Matteo Luccio

Every structure moves, if only imperceptibly to the unaided human eye.

Every structure moves, if only imperceptibly to the unaided human eye.

Designed, funded, and operated by the military, GPS continues to develop in a wide range of demanding warfighting applications. On the cutting edge are guidance for weapons — ranging from artillery shells to cruise missiles — and search and rescue of downed air crews.

U.S. federal agencies, aircraft and avionics manufacturers, airlines, and research centers are brainstorming ways to prevent a repeat of the tragic events of September 11, in which highjacked aircraft were used as missiles.