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Trimble Introduces Ashtech High-Accuracy GNSS Module for System Integrators

August 14, 2013 - By

Trimble introduced today the Ashtech MB-One GNSS module. The MB-One delivers highly accurate GNSS-based heading plus pitch or roll in an advanced industry standard form-factor for system integrators. The announcement was made today at the AUVSI 2013 Conference and Exhibition. Its embedded Z-Blade GNSS technology uses all available GNSS signals equally, without any constellation preference, to deliver fast and stable... read more

ESA’s Next Galileo Satellite Passes Trial by Noise

August 14, 2013 - By

Courtesy of the European Space Agency There might seem to be a hole in the side of this Galileo satellite — in fact its folded solar wings are simply reflecting a noise horn in the wall, about to recreate the deafening roar of a rocket lifting off. Anyone witnessing a rocket launch will be struck by the noise levels, even... read more

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40 Maps That Will Help You Make Sense of the World

August 14, 2013 - By

Twistedsifter.com has compiled a list of 40 intriguing maps that will give you a interesting perspective of the world. The Economic Center of Gravity since 1 AD   Countries that do not use the Metric system of Measurement:   To see the other 38 maps, click here.   read more

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A Space Pioneer Remembered

August 14, 2013 - By

Plus: The First Installment of ‘What Is Don Reading?’ This month I planned to catch up on all those important topics that need to be written about but don’t make the cut, mainly due to space limitations — and then came the sad news of the passing of a good friend, mentor, and great Space and Missile Pioneer, Colonel Francis... read more

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VectorNav to Supply VN-200 GPS/INS to Troll Systems

August 13, 2013 - By

  VectorNav Technologies, a provider of inertial navigation solutions for the industrial and military markets, announced Tuesday that it will supply its VN-200 GPS-aided inertial navigation system (GPS/INS) for use in Troll Systems’ SkyLink MINI II directional antennas. The next-generation version of the SkyLink antenna provides Troll Systems’ customers with a lower-cost and easier to integrate update to its existing... read more

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Bliley Offers Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators

August 13, 2013 - By

The rugged Poseidon Series of OCXOs by Bliley features unparalleled phase noise performance in a modular type sealed package. It is a customizable frequency range product specifically designed for vibration-prone environments where dynamic phase noise performance is paramount. Applications include ground mobile, airborne, and shipboard environments. Features include typical acceleration sensitivity of <2e-11/g, excellent FvT performance, frequency range of 5... read more

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Panasonic Offers Durable Antennas for Wireless

August 13, 2013 - By

The VIC100 Series antenna by Panasonic is an active L1 GPS antenna designed for timing and synchronization. It offers immunity to noise and interference, and secure performance by attenuating noise and interference near the GPS L1 frequency through triple-filtering design. The VIC100 Series is housed in a waterproof enclosure designed for excellent performance under severe environmental conditions. Its shape prevents... read more

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Frontline Offers GNSS Emulator

August 13, 2013 - By

Frontline Test Equipment is now offering the Genos GNSS Simulator, a high-dynamic, flexible signal emulator for testing satellite navigation functionality. It is able to emulate satellite signals visible to GNSS receivers for any location around the world, including GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, and SBAS (WAAS and EGNOS) signals. The simulator helps the user evaluate the performance and characteristics of a... read more

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