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Portable gas analyser tests satellite launch system
Astrium, has employed a sophisticated portable FTIR gas analyser as part of a test programme for satellite launch systems. The analyser, a 'Gasmet DX4030', was supplied by Quantitech. Astrium Propulsion Test & Launch Services Manager, Greg Richardson, says: Many of the satellites that we design, build and launch are worth millions of Euros, so our test methods have to be extremely rigorous.
Agilent Technologies Enables Galileo Testing
Agilent Technologies today announced that its Signal Studio for Global Navigation Satellite Systems software (N7609B) has been enhanced with real-time and basic mode capabilities designed to allow engineers to simulate Galileo signals for receiver testing and to address the needs of the manufacturing test market.
“The Next Step” in Precision 3D Location Sensing - LPS331AP
STMicroelectronics has today announced the release of a new pressure sensor that allows mobile phones and other portable devices to calculate their vertical elevation relative to sea-level with very high accuracy. This means that the mobile device will know not only on which floor of a building it is located, but almost on which step of the staircase.
LDRA selected by Esprit Lean to assist in cancer medical technology
LDRA has been selected by Esprit Lean to prove compliance of medical technology being developed to assist in cancer treatment. Esprit Lean chose the LDRA tool suite to provide the static analysis and standards verification needed to achieve compliance to IEC 62304.
Measurement Specialties’ Temperature Sensors Deployed on Mars Curiosity Rover
Measurement Specialties confirmed today that their space qualified temperature thermistors are part of the SAM suite investigation contained in the MSL analytical laboratory on board the Mars Curiosity Rover. The primary mission of SAM is to investigate the capability of Mars to have supported life in the past, if it can support life now and in the future.
Atmel's ATF697FF Processor Enables On-the-Fly Reconfiguration
Atmel has today unveiled the newest member of the Atmel SPARC V8 processor family and the industry’s first radiation-hardened high-performance aerospace microprocessor that can be reconfigured on-the-fly, the Atmel ATF697FF. The ability to reconfigure on-the-fly allows users to make on-going design modifications to satellites, including specification updates, in-flight adjustments during trial flights and post-launch alterations. The new ATF...
Navilock launches new generation of u-blox based GLONASS Receivers
Navilock announces a new family of GLONASS receiver products including the NL-662U USB based receiver equipped with a u-blox GLONASS chipset. Since the end of 2011 the Russian satellite navigation system GLONASS has been available worldwide. Similar in functionality to the US-NAVSTAR GPS system, GLONASS satellites transmit positioning data over distinct frequencies (FDMA versus GPS which uses CDMA).
New GORE Cable-Based Antennas Improve Passenger In-flight Access to Wireless Networks
Gore has developed new cable-based Antennas (often referred to as leaky lines or leaky feeders) that improve signal propagation without increasing the amount of hardware required on an airplane. Ideal for both wide-body and single-aisle passenger aircraft, GORE Cable-Based Antennas provide reliable access to different wireless protocols so passengers can easily connect to in-flight entertainment, Internet servers, and email accounts.
Tyco Electronics is now TE Connectivity Ltd.
Tyco Electronics Ltd. received shareholder approval at yesterday's Annual General Meeting to change the company name to TE Connectivity Ltd. The name change is subject to Swiss regulatory approval, which the company expects to receive by March 25, 2011. The NYSE ticker symbol (TEL) will remain the same.
Harwin connects with space
HiRel connector maker, Harwin has announced that the Delfi-C3 nano satellite – which uses the company’s 2mm pitch Datamate series to connect to solar cells and other instrumentation – has now been launched and is orbiting about 630km above the earth, successfully achieving its mission having sent back over 270000 telemetry frames to date.