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Nooelec Joins Forces with USRadioguy.com

July 26, 2024July 30, 2024 Carl

Hardware, Interesting stuff you should know!, News, Product Review

Nooelec & USRadioguy.com: Unlocking the Potential of Software Defined Radio I’m pleased to announce that USRadioguy.com has joined forces with Nooelec, a leading innovator in Software Defined Radio (SDR) hardware and technology! This collaboration will provide you with unparalleled access to the latest top-of-the-line equipment from Nooelec, and expert resources to fuel your SDR exploration. … Delve Deeper “Nooelec Joins Forces with USRadioguy.com” »

SDR on Windows ARM64 Architecture

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 Carl

Hardware, Interesting stuff you should know!, Software

Software Defined Radio Takes Flight on Windows 11 ARM64! Excited about your new Snapdragon PC and the possibilities of Software Defined Radio (SDR)? Look no further than Armsdr.com! This dedicated resource tracks software support for SDR applications on the cutting-edge Windows 11 for ARM64 architecture. Over on this site, Jamie Vital is posting and keeping … Delve Deeper “SDR on Windows ARM64 Architecture” »

Libera, a new instrument for JPSS NOAA-22

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024 Carl

Interesting stuff you should know!, Launch News, Satellites, Science

Libera: A New Era of Earth Radiation Budget Monitoring JPSS-4, which will be renamed NOAA-22 in orbit, will be the next JPSS satellite to launch, with a launch readiness date of 2027. In addition to the four instruments already flying on NOAA-21, JPSS-4 will include Libera, an instrument that will improve our understanding of trends in Earth’s energy … Delve Deeper “Libera, a new instrument for JPSS NOAA-22” »

The Day NOAA-19 Toppled

July 12, 2024September 18, 2024 Carl 2 Comments

Hardware, Interesting stuff you should know!, News, Satellites, Science

A $233 Million Whoops: The Story of the Ill-Fated NOAA N-Prime Satellite We’ve all had those moments at work where a simple mistake snowballs into a bigger problem. But for Lockheed Martin in 2003, a seemingly minor oversight during a routine procedure resulted in a major disaster – and a hefty price tag – involving … Delve Deeper “The Day NOAA-19 Toppled” »

GOES-East Transition Plan

July 10, 2024July 15, 2024 Carl

Satellites, Science

Swap of GOES-16 and GOES-U/19 GOES-U Launched on June 25, 2024, NOAA has created a Transition to Operations (T2O) plan that they will follow along with NASA, and private sector partners like Lockheed Martin, Space X, and L3 Harris. The T20 is provisional based upon a timely and successful launch. Key Points and dates for … Delve Deeper “GOES-East Transition Plan” »

Steady as she GOES

July 9, 2024July 30, 2024 Carl

Hardware, Interesting stuff you should know!, News, Satellites, Science

Keeping GOES-R steady: Updated 07/09/2024The GOES-R satellites employ active pointing control systems utilizing onboard gyroscopes and star trackers for real-time determination of their attitude (orientation). This enables precise and continuous adjustments of their scanning mirrors to acquire high-resolution Earth imagery. This information comes from two sensors: Combining these inputs, GOES-R can constantly adjust its mirrors … Delve Deeper “Steady as she GOES” »

GOES-U now GOES-19

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 Carl

Satellites

GOES-19: Behind the Scenes of a New Weather Satellite The GOES-19 satellite’s launch marked the beginning of an exciting journey to become the new GOES-East satellite. But its path to operation involves a meticulous series of steps. Orbital Maneuvers In the coming days, satellite operators will meticulously guide GOES-19 through several maneuvers. This intricate choreography … Delve Deeper “GOES-U now GOES-19” »

The new CCOR instrument aboard GOES-U

July 7, 2024July 10, 2024 Carl

Hardware, Satellites, Science

Updated July 7, 2024 Our Sun, a colossal ball of plasma, is a dynamic entity, constantly emitting flares, eruptions, and streams of charged particles. Among these phenomena are Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), massive expulsions of solar material that can travel millions of miles per hour and pose significant risks to Earth’s infrastructure and technology. To … Delve Deeper “The new CCOR instrument aboard GOES-U” »

GEONETCast Americas

July 7, 2024July 10, 2024 Carl

Hardware, Imagery Processing, Interesting stuff you should know!, Satellites, Science, Software

Update July 7th 2024 GEONETCast Americas (GNC-A) is a low-cost, user-friendly information dissemination service that distributes satellite-based data to diverse communities in the Western Hemisphere. The service aims to provide global information as a basis for sound decision-making in a number of critical areas, including biodiversity, disaster resilience, energy, food security, infrastructure, public health, sustainable … Delve Deeper “GEONETCast Americas” »

The Kessler Syndrome

July 6, 2024September 23, 2024 Carl 2 Comments

Interesting stuff you should know!, News, Satellites, Science, Space Weather

Updated July 6, 2024 On 11 January 2007, China conducted an anti-satellite missile test. A China weather satellite—the FY-1C polar-orbiting satellite of the Fengyun series, at an altitude of 865 kilometers (537 mi), with a mass of 750 kilograms (1,650 lb) —was destroyed by a kinetic kill vehicle traveling at a speed of 8 km/s (18,000 mph) in the opposite direction. A Head-On Engagement attack like this has … Delve Deeper “The Kessler Syndrome” »