News tagged with gps satellite signal

EU physicists use 20 new satellites to forecast space weather

The northern lights interfere with radio communications, GPS navigation and satellite communications. Researchers are now going to launch 20 satellites containing world class instruments from the University ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created May 14, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Mapping out the future of GPS technology

Ditching satellites and complex, powerful computers and opting for camera technology inspired by small mammals may be the future of navigation systems.

Technology / Engineering

created Feb 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Scientists deploy lasers, GPS technology to improve snow measurements

- Equipped with specialized lasers and GPS technology, scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) are working with colleagues to solve a critical wintertime weather mystery: how to accurately ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Feb 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

GPS monitoring of Arizona sex offenders

The use of GPS technology to monitor sex offenders should be viewed as a tool rather than a control mechanism, a team of researchers at Sam Houston State University found in a recent study.

Technology / Telecom

created Aug 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Wireless 'breadcrumbs' that won’t become toast when baked... or soggy when hosed

When Hansel and Gretel ventured into the forest, they left a trail of breadcrumbs to find their way home. In today's world, cellular phones, Global Positioning System (GPS), WiFi, and Bluetooth are the digital ...

Technology / Engineering

created Jun 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Review: GPS running watches offer improvements

My accessories for last month's Mardi Gras Marathon in New Orleans included a pair of bead necklaces and three watches.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Mar 16, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

New 4G network could cause widespread GPS dead zones

(PhysOrg.com) -- If a plan to build new 4G mobile phone base stations in the US goes ahead, engineers say GPS satellite navigation systems will be seriously jammed and huge areas of the country will become ...

Technology / Telecom

created Feb 23, 2011 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (12) | comments 7 | with audio podcast report

GPS Jamming Devices Pose Many Threats (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- The latest GPS jamming devices are now being used by car thieves in the UK to render stolen cars and trucks undetectable by law enforcement. These devices also pose a threat to airlines and ...

Technology / Telecom

created Feb 25, 2010 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (10) | comments 16 | with audio podcast report

Better weather forecasts with a map showing atmospheric vapour

Weather forecasts, satellite navigation in cars and the inspection of dikes or natural gas fields: these applications using satellite data would all be even more accurate if we knew more about the distribution of water vapour ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Feb 09, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New Method to Measure Snow, Soil Moisture With GPS May Benefit Meteorologists, Farmers

(PhysOrg.com) -- A research team led by the University of Colorado at Boulder has found a clever way to use traditional GPS satellite signals to measure snow depth as well as soil and vegetation moisture, a technique expected ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Nov 20, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1