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Responding to the Perfect Storm October 1, 2005 By: Amy Stankiewicz,Marty Whitford
When it comes to perfect storms, Hurricane Katrina was an impeccable worst-case scenario. The strength, size, and track of the storm and the location of the affected areas made this natural disaster one of the most challenging with which to contend from an emergency management and response...more >>
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Hurricane Hunters October 1, 2005 By: Marty Whitford
GPS dropsondes released into the Katrina's eyewall tracked and predicted wind strength, speed, and direction.
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Sky-Tech Cruisers September 1, 2005 By: Marty Whitford
Solar-powered cars raced 2,500 miles as fans accessed online maps with live position and performance updates.
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Cutting-Edge Technology August 1, 2005 By: Marty Whitford
Three teams of engineering students from universities in the Midwest design and field test robotic 'green machines' leveraging GPS receivers, navigation sensors, and command-and-control software.
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Where's Fido? August 1, 2005 By: Marty Whitford
GPS and GSM help keep tabs on canine companions.
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Where's Fido? August 1, 2005 By: Marty Whitford
GPS and GSM help keep tabs on canine companions.
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Where's Fido? August 1, 2005 By: Marty Whitford
GPS and GSM help keep tabs on canine companions.
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Where's Fido? August 1, 2005 By: Marty Whitford
GPS and GSM help keep tabs on canine companions.
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Unstuck in Traffic June 1, 2005 By: Marty Whitford
After years of development, experimentation, partnering, and testing, the in-vehicle navigation system (IVNS) is ready to hit the road in the U.S. With GPS positioning as a key component, the systems could save private car owners billions — of gallons,hours, and dollars.
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In the Swim April 1, 2005 By: Marty Whitford
Among other roles, this device noses about in hostile waters to identify mines and other explosives, to secure passageways for military missions.
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