Radio frequency spectrum is the lifeblood of wireless communications. Without it, satellites would uselessly orbit the globe, and communications towers, cell phones and radios would fall silent or echo the chaotic noise…
When we last discussed connectors in the Product Focus section, in the November 2002 issue (page 46), we reported on the dual standard that the Airlines Electronic Engineering Committee (AEEC) New Installations…
Airports are accident factories, with a high potential for pilots to take off on the wrong runway of two parallel runways, to take off on taxiways, to be on the wrong taxiway,…
Pilatus Display Accord Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. has signed on Astronautics Corp. of America for long-term support of the Swiss airframer’s PC-7 and PC-9 aircraft. Astronautics will provide both the 6-by-8-inch and 5…
July 15-17 Unmanned Systems 2003, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Md. Contact the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), phone 703-920-2720, fax 703-920-2889, or visit www.auvis.org. 29-Aug. 4 AirVenture–Oshkosh 2003, Oshkosh, Wis.…
BAE Systems: New Officials Jeffrey Cook recently was named vice president and chief technology officer for the Information & Electronic Systems Integration (IESI) sector of BAE Systems North America. He joined BAE…
Avionics systems designers face a wide range of radio frequency (RF) connector choices. Each has important operational implications. Since high-frequency applications aggravate failure mechanisms unique to these connectors, understanding the devices’ strengths…
In the Boeing 777’s first major avionics upgrade since its introduction in 1995, the distinctive twin-engine widebody jet will sport a leaner, yet more capable integrated avionics system and optional cockpit-mounted electronic…