Among the headlines on the economy, health care and the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, electromagnetic fields also drew attention this year. From EMP bombs and cell phones to train and plane crashes, experts continue to debate the affect of EM fields on our health and technology. Interference Technology compiled the top 10 most widely read stories from our Website in 2009. Click … [Read more...]
Military
Bill Includes $800,000 for Military EMI Solutions
The U.S. Senate passed the $636 billion Department of Defense appropriations bill that includes millions of dollars for military-related projects by Michigan companies, including an allocation of $800,000 for research and development of optical interconnect technology for military aircraft. The next generation data and communication management systems needed for weapons … [Read more...]
Clean Water Technology Improves EMI Screening Systems
Optical Filters Ltd., a designer and manufacturer of electromagnetic interference screening systems for displays in military vehicles, tempest monitors and industrial equipment, has benefited from a clean water process in its manufacturing process. A reverse osmosis plant from ELGA Process Water proved a cost effective solution when Optical Filters experienced production … [Read more...]
Russia: Missile Shielded Against EM Pulse
Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky said Russia will continue to work with the Bulava submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile, despite its recent unsuccessful tests. Among the missiles’ claimed abilities are a warhead fully shielded against both physical and electromagnetic pulse damage, evasive maneuvering, and mid-course … [Read more...]
Boeing to Perform EMI Testing for Australian Military
Boeing Defense Australia has signed an agreement to provide Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing and design services to the Australian Defense Force aircraft and systems. The agreement will allow any operational Australian Defense Force unit to contract with Boeing to test for electromagnetic interference and its detrimental environmental effects on military … [Read more...]
Aircraft, Satellites Could Use Nanotubes for EMI Shielding
Aerospace and aircraft companies as well as the military have been challenged to find ways of effectively shielding sensitive electronic equipment, such as radar and radios from electromagnetic interference without adding a lot of weight to aircraft and satellites (the more massive they are, the more fuel they need to stay in the air or achieve orbit, respectively). Whereas EMI … [Read more...]
Unmanned Chopper Finds Improvised Explosive Devises
The U.S. military is testing an unmanned helicopter that can detect electromagnetic emissions from Improvised Explosive Devises (IEDs). Roadside bombs have long represented the greatest killer of soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, but there's hope beyond the sturdy little demolition bots that already work with their human handlers. The Pentagon now has two aerial drones on the … [Read more...]
DOD Tests, Buys New ISO 18000-7 RFID Tags
After testing the new active 433 MHz tags for electromagnetic interference, the U.S. military has placed orders for the devices, which could cost half as much as their predecessors.This first order of RFID technology complaint with the ISO 18000-7 standard placed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is planned for a November 2009 delivery. The sources are Unisys, Savi, … [Read more...]
Partnership Yields Technology Solutions Including EMI Shielding
The electronic contract manufacturer, Sunburst Electronics of Erie, Pa., reports that Composiflex, a global supplier of composite products, has selected Sunburst as its strategic partner to offer technology/service solutions to the aerospace and military electronics sectors. Recently, Composiflex has engaged on several projects to produce light-weight enclosures and racks for … [Read more...]
New Technology, Research Unveiled at RF&Hyper
RF&Hyper, October 6-8, Paris-Nord Villepinte, FranceAt a complementary group of trade shows – Forum De L’Electronique, RF&Hyper Europe, Mesurexpo, Opto, and Vision-Show – attendees enjoyed a variety of technical sessions and product exhibits.During the EMC conferences coordinated by AFCEM (Association for the Promotion and Development of EMC), Bernard Grangier of THALES … [Read more...]
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