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Product intelligence -- Not all waveform analyzers are the same, and so professionals should carefully consider the specifications and capabilities available and weigh them against the needs of their military and aerospace application. The most common method of analyzing modern waveforms is the use of vector signal analyzers, or fast Fourier transform (FFT)-based analysis techniques.

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Penalties are harsh for violating import/export regulations such as ITAR in aerospace and defense electronics

Special report -- Eternal vigilance is the only way for aerospace and defense electronics suppliers to approach import/export compliance, since even one violation could result millions of dollars in fines or even criminal charges. Meanwhile the U.S. government is planning to streamline compliance regulation and enforcement under one department.

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Soldier systems rely on technological advances to make electronics and electro-optics small, lightweight, and power-efficient

Technology focus -- Technologies for the warfighter must run a cruel gauntlet of size, weight, and power consumption, as well as enhanced capability and affordability, before they can take their places alongside the most promising network-centric systems on the digital battlefield. For the boots-on-the-ground combat soldier, size and weight is everything.

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Eurofighter remains victim of timing and circumstance as it competes for international jet fighter deals

Farnborough Report -- The Eurofighter Typhoon, one of the finest jet fighters in the world today, has air-to-air, and air-to-ground capability, AESA radar, advanced avionics, and unmatched maneuverability. Although this jet is a favorite in Austria, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and the United Kingdom, it finds itself in an awkward position when it comes to export sales.

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Volume 21, Issue 7
July 2010
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The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower; The Transphibian, an AUV used by the Navy for mine identification and neutralization, is maneuverable even with a large camera housing. Video courtesy of AUVfest 2008: Partnership Runs Deep, Navy/NOAA, OceanExplorer.noaa.gov; transphibian; Unmanned underwater vehicle; UUV; The BPAUV is deployed by an A-frame and placed in the water during Wednesday?s calm weather. Heavy AUVs that require A-frames for hoisting can weigh 400 pounds or more, and it can be extremely hazardous to lift them back onto the rocking boat during ; Video animation demonstrating how the sonar mounted on AUVs can quickly and accurately provide images of underwater objects. Video courtesy of AUVfest 2008: Partnership Runs Deep, Navy/NOAA, OceanExplorer.noaa.gov; AUVs can be extremely maneuverable, as shown in this video clip of the Hydrobatic UUV. Video courtesy of AUVfest 2008: Partnership Runs Deep, Navy/NOAA, OceanExplorer.noaa.gov; The REMUS AUV, helped clear the Iraqi port Umm Qasr in 2003. This was the first successful wartime deployment of an autonomous underwater vehicle. Remus AUV's are still in operationis throughout the world. Video courtesy of AUVfest 2008: Partnership ; During the first days of AUVfest 2008, AUV teams had some rough weather that they were very concerned about because the vehicle?s report of its location is not always correct in rough seas. Video courtesy of AUVfest 2008: Partnership Runs Deep, Navy/; Northrop Grumman CVN 21 next-generation aircraft carrier integration lab; aircraft carrier; CVN 21; integration lab; Northrop Grumman; The C4ISR Video Player on OtpoIQ offers video clips of systems involved in command, control, communications, computers, surveillance, and reconnaissance from Pennwell's Military & AeroSpace Electronics.
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