March 12, 2024 A good night’s sleep makes everything better. Sleep is a vital time of restoration and rejuvenation. It is only when you are asleep that your body can reach the peak of its recovery powers. Unless you’ve been sleeping under a rock, this is old news. It is hard to miss the tide of interviews and articles from sleep experts, influencers and health professionals praising the benefits of a good night’s sleep. Sleep […]

Figure 1: Scientific observations with GNSS radio occultation (GNSS-RO), GNSS grazing-angle reflectometry (GNSS-GR) and GNSS reflectometry (GNSS-R) techniques from low-Earth orbit (LEO). (Figure provided by the author) Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) for peaceful uses are facing a hard reality due to increasing regional conflicts in recent years. As a dual-use technology, GNSS for civil, commercial and scientific applications is vulnerable to both denied/degraded service and flex power operation from GNSS satellites and to jamming […]

March 11, 2024 Are you a rider looking to venture off the beaten path? Whether it’s three days or 30 minutes, on- or off-road adventures, discover the route of your dreams with the rugged Garmin zūmo® series. Designed to withstand the elements and rough terrain, Garmin motorcycle navigators such as the zūmo® XT2 are jam-packed with features designed for riders and engineered for motorcycles. The zūmo XT2 allows the solo and group rider to enjoy […]

Building a solid foundation for any construction requires that the ground be adequately compacted and leveled. Construction workers and contractors operating earthmoving machines know it is nearly impossible to do that by eyesight alone. For a few decades, leveling was accomplished using rotating lasers mounted on tall tripods, which could typically cover a little more than 1,500 ft on a job site and laser receivers mounted on masts on the earth-moving machines. However, these systems […]

March 8, 2024 Garmin trolling motors are certainly a force to be reckoned with. Read on to learn why and which one best fits your needs. The word is out: Garmin has set a new standard for trolling motors with its legendary power and precise boat control. With several industry awards now in the bag recognizing our innovative electric trolling motors, including honors from ICAST and DAME, one thing is clear; if you’re an angler […]

Image: Scientific Systems Scientific Systems has released upgrades for ImageNav, an image-based navigation software designed for GPS-denied or compromised environments. With more than a decade of development, ImageNav offers a robust alternative to traditional GPS navigation for military operations, particularly in contested environments where jamming poses a threat to GPS reliability. The demand for such technology has become increasingly critical considering enhancements to electronic warfare capabilities, with instances of GPS signal disruption impacting military assets. […]

Image: BAE Systems BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by Boeing to enhance the U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling system with a modernized vehicle management system computer (VMSC). This upgrade aims to enhance the computing power of the MQ-25 and address both obsolescence issues and overall aircraft performance for future operations. The MQ-25 — recognized as the Navy’s inaugural operational carrier-based UAV — is primarily tasked with aerial refueling capabilities designed to alleviate […]

March 4, 2024 Garmin is no stranger to the world of aviation. We create products that help make flying safer, easier and simpler. Our associates want everyone to experience the feeling of soaring through the sky with breathtakingly beautiful views — and we want them to feel safe while doing it. We also hope to make careers in the aviation industry and learning to fly less intimidating and more accessible for our customers and associates […]

Image: Iridium Iridium Communications, a satellite network operator, will acquire Satelles for $115 million. Satelles is a provider of secure satellite-based time and location services that complement and protect GPS and other GNSS-reliant systems. While Satelles primarily focuses on providing its satellite time and location (STL) services for digital infrastructure companies, there are potential applications for aviation, the company said. Satelles offers smaller form factor devices that can be integrated with data processing and storage […]

February 29, 2024 From hikers on daytrips to drivers on road trips, the inReach SOS data from 2023 shows that inReach devices are an important tool for adventurers and commuters alike. In 2023 the largest percentage of SOS incidents came from hikers and backpackers, but the biggest increase resulted from driving-related situations. Read on for a look at the statistical breakdown. Since 2011, Garmin inReach satellite technology1 has helped individuals stay in touch globally, send and […]