From the experts: pocket electronics keep the numbers handy

Article Abstract:

Pocket-sized electronic devices have been developed to improve sailors' performance during competitions. Sailors may use the Family Radio Service for communicating with race officials while aloft. The water-resistant Kestrel anemometer is handy for measuring windspeed.

Usage, Innovations, Equipment and supplies, Sailboat racing, Yacht racing, Sailing, Electronic equipment and supplies, Electronic equipment, Radiotelephones, Anemometer, Anemometers

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Blindfold the navigator

Article Abstract:

A man tests the accuracy of several electronic navigation systems by sailing waters of Puget Sound using only the machines to guide him. These include Leica's MX 412 Professional DGPS Navigator, Furuno's 1832 radar and OceanPC's model 70001 marinized laptop computer.

Testing, Navigation systems, Electronics in navigation, Nautical instruments, Navigation instruments

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High tech and handheld

Article Abstract:

New global communications systems from boats are described. These include the COMSAT, Iridium and ORBCOMM LEO combined voice and data transmission systems; Family Radio Service radios, NavTalk waterproof cell phones and Echopilot forward-looking sonar.

Evaluation, Telecommunications systems, Telecommunications equipment, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, Communications equipment

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