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LightSquared – opposition grows
As more information is revealed about the serious potential of LightSquared's broadband to interfere with GPS signals, opposition continues to grow. A May 23 GPS World article states that nearly 1/3 of U.S. Senators have signed a letter urging the FCC to take a closer look. Another article from May 24 goes even further, citing
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Training Scientists & Engineers to Counter Solar Threats
This GPS World article provides information on the TRANSMIT project, which aims to protect European society from the effects of solar-related phenomena on GNSS signals. This issue takes on new significance as we approach the next solar maximum in 2013. Similar technology is already being developed in North America.
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More on GPS Interference from LightSquared Broadband
GPS World reports that the U.S. Military is now voicing concern over potential interference with both civilian and government GPS signals, which could be cause by the proposed broadband service by LightSquared. Lt Gen Michael Balsa, Vice Commander of Air Force Space Command, expressed concern that the widespread interference could cause "significant consequences to our
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State Budget Cuts Impact Texas Surveyors
For anyone who takes interest in the surveying profession in this great State of Texas, there's plenty of concern lately over how the Governor's budget cuts will be impacting the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying. The TBPLS is critically important to the State, being the body charged with the task of regulating and licensing
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Radio Interference with L-band GPS Frequencies
In a recent GPS World article, concern was raised over potential radio intereference that could impact "millions of users in large metropolitan areas." The FCC has been requested to allow a company named LightSquared to overlay the existing GPS signals by broadcasting in the L-band frequencies that are typically reserved for radio navigation satellite services
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Merry Christmas!
During this festive season, Charles Rothe & Associates extends to each of you our warmest wishes for a blessed Christmas celebration with family and friends, and for a prosperous New Year in 2011!
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Giving Thanks…
During this season of Thanksgiving, all of us at Charles Rothe & Associates offer sincere gratitude to our clients, friends, and business partners. Even though times of trial and trouble will always exist, may all of our celebrations be filled to overflowing with genuine thanks for the abundance of our blessings.
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Now where was I when I took that photo??
GPS World's Tony Murphin offers his insights into how geotagged photos are not only useful for the surveying and mapping industry, but also for the everyday photographer — even in our family albums. Here's his article… On a related topic, Jeff Salmon at Professional Surveyor discusses some available software for analyzing geotagged photos. Adds
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Surveyors Spreading Hope Around the World
In their article entitled "The Light of Hope", POB online shares the story of how the surveying community can reach out around the world, sharing their expertise in places that most of us will probably never see first-hand. Volunteering their services through Engineering Ministries International (eMi), this group of professionals is supporting the Village of
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GNSS System Status
The Masked Engineer (for those of us old enough to remember The Lone Ranger) offers his perspective on the government's lack of response to the need for a system that would serve as a backup of the GNSS on which we depend more heavily with each passing day. Over the last 10 years, various
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