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John Pottle provides an overview of what the hundreds of navigation satellites in space are all for and how they work together in our 2020 webinar: Satellite Navigation Systems Overview https://lnkd.in/gm5dUdmV

Space-air-sea connectivity Researchers in China have created an all light real-time communications network to enable seamless connectivity across space, in air and underwater. Different light sources are combined to provide connectivity, initially to and from fixed nodes. It can support wired and wireless device access simultaneously, and carry out bidirectional data transmission between network nodes. “This wireless network enables uninterrupted connectivity across environments for two-way, real-time data transmission between the network nodes carrying out communication and data exchange within and between networks,” said research team leader Yongjin Wang of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications. The network uses blue light for underwater communication as seawater has a reduced absorption window for blue-green light, allowing it to travel farther underwater than other wavelengths. So the system can be used to control uncrewed underwater vehicles or establish communications between underwater devices and buoys. White LEDs are used to transmit information between objects such as buoys or ships that are above water. For connections with airborne devices, such as UAVs, deep ultraviolet light is used as this avoids interference from sunlight. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/ekzAbWdt #uncrewedsystemstechnology #communications #autonomoussystems #network

Ever wondered how your car's navigation GPS works like a magic compass guiding you through unknown territories? 🚗✨ Dive into our latest blog post to uncover the secrets behind this modern marvel! From satellites to street views, we're breaking down the tech that keeps you on the right track: https://hubs.li/Q02y4Hsg0

For region- or even country-wide collections, remote sensing is a cost-effective method that can cover a large area, including many small zones, in a matter of minutes.     👉 For example, the Maxar WorldView-2 satellite can collect 1,000,000 km2 in a single day.     Moreover, whereas with aerial or drone imagery you have to stitch together images collected at different times and during different weather conditions, satellites bring a more homogenous overview.     For illustration, these are our collections in Northern Germany on 8 May 2024. ⬇️    #mapping #gismapping #municipalities #geospatial 

🌌 ClearSpace, in collaboration with CSEM, EPFL and Klepsydra Technologies is revolutionizing in-orbit servicing with the introduction of smart flash lidar technology! This cutting-edge system autonomously navigates and removes hazardous space debris, ensuring a safer and more sustainable space environment for everyone. 🚀 With over 130 million pieces of debris orbiting Earth, this innovation is a game-changer for protecting our vital space infrastructure and future missions. By providing real-time, high-speed data, our technology enables the safe approach and capture of debris, mitigating the risks posed by space junk. Kudos to our incredible Swiss partners, supported by Innosuisse– the Swiss Innovation Agency, for spearheading this groundbreaking advancement in space technology. Together, we are not only cleaning up space but also laying the foundation for a sustainable future for generations of space explorers. 👉 Read the original press release : https://hubs.la/Q02zqR7n0 Join us in supporting a cleaner, safer space environment by staying updated on the latest developments from ClearSpace with our Swiss Partners.. #SpaceInnovation #Sustainability #ClearSpace #SpaceDebris #TechForGood

KMI was the recent topic of Garrett Reim's article on Aviation Week Network. "If all goes according to plan, a robotic octopus will be floating around and grabbing objects inside the International Space Station by year-end." Thank you Garret for taking the time to learn how KMI is #KeepingSpaceClearForAll and for releasing your insightful article! Subscribe to Aviation Week & Space Technology to read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gxhp5Ed7

Ever wondered how airliners found their way before satellites and computers? Here's a primer in the history of aerial navigation in my latest article for AeroXplorer! https://lnkd.in/gurDNUgJ

From seabed to space, our advanced maritime capabilities enable current and future missions. See how we're #DefiningPossible at sea from navigation and power systems to uncrewed vehicles. Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6049cKjfZ

We marvelled at the beauty of the #AuroraBorealis but their disruption power is on an epic scale. It's apparently one of only 2 events that can affect the entire planet in one go. The other being a pandemic! Solar flares affect astronaut safety, disturb radio waves, increase airline passenger radiation, disrupt telecommunication cables, damage solar cells and disrupt the #ElectricityGrid. Working on #SpaceWeather is one of the ways that we help our clients use weather data in their business. If you work in energy, join us on June 4th (London) and 13th (Glasgow) to explore the role of data and AI as a key part in solving these complex challenges.