Lower temperatures help prevent the degradation of the media that leads to normal data loss so some in the discussion pointed out that burying the devices in the ground could extend their useful life.

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"They will go beyond the normal ban on air travel within a three nautical-mile radius.. and up to 3, 000 feet above ground, " Shumann said.

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