What is ORB and How Can Robotics Help You Explore It?

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The discussion revolves around the identification of an object found in Colorado, with participants speculating on its origins and potential uses. Some suggest it could be related to the Columbia space shuttle disaster, while others propose it might be an oxygen canister or a part of military aircraft debris. The object is noted for its double-walled structure, which hints at a possible cryogenic application. There are humorous remarks about it being a "suitcase nuke" or an alien spacecraft, but the overall tone remains focused on trying to ascertain its practical use. Participants express skepticism about the object's significance, with some dismissing it as mere garbage. The conversation highlights the challenges of identifying unknown objects and the playful banter among forum members.
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Any one have an idea?
 
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Piece of Columbia.
 
Bystander said:
Piece of Columbia.

Columbia was 2003, this was found 2002.
 
'Nother beautiful theory destroyed by ugly facts.
 
As it is double skined i though some kind of pressure is involved, may be an under water experiment.
 
the thing from the trash in the lab used as a frisbee during a spring picnic by a bunch of Chemistry majors from Angelo State University
 
Some of the links on that site are iffy, may be it is an appolo fuel tank.
 
Been enough military aircraft busted up in the Colorado's drainage area --- and not all the bits and pieces get picked up. 'Bout the right size for pilot/aircrew oxygen supply, double-walled for cryogenic purposes, 7052 is Ti alloy, so fairly recent (last 30-40 a) --- .
 
It looks like garbage to me.
 
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cyrusabdollahi said:
It looks like garbage to me.

Very good Cyrus, now we all know that things had a use (before) they became garbage, or before you bought them, can you ascribe a possible use for the object in the pictures? :smile:
 
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cyrusabdollahi said:
It looks like garbage to me.
For shame. FOR SHAME.

In the X-rays, you can see the fittings and tubing. I like the guess of an O2 canister. Although I never realized that they were spherical. I'm going to ask some of the techs here who have worked on O2 systems to see if this looks familiar.
 
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No idea what it could be, but it looks very nice :cool:

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/3486/xray1efg7.jpg
 
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I don't suppose that anyone has reported a 'suitcase nuke' missing? :biggrin:
 
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:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

It is a part of an alien shape craft of course </sarcasm>
 
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Mattara said:
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

It is a part of an alien shape craft of course </sarcasm>

For sure i think it is Canadian.
 
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wolram said:
For sure i think it is Canadian.
Nope. No beer tap visible.
 
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Too right; and we never use 4-digit numbers for anything.
 
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Could be the prototype for the widget.
 
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Danger said:
Too right; and we never use 4-digit numbers for anything.

:confused:
 
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