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A camping trip is a great way to explore the outdoors and go on a relaxing trip without breaking the bank. There are lots of excellent campsites around the country that offer facilities for visitors, such as showers, water, electric hookups and recreational opportunities. For most of these campgrounds, you can pull right up to the site in your car and start your adventure. Car camping means you’ll need to be prepared with the right equipment such as a jump starter and camping accessories for sleeping, cooking and cleaning up. Here are the essentials you need to have a successful car camping trip.

Planning Ahead To Ensure Your Ready For Every Situation

The first piece of equipment that you need to have a fun car camping adventure is a tent. For car camping, you can get a bigger tent that accommodates the number of people in your group and also gives everyone a little more sleeping space. Choose a tent option that has rain protection and is sturdy enough to withstand potential high winds.

Next, your vehicle should also be equipped with an emergency kit. There are lots of gorgeous campgrounds located in remote areas. Stock up your car emergency kit with the essentials, such as jumper cables, flares, a tire jack, a spare tire, a shovel, a flashlight, a compass and drinking water.

Another important part of your gear is a quality sleeping bag. Each person in your party should have their own sleeping bag for maximum comfort. Make sure your sleeping bags are rated for the weather conditions of the campsite. For even more comfort, consider adding a padded mat, an air mattress or a cot to your sleeping arrangements so you don’t have to sleep on the ground in your tent.

Your group also needs to have a way to cook and prepare food during your camping trip. Many campsites allow guests to have a fire, but you still need accessories to be able to cook. For campfire cooking, you may need to bring a grill or a metal platform. It’s also a good idea to have a camp stove with cookware if you want more meal options.

Campers also need to have a few tools to make things easier for them. A small hatchet or ax is helpful for cutting firewood. You’ll also need a lighter, gloves, a lantern or a flashlight and a knife for cooking.

How To Jump Start A Car

During your camping vacation, if you run into car trouble, it’s also wise to know exactly what to do so you won’t get stranded. Sometimes, car campers inadvertently run out their batteries during car camping trips. A dead battery can easily be started back up again if you know how to jump a car.

Flag down someone with a working vehicle and use the jumper cables to connect the red clips to the positive terminals on each of your car batteries. Connect the black cable to the other car’s negative terminal and a metal surface on your car that isn’t the battery. Start the other car and wait a few minutes before trying to start your own vehicle. 

Get ready for an exciting trip to a campground in your car. Make sure you are prepared with the essentials so you can enjoy your next camping trip.

 

If you’ve never been on safari, you probably plan to do so at some point. It’s one of the most common “bucket list” wishes in the world and something that the majority of people intend to do at least once before they die. Most of us never get around to it, and we wouldn’t want you to be one of them. That’s why we’re going to attempt to whet your appetite with this handy guide to the best safari destinations in southern Africa.

You’ll note that we said “southern Africa” as opposed to “South Africa.” That was a deliberate choice. We have nothing against South Africa’s many and varied safari destinations. They’re among the very best in the world. We want to make the distinction because we’re aware that there are dozens of websites and travel guides that offer you advice on what to do and where to go in South Africa when it comes to safari. Because of that, we feel that some of the other possible destinations in the south of the continent sometimes get overlooked. We’re here to correct the balance and hopefully give you a few travel options in the process!

If you have a safari on your mind, pack your bags, renew your passport, sort out your inoculations and insurances, and head for one of the options we’re about to list.

Etosha National Park, Namibia

This is the most popular and most visited of all the safari parks in Namibia, one of Africa’s least popular and most overlooked nations. The existence of Etosha National Park is almost a secret to those who don’t even live in Africa despite the fact that it’s even bigger than the Serengeti and dwarfs Kruger National Park in South Africa. You’ll find the park right in the middle of the Etosha Pan, which spends half of the year as a lake and then half as a salty depression in the ground. It’s the dry season you’ll be more interested in, as that’s when huge numbers of zebra turn up to drink from the waterholes. They’re joined by springbok, giraffes, wildebeest, and a whole range of other exotic animals that you can’t guarantee seeing in most other places. For those who are only interested in the ‘big’ safari animals, you can be reasonably assured that you’ll also see black rhinos, lions, and elephants. Book a visit between June and November, and stick to the more upmarket camps.

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Covering an area of almost fifteen thousand square kilometers on the edge of the country’s border with Botswana, Hwange National Park is the jewel in the crown of Zimbabwe’s safari scene. Perhaps the best thing about it is that you can combine a safari trip with a visit to Victoria Falls, which is only a short drive away and shouldn’t be missed if you have an opportunity to see it. Unlike several parks in this half of the continent, Hwange offers the opportunity to see leopards and cheetahs up close. Elephants are ten a penny, and lions and giraffes roam freely, too. Any time between May and October is fine to visit, and you have a choice between ‘roughing it’ at one of the earthy camping and chalet facilities or paying a little more to stay in luxury and visit one or two exclusive hides deep inside the public sector of the park, offering views and sights that those paying less will never see.

Tuli Block, Botswana

Tuli Block sits on the sands of the Kalahari Desert, a part of the world that’s been commemorated in song and poetry many times. It’s also well known as a safari destination – so much so that an online slots game called “Kalahari Desert” was recently released to slots websites. It was considered such a big deal at the time of its release that it appeared in several prominent online slots blogs and became a featured attraction on several sites. For all the virtues of the other safari locations out there, most of them haven’t been commemorated in online slots form. We can easily see why this Botswana haven was chosen. Aside from being full of elephants, lions, wild dogs, and leopards, Tuli Block benefits from its tranquil exclusivity. That may be the reason why so many flocks of rare birds come to the area every year, making this place as popular with twitchers as it is with safari tourists. If birds are your thing, you’ll want to show up between November and April. For the best of the animals, June to October is the best season.

Majete Wildlife Reserve, Malawi

The fortunes of Majete Wildlife Reserve have risen and fallen over the past few decades. If you were to go all the way back to the 1950s, you’d find it listed among the best safari parks on the continent, but it suffered badly from neglect and under-investment during the years that followed. That all changed in 2012 when the park returned to private ownership and new money was pumped in. The new owners went all-out to bring new animals to the reserve, including elephants, black rhinos, buffalos, and lions. They’ve recently started to advertise themselves as a “Big Five” reserve for the first time in living memory, and they’re very keen to regain their lost prestige. That makes it a great time for you to visit, as prices aren’t as high as they might be years to come. The park isn’t overly large, so you shouldn’t need to spend any more than two days there to see everything, and you’d be best advised to book between May and October to get the best possible experience from your stay.

While you’re obviously not short of options when it comes to safari destinations in the area, you should be careful with seasons and weather. What might be a dry plain in the middle of the year might be under two feet of water during the rainy season, so turning up at the wrong time would be a disaster! Do your research, pack cold-weather clothes to go with your shorts, and prepare yourself for a once-in-a-lifetime trip. If you don’t do it now, when will you ever get around to it?

Hotels are one of the tourism industry’s fastest-growing industries and it is truly justified because lodging is a core component of tourism development in every country or region. Tourism and the hotel industry also go hand in hand, and profit and a variety of factors are also introduced to the economy by the presence of such hotels. The appearance of a hotel is not necessary to boost a city’s tourism in a single direction. As one of the main growth factors, the rising tourism and hospitality sector has arisen, bringing a lot of value to the hotel industry.

In India’s tourism sector, hotel in Patcna, its history and heritage have also contributed a lot of importance. It has a lot of promise, considering its rich variety of landscape and scenic wonders spread throughout the country. In its industry, tourism is also a potentially large job market, and hotels are a major component of this hospitality field. The Indian hotel industry has successfully contributed to the country’s economic growth and to the tourism industry. This trend is expected to expand rapidly and to improve or add value to any place’s tourism. Hotels and their industry support the domestic economy to increase the volume of domestic travel.

FACTORS WHILE CONSIDERING AT TIME OF HOTEL BOOKING:

1. Free Wi-Fi: Without Wi-Fi, few business trips might survive, but if there are any obstacles to getting online, the level of frustration will grow. Business traveller would not be popular with hotels which only provide free Wi-Fi in the lobby or restrict the number of devices that can be linked in the room. For business purposes, more than half of business traveller spend at least one hour a day using in-room internet access, and the picky traveller may not want to search around for access codes or be required to top up their loan if they surpass their online allotted time. Often look for hotels that provide in their rooms free unlimited Wi-Fi.

1. Lots of technical amenities we’re flying with a lot of battery-powered gadgets these days, and if a picky traveller has to charge his phone a few feet from the bed, you won’t hear the end of it. Therefore it is highly desirable to have a sufficient number of power outlets and USB charging points, but you may need to take other technical facilities into account.

2. Convenience with mobile apps: Sixty-one per cent of business travellers have at least one of the major hotel chains’ apps in the world installed on their smart phone. This trend indicates that they are keen to explore what the brand has to offer and are likely to use any available features for convenience. 43% of business traveller, for example, uses hotel apps to check their booking status and many more will use them to book their stay and manage reward accounts.

3. Privacy: Travellers want adequate rest and workspace, but they want privacy as well. It is, therefore, best to avoid sharing rooms with colleagues and instead concentrate on providing a home-from-home experience when staying for business purposes in a hotel. If you are unable to find lodging that satisfies these criteria, serviced apartments usually provide up to 30 per cent more space than hotel options, making them a convincing option when addressing the needs of business traveller.

4. The Comfortable Stay: It’s possible to unintentionally send business traveller to hotels promising enticing package packages that include breakfast and dinner dinners on an inflexible stay. Some traveller want to explore the local area during their downtime, and 49 per cent of business traveller have extended a business trip in the past year. The opportunity to exit the hotel to explore the nearby restaurant scene without fear of falling foul of the cost policy is a boon for these people.

5. Early check-in/Late check-out: Some people utterly forget this prior to booking a hotel. It’s important to realize this, so you’re not bothering yourself. If you plan on arriving well before check-in time, you will have to wait a while for your room to be available. If you overstay, you would have to pay if it is too early for the check-out window.

6. Free Break-fast: Always choose hotels that offer breakfast for free. You know what is right for them, right? Breakfast is the day’s most important meal. While you’re on vacation, not paying for breakfast can result in large savings. Plus, sometimes many like to sleep in, so rolling out of bed and heading downstairs for breakfast without even leaving the hotel is super convenient.

7. Safe location: Make sure your hotel’s location is secure and practical. Before booking your hotel, highly recommend doing tonnes of research on this. Stay in hotels that advertised that they were within walking distance of this attraction and that attraction, and they ended up being more than two miles away. It’s technically a walking distance, but in the freezing cold or scorching heat, no one is going to walk two miles. If you’re travelling to big cities such as New York City or Barcelona, choosing a hotel that is centrally located to all the major tourist attractions is critical. Otherwise, due to the traffic, you will spend a long time in the cab. Apart from the convenience of being centrally located, choosing a hotel that is in a safe area is essential.

8. Cleanliness: All take cleanliness very serious. Cleanliness is something that no one adjusts in it. Everyone enjoys a hotel room only if it is fully cleaned and sanitized.

9. Value: It doesn’t guarantee you’re going to have the highest bang for your buck simply because you’re staying at a five-star hotel. Workers should have the knowledge of what is going on in the hotel especially when someone is paying high price for it. Hotel staff should provide value for money to their guest by providing the every facility they deserve. They should take care of guests with full hospitality.

So before considering or booking any hotel room, these are the considerations you need to take into consideration. Before booking one, one should do all the homework, since it might end up ruining their holiday.

 

Pune is definitely among the most popular cities to live in India, considering it is a booming IT centre, has beautiful hills and greenery that contribute to its lovely weather and is a well-planned city dotted with the rich history of Peshwas on one hand and modern infrastructure on the other. Also known as the ‘Oxford’ of the East, the city is home to some of the most reputed educational institutions in the country. Pune is a pretty ‘chill’ place to live in, in terms of lifestyle, food, localities, and nightlife. There are some popular spots you can choose to stay in – from the bustling city centre with immediate access to your favourite restaurants to the quiet residential localities with a hill for a view.

Top 5 Location to Stay in Pune

Let’s go through some of the best localities where you can shortlist a PG in Pune and enjoy a pleasant stay.

Balewadi:

A sweet bustling spot close to Baner, Wakad and Hinjewadi, Balewadi is a beautiful place to stay in. The area is lined with well-appointed and affordable living options where you can even enjoy a view of Pune’s beautiful hills. You will also find one of the most happening hotspots of Pune here – the Balewadi High Street. Over the last few years, many MNCs have set base in Balewadi and Hinjewadi, seeing a rapid rise in commercial and residential properties. Balewadi, Hinjewadi and Wakad have recorded entry of professionally managed accommodation providers like Stanza Living, which have led to the rapid rise of new-age, quality rental options in these localities.

Viman Nagar:

Close to the Pune airport and among the most desirable residential spaces in the city, Viman Nagar may be a good spot for you to find your lodgings. Home to IT Parks, popular malls, educational institutions, and local eateries, Viman Nagar also hosts many old and new apartments and PGs so it is not difficult for you to find a place to stay. A mini-city itself, the area hosts families, students, and new working professionals and you won’t find yourself short of a friend in any corner. And, if you want some really tasty momos or fine dining European cuisine at your finger’s reach, Viman Nagar may just have the answer to your cravings.

Kothrud:

Kothrud has witnessed rapid growth over the last few years, with booming commercial spaces and quaint residential areas. Kothrud is also home to some of the most prestigious educational institutions and hence a high-demand area among students planning to stay in Pune. If you are looking for a PG in Kothrud, professionally managed accommodation facilities like Stanza Living, may be your best bet. With them, you don’t have to worry about food, laundry, safety, or even a good location, as you can get them all under one roof.

Koregaon Park:

Koregaon Park is the most ‘in’ locality of Pune, dotted with some of the most popular eateries and pubs. If you want to find yourself among a hip and happening crowd, Koregaon Park is your spot. The Osho Garden and Resort gives that part of town the green it needs. You won’t be surprised if you find yourself cruising through the boulevards with some mansions for you to admire. While Koregaon Park is known for its commercial vibe, there are also some well-planned residential areas in and around it.

Katraj:

Katraj, a quaint little part of Pune, hosts a lot of well-known educational institutions, making it home to a large student community. Known to for its greenery and a zoo as a bonus attraction, Katraj makes for a peaceful place to stay. The rent is also considerably affordable and accommodation options abound. If you are looking for a perfect place to stay that is safe and secure to boot, then you can check out the Stanza Living facilities here.

Pune is a great city to call your second home and you’ll find that a fair share of people you bump into are new Punekars like you. With a variety of cuisine options, IT Parks, residential areas, educational hubs and commercial markets, Pune can be a perfect fit for everyone.

 

Being in an accident with an 18-wheeler is one of the scariest, and potentially most dangerous, situations any driver in Texas can encounter. More than 400,000 accidents occur nationwide each year with large 18 wheelers, and averages for the past few years have shown that about 10 people are killed each day in an accident involving an 18-wheeler. These numbers are terrifying enough; However, if you consider the size of the 18 wheelers involved, you can have an even greater idea of the real risk of serious injury or death that drivers face when they are involved in 18 wheeler accidents.

Dealing with the complexities of a 18 wheeler accident claim while you and your family are dealing with the life-threatening injuries that result from your accident can seem overwhelming, but moving quickly and hiring an experienced and professional 18 wheeler accident attorney is key to preserve your rights and get the legal help you need and deserve.

The most common causes of 18 wheeler accidents

Professional 18 wheeler drivers receive specialized training to ensure they know and can follow the proper safety protocols and regulations to protect themselves and other drivers on the road. Yet all too often 18 wheeler drivers and the companies that employ them cut corners and put profits ahead of road safety.

A common cause of 18 wheeler accidents is fatigued drivers. While 18 wheeler drivers have strict guidelines limiting the maximum number of hours they can drive in any one period, many drivers violate these hours-of-service regulations, leading to tired and distracted driving. The 18 wheeler driver shortage in Texas and across the country has led many businesses to hire 18 wheeler drivers who are not fully qualified to operate an 18-wheeler, increasing the chances of them losing control and causing an accident.

If the trucking company fails to keep its fleet of 18-wheelers in good working order by performing basic maintenance like brake inspections, tire changes, and more, it can put everyone on the road at risk.

Understanding the 18-wheeler accident claim process

A fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, causing a catastrophic impact with your 4,000-pound car.

18 wheeler accident victims often face:

• Broken bones

• Internal organ injuries.

• Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis.

• Loss of a limb

• Severe burn

• Disfigurement

• … and even death

These injuries can last a lifetime and require extensive, expensive medical care, rehabilitation, and ongoing support.

However, succeeding in a lawsuit against a 18 wheeler driver and their business after a 18 wheeler accident can be challenging. In some cases, you may have been involved in the accident; Although you are entitled to compensation if you were less than 50 percent at fault, this can complicate the lawsuit process. Similarly, it is often the 18 wheeler driver’s company insurance that pays for his medical bills and other expenses, and insurance companies tend to avoid providing full compensation to 18 wheeler accident victims.

Because of all of this, it is so important that you choose the right 18 wheeler accident attorney to represent you. At Zehl & Associates , our team of attorneys has years of experience representing 18 wheeler accident victims and is well positioned to obtain the results you deserve.

 

Most golfers need to join their enthusiasm for golf with a get-away or break sooner or later. The quantity of sites committed to golf get-aways is developing quickly to stress this reality! Furthermore, I can perceive any reason why. As an enthusiastic golfer, I need to concede that playing rounds of golf (or a few) is probably going to be hot, with the desire for a couple of beverages and possibly some fun a while later. Particularly when you have spent such a significant number of wet days on the golf course! In any case, on the off chance that you are intending to go on a golfing get-away, you have to do some exploration and arranging first. There are lots of opportunities so the best golf breaks to book at sao rafael suites are presenting to you here.

Exclusive golf occasions

With regards to convenience, one of the most engaging activities is to lease an exclusive golf occasion on or close to an extraordinary golfing resort like the Polaris World Hotel in the Murcia territory of ​​Spain. In the event that your spending plan permits, you can lease anything from 2 room lofts to private pools, condos and even extravagance estates with virtual houses! Indeed, even the least difficult loft will give more solace and comfort than some little lodgings.

Notwithstanding the Police World Hotels, you will likewise discover an assortment of recreational open doors including cafés, bars, common pools, web get to parlors and kids’ play regions. One of the incredible advantages of leasing an extremely private property is that you can assemble a lot of golfing mates and appropriate the cost to make it moderate for everybody.

Specific places

Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Turkey, USA, Grains, Scotland, Ireland and Britain and a lot more nations additionally make them stun highlights accessible for lease at or close to the stunning golf resorts. Indeed, you are ruined for decision. Probably the hardest choice is the place to go! What’s more, obviously. By giving you, you can remove yourself from the golf course, huge numbers of these nations like history cash just as the chance to encounter an alternate lifestyle for some time.

Special golf game tips and tricks

So in the event that you need to take an extraordinary golfing get-away – consider leasing a private get-away property for this period regardless of which nation you choose to venture out to. I don’t think you’ll be baffled – this is the most ideal approach up until now! In February of this year, I received an invitation to take a golf vacation exam offered by Golfsouth West Furnace and in return I had to write an article for their website. Well you can imagine I could barely drag myself and almost forgot my pen box. If, like me, you take a golfing break every year and, like me, you usually have to make arrangements for your group, you’ll be happy to know that a full golf vacation is now available.

 

Even if you don’t go on vacation or travel much, planning a trip can clear much of your bank account. The first expense is ticket booking, followed by food and hotel expenses at your destination place. And if you are traveling to the airport in your car, then airport parking charges also add to your list.

Airport parking services are quite costly, and you can prefer to hire a cab to go to the airport. But sometimes you find it more convenient to ride in your car, especially when you have more luggage. So, while parking your vehicle at the airport can be expensive, but some tips can change the game in your favor.

Look for airport parking discounts.

Getting coupons is the sure-shot way of saving some bucks in parking. Many airports come up with coupons for their economy parking areas. You may avail of this opportunity, especially when you are planning a long trip and want to leave your car in the airport area for more days. To fetch the coupon, search on the internet the ‘discount parking coupons’ along with the name of your airport and probably you can get some.

Discounts with credit card payments

Many credit cards also give discount coupons to their customers. While you may prefer to use the credit card, you already have, but other companies offer more discounts than others. These cards can reward you points which you can use in-flight meals, hotel accommodation and in many other places.

Choosing off-site parking spots

This is another option, and many people opt for this because of their affordable rates. Off-airport parking is much cheaper, you can reserve your parking slot by visiting cheapairportparking.org or any other website which provides you parking space. Make sure you do the booking much prior to your trip for a hassle-free journey. These areas provide shuttle services so that you can commute to the airport easily after parking your vehicle. Companies like ‘The Parking Spot,’ ‘Fast Park & Relax,’ ‘ParkRideFly USA,’ Park ‘N Fly,’ and others who provide their services in many countries. So, you can check their service availability online.

Talk with airport hotels.

Many hotels in the vicinity of airports provide parking facilities along with the shuttle services for dropping travelers to the airport. There are some hotels which require stay for availing parking facilities, but there are some who come up with monthly parking facilities at pocket-friendly rates.

Rent your car

This is one more option of earning even if you are on vacation. You can rent your car for the days you are not using it. In this way you don’t have to worry about car parking and you can earn some money which can make your trip more cost-effective.

Final Words

When you think about airport parking discounts, there are an ample number of options. Which option should you choose solely depends upon how frequently you travel and the duration of your trip. Before finalizing any parking place, go through the reviews given by previous customers and about the additional amenities these services offer. You must also check the shuttle facilities for reaching the airport on time, especially if you are opting for offsite airport parking.

Your parking decision also depends upon the distance of the parking location from the airport and whether they render services at your local airport. Many small companies offer great services, and they come up with some reward points for more savings. Do thorough research on parking within the airport or outside the airport, as you should be aware of the prices of both locations to know which one is affordable.

Indeed, you can’t ignore the parking charges, but with some discount coupons and other available options, you can make things less painful for you.

Check on the internet some of the best deals for airport parking and hope you will get the same.

Have a happy journey!

You can expect a lot of things for fun and frolic when chartering a luxury yacht. It offers the best activities that are enthralling and engrossing for you and your family members to continue the adrenaline rush till sunset.

For engaging in action-packed activities onboard, a lot of accessories are already there on some of the luxury yachts so that you do not have to carry them. Along with the accessories, there are also some toys for your children to also have the same amount of fun while on the yacht charter trip.

In this article, you will find some information on the kind of accessories and toys for onboard fun activities that you can get when chartering a luxury yacht.

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing Kits

Chartering a superyacht offers the best opportunity for enjoying activities based in water. And two of the most popular water activities on the yacht are kitesurfing and windsurfing. Most of the luxury yachts come with windsurfing and kitesurfing kits so that you along with your guests can have a splash in the ocean waters. The equipment is all approved by RYA which means that one of the crew members has to be a trained surfer and instructor so that beginners can also learn the skills and experience the water sports.

Seabob

Seabob is one of the water toys that are becoming more popular day by day for charter yachts. These are environment-friendly water scooters run on electricity and are perfect for zooming along the water surface. It can also be used for exploring the underwater life.

Towable Inflatable Equipment

The towable inflatable equipment is another toy that you will find on a luxury yacht charter. If you have children aboard, these are perfect for them. They will also be able to enjoy the waves of the ocean. They can be stored in small places so the charter yacht can carry as many of them as you need for the vacation.

Paddleboards and Jet Skis

Paddleboards and jet skis are two other equipments that can be found on a luxury yacht. You and your guests will be able to enjoy the lakes and coastlines by using these. They are known to deliver high speeds and acceleration. They come under Personal Watercrafts or PWC that involves age, licenses, and restrictions regarding safety. The luxury charters have trainers abroad so that you can experience the best water adventures on your charter.

Sub Aqua and Submarine Toys

These are the latest toys for water that are found on superyachts recently. The sub-aqua and submersible toys are equipped with a technology known as state-of-the-art. They help you and your guests to explore underwater life comfortably and safely by having control of it.

Wakeboards and Kneeboards

A lot of yachts that are for charter come equipped with both wakeboards and kneeboards so that a novice and an experienced water skier can use them. The equipment provides thrill and enthusiasm to the skiers onboard to skim across the light waves of the water.

You can get the best out of your yacht charter vacation when you hire a superyacht that comes with a lot of equipment for enjoying water sports.

 

Satellite imagery provides an interesting problem. It’s becoming more and more clear, making it easier for many people to see exactly what the imagery is showcasing. However, it’s also becoming more and more revealing, making it easier for people to get a lot of information out of a single image.

That’s one of the reasons machine learning object detection has come into the limelight when it comes to satellite imagery. With a high-quality satellite imaging service and a powerful-enough AI, it may be possible for AI to tag images in real time. What’s the future look like for machine learning object detection in satellite images?

Is It Legal to Analyze Satellite Images With AI?

As of early 2020, no. On January 6, 2020, the Bureau of Industry and Security enacted a rule that stated it’s no longer legal. It’s also illegal to import or export any software that’s explicitly trained to analyze satellite images with AI. Although this ruling is technically only a preliminary and temporary ruling that only lasts for a year, it’s expected to extend the ruling further after public comment.

According to the rule, it impacts software specially designed for “training a Deep Convolutional Neural Network to automate the analysis of geospatial imagery and point clouds.” It also has to meet a number of criteria regarding exactly how it does that. For example, it must provide a graphical user interface, extract positive and negative samples, and match patterns in the geospatial imagery.

Can Companies Legally Analyze Non-Satellite Images With AI?

This has been an option for a long time now, and it seems like it’s still an option for most images. People are constantly trying to train deep learning neural networks to analyze images and determine exactly what the image is. It’s the leading concept behind a lot of automatic adult content censors on social media sites.

As the rule states, it specifically only impacts software designed to automate analysis of “geospatial imagery,” which is one of the most technical and military-centered ways to refer to “satellite imagery.” Most companies can keep developing analyzing software as long as it’s not intended to work with satellite imaging.

Are Companies Allowed to Tag Satellite Images Without AI?

Tagging satellite images is also something analysts already do. When you use Google Maps, the map you’re viewing typically allows you to see whether something is a home or not when you zoom in. That’s because an analyst has gone in and tagged the image with a specific marker regarding whether it’s a home.

Again, going back to the rule, it singles out “software,” not any individual person. The main worry of the United States government with this rule seems to be avoiding potential problems that could come from automation of real-time satellite imagery. Companies have been tagging satellite images by hand for a long time, and they’ll probably keep doing it.

Does the Military Already Have Technology to Detect Objects With AI?

This is actually a substantial military concern right now. The government’s already invested substantially into software tools that can scan images, detect potential irregularities, and transfer those irregularities to a human, who can take a look at them and determine whether it’s something to look into or not. However, it’s dealing with a serious shortage of analysts, and that’s a problem.

A good example of this is Project Maven, which is essentially trying to do this right now. It’s a government-funded project that’s intended to identify objects of interest, detect scenery changes, and uncover new things to pay attention to in an image. That way, analysts and operators can dig through video footage, satellite imagery, and other important pictures more quickly.

What’s the Future of AI Learning With Satellite Images?

If the United States government has recognized that it’s a significant enough possibility that it needs to make a ruling on it, it’s very probable that this type of AI learning is just around the corner. Although it may not be available in the United States or other countries to the public anytime soon, the government may be able to start seeing more regarding it in a surprisingly fast manner.

AI learning with satellite images definitely has a long time to go. However, deep learning neural networks can surprise even the most knowledgeable people in the scientific field. Keep your eyes open for how higher-quality satellite imaging, like the quality available through Worldview 3 satellite imagery, is going to change the game in the coming months and years with this AI detection.

 

In times, where nothing can be perfectly planned, an overseas trip planned to the last detail can be very difficult to chart out. Regardless of the reason of travel, you would need to extensively plan out the required documents and itinerary to be able to enjoy your trip to the fullest. Even then, one can not necessarily be prepared for unforeseeable circumstances that might arise while you are traveling. It is in this scenario, that a travel insurance can not only protect you, but act as that friend in an unfamiliar country. It covers and compensates most of the major expenses or losses that you can incur in a foreign country, making it easier for you to relax and enjoy your trip.

Following are a few advantages that you can get by availing an overseas travel insurance policy on your next trip abroad:

• Cover for emergency medical expenses

When you are in a foreign country, a sudden medical emergency can be daunting for multiple reasons. It is not only difficult to understand the necessary processes in a new country, but taking care of the necessary costs can put a big dent on your pre-planned budget. An overseas travel insurance cover can offer 24×7 assistance for claims for covering medical expenses and can also assure you of a medical evacuation in case of a major medical emergency.

• Personal Liability Cover

In some cases, an unintentional damage caused to a third party while traveling overseas can also take a toll. In such cases, an overseas travel insurance can cover any costs incurred by you in terms of third party damages. It is however, important to ensure that this cover is included while deciding the travel insurance quote.

• Loss of Baggage/Documents

Another emergency that you cannot foresee would be losing your travel documents such as passport or visa, while traveling. It is also seen that one can lose their baggage or luggage in the airport while making long journeys. While in some instances this could be a result of misunderstanding, in some cases, your possessions could get stolen. In such cases, your travel insurance can ensure that you are compensated for the losses incurred.

• Compensation for Cancelled/Rescheduled Flights

While traveling overseas, there are several flights that you might have to depend on, to get to places. In case of rescheduling or cancellations, your other related booking and itinerary could be compromised. An overseas travel insurance in this case, would ensure that you get compensation for the cancelled or rescheduled flights, thereby providing relief for at least some of the losses that you incur.

Considering the above advantages, it is highly recommended that you purchase an overseas travel insurance policy whenever you plan to travel abroad. Moreover, in some countries, having a travel insurance has also been made mandatory for travellers and tourists from other countries.