Forum: Electrics and electronics
14 August 2008, 12:53
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Danbuoy
Yes it is. But the idea is to inflate a rigid construction with a small volume - like a tetrahedron built with tubes - that floats and lifts the beacon antenna off the water. This would eliminate the...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
12 August 2008, 19:36
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Replies: 27
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A lot to think about
Thank you all for your input. We are thinking BIG thoughts ;-) right now about how, where and especially why (as in "why isn't it possible this way?" in a whining tone)... Actually we might end up...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
08 August 2008, 10:10
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Replies: 27
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Size matters
Thank you for your concern. Well, you could be right. The rib is the product of our current experience and knowledge divided with our funds...
The 20 miles is an absolute maximum. I presume that...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
08 August 2008, 07:05
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Replies: 27
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
07 August 2008, 21:01
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Replies: 27
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GPS/beacon, frequencies etc
We use a 433 MHz data transmitter and I am sure we will get a fine signal all the way down from 30.000 ft ;-D After splashdown it will be a problem, no doubt, but movement in the water will be...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
07 August 2008, 16:57
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Replies: 27
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Hmmm
Yes, I see that using the NMEA input to change the waypoint would force the chartplotter to recalculate. We could set it to refresh only every other minute or so, I suppose.
But can we use the...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
07 August 2008, 12:35
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Replies: 27
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Chartplotter for rocket recovery vessel
Hello collective wisdom
Shortly our rocket society will be launching scientific rockets (all-metal, 6-10 foot long, 8 inch diameter) from a Danish military shooting range on the coast and out over...
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