Last updated on August 25th, 2018 at 04:48 pm

We are happy to announce that an anonymous donor has gifted the University Robotics Department a Tundra 50 QT Yeti Cooler, which will be selling at a reduced retail price in order to raise funds for an updated Robotics Center that will feature interactive displays for all university students! Buying this brand new Yeti Cooler on sale is a once in a lifetime opportunity because it is close to impossible to find a Yeti product that is discounted due to their strong screening of who becomes a designated retailer of Yeti products. Discount warehouses and department stores rarely have access to Yeti Coolers, so the prices never fluctuate. Yeti Coolers are known to be on the higher end of the price range, so finding Yeti Coolers on sale is truly an occurrence that would be foolish to pass up. Now is your opportunity to get your hands on the most desired outdoors cooler on the market.

The Tundra 50 QT is the most popular model of Yeti Coolers because it is the perfect size for medium to large outdoor excursions that requires the use of ice chests. The Tundra 50 QT can hold up to 32 cans with a 2:1 ratio of ice. Perfect for the avid outdoorsmen or for campus parties, the Tundra 50 QT will have your refreshments ice cold throughout the day and night. Yeti has perfected the scientific method of retaining ice during multiple day periods, with one of the highest ice retention periods of a Yeti being reported at 10 days so far. With an ice retention that impressive, it is no wonder that you will never find a Yeti Cooler on sale, until now!

The high-grade roto-molded construction of Tundra Yeti 50 QT Cooler makes it as durable as white water kayaks. With the ability to stand strong and untouched by even the most volatile weather elements, Yeti Coolers can last you many years even with frequent use in the outdoors. If you want to take your Yeti Tundra 50 QT on a camping trip, then you can rest easy knowing that a bear won’t be able to break into your ice chest and steal some of your food. Yeti ice chests are Certified Bear Resistant by the International Grizzly Bear Committee, so it goes without saying that these coolers are pretty tough.

Through multiple fundraising efforts, including a generous donation from JM Marine, and the profits received from our Yeti Cooler on sale, our Robotics Department plans to facilitate the makeover and update of our Robotics Department, adding cool new interactive features that will be fun, as well as educational to all of the students and faculty at our campus.

Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to become a part of the Yeti Cooler owner family by getting a brand new Yeti Cooler at a massively reduced price! Joining in our efforts to educate students on our campus with technological advancements, as well as getting yourself a nice cooler in the process is a pretty sweet deal. But you better hurry. The cooler will be sold to the highest bidder on August 31.

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Last updated on August 25th, 2018 at 04:48 pm

Students in the science and robotics department at the U of A have used 303 Fabric Guard and a special formula to create the Batman of fabric guards.

The UAK students decided to come up with a solution to use this fabric defender to help the athletic department preserve uniforms in an effort to recycle and save money on buying new athletic wear for athletes. The excessive amount of sweat, grass stains, dirt and general wear and tear that athletic uniforms go through make them one of the hardest items of clothing to keep looking fresh, which is why the UAK students had to add a little pep to the 303 Fabric Guard formula to administer the ultimate fabric defender.

After testing out a few different fabric guards against the mass amount of grass stains and sweat that team uniforms collect during a practice or a game, they finally came across 303 products after reading some promising reviews on it. After using it, they discovered that they received the best results from the 303 Fabric Guard. Although the 303 Fabric Guard garnered the best results, there still was something that was missing to really make the uniforms look like new.

One of the students suggested infusing the 303 Fabric Guard with nano-particles to create a more intense chemical reaction, thus accelerating the already successful effects of the product on the soiled fabrics. The students cited that not only did the nano-particles worked, but the uniforms looked better than ever because of the fabric restorative properties of the 303 Fabric Guard. After the extremely positive reaction that the fabric guard had on the uniforms, UAK has decided to use the boosted 303 Fabric Guard on all of their fabric athletic equipment and their outdoor furniture that utilizes fabric to restore everything to look even better than it did before and withstand the often unpredictable Midwestern weather.

303 Fabric Guard Now In High Demand

This enhanced 303 Fabric Guard has become so popular on campus that even students are beginning to use it on their personal items. Other universities and colleges across the country have begun to contact the UAK students about their formula to use on their own athletic gear because of the savings that athletic gear longevity brings.
A source from the science department revealed that because of the success of the 303 Fabric Guard that they are looking into infusing other 303 products with nano-particles to increase the protection power of those particular products. More specifically they have been testing using nano-particles in their 303 Aerospace Protectant product. Where 303 Fabric Guard protects multiple fabrics, 303 Aerospace Protectant protects and restores many surfaces including vinyl, gel-coat, fiberglass, synthetic/natural rubber, and plastics. The testing stages are early, but so far the nano-particles and 303 Aerospace Protectant has restored surfaces to nearly brand new, which would ultimately end up saving campuses, college students and everyday patrons a lot of money.

Soon, 303 Products and the infusion of nano-particles will end up being a savior to campuses and athletic departments that shell out a large amount of budget on new uniforms and equipment. It sounds like UAK might have found the golden ticket. Their new products will be featured at this years NP Outdoor Expo.

Last updated on August 25th, 2018 at 04:47 pm

In this day and age, we have many of the major automotive companies and other companies looking at the idea of self-driving cars. As each year passes, the technology advances more and more. The goal of a self-driving car is not that far away. Students at the U of A have been working on a concept that takes this idea to another level. Self-Driving boats with futuristic hydraulic steering systems have been portrayed in the movies, but the idea of boats steering themselves and passengers relaxing and taking in sunsets is another revolutionary concept.

The idea of being able to fish, have a cocktail, lead a charter boat, or travel cruise without having to worry about the hassle of driving the boat is truly unique. Students at the U of A, are now tirelessly working on the robotics and technology necessary to turn a steering cable and SeaStar hydraulic steering system into a self-driving boat. This is literally turning a vision and dream into reality.

As robots and robotics advance, the number of potential applications and advances in everyday life is limitless. The U of A students are working on turning the idea of relaxing on a boat, which is a pastime many people enjoy into a work-free experience. A self-driving boat would be the realization of this goal and they believe it is truly not that far away into the future.

Self Driving Boat Prototype using modified SeaStar hydraulic steering system

Modified SeaStar Hydraulic Steering System: Future of Self Driving Boats

So, how did it begin for the U of A? Students took a SeaStar hydraulic steering system as the starting point. They did an analysis of the components of the Sea Star hydraulic steering system. Looking at the components of the system, they then developed a control module chip set to attach to the system.

This control module chip set consisted of many advance electronic components which take the human element out of the equation. These electronics were developed by the U of A advanced robotics team. One of the chip sets involved simulates the exact movements of the SeaStar hydraulic steering system. This chip set moves the wheel of the boat based on weather conditions, wave conditions, and also measures turbulence.

The amazing part of the new technology is that it has the ability to turn the boat’s steering wheel on a dime, keep the boat of out trouble. The chip set actually replaces the physical steering cable, cannot break, is water and temperature resistant as well. The U of A students have manufactured this so it is virtually indestructible.

How far away is the technology you ask? It is here and available now. However, in their unending pursuit of perfection, the U of A students, in conjunction with researchers from MarinFish.org, are in the final stages of testing and approval for actual use. This should be completed in the next couple of years, and once completed this truly groundbreaking technology will be available for the masses of boat users out there.

Before you know it there will be self-driving boats out there in the great lakes, and rivers and oceans of this country and the world. If you see one of these boats, you will have the U of A to thank for it.

Last updated on August 25th, 2018 at 04:47 pm

Having fished many years for many types of fish including: musky, bass, pike, and others in the Great Lakes region, many fisherman have asked me the following question: Why is there no robotic fishing lure out there in the market place? Well now, there is an answer to that question. Robotic musky lures are here and ready for action.

Musky Lures Of The Future Are Here

After years of research on the topic, students at the U of A developed robotic musky lures. It swims like a real fish, looks like a real fish, and moves like a real fish. Using new electronic technology, fishing lures that simulate the real thing are now a reality. Years of testing and design, as well as trial and error where necessary in the development of a robotic musky lure that has the weight, look, feel, and movement of a regular lure. Of course, the true test is can you catch fish with these robotic muskie lures? The answer is yes. Performance is the true test and these robotic musky lures pass the test with flying colors. These could be the top musky lures of the future.

Many types of these fishing lures are available through the internet and can be shipped to your door in a very quick manner. The availability of different kinds of robotic musky lures has begun to increase in the last year as well. They are not costly and every bit as effective as a traditional lure when fishing for musky, pike, bass, or other fish.

Muskie Lures For A New Generation

Why use a fishing lure with this technology? There are many advantages to this technology.

1. These tiger muskie lures can simulate any lure when fishing for any type of fish in the Great Lakes region: i.e. musky, bass, pike and others.
2. The cost of the musky lures in very reasonable.
3. These fishing lures eliminate the need to constantly recast, as the lure does the work for you.
4. These fishing lures eliminate fatigue in your hands and arms as you are not constantly trying to propel the lure yourself, the robotic lure does the work for you and keep you from getting tired as quickly.

While wide adoption of these products is not a reality yet, many anglers are realizing that this is the future of fishing. These robotic lures are gaining in popularity, and who knows one day may result in the replacement of the traditional lures used by many experienced fisherman.

As these robotic musky lures are being constantly improved upon, they will only gain in acceptance and use on the lakes, rivers, and waterways of the world. Fishing charter captain Wayne Richardson from BCsalmonfishingCharter.com said that, “it only makes sense that muskie anglers look to technology to improve upon and make their fishing experience more enjoyable.”

At first, I was resistant to the idea of a robotic lure, but after trying them and seeing their benefits and ease of use, I am becoming more and more sold on them as a viable product. I see them as a complementary product to my existing lures, and I think both traditional and robotic muskie lures can be used in harmony with each other in pursuit of the chase for the majestic fish that we all wish to catch when on our great vacation getaways.

Last updated on October 30th, 2015 at 10:42 am

Over the past several years Aquarius has more than once impressed the muskie fishing community with their innovative, and dare I say the best muskie rod and reel combo for sale, and every year they seem to raise the bar by finding new ways to produce unique ultra-high performance musky rods for muskie fishermen. Beginning with their Duo-Primus technology to their very popular Supra series of musky rods, Aquarius has once again positioned themselves on the forefront of musky rod innovation by introducing their new 2015 rods that utilize “Nanotechnology.”

The most recent technology behind the 2015 Aquarius musky rods is brand new to the entire fishing rod industry. Other muskie rod companies have not designed a musky rod like this before. Through the application of Nanotechnology, Aquarius is able to form Carbon Microtubes to further enhance a fishing rod’s power and sensitivity, thus increasing the rod’s overall performance. Usually when we hear the term Nanotechnology, we tend to think of extremely small particles.

Nano-Q Musky Rods Using Nanotechnology

The all new Aquarius NANO-Q series muskie rods are breathtaking. In fact, when we got our first glimpse of the snapshots of the bare-bone muskie rod, without a clue of what it was made from, the hand grip looked something like a German rifle stock. This fishing rod does not look even remotely similar to the Duo-Primus nor the Supra JKX series rods, and we knew right away that Aquarius had once again come up with another very unique product to showcase at the ICAST conference this year. You can read more about musky rods, including these, over at BoomerangSportFishing.com.

The NANO-Q is the fishing industry’s first and only musky rod to utilize Carbon Microtube Technology. The application of this new technology results in a musky rod that is more powerful, lighter, and stronger with an overall increase in sensitivity thanks to the reduced resin amounts and the added carbon fiber loading which is attained by using their carbon fiber Microtubes. The tiny Microtubes in the Aquarius Nano-Q musky rod are so minute that they can fill many of the “gaps” that bigger fibers tend to leave open which results in an overall more resilient construction. This nanotechnology has several key benefits and Aquarius harnesses the special attributes of nano-design to develop a muskie fishing rod different than any other.

Best Muskie Rods Models

The brand new Aquarius NANO-Q musky rods will have a planned six different models, three for casting and three for spinning, which will be similar to their current “Old Skool” musky rods.

Aquarius is known quite well for it’s innovative use of exotic materials when making musky rods, and they are the first manufacturer to ever use Carbon Microtube Composites in a musky rod. Even thought we only managed to get a sneak peek of what is new for 2015, we are quite excited about these musky rods. If they are everything that Aquarius claims, the new NANO-Q muskie rods will be strong, exceptionally durable, and extremely sensitive due to the use of nanotechnology. The Aquarius NANO-Q is bound to make a huge splash at next months ICAST conference in Las Angeles. While a lot of musky rod companies simply get by with conservative changes to their current fishing rod lineup, Aquarius proves yet again that they are willing and able to be the leaders to make use of advanced materials and produce radical new fishing rods.

Last updated on August 25th, 2018 at 04:47 pm

Now a days, if you are wanting to catch more fish from your kayak or a boat, you can greatly increase your chances by using a depth sounder or one of the top portable fish finder for sale online.

Portable Fish Finders & Science

What really interests us, however, is the science behind portable fish finders. Portable and cheap fish finders, in terms of technology, are developing nearly daily as they are becoming increasingly more accurate, sensitive, and incorporate advanced features, such as GPS or sonar. While the portable fish finders are becoming smaller, they are also becoming more complex. Additionally, manufacturers such as Lowrance, Humminbird, and Garmin are now offering fish finders that can multi-task. For example, your portable fish finder can now even double as your GPS or chartplotter.

Fish Finder Transducers

Because the transducer transmits and receives the signal, and then sends it to the device for reading and display, a fish finder’s transducer is arguably just as important as the fish finder screen. The type, location, and power, of the fish finders transducer all have a significant impact on the usefulness and accuracy of what the fisherman sees on the display.

Most often, transducer frequencies operate in the 200 and 50kHz ranges. While they are most commonly found in a combination of both, they are also available as stand-alone frequencies. As it has a lower frequency, thus greater water penetration, the 50kHz generally used in deeper water situations. The drawback of the 50kHz transducer is that it delivers less information on the fish finders display. If you are using your portable fish finder to look for small bait, or deep fish, you will likely want to go with a 200kHz transducer. If this describes your situation, you definitely don’t want to get a cheap fish finder for sale.

Don’t forget, other factors such as water quality and clarity and water turbulence will also have an impact on how deep the signal will penetrate the water, and ultimately what you will see on the fish finder display.

Fish finders transducer output of power is most often measured in kilowatts and Watts. Often times you may see references to Watts “RMS” or Watts “peak-to-peak”. By dividing the peak-to-peak Wattage by a factor of 8, you end up with the fish finders RMS specification. In a cheap fish finder for sale, which might cost $300, you will have maybe 1400 Watts peak-to-peak. On the other hand, with a higher end $1300 fish finder, it may have upwards of 2300 Watts peak-to-peak. That is a significant difference which could be measured in several hundred feet. Most of the smaller, portable fish finders, which you might use on a kayak or canoe, are on the lower end of this spectrum.

How Portable Fish Finders Work

The transducer of the portable fish finder outputs an analogue signal that is then converted into sound pulses. These pulses are then transmitted back through the end of the fish finders transducer. While traveling through the water, they form a column that is shaped like a radiating conical beam. The depth that is measured by the depth finder is determined by the amount of time that the signal requires to travel both to and from an object. At the same time, the portable fish finder additionally uses the return signal volume and strength to decipher relative sizes and shapes.

Are 3D Sonar Fish Finders Affordable?

It’s true that $300 may net you a lower-end fish finder which will provide you water depth and a fair display for basic fishing use, most fishermen with a trailer boat should look for a 3D sonar fish finder capable of a diverse range of uses. Based upon our research of fish finders for sale online, if you are wanting a bright, colorful display on your depth finder, the expected cost will likely be in the neighborhood of $1200. For more serious anglers fishing in deeper waters, like the Pacific Ocean, where water depths are easily thousands of meters, they truly need to consider a 1kW transducer 3D sonar fish finder for approximately $1500, or more, and the fish finder that will be the brain of the operation should be about $2100 or so.

Fish Finders Of Tomorrow

There are rumors that some of the portable fish finder manufacturers, like Eagle, Humminbird, Lowrance and Garmin are working on the next generation of fish finders, some of which may be robotic and able to be steered or controlled from the boat. We can’t wait to see these fish finders for sale in the future. A great resource to track future fish finder technology and read fish finder reviews is http://lakeforkprofishingguide.com/.