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German Scientists Use GPS Data to Determine Potential Tsunami after Earthquake

Researchers from the German Research Centre for Geosciences GFZ have recently demonstrated how a potential tsunami warning can be determined using GPS data. The researchers explained that in as little as three minutes, GPS data can be used to gather the spatial distribution and earthquake magnitude, enabling rapid and early warning for coastal areas.

27 Apr 2012

DNA-Based Nanoscale Cover Plates Enhance Capabilities of Solid-State Nanopores

Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) researchers have used DNA origami to improve the capabilities of solid-state nanopores. They have combined new capabilities for sensing of single-molecules.

20 Apr 2012

Raytheon Awarded Contract Modification for Aegis Weapons SystemRay

Raytheon has announced that it has been awarded a $106.4 million worth modification to a contract that was awarded to the company by the US Navy for the production of Aegis-relevant equipments.

From Raytheon Company 19 Apr 2012

Trimble Releases GCSFlex Grade Control System with GPS Guidance Capability

Trimble has revealed the latest system configuration for the GCSFlex Grade Control System, at the Intermat 2012. The system configuration includes GPS guidance capability that provides the contractor with added flexibility than offered by other laser-referenced grade control systems available in the market for excavators.

From Trimble Navigation Limited 18 Apr 2012

Vehicle Radar Systems to Prevent Collisions with Pedestrians

A novel €1.27 million project at the UPNA-Public University of Navarre aims to develop systems for protecting pedestrians from frontal impact of vehicle collisions. A significant amount of accidents in urban areas involve vehicles being driven at speeds less than 40 km/h.

17 Apr 2012

Inventek Systems Launches GPS Receiver Module with Integrated Ceramic Patch Antenna

Inventek Systems has released the low-power ISM480F1 GPS receiver module. The compact, ISM480F1 module, featuring a ceramic patch antenna is based on the SiRFStarIV GSD4e platform. Its SiRFInstantFix technology and software helps reduce the time-to-first fix and optimizes the performance.

16 Apr 2012

Elite Security Services Adds Door and Window Sensors to Home Security Systems

Elite Security Services, a provider of home security in Canada and America, has introduced window and door sensors to its home security systems offering. Additionally, customers will avail three point protection with the new sensors at no additional cost.

12 Apr 2012

Northrop Grumman to Deliver Unattended Ground Sensor Systems for the US Army

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract by the US Army as per the terms of which the company will provide the Army with SCORPION and SCORPION II UGS (Unattended Ground Sensor) systems aimed at safeguarding soldiers by providing actionable intelligence and enhanced situational awareness through the system’s persistent unattended surveillance capability.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 11 Apr 2012

NexTraq Unveils Low-Cost Satellite GPS Asset Tracker

NexTraq has expanded its offering with the new low-cost Satellite GPS Asset Tracking Device. The satellite GPS asset tracker offered by NexTraq functions independently without any mobile network availability and enables customers to track their assets remotely.

11 Apr 2012

Rand McNally Adds Woodall Campground Directory on TripMaker GPS Devices

Rand McNally, a provider of maps, and trip planning, navigation and road travel services and products, has announced that the Woodall’s campground directory has been added to its range of TripMaker RVND GPS devices.

9 Apr 2012