Connor-Winfield is offering two new temperature compensated crystal oscillator models. TL602 and ML602 TCXO models are designed for use in conjunction with 0.1-Hz (and higher ) filter bandwidths for compliance with T1-based hierarchy specifications such as ITU-T G.8262 Option 1 and 2 ECC and ITU-T G.813 Option 1 and 2 SEC, Stratum 3 for Sonet, IEEE1588 and Synchronous Ethernet. CW’s... read more
Two more full operational capability (FOC) Galileo satellites are scheduled for launch March 27. This video shows the four first-stage boosters of the Soyuz launcher being assembled in Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. Assembly takes place on a horizontal basis, in the Russian manner. The video shows four thrusters assembled around the main body. After takeoff, the engines burn for... read more
The public has until April 24 to comment on a framework of regulations proposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in February. The regulations would allow routine use of certain small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in today’s aviation system, while maintaining flexibility to accommodate future technological innovations, the agency said. The FAA proposal offers safety rules for small UAS (under... read more
The launch of the fourth satellite for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System, previously scheduled for 9 March, has been postponed until March 29 at 13:00 UTC. The delay is due to the replacement of a faulty telemetry transmitter on the satellite. read more
In 1978, I was stationed in Iceland as Supervisor of Flying for U.S. Air Force military aircraft. My boss, Major General-selectee John L. (Pete) Piotrowski, had arrived for a visit. In the days before GPS, during a particularly stormy and icy night, we experienced a close call with an AWAC aircraft, leading to just one of the leadership lessons I learned from this great man. Plus: The difference GPS made. read more
A new version of the online GAPS precise point positioning software is now available. GAPS — GPS Analysis and Positioning Software — is offered by the University of New Brunswick Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering Department. The latest release provides capabilities for handling GPS data files in both RINEX 2 and 3 formats, whether Hatanaka-compressed or not, along with a number of receiver raw file formats. Also,... read more
Spirent Communications has added capabilities to its ultra-wideband GSS6425, which enable recording up to 150MHz bandwidth of GNSS signals. Users can now record up to three RF frequency bands at any one time with 10-, 30- or 50-MHz bandwidth each. Other enhancements include the ability to record up to four video streams, USB 3.0 support and easy remote-control using tablet or smartphone. A... read more
Fugro has released an upgrade to its EZ-FRISK package — seismic hazard analysis software used by consultants and academics. The new upgrade includes the Next Generation West 2 ground motion prediction models, and improved user interface along with software fixes. By early 2015, the software will incorporate the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 2014 National Seismic Hazard Maps for the continental U.S.,... read more
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