Change is in the air

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Air traffic control is verging on revolutionary change because of benefits likely to be provided by the global positioning system (GPS). All trasoceanic flights are already equipped with GPS receivers, and Continental Airlines' entire fleet has GPS on board. American Airlines is equipping its fleet, and even private pilots can purchase GPS systems, which currently are priced under $2000. A report released by Johns Hopkins University envisions a time when GPS will be the only navigation system installed in airplanes and the only navigation service provided by the FAA.

author: Perry, Tekla S.
Market information - general, Airports, flying fields, & services, Air Traffic Control, Industry trend, Aerospace industry

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A clockwork orange: in which the author builds a GPS-controlled Nixie-tube timepiece

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How to build a Nixie-tube clock is described and discussed.

author: Wallich, Paul
Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables, Electronic components, not elsewhere classified, Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, Watch, Clock, and Part Manufacturing, Display Devices, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance, Watch, clock, and jewelry repair, Watch, Clock & Jewelry Repair, Clocks & Timing Devices, Annunciators, Gauges & Displays, Display devices (Electronics), Column, Design and construction, Information display systems, Process control equipment, Clocks and watches, Clocks, Watches

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Hurricane watchers hit their mark

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Near-term prediction of hurricane forecasting has been enhanced tremendously during recent times. A scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) reviews recent hurricane forecasting, especially after Hurricane Katrina, in approving terms.

author: Perry, Tekla S.
Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Hurricanes, Hurricane Katrina, 2005

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subjects list: United States, Usage, Forecasts and trends, Global Positioning System
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