Heaven help us; satellite services come down to earth
Article Abstract:
Technological advancements could make affordable satellite communications a reality by the 21st century. Boating enthusiasts will benefit from this technology that will make global communications easily available. Low-orbit satellite systems will likely be used for the communications service.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1995
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Is your GPS really differential-ready?
Article Abstract:
The US Coast Guard has decided on Type 9 sentence for global positioning system messages. The sentence is considered a better option for maintaining uninterrupted differential reception for navigation corrections.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1995
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Communications handbook
Article Abstract:
A selection of the latest marine communication equipment is described. Equipment includes cellular telephones, single sideband transceivers and satellite communications systems.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1992
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