
I've no idea if it's accurate in game :D
Updated by q1184 over 6 years ago
Attaching the Canadian manual for CG, to add to the information pool. Don't have time to look into it closely atm, but it seems at least the Canadian version has an adjustable sight with a knob graduated for different rounds, as opposed to the ballistic reticle we have now.
Updated by mr.g-c over 6 years ago
It was also my information that the sights have ranging knobs to compensate for the different Rounds.
Should be added if possible :-)
Updated by VKing over 6 years ago
I've done some tinkering on this. I'll look at trying to implement something after 1.6 stable is out.
Updated by rocko over 6 years ago
- Target version set to 395
Updated by q1184 over 6 years ago
- Target version changed from 395 to 1.7
- % Done changed from 0 to 100
Implemented sight adjustment for all ammo types and a new reticle.
RPG-7 also got adjustments that work for all rocket types (recent RPG-7 models have complex ironsights that allow that, can be seen here: http://content.foto.mail.ru/mail/photoshooter/1279/s-1286.jpg).
Updated by rocko over 6 years ago
- Status changed from Feedback to Resolved
Updated by Sickboy over 6 years ago
- Status changed from Resolved to Closed
Available in the about to be released 1.6 Update 1.