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Evolution of GPS

The GPS is evolving towards a more robust system (GPS III), with greater availability and to reduce the increased complexity of the GPS. Some planned improvements include: Incorporation of a new L2 signal for civilian use. It is adding a third civil signal (L5): 1176.45 MHz Protection and availability of one of the two is [...]

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The European satellite GIOVE-B transmitting its first signals from space

The European satellite GIOVE-B , the second navigation system Galileo , yesterday began transmitting the first signals from orbit, fully compatible with GPS, according to the European Space Agency (ESA). Launched on 27 April, is an important step in his career and is the first time that GIOVE-B transmitting a common signal to the American [...]

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Bluetooth

What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is an industrial specification for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) that enables voice and data between devices via a link on radio frequency in the ISM band of 2.4 GHz. The main objectives to be achieved with this standard are: Facilitate communications between mobile and fixed. Remove cables and connectors between [...]

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Build a telecommunications satellite

Build a telecommunications satellite includes an impressive feat of engineering in a relatively long process. The technical advances of recent decades have allowed the construction of highly advanced machines, improving satellite systems began to be sold to private entities during the early years of the 90′s. A telecommunications satellite , in our case, mainly for [...]

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Bluetooth Profile

A Bluetooth profile is the specification of a high-level interface between devices to use Bluetooth. To use some Bluetooth device must support certain profiles. The profiles are general descriptions of behavior that the devices can be used to communicate formally to favor a unified use. How you use the Bluetooth capabilities are therefore based on [...]

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