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WVU Partners with Extreme Endeavors to mine rare earth elements from acid mine drainage
From decades of mining in West Virginia, over 40 percent of the states rivers are too polluted to be safely used for drinking water or to support aquatic life, according to Appalachian Mountain Advocates. Mike Masterman, owner of Extreme Endeavors, is partnering with WVU’s Water Research Institute to provide a solution that would benefit the […]
Staying Healthy in Isolation- ALWAYS Look on the Bright Side of Life
One day when I was station manager at the South Pole station, I volunteered to help out the heavy equipment mechanic. One of the great things about being station manager you got to experience a lot of different professions by helping your staff. That day, we were scheduled to go out to the bone yard, […]
Staying Healthy In Isolation- Don’t Get Annoyed – Stay in Control
When you’re isolated with a group of people, whether it’s your family or coworkers, those people are your greatest asset. But they also happen to be your biggest annoyance. This may go against what everyone tells you, but I can assure you it is true. When dealing with other people in isolation, never ever let […]
Staying Healthy in Isolation, Get up Off the Couch!
Years ago, my grandfather lived in the remote wilderness of Alaska. I remember his stories of walking a couple of miles, shooting a moose, quartering it, and carrying it back to the cabin. While this was admittedly required for food and survival, it also provided him with valuable exercise. One thing you will find living […]
Staying Healthy in Isolation- Develop a New Purpose and Goals!
While today I own and operate the technology company Extreme Endeavors, I’ve also got 28 months “Ice Time” in Antarctica, including two winters at the South Pole in Antarctica. Because of this, I probably understand living in isolation and distancing oneself from the population better than anyone. This blog contains a few tips on staying […]
Extreme Endeavors Radio Interview
Extreme Endeavors President Mike Masterman Discusses our Latest developments in the North Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia
Sound Detection of Caves
Extreme Endeavors partnered with NASA Langley in the development, testing and analysis of infrasonic sensor technology. Under the Innovative Partnerships Program, NASA funded the initial research between Extreme Endeavors and NASA Langley to produce a small, compact infrasonic sensor for the application of cave detection on Mars and listening for movement inside an underground facility. [...]
Design of a Wearable Electronics Package for Firefighter Monitoring
Michael F. Masterman, mfm@extreme-endeavors.com Todd D. Leonhardt Alton G. Dunn Extreme Endeavors and Consulting Philippi, West Virginia 26416, USA Abstract Wearable electronics using “e-fabrics” or electronic textiles are being developed for military and law enforcement personnel. Also, the popularity and expansion of mobile communications has spurred interest in numerous personal electronic devices. The design of […]
Benefits of Monitoring the Electricity Going to your Pumps
Advancements in SCADA systems are impacting the water industry. The cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) and smart city applications are providing water operators with more information than ever before. One such element of information is power monitoring of the electric motors that are driving your water pumps. Simply putting in a phase monitor at […]