Fruity Me

 Today is american Thanksgiving, which I like to celebrate in my own way. With

nice food. And why not!?

Meal 1 (it's 12:30):

                                                                           

In don't always feel like it, but my day goes so much better if I have fruit - and nothing but -

for breakfast. Looks nice...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!

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Not trying to make light of this, by any means; but it looks like Ukraine is out of

luck on getting help with the 'Oreshnik' (walnut tree) missile. Chatting with Copilot,

below:

Is the American Military capable of stopping a missile that is going at 11 Mach?

The American military has developed several advanced missile defense systems designed to intercept and destroy incoming missiles, including those traveling at high speeds. However, intercepting a missile traveling at Mach 11 (approximately 8,400 miles per hour) presents significant challenges due to the speed and maneuverability of such missiles.

Key Missile Defense Systems

Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD): Designed to intercept intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) during their midcourse phase using ground-based interceptors.

Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD): A sea-based system that uses Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) interceptors to target short to intermediate-range ballistic missiles.

Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD): A land-based system that intercepts ballistic missiles during their terminal phase.

Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3): A mobile system designed to intercept short to medium-range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft.

Challenges

Intercepting hypersonic missiles (those traveling at speeds greater than Mach 5) is particularly difficult due to their high speed, maneuverability, and lower flight altitude compared to traditional ballistic missiles. The U.S. is actively developing new technologies and systems to address these challenges, including the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) and other advanced interceptors.

While current systems provide some level of defense, the effectiveness against hypersonic threats is still an area of ongoing research and development.

If you have any other questions or need further details, feel free to ask!

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Meal 2 (late afternoon): made a salmon sandwich...

                                                                                        

Meal 3 (bedtime): added frozen ricotta cake bits to cereal!