But what's novel about the CEAC design is that it incorporates a bio-regenerative life-support system -- the kind of technology that could one day not only feed an outpost on the moon or Mars, but also provide it with oxygen and recycle its water.
The ITV is also an important component of the Expeditionary Fire SupportSystem, which allows a mobile mortar system to provide long-range indirect fire support to infantry forces as part of the Marine Corps' "Ship to Objective Maneuver" doctrine.
The BCS, long opposed to changing its illustrious bowl system, will officially support implementing a four-team playoff system for the 2014 college football season.