ISIS impact, by Isis.org wrote:

Whooping Crane Reintroduction

Previously, whooping cranes (Grus americana) were found over much of North America. However, by the mid-20th century, the migratory population had declined to just 16 individuals and the non-migratory population was believed to have disappeared completely.

Because of massive conservation efforts, a self-sustaining population exists today, breeding in Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada and spending the winter in the Arkansas National Wildlife Refuge. A non-migratory population, which now numbers 86 individuals, has been introduced to Kissimmee Prairie in Florida. In addition, a migratory population is currently being established that will summer in Wisconsin and winter in Florida.

The main captive populations exist at Patuxent Wildlife Research Centre, the International Crane Foundation and the Calgary Zoo. These birds and have been used in reintroduction attempts, which have increased the wild population of whooping cranes from just 21 in the 1940s to about 300 today.

Monitoring of these populations is essential to their survival.

ISiS, The Integrated Security and Identification System wrote:

The Integrated Security and Identification System (ISiS) program is a special contract vehicle of the Department of the Navy that allows any US Department of Defense or other federal organization to obtain time-sensitive, customized, security and force protection systems and services.

ISiS Contracting Office: Naval Surface Warfare Center -- Crane Division

Crane is one of the Navy's Centers of Excellence for Electronic Systems and a leading DoD electronic security systems provider.

Pentagon Renovation Program

ISiS engineers are working closely with the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) to develop integrated security and force protection systems to meet project requirements.

Initiated and managed by the security team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center -- Crane Division in Crane, Indiana, ISiS can quickly and cost-effectively respond to the growing need for improved security and force protection systems.

ISiS provides a total systems approach to automating computer-based, electronic physical security systems at Department of Defense sites worldwide.

Isis Instruments and Support wrote:

USE OF THE CRANE

1. One tonne Pelloby Cranes have been placed around the hall for moving sample environment equipment.

2. If you do not have a Crane licence issued by ISIS then do not attempt to use the cranes.

3. Ask your local contact or a member of the User Support Group to help you.

4. If you are a frequent visitor you can be trained to use ISIS cranes.