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‘Sun Clock’ quantifies extreme space weather switch on/off times | World News

Coventry (England): Extreme space weather events can significantly impact systems such as satellites, communications systems, power distribution, and aviation. They are driven by solar activity which is known to have an irregular but roughly 11-year cycle. 

With the new `Sun clock,` researchers have found that the switch on and off of periods of high solar activity is quite sharp, and are able…

Controlling costs and streamlining your fleet dispatching processes are at the core of many service-oriented companies where you have a crew in the field. The advances in communication technology never takes a break so chances are that the technology you implemented only three years ago is now old news. Today dispatch operators are reaching field personnel via digital mobile radios, SMS push notifications, cellular data transmissions and rich media packets sent via VPN’s to tablets.

Security of your communication transmissions is even more important today than it was three years ago too. Orion Systems are experts in programming encryption protocols for the voice and data packets sent via their dispatcher consoles since they have been supplying solutions to the US military for over 30 years. Our systems also offer extra features such as GPS-transmitted location services, remote monitoring, temporary disabling of devices and emergency management which can be employed for many different applications.

Real-time tracking of any asset’s location helps dispatchers better understand potential scheduling challenges and allows you to see whether staff are approaching high-risk zones or moving outside their authorized areas. Our dispatch consoles can also remotely monitor a radio’s microphone and a supervisor will be able to effectively determine a user’s safety and wellbeing.

If one of your vehicle radios is stolen or interfering with normal communications, allowing you to disable a unit while still tracking its physical location which can be beneficial especially in cases of emergency.

Boosting Productivity

When it comes to communicating efficiently with a fleet of mobile radios using VoIP radio networks, Orion Systems dispatch consoles is a wonderful addition to your communications arsenal.

One of the key benefits to your productivity is that cell phones can be integrated into a system and used to connect with both radio users and cellular devices. The solution allows you use existing digital mobile radios, properly configured Android operating systems with a PTT feature while streamlining communication channels.

Are you interested in a long-term evolution of your tactical field communications? LTE technology has a lot to offer communication teams in military, commercial, law enforcement, municipal and similar mission critical organizations. However, whether is it a good fit and a worthwhile investment is a more complex question than the features it offers.

Is Your Operating Environment a Good fit for Tactical LTE?

Consider the weather, terrain and consistency of the operating environment. Ask yourself these questions:

How common is intense weather such as heavy storms and low clouds?

What are the common natural barriers such as mountains, valleys and bodies of water?

How much control does your team have over the environmental conditions?

LTE is an excellent choice in stable, domestic settings. However, it can face challenges in tumultuous areas, regions with significant natural barriers and very remote areas. Line-of-sight obstructions may make tactical use of LTE challenging.

Nonetheless, the technology can be useful in tactical situations. The U.S. Navy began using LTE in 2012. Furthermore, when combined with satellite communication in a redundant system, LTE can be highly effective even in challenging environments.

What Are Your Alternatives?

Evaluate your alternative technologies. These may include government and private-sector satellite communications, civilian cellular networks, UHF radio communications and other similar options.

Typically, the most effective field communication solutions combine two or more alternative technologies. Relying on any single solution can be a significant risk. The security of communication networks is an important consideration. Over-reliance on private-sector and civilian networks may expose you to unnecessary vulnerabilities. A closed LTE network could be a viable answer to security concerns.

How Can Tactical LTE Be Deployed?

If tactical LTE seems like a viable solution for your circumstances, it may be time to take steps towards its application. This process is often easiest with an experienced communications systems company working to provide insight and guidance.

One key challenge is ensuring communications interoperability for radios. If you have a communication system that leans on a radio dispatch console for routing LTE, radio frequencies and satellite, you want to avoid a situation in which your users need significant technical knowledge to use the system. The ideal situation is one in which the communication needs can be routed through a command and control console, enabling the communications team to manage which networks are used when.

This approach alleviates the need for field operators to make determinations about their communication methods. It can also help you make sure your technologies are used as efficiently as possible. This is particularly important in turbulent environments such as warzones or during severe weather.

Military Maritime Innovations Successfully Tested

Reliable communication over the open sea is a great technological challenge. It is impossible to have a stationary infrastructure at sea. Nevertheless, increasing resolutions of modern sensors require increased data transfer rates for the intelligence systems.  Unique trials conducted in the

Communications Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:JCS) Dips To New 52 Week Low

Communications Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:JCS)

December 6th, 2018 Communications Systems, Inc. fell $0.12 Thursday which equals a 5.24% drop, closing at $2.17. As well as the drop in value, Communications Systems, Inc. hit a new 52 week low of $2.15, breaking the previous low of $2.25 from earlier this month. Be aware that the Piotroski Score1 is calculated to be 2, which is very low as the scale goes…

Dropping The 52 Week Low, Communications Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:JCS) Closing Trading At $2.30

Communications Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:JCS)

December 3rd, 2018 Communications Systems, Inc. neither rose nor fell during ‘s trading, but stayed put at $2.30. As well as the drop in value, Communications Systems, Inc. hit a new 52 week low of $2.25, breaking the previous low of $2.26 from earlier this August. Be aware that the Piotroski Score1 is calculated to be 2, which is very low as the scale…