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What is Flight Termination System

  A Flight Termination System is a safety mechanism designed to terminate the flight of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or missile in the event of an emergency or a deviation from its intended trajectory. The primary purpose of an Flight Termination System is to prevent the vehicle from posing a threat to people, property, or other assets on the ground in case of a malfunction or loss of control. Here are the key components and functions of a Flight Termination System : Safety and Compliance: Flight Termination System is an essential component for compliance with safety regulations and standards in the aerospace industry. It ensures that unmanned vehicles can be safely operated in various environments, including controlled airspace. Remote Control: Flight Termination System is typically remotely controlled by a ground-based operator or a flight control center. This operator monitors the vehicle's performance and can initiate the termination process if necessary. Mon...

Anti-Jamming Antennas for the U.S. Military

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Q & A with Peter Soar, Business Development Manager, Military and Defense, Hexagon | NovAtel. Read more from this cover story here.   What have been the advances since you began deliveries of the GAJT-710ML? The original signal plan for GAJT-710ML was GPS L1 and GPS L2 only, with specific capability to use civil, P(Y) and M-Codes. GAJT-710ML as delivered in 2019 addressed GPS L1, Galileo E1, QZSS L1, GPS L2, QZSS L2. The version delivered provides situational awareness by jammer power level – by automatic gain control (AGC), as well as jammer direction-finding to the most powerful jamming signal. We are in the process of improving GAJT-710ML to be able to give simultaneous directions to multiple jammers. Meanwhile, deployment of GAJT-410ML has started. This is a 4-element version of the same technology as GAJT-710ML but for smaller platforms. By using an internal junction box, the user can install this GAJT with just one small RF cable penetrating the vehicle...