LORAN-C signal termination
LORAN-C was originally developed to provide radio-navigation 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.
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Qantas expands GPS use in flights
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 anti-terrorist 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
GLONAS 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
information 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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