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...]
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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...]
FAA Reverses Decision on Wind Turbines over EMI Concerns
Less than a week after approving eight of 17 wind turbine locations without any restrictions at the Massachusetts Military Reservation, the Federal Aviation Administration has reversed its decision on five of the approved sites. The FAA now says those five locations at the Upper Cape base — all within the area used for military training and near the Falmouth town line — pose a … [Read more...]
Air Force OK Given for RFID Tracking Tags aboard Aircraft
RFID tags from Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin company, have been used successfully for years aboard U.S. military aircraft under other certification programs, but the U.S. Air Force’s certification now broadens its usage aboard all kinds and sizes of aircraft throughout all the Services. Eight of Savi's RFID tags, which can be affixed to supplies, Unit Load Devices, … [Read more...]
Wearable Military Grade Keyboard Meets EMI Standard
Designed for the armed forces, the iKey AK-39 is a wearable rugged keyboard that is available in left- or right-arm versions. The AK-39 has a built-in USB cable, an integrated Force Sensing Resistor (FSR) pointing device with left-and right-click functionality, and adjustable green LED backlighting that is also available in a night vision (NVIS) compatible configuration. Since … [Read more...]
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