The power of avionics technology has brought us to measuring distance in micrometers and pinpointing areas anywhere on the globe. With the latest in cutting-edge GNSS receivers, getting from point A to point B is the beginning. To get to grips with this potent...
If you pay attention to the news, you’ve probably heard a lot in the last few years about military drone strikes. These started in the Bush era, but they doubled during the Obama administration and today are an integral part of our military efforts overseas. But do...
The smartphone revolution happening across the globe means people are increasingly reliant on global technology networks. Data centers and connected devices store personal documents, photo libraries, and other personal data. They are also responsible for keeping track...
From searching the nearby location of hardware stores on your smartphone to the map app your Uber driver uses, the Global Positioning System (GPS) acts as your modern guide to reach your destination. While GPS is mainly used in transportation, it also helps other...
Passenger safety is one of the biggest concerns with autonomous vehicles. Just last year, an experimental autonomous Uber car fatally struck a pedestrian in Arizona. In an effort to decrease the potentially fatal risks of operating a self-driving vehicle, both for the...
Your Uber ride, Alexa’s nearby restaurant recommendations, and even the Eevee you caught in Pokemon Go! are all accessible because of a band of satellites that work together to give you accurate location information. This group is called the “Global Navigation...
When the name SpaceX is brought up, one thing immediately comes to mind: space exploration. It’s fitting since SpaceX or Space Exploration Technologies is a company that designs, builds, and launches specialized rockets and spacecraft. The U.S. government also employs...
When you use your smartphone’s mobile data, you’ll notice a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols flashing on your notification bar. That set of characters tells you the generation of mobile data you’re accessing. If you got your phone in the last five years,...
Since the introduction of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) like the United States’ Global Positioning System (GPS) and China’s BeiDou, the way we do a lot of things has changed for the better. This rapidly developing technology has evolved over time, and...
Once upon a time, the US enjoyed the security of being the only country in the world to have technology capable of relaying the geolocation and time information to a receiver anywhere in the world. It was then known as Navstar Global Positioning System and later as...