The Great Opportunities of the Galileo Satellite Navigation
More than 2,000 satellites are orbiting the Earth at this very moment. They are used for communication and many other purposes. This article covers different aspects of satellite uses in navigation, with a strong emphasis on navigation. Then it looks into the Galileo Satellite Navigation System. Satellites and Global Navigation Systems GNSS or satellite navigation is a system that can help any electronic device determine longitude and latitude for its current geographic location. It is also used for global navigation. It is used by airplanes that need to be precise at every turn, and by ships, who use it to find their way through vast oceans. Thanks to recent technological…
What is Celestial Navigation?
We’ve been dreaming of the stars for longer than we can remember, staring up at the twinkling lights that fill the night sky and wondering what they are. We’ve even written songs about them. Centuries ago, before the advent of GPS, explorers and adventurers relied on celestial navigation to help them map a path to their destination. What is celestial navigation, how does it work and when was it relied upon? Contrary to what its name suggests, celestial navigation doesn’t mean we’re navigating our way through the stars. Instead, from here on earth, navigators could use the stars to plot a course — even across the ocean where there were…
Advancements in Car Safety Over the Past Decade
We’ve come a long way when it comes to vehicle safety since the first safety feature was introduced. The seatbelt, created in the early 1900’s, was the very first innovation created to keep drivers and passengers safe on the road. Eventually perfected into the three-point design we use in all vehicles today, safety has been the top concern of car manufacturers around the globe. When Volvo patented the three-point design in 1959, they released it for free to the open market so that everyone could have access to this life-changing (and life-saving) advancement. Since then, car companies have been putting safety first and working hard, with the help of modern…
Future Trends in Wi-Fi Access
New Wi-Fi milestones and developments are blossoming within the new year. Compared to most consumer technology, Wi-Fi has undergone fast evolution and opportunity driven by the internet of things, new standards, cloud-managed Wi-Fi, and other trends. Wi-Fi has long overstepped itself as a luxury. It has become essential for day-to-day life, and users expect nothing less than a reliable and continuous service. Not so far in the future, Wi-Fi may be seen as more of a utility — like power and water — instead of an add-on. With expectations rising, and a consumer demand for omnipresent coverage, service providers are brainstorming an evolutionary public Wi-Fi model that will shape the…
Frontiers of Engineering: 5 Advanced Military Technologies Adapted for Commercial Automobiles
When it comes to technology, many can often be traced back to their origins as a military necessity. Indeed, the need to innovate often grows from times of conflict or extreme need; hence, the saying: “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Research and technological developments have become incredibly important in turning the tide of military combat. During peacetime, such tools of war transition from military to civilian use, creating countless technological improvements we take for granted in our everyday lives. And while there are diverse examples of military innovation to select from, we’ve chosen five outstanding examples of advanced military technology that has transformed the automobile industry from past to…
Would Virtual Reality (VR) replace Smartphone in Future?
The research on Virtual Reality is growing day by day. In today world technology is changing and developing rapidly and many latest technologies are perceived to get obsolete in future. Smartphones were a game changer in the era of the cellphone. They surpassed the traditional phone industry. Many conventional phone developers who couldn’t develop with time eradicated from the market. Now, the smartphone industry is facing another challenge in the form of Virtual Reality. It’s hot debate of the day that whether VR has potential to replace the Smartphone. Is it Time to say goodbye to Smartphone? As new technologies are growing and companies are investing heavily in latest technologies,…
How To Improve Your Used Car With Technology
Having a used car is a common thing for almost all people. Most used cars are usually very sound if they have been maintained well. The only way actually to preserve just about anything is by maintaining it. Take for example a used Ford Explorer, this is a very strong and powerful car that can run almost everywhere. Just in case you have this kind of car or any other used car, you can definitely make it look and feel better with the application of technology on it. Through technology, you can improve some of the aspects of the car in the following ways: Improving the electronics Any used car…
How Will the Internet of Things Change Space Exploration?
The Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to change our world immensely. It will present new opportunities, as well as new challenges. IoT refers to the idea of connecting virtually any electronic device to the Internet and connecting them through the Internet to each other. This includes cell phones, watches, toasters, washing machines, ovens, lamps and an endless list of other things. It also includes parts of machinery, such as the engine in your car or a conveyor belt in a factory. Benefits and Drawbacks for the Internet of Things IoT allows our devices to talk to each other, making them more efficient and useful. For example, your fridge…
Is Your Construction Site Security Lax? Here’s How To Improve It!
Because construction sites are such busy places, it can sometimes be hard to keep on top of security. As a result, some thieves take advantage of that fact. They could steal plant machinery and power tools in broad daylight if they wished! Of course, it doesn't have to be that way. There are some practical steps that you can take.
The Cutting-Edge Tech Behind Driverless Cars
Driverless cars are appearing in headlines more and more frequently. The technology is certainly attractive, because it promises to deliver a much safer driving experience. Automatic systems can scan the environment and react to obstacles much faster than a human driver. Self driving cars would also be far more convenient, because the driver is no longer required to manage the vehicle. Self driving cars can also park faster than humans — Tesla’s new software update for its Model X cars gave them the ability to parallel park themselves. The distant future also promises a whole new approach to traffic and congestion: a whole fleet of driverless cars can communicate wirelessly…