GPS World articles from August 2001

GPS World archives from August 2001

Getting Wise to GPS.(Editorial)
August 1, 2001... One of the rights of our elders (as well as a rite of passage for the young) is the seemingly endless recitation of wisdom from ages past: the miles-long walks to school. Through blizzards. The little house out back. The frail wood stove and...

GPS Grows Up.(Column)
August 1, 2001... Remember that first time you realized you weren't a kid any more? The tire swing that had lost its thrill. The wrinkles where unblemished skin had ruled or the alien ache in the heretofore springy joint. Looking down to the elders you'd always...

Taking Up Position in Covert Surveillance.
August 1, 2001... GPS Casebook Sheriff deputies in Spokane, Washington had no evidence to back their skepticism of a man's story about his missing 9-year old daughter. Obtaining a warrant, they searched the suspect's pickup truck and surreptitiously placed...

GPS/WAAS receiver.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The Invicta 110W is a 5 Hz WAAS/DGPS receiver that provides real-time GPS solutions by combining GPS and WAAS corrections. The combined corrections provide 1.4 meter RMS accuracy. Features include Starlink Q-Lock for multi-path rejection and...

Parallel GPS receiver and antenna.(Furuno Electric GH-79)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The GH-79 12-channel C/A code parallel GPS receiver with antenna integrates into palm top devices such as PDA, digital cameras, and game machines. Power consumption is 76 mA even at full power at 3.6 Vdc. A sleep mode provides further power...

High gain GPS receiver.(from Navsys)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The High Gain Advanced GPS Receiver (HAGR) uses a digital beam-steering antenna array that enables 12 GPS satellites to be tracked, each with up to 10 dB of additional antenna gain over a conventional receiver solution. The directivity and gain...

Space receiver.(Laben LAGRANGE)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The LAGRANGE is a space-qualified receiver with 36 GPS/ GLONASS LI/L2 single-frequency channels. It comes with up to three L1/L2 antennae, three L1/L2 RF boards, and an ADSP 21020 processor at 20 MHz. It uses 30 watts of power. Applications...

GPS receiver and antenna.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The NAVISTAR is a newly designed 12-channel "all-in-view" GPS receiver and antenna that is the size of a computer mouse, It is ideal for Notebook PC navigation systems and handheld PC or PDA, according to manufacturer CMC Electronics. NAVISTAR...

Reference station.(Leica CORS reference station)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The CORS reference station from Leica utilizes a CRS1500 GPS receiver, choke-ring antenna, and PC-based software. The 12-channel dualfrequency receiver has signal jamming immunity, and a ClearTrak Leica processor. GPS measurements can be logged...

Integrated GNSS.(from Topcon)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... HiPer integrated GNSS from Topcon includes everything needed for static GPS surveying. At its core is the Paradigm chip featuring 40 universal channels that can each track all signals of either L1 or L2 GPS frequencies. It features signal...

GPS/GSM antenna.(Tri-M Systems Skymaster Combo GPS and Multi-Band Radio Antenna)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The Skymaster Combo GPS and Multi-Band Radio Antenna is both a GPS and GSM antenna. The Skymaster Combo is a GPS patch antenna with a low-noise amplifier. It also has a GSM radio antenna that provides multiband antennas for 900 MHz and 1800 MHz...

Crystal oscillators.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Rakon introduces two miniature surface-mount temperature-controlled crystal oscillators. Their dimensions are 7 X 5 mm and 5 x 3 mm. They are available with +/-1 ppm frequency stability and a 10 to 26 MHz frequency range, and are screened for...

Receiver with 3-D positioning.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The GPS Tensor is a nine-channel C/A code L1 band receiver with four antennae inputs for attitude determination, and an RS422 serial I/F. The Tensor provides real-time measurement of roll pitch and yaw, and 3-D position determination from SPS...

Multi-function GPS receiver.(Case IH AFS 130)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The AFS 130 multi-function GPS receiver combines receiver and antenna in a compact weather-resistant housing, and offers sub-meter accuracy using L-band satellite subscription or WAAS-correction signals. This position information is output in...

Movement monitor.(from Waypoint Consulting)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The RtStatic is an add-on for Waypoint Consulting's RtkNav product, which computes RTK solutions for up to 20 receivers. RtStatic is intended for slow moving monitoring applications, such as slope and solid structure movement detection....

Receiver/communication package.(Javad Prego)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The Prego offers a choice from four 20-channel GPS receivers (options for single- or dual-frequency GPS and GLONASS) paired with a choice among four communication boards (GSM dual-band, dual-user cellular phone; spread spectrum 900 MHz or 2.4...

Messaging receiver.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The SwitchBoxII SMS (Short Messaging Service) uses a 12-channel GPS receiver with eight optocoupled inputs and eight relay outputs. The SwitchBoxII comes with an internal or external dual-band GSM-modem, and an SIM-card holder. The mobile's...

EGNOS receiver.(from Thales Avionics)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The TOPSTAR 250 receiver supports the validation of the EGNOS System Test Bed (ESTB). It also performs demonstrations for the aeronautical community in real operational conditions. The TOPSTAR 250 processes acquisition and tracking of OPS L1...

Differential receiver.(Magellan Ashtech Precision Products)(Company Business and Marketing)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The DG16 sub-meter differential GPS receiver is able to receive SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS) and 300 KHz beacon signals. The DGl6 is available in two configurations -- GPS and SBAS only or GPS, SBS, and beacon. DGl6 Development Kit with beacon is...

Avionics module.(CMC Electronics CMA-4024)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The CMA-4024 GPS receiver module is designed for avionics applications, and it meets the requirements for most space applications. The receiver allows for full functionality with SBAS/WAAS carrier-phase tracking and GBAS/LAAS. The 24-channel...

Precious Charges Tracking Children for Safety.(Company Business and Marketing)
August 1, 2001... Almost every parent knows the sudden fear. Where is my child? Two new GPS-enabled devices on the verge of market entry attempt to assuage or forestall this alarm by providing on-demand location information. Wherify Wireless, Inc. plans to...

Kinematic survey solution.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The Positioning Data Link Real Time Kinematic solution for GPS surveying in Europe is for users who require a low-power base station system. The PDL is offered in half-watt and two-watt versions worldwide. This base is available in frequency...

Integrated DGPS.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The LandStar Surveyor is an integrated Differential GPS that provides submeter positioning accuracy for survey and positioning applications. The lightweight, low-power (typically 5.2 watt) unit is appropriate wherever L-band signal...

GPS/GIS data collector.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The Mk-l from DataGrid is a GPS/data collector for professional GPS surveying and GIS data collection. The Mk-l is an optimized L1 carrier-phase GPS receiver/antenna/postprocessing-software combination that delivers positions better than 2...

Agricultural guidance receiver.(from Ag Leader Technology)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The GPS 1000 from Ag Leader is a 12-channel, L1 C/A and WAAS DGPS receiver that provides position data for operations that do not require sub-meter accuracy or guidance. GPS1000 uses StarLink GPS, and works well as a second GPS receiver for...

Surveying toolbox.(Trimble Toolbox)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The Trimble Toolbox for land survey unifies conventional surveying instruments with the world of GPS with one solution. The Toolbox is designed to streamline and automate surveying work, and includes a variety of field systems, field survey...

Rated By Satellite.
August 1, 2001... Driving Dow Insurance Costs Position determines risk. In insurance terms, location information can improve the actuarial accuracy determining premium rate structures. If your insurance company knows where you go, they might charge you...

Telematics Today Smart Cars, Informed Drivers.
August 1, 2001... The convergence of GPS receivers, GIS mapping, wireless communications, and the Internet has found its natural platform: the car. Why use cars as simple means of transportation when they can serve as mobile multimedia workstations? Stuck in...

GPS attachment.(Links Point GPS 17-27)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Links Point's GPS 17-27 attachment can be used for locating assets, directing staff in the field, adding position information in data collection, and providing real-time position for emergency responses. It works with the SPT 1700 and PPT 2700...

Aviation warning system.(EuroTelematik GCAS-2000)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The multi-function display and warning system GCAS-2000 can act as a supplement to navigation systems, as it always brings the correct section of the VFR chart into view. The GCAS-2000 features terrain and obstacle display, ground-collision...

GPS pocket navigator.(Maptech Pocket Navigator GPS-ready software)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... Maptech introduces Pocket Navigator, GPS-ready software for topographic maps and nautical charts in a Pocket PC handheld. With Maptech's software, USGS topographic maps and NOAA charts can be downloaded to a handheld PC. For OPS users,...

Agricultural guidance system.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The lightbar guidance system provides real-time guidance for driving straight lines, contours, swaths, or rows. The lightbar system uses differential GPS position information to prepare fields, apply chemicals and fertilizers, and perform air...

GPS vector charting.(Northstar Technologies 952)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The 952 from Northstar is a color OPS/Vector charting system that has 12-channel GPS, dualchannel, and 3-meter accuracy. The 952 has a high-resolution, sunlight readable, full-color display. It is available as a OPS, with DGPS, or with...

Shipboard ID system.
August 1, 2001... The MX 420 is a fully integrated GPS/DGPS/AIS (Automatic Identification Systems) shipboard system with a combined control and display unit that meets IMO carriage requirements, according to Leica Geosystems. Optionally, the MX 420 AIS can be...

GPS/WAAS/EGNOS handheld.(Satcom Systems GPS Power Cradle)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The GPS Power Cradle is a WAAS/EGNOS-enabled handheld with a 12-channel Sirf receiver. It has an outside serial RS232 port that connects sensors, and it works with all Palm OS software that requires NMEA 0183 GPS signals. The charging system...

Dead-reckoning module.(electronic navigation aid from Point Research Corp)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The DRM-H1 dead-reckoning module supplements GPS positioning for a person on foot. Dead reckoning positions are calculated by a microcontroller using data from three magnetometers and three accelerometers. A Kalman filter integrates...

GPS/IMU palm navigator.(American GNC CMIMU/GPS Palm Navigator)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The CMIMU/GPS Palm Navigator combines GPS/IMU integration technology and digital map methods. The navigator is powered by Windows CE. It provides street-by-street directions, zoom capability, and real-time speed and direction information....

Personal navigator.(Garmin International GPS V Personal Navigator)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The GPS V personal navigator from GARMIN has the same two-way display as the OPS III P]us, but the GPS V adds higher screen resolution, WAAS capabilities, 19 MB of internal memory, and turn-by-turn directions. The OPS V fits on a vehicle dash,...

Inertial navigation system.(NovAtel Black Diamond System)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The Black Diamond System (BDS) is an integrated inertial navigation system capable of continous operation with fast data rates and attitude determination, according to maker NovAtel. Providing position with 24-channel tracking and triple-axis...

Portable office.(308 Systems TAC-PAK)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The TAC-PAK battery-powered, portable communication system has added the Globalstar GSP-1600 phone from Qualcomm. The TAC-PAK offers options that include Pentium laptop computers, cellular voice/data systems, color printers, copy machines,...

Integrated GPS system.(Precise Positioning Products DPS 850)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The DPS 850 is a GPS communications system that provides source positioning for vibroseis quality control and integrated position and tracking. The unit relies on the NAVNET firmware-based data radio management package. There is a choice of...

Vehicle tracking/messaging.(TechnoCom Location and Messaging Unit)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The TechnoCom Location and Messaging Unit (LMU) is an Automatic Vehicle Location product that provides platform-integrated location and messaging capabilities for mobile applications. The LMU is available separately for integration into...

GPS-based AVL.(ETracker The PulStar C1000)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The PulStar C1000 GPS-based vehicle location tracking solution includes vehicle hardware; wireless communications coverage; and viewing, tracking, and monitoring on the Internet. A Motorola GPS engine is used. Remote control allows for...

GPS and cellular radio modem.(Omega Research and Development GPS2000)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The GPS2000 receiver and cellular radio modem allows owners or police to locate a vehicle at anytime, via the Internet or phone. GPS 2000 can monitor a vehicle's speed and send an alert if it surpasses the speed limit for a designated amount of...

GPS-based AVL.(CompassCom AVL)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The CompassCom AVL system is a GPS-based solution designed for tracking public safety fleets. The AVL communicates with multiple telecommunications systems (GPS and wireless technologies) simultaneously, and interfaces with standard in-vehicle...

GPS and wireless data transfer.(Intuicom SmartGPS Tracker)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The SmartGPS Tracker combines real-time GPS positioning with wireless data transfer. Built upon a FreeWave wireless data transceiver, the Tracker transmits GPS positioning data over license-free 900-MHz and 2.4-GHz frequencies using frequency...

Telematics software.(from Wireless Concepts)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Wireless Concepts has combined its mobile hardware LM3000 with its SuperMap software to offer telematics services such as vehicle location, monitoring sensors, credit card authorization, panic and theft alarms, vehicle shutdown, and messaging...

Clock module and OEM board.(Temex Telecom Epsilon Board OEM II)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The Epsilon Board OEM II is a GPS clock module and OEM board that provides synchronization solutions with time and frequency signals. Applications include synchronization of telecom wireline infrastructure; mobile wireless base stations; and...

Synchronization pack.(Oscilloquartz OSA 4520 GPS-SP stand-alone GPS receiver)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The OSA 4520 GPS-SP (Synchronization Pack), is a stand-alone GPS receiver designed to provide time in accordance with the International Telecommunication Union's recommended G.811 and G.812. The unit consists of a GPS receiver circuit,...

Stratum 1 time server.(TrueTime NTS-150 Stratum 1)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The NTS-150 Stratum 1 network time server synchronizes enterprise servers, work stations, routers, and other network devices within one to 10 milliseconds. Time is derived directly from the atomic clocks aboard the GPS satellite system, and...

Time server.(Brandywine Communications NTP-SyncClock is a Stratum 1 time server)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The NTP-SyncClock is a Stratum 1 time server for synchronization of Intranet and Xtranet applications. Using an integral 8-channel GPS(?) receiver, the clock acquires time and delivers it to network-connected computer applications. Systems can...

Time/frequency generator.(Furuno Electric GF-7706)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The GF-7706 is a GPS-controlled time and frequency generator that uses Furuno GPS circuitry. It is suited for integration into OEM wireless base stations or other timing locations. The GF-7706 features 1PPS timing accuracy better than 100...

Network time server.(Datchron NETSYNC 2000)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The model 2000 NETSYNC time server provides time to local networks, or over the Internet using the UDP Network Time Protocol. The NETSYNC operates on either a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T network interface. Time is derived from either a standard...

Rubidium clock oscillators.(from Temex Electronics)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The LPFRS series of rubidium clock oscillators boast high spectral purity for telecommunications, synchronization, digital audio broadcast, TV transmission, military communication, navigation, instrumentation, tracking, and guidance control....

Stand-alone time server.(Datum TymServe 2100)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The TymServe 2100 is a stand-alone, rack-mounted NTP time server configured with a frontpanel keypad. It has a console RS232 port. The 2100's time source is GPs Dial Up Time Service, IRIG Time Code, and CDMA. It uses a Trimble GPS module, and...

Time and reference receiver.(Conexant Systems GPS Timing Reference Receiver TU60-D120)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The GPS Timing Reference Receiver TU60-D120 is the latest in Jupiter GPS receivers from Conexant. The 12-channel receiver is designed specifically for stationary applications where the best possible relative time accuracy between adjacent sites...

Synchronous timing modules.(MTI Millirien Technologies Stratum III and Ille)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The Stratum III and Ille synchronous timing modules come with five user-programmable input reference frequencies ranging from 8 kHz to 311.04 MHz, and allowing any multiple of 8 kHz from 24 kHz to 100 kHz to be supported. Five user-selectable...

GPS time and frequency unit.(Datum ExacTime GPS PowerStar ET6500)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The ExacTime GPS PowerStar model ET6500 is a time and frequency reference unit designed specifically to meet the requirements of electrical power utilities. Motorola GPS is used in the PowerStar. Its features include 50/60 Hz power frequency...

Soft Landings.(Navy and Air Force plans)
August 1, 2001... Navy Proves Hands-Off Touchdown On a clear day, the hardest part of flight over a peaceful countryside is landing, even at a modern airport with little air traffic. Now imagine landing on a foggy night, in the heat of battle, in heavy air...

Serial data acquisition.(TAL Technologies' WinWedge 32)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The WinWedge 32-bit serial data acquisition program is designed for interfacing RS232 devices such as GPS receivers, bar code scanners, scales, calipers, micrometers, lab instruments, and other serial output devices to any Windows application....

Surveying software.(from Eagle Point Software)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Version 7 surveying software products include standard COGO, advanced COGO, data collection, Construction Five, data collection GPS robotics, Construction Five GPS/Robotics, and Transfer. Version 7 is available on the industry standard Hewlett...

Construction software.(Trimble Naviagation Systems' HYDROpro)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... HYDROpro construction software is a Windows package for marine and waterway construction tasks that require precise positioning. It supports multiple sensor inputs such as attitude sensors and cable out devices, and works with Trimble's DOPS,...

Windows mapping software.(Graticule's MapACE)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... MapACE for mapping on Windows CE devices, including Pocket PCs, handheld PCs, and mobile telephones, handles raster and vector map data. Functions include pan, zoom, query, distance metrics, route selection, and link to GPS receivers....

Engineering software.(Amtec Engineering's Tecplot 9.0)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Version 9.0 of Tecplot has extensive 2-D and 3-D capabilities for visualizing technical data for analyses, simulations, and experiments. OpenGL was added to version 9.0 to take advantage of graphics cards available on today's PCs and UNIX...

Vehicle monitoring software.(Manning NavComp's RAStrac MX AVI)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The RAStrac MX AVI software system for vehicle monitoring is written in C++ programming language for full 32-bit capable Windows 95/98/NT operating systems. RAStrac interacts with in-vehicle data terminals and features text messages or "status"...

Network Software.(Best-Fit Computing's Columbus 3.1)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... COLUMBUS Version 3.1 geodetic network adjustment software is for land surveyors, geodesists, civil engineers, and educational institutions. It features l-D, 2-D, and 3-D geodetic network pre-analysis, adjustment, and postanalysis, and GPS...

Real-time data software.(Windmill Software's Windmill COMIML)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Windmill COMIML software displays data in real time from GPS receivers, sonar, weather monitors, and most equipment that can be connected to the PC's serial COM port. Bundled with a suite of data logging, charting, and control applications, the...

GPS postprocessing software.(from Waypoint Consulting)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Waypoint Consulting has released Version 6.3 of its GPS postprocessing product. New features include the ability to automatically locate, download, and resample CORS, IGS, and AusLig data, while a new Windows CE datalogger is also included. It...

Land survey software.(Thales Navigation Centaur)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Centaur machine automation software is for land survey operations and vehicle guidance on road and rail construction sites. It comes with a suite of modules called Project, Walker, and Driver. The modules carry out all operations and monitoring...

Epoch-based GPS software.(from Geodetics)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... RNA software is based on Epoch-by-Epoch GPS positioning technology from Geodetics Inc. RNA algorithms utilize pseudorange and carrier-phase data to deliver instantaneous, centimeter-level accuracy geodetic positions. The advantage of the RNA...

Drive study analyzer.(Motorola Locust GPS wireless receiver)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The Locust is a 12-channel GPS wireless receiver from Motorola. It is specifically designed for sweeping and optimizing 2.4 GHz Local Area Networks. The instrument measures direct sequence CDMA networks, which operate on the IEEE 802.llb...

GPS video titler.(Horita Company's GPT-50)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The GPT-50 is a real-time GPS video titler and captioner that adds GPS data to video for recording or viewing. The video output from the GPT-50 is the same as the video input, plus a caption of GPS position and other data, depending on input...

Computing module suite.(Amrel Technology ROCKY Mobile)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The ROCKY Mobile three-piece modular computing solution utilizes a DVI cable connection for component-to-component communication. The cable extends the distance that can be placed between the display and system units to 32.8 feet. The Rocky...

GPS antenna.(San Jose Navigation's BS-2)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The BS-2 is a small GPS antenna with dimensions of 33.95 X 25.20 x 10.60 mm. It is compatible with every GPS receiver module on the market and suitable for AVL, vehicle navigation, aviation, and military applications. A module board is...

GPS/WAAS antenna and receiver.(Northstar Technologies' 2201 WAAS)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... Northstar's 2201 WAAS is a self-contained 12-channel L1 GPS/WAAS pod antenna receiver. It has 10-channel GPS and two-channel WAAS reception with an accuracy of 3 meters. The 2201 and software can be installed into existing Northstar products....

GPS diplexer.(Trans-Tech)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Trans-Tech offers a GPS Diplexer for systems utilizing both the L1 and L2 frequencies. The ceramic resonator-based SMT is .76 X .634 X .196 inches and has 1.5 db insertion loss. Cross band rejection is a minimum of 25 db. The TT4P4-T1575-R1227...

GPS/sonar data collector.(Windmill Software's instrument driver)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Windmill Software's instrument driver collects data from GPS receivers, sonar, weather monitors, and most equipment that connects to a PC's COM port. Bundled with Windmill's data logging and charting and control applications, the package makes...

Voltage conditioner.(NovAtel's Aircraft Power Conditioner for GPS receivers)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The Aircraft Power Conditioner (APC) from NovAtel, is an inline voltage conditioner capable of protecting GPS receivers from transients, surges, and momentary voltage dropouts in aircraft power systems. It is compatible with NovAtel's Powerpak,...

Modem Modules.(from International Data Communications)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Embedded modem modules from International Data allow OEMs to incorporate modem capabilities in new and existing designs. Only two mounting screws and a serial (TTL or RS 232) connection is required. Applications include automatic meter reading...

Compact CPU board.(EuroTech's CPU-7630)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The CPU-7630 is a CompactPCI 6U CPU board based on the Intel Pentium II/Ill mobile processor. It is designed for high power CompactPCI multiprocessor systems to act as a single board computer. The CPU-7630 supports any Intel Celeron, Pentium II...

Single-board data recorder.(Acument Instruments' DataBridge SDR-OEM-CF)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... DataBridge SDR is a single-board serial data recorder. The SDR-OEM-CF logs RS-232/4221485 data at baud rates up to 230,400 bps. Data is stored on CompactFlash memory cards in a PC- compatible file format. Designed to replace embedded PCs where...

Digital Compass.(Honeywell's HMR3300)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The HMR3300 three-axis tilt-compensated digital compass module from Honeywell is ideal for OEM applications. The drop-in miniature printed circuit board with solid state construction utilizes a two-axis accelerometer for enhanced performance...

Ionosphere mitigation.(Thales GeoSolutions Group's SkyFix Premier Differential GPS solutions)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... SkyFix Premier mitigates the effects of ionospheric disturbances on DGPS performance. SkyFix Premier offers real-time ionospheric modeling by observing the ionospheric corrections at selected reference stations, using Trimble MS750...

Inertial measuring unit.(American GNC Corporation)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The coremicro IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), with solid state microelectromechanical systems, provides angle increments, velocity increments, a time base (sync) in three axis, and is capable of withstanding high vibration and accelerations....