LORAN-C signal termination
LORAN-C was originally developed to provide radionavigation service for US coastal waters and was later expanded to include complete coverage of the continental US as well as most of Alaska. It was approved as an en route supplemental air navigation system for both Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) and Visual Flight Rule (VFR) operations. The LORAN-C system served the 48 continental states, their coastal areas, and parts of Alaska.
The Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010 allows for termination of the LORAN-C signal on January 4, 2010, after certification from the Commandant of the Coast Guard that it is not needed for navigation and from the Secretary of DHS that it is not needed as a backup for GPS. www.navcen.uscg.gov
Earthquake monitoring in Myanmar
Myanmar is setting up a GPS to monitor earthquakes. The project is being implemented in the four cities of Kyaikto, Wal, Bago and Taikgyi lying on the country’s main live fault diagonally with the help of the Earth Observatory of Singapore. The Japan International Cooperation Agency has also been helping Myanmar establish an early earthquake warning system by setting up seismographic network and record center in the country. Xinhua Net
Brazil to have GPS landing system
Brazilian airline will be equipping all its aircraft with sensors to allow the use of the GPS Landing System and Vertical Situational Display. The system allows the plotting of curved segments in a single procedure, with increased accuracy and safety, enabling continuous ascent or descent. Vertical Situation Display enables pilots to accurately identify information on ground relief and obstacles from the cockpit, by providing an additional tool for monitoring the position of the aircraft in relation to the ground. www.tradingmarkets.com
Qantas expands GPS use in fl ights
Qantas is expanding its use of the latest generation GPS-based navigation systems to some Melbourne flights. Called as ‘RNP’ – Required Navigational Performance, it uses GPS to map very precise flight paths to and from airport runways, which in turn delivers savings on virtually all fronts, from fuel, emissions, distance, time and even quieter landings. www.smh.com.au
Russia to equip railways with antiterrorist attack detectors
A group of Russian scientists has developed detectors to prevent terrorist attacks on Russian railways. The detectors will use Glonass or GPS, and are designed for both military and civilian use. Both systems allow users to determine an object’s position to within a few meters. RIA Novosti
GLONASS reaches 22 Satellites
Russian Space Command has taken control of the three newly launched GLONASS satellites. All satellites are in their correct orbits and operating properly. This launch brings the total number of satellites in orbit to 22. www.glonass-ianc.rsa.ru
Online access of maps free-of-charge
Norwegian Mapping Authority has recently released a new map service accessible for everyone. The Authority is responsible for providing nationwide geographic nformation and services to private and public users. www.egovmonitor.com
China launches ‘Yaogan VII’ satellite
China has launched the remote-sensing satellite, ‘Yaogan VII’ from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwestern Gansu Province. The satellite will be mainly used for scientific experiment, land resources survey, crop yield estimates and disaster prevention and reduction. www.chinaview.cn |
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