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September 2004
 
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Nanotechnology: the revolution has begun
Nanotechnology, heavily researched and funded across the globe, promises to revolutionize many applications in space flight and communications.

Technology Focus
Is your RTOS safe and secure?
Defense primes and system integrators are demanding that software for their programs meet safety-critical requirements and have built-in security.

News
The 9/11 Report: Details of the central event of our time
If the recently published 9/11 Commission Report tells us anything, it tells us that technology is one solution in the nation's war on terrorism — but far from the only solution.

U.S. space experts focus on reusable launch systems for small satellites
The business of orbital satellites continues to grow, and the biggest growth in demand is coming from the smallest payloads.

Space Micro's computer selected for Roadrunner satellite program
SAN DIEGO — U.S. Air Force officials recently selected the Proton100k computer from Space Micro in San Diego as the flight payload computer for the Roadrunner Onboard Processing Experiment (ROPE), on the U.S. Air Force Roadrunner satellite program.

Army Tactical Operations Centers in Iraq use RGB Spectrum's display technology
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Officials at audio-visual system specialists MCSi in Raleigh, N.C., used the QuadView display processors from RGB Spectrum in Alameda, Calif., for mobile tactical operations centers (TOCs) used by the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Infantry Division.

In-Phase Technologies helps Boeing upgrade test equipment for helicopter avionics
Ridley Park, Pa. — Engineers at Boeing Army Rotorcraft Systems in Ridley Park, Pa., wanted to save time and improve efficiency in their helicopter avionics.

SenSyTech chooses Green Hills for weapons trainer
Electrical engineers at SenSyTech Inc. in Newington, Va., were designing a wing-attached payload that simulates hostile radar signals, used to train weapon-systems operators.

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Briefs


First responders see thermal images in microdisplays
EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. — Security staffers use thermal imagers for jobs in border surveillance, force protection, and search and rescue.

Picometrix eyes T-ray technology for next-generation sensors
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Optoelectronics designers at Picometrix Inc. in Ann Arbor, Mich., are working on a new kind of sensor for military and homeland-security applications that is able to see through a wide variety of solid materials.

Focus on Homeland Security
BAE Systems introduces handheld thermal imagers for law enforcement
LEXINGTON, Mass. — The latest infrared imaging products from BAE Systems Information & Electronic Warfare Systems, the HHC100 Series handheld thermal imagers, are designed specifically for law enforcement and first responder applications.

Briefs


DHS to begin biometric exit pilot as part of US-VISIT program
WASHINGTON — Officials at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced last month that the department will pilot and evaluate US-VISIT automated biometric exit procedures for foreign visitors as a part of the border-management system introduced at airports and seaports earlier this year.

MilAero Voices
Shepherding J-UCAS
An interview with Dr. Michael S. Francis, director of the Joint Unmanned Combat Air Systems program

Viewpoint
COTS systems streamline costs for military suppliers
The key to making COTS work for the military is to build systems around open-standard interfaces to allow developers to capitalize on technology insertion to upgrade individual modules while maintaining backplane compatibility.

New Products
New Products
New Products for September 2004

Product Applications
Product Applications
Army picks Vista board for Bradley Fighting Vehicle

 
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