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On 28 April 2001, IPoAC was implemented by the Bergen Linux user group, under the name CPIP (for Carrier Pigeon Internet Protocol). [4] They sent nine packets over a distance of approximately 5 km (3 mi), each carried by an individual pigeon and containing one ping (ICMP echo request), and received four responses.
Carrier Pigeon Internet Protocol, a 2001 implementation of IP over Avian Carriers (IPoAC) Canadian Pandemic Influenza Preparedness, a task group developing influenza pandemic plans; Certified Product Innovation Professional, a professional training program managed by Spark Engine
The Carrier or English Carrier is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] Carriers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons , are all descendants of the rock dove ( Columba livia ).
Ship registration has been done since business on the seas has been important. Originally meant to control ships carrying cargo in European seafaring countries, [ 1 ] it was used to make sure ships were being built in the local country, with crews predominantly of the local country. [ 4 ]
The Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) is a privately controlled US code used to identify vessel operating common carriers (VOCC). It is typically two to four letters long. It is typically two to four letters long.
The International Registration Plan (IRP) is a truck registration reciprocity agreement between the contiguous United States and Canadian provinces that provides apportioned payments of registration fees, based on the total distance operated in participating jurisdictions, to them. IRP's fundamental principle is to promote and encourage use of ...
The American Racing Pigeon Union (AU) is a national organization for pigeon racing hobbyists. The organization was founded November 9, 1910, in Washington, D.C., [ 1 ] to centralize regional clubs, establish standardized rules, award cash prizes and promote the racing of homing carrier pigeons .
A messenger pigeon on a house roof A group of homing pigeons in flight A modern day racing pigeon wearing an electronic timing ring. The homing pigeon is a variety of domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica), selectively bred for its ability to find its way home over extremely long distances.