Abdominal ultrasound, in which the size of the kidneys is measured, is commonly performed.

Regional institutions3 are contributing to the establishment of a tsunami early warning system for the region.

It is typically determined from ultrasound imagery and can be used to estimate gestational age.

According to the Rotterdam criteria, 12 or more small follicles should be seen in an ovary on ultrasound examination.

The ultrasonic motor is now used in many consumer and office electronics requiring precision rotations over long periods of time.

The indicator for an ultrasound study performed in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy is 80 in cities and 15 or under in rural areas. sic

2 The IOC Assembly, during its twenty third session, adopted resolution XXIII 12 establishing an Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System.

Microwave transmission is the transmission of information or energy by electromagnetic waves whose wavelengths are conveniently measured in small numbers of centimetre these are called microwaves .

The reduction in size and cost of receivers is contributing to widening the number of users that are now using such technological solutions to collect data to support risk reduction and emergency response activities. Restoring communication in disaster stricken areas is usually the main priority when responding to an emergency.

Although such a network is not a complete substitute for a comprehensive communications network access is still limited and high bandwidth data traffic is not enabled it, nonetheless, demonstrates the capability for the private sector to address certain infrastructure needs.