This satellite constellation transformed earth science by creatively tuning in to GPS signals

When NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System, or CYGNSS, launched into orbit in 2016, none of the University of ...
Elektor Magazine

GPS Geo-Fencing Alert System with GSM-Based SMS Notifications

This project demonstrates the implementation of a compact embedded system capable of continuously monitoring GPS coordinates ...
Sky

Russian satellites have been causing GPS disruption across Europe, scientists claim

A network of Russian satellites has caused brief disruptions to GPS signals across Europe on perhaps dozens of occasions since 2019, new research suggests. GPS jamming has become a routine irritant ...
GitHub

Arduino library for reading ISO15693 RFID tags using the PN5180 NFC Module from NXP Semiconductors

This library was created to read the UID of tags presented to a PN5180 RFID reader, such as below: The PN5180 implements the ISO15693 "vicinity" protocol, which typically enables tags to be read at a ...
Ars Technica

Mystery GPS jammer in Iran becomes test for NASA satellites’ capabilities

NASA satellites designed to observe cyclone wind speeds and collapsing ice sheets have also proven capable of identifying the approximate locations of GPS jammers. That could help monitor high-risk ...
GPS World

Septentrio extends GNSS module family with mosaic-G5 P6

Septentrio, part of Hexagon, has launched the mosaic-G5 P6 multi-frequency precise positioning module. The receiver, measuring 23 mm by 16 mm and weighing 2.2 grams, enables reliable positioning ...
Newsday

Sheriff deputies are using GPS darts to track down speeding cars, DWI drivers

The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office is equipping some deputies with dart-launching devices that fire GPS trackers, a move aimed at reducing the need for high-speed pursuits. The launcher, mounted in ...
abc7NY

Suffolk County Sheriff's Office using GPS-tracking darts to end dangerous police chases

YAPHANK, Long Island (WABC) -- The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office is rolling out new high-tech tools to stop dangerous police chases. It's a first-of-its-kind system using GPS-tracking darts to tag ...
CNET

Some VPNs Let You Spoof Your GPS Location. Here's Why You Might Want to

GPS spoofing with a VPN lets you mask your real location for easier access to geo-restricted content and more control over location-based apps, but there are some cases where you won't want it. Krishi ...
SciELO

A study of strain and deformation measurement using the Arduino microcontroller and strain gauges devices

This paper presents a methodology for the measurement of strain by means of strain-gauges, where the data acquisition is done by using an Arduino Uno board, due to the low-cost and the easy ...
pv magazine International

First attempt to build solar modules using polycarbonate encapsulant

Canadian researchers proposed a laminate-free solar module using polycarbonate instead of EVA and glass. The new encapsulation technique reportedly enables easy disassembly, reuse of solar cells, and ...