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Marty Whitford


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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.