In addition to UAV (drone) surveillance, there is a wide need for man-in-the-loop on-site fixed-wing surveillance. A manned aircraft can be flown in controlled airspace that is prohibited to a UAV. Manned aircraft can fly in close proximity to other aircraft such as near airports. Or budgetary limitations preclude the… Read More
Intelligent Aerospace magazine has published an article by Tony Bowers, CP Technologies’ Senior FAE, which details “Enhancing display used in unmanned aircraft systems ground control stations“. The title is self explanatory as the article discusses various technologies CP Technologies can bring to their LCD products to improve their… Read More
If you are purchasing a rugged computer, you may think that packaging isn’t a problem to worry about. But to make sure you receive your hardware in perfect condition, certain precautions must be made so the packaging supports and protects the product though the delivery process.
Rugged computers and LCDs… Read More
Brightness and Contrast Ratio are terms used a lot in marketing material for displays, but what does it mean to the actual user? Requirements for both specifications are determined by the end-use application and are functionally intertwined. Brightness affects contrast ratio. Ambient light affects both perceived brightness and contrast. A… Read More
Rugged computers share several attributes that help them operate in harsh environments. They must be designed and built to very tight specifications with reliable, quality components, and tested thoroughly under worst-case conditions of their intended use. But “rugged” doesn’t mean the same thing for different users and applications. A computer… Read More
