http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace IEEE Spectrum Aerospace channel recent content http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/sGHRhJfQ4R8/dragon-capsule-docked-with-iss And there was much rejoicing

And there was much rejoicing]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 16:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/dragon-capsule-docked-with-iss Samuel K. Moore 2012-05-25T16:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/dragon-capsule-docked-with-iss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/ZsigPSNAcMI/dragon-capsule-lined-up-for-docking After capture by ISS' robotic arm, maneuvered into position

After capture by ISS' robotic arm, maneuvered into position]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 15:46:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/dragon-capsule-lined-up-for-docking Samuel K. Moore 2012-05-25T15:46:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/dragon-capsule-lined-up-for-docking http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/OFzkz2p7W0M/smart-bullets The “Mini-Me” of smart-bomb technology is ready to leave the lab

The “Mini-Me” of smart-bomb technology is ready to leave the lab]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 13:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/smart-bullets Mark Anderson 2012-05-25T13:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/smart-bullets http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/RCDL-pWJvuw/a-good-day-for-elon-musk A successful SpaceX rocket launch, an ahead-of-schedule delivery announced for the Tesla Model S, makes for a happy entrepreneur.

A successful SpaceX rocket launch, an ahead-of-schedule delivery announced for the Tesla Model S, makes for a happy entrepreneur.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 22:17:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/a-good-day-for-elon-musk Tekla Perry 2012-05-22T22:17:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/a-good-day-for-elon-musk http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/_vZvyFQyRR0/how-robonaut-arms-work One of Robonaut's creators explains how its arms work—and why you shouldn't be afraid of shaking its hands

One of Robonaut's creators explains how its arms work—and why you shouldn't be afraid of shaking its hands]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 20:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/how-robonaut-arms-work Erico Guizzo & Evan Ackerman 2012-05-22T20:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/how-robonaut-arms-work http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/IdcsFc8kqfY/delta-frequent-flyers-need-to-check-their-airfares A computer glitch raised fares for frequently flyers the past three weeks

A computer glitch raised fares for frequently flyers the past three weeks]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 23:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/delta-frequent-flyers-need-to-check-their-airfares Robert N. Charette 2012-05-18T23:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/delta-frequent-flyers-need-to-check-their-airfares http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/x9DGj-sTkqk/open-season-on-aerial-robots Does the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution allow any citizen to shoot down a UAV that buzzes his house?

Does the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution allow any citizen to shoot down a UAV that buzzes his house?]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 20:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/military/open-season-on-aerial-robots Philip E. Ross 2012-05-18T20:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/military/open-season-on-aerial-robots http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/j6tkrV-s_Ro/lightsquaredchapter11 4G wireless contender announces bankruptcy filing

4G wireless contender announces bankruptcy filing]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 15:13:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/lightsquaredchapter11 David Schneider 2012-05-16T15:13:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/lightsquaredchapter11 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/_zCdFiq1SP4/how-accurate-is-the-masondixon-line The resolution of the 18th-century mapping is also a story of 20th-century technology

The resolution of the 18th-century mapping is also a story of 20th-century technology]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:45:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/profiles/how-accurate-is-the-masondixon-line Steven Cherry 2012-05-15T16:45:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/profiles/how-accurate-is-the-masondixon-line http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/e_V1bSyibKQ/opportunity-rover-fires-up-engines-starts-another-year-exploring-mars Oppy survives another Martian winter and is ready to get back to doing science

Oppy survives another Martian winter and is ready to get back to doing science]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 14:33:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/opportunity-rover-fires-up-engines-starts-another-year-exploring-mars Evan Ackerman 2012-05-10T14:33:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/opportunity-rover-fires-up-engines-starts-another-year-exploring-mars http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/eAmKwPYTnKI/airport-security-everything-you-know-is-wrong In a new book, former TSA head Kip Hawley says we’re spending our money on all the wrong things

In a new book, former TSA head Kip Hawley says we’re spending our money on all the wrong things]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 16:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/aerospace/aviation/airport-security-everything-you-know-is-wrong Steven Cherry 2012-05-08T16:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/aerospace/aviation/airport-security-everything-you-know-is-wrong http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/MzYVkgaoDfA/transit-of-venus-the-other-half-of-the-longitude-story While Harrison was reinventing the clock, astronomers turned the heavens into a celestial timepiece

While Harrison was reinventing the clock, astronomers turned the heavens into a celestial timepiece]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 17:46:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/profiles/transit-of-venus-the-other-half-of-the-longitude-story Steven Cherry 2012-05-07T17:46:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/profiles/transit-of-venus-the-other-half-of-the-longitude-story http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/cwhk_g93cds/plant-dna-vs-counterfeit-chips A genetic mark might help keep counterfeit components out of the electronics supply chain

A genetic mark might help keep counterfeit components out of the electronics supply chain]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 20:18:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/devices/plant-dna-vs-counterfeit-chips Tam Harbert 2012-05-03T20:18:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/devices/plant-dna-vs-counterfeit-chips http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/j_ri9jaIW-0/billionaires-seeking-otherworldly-riches That glint in their eyes is stardust—the kind you might get by grinding up an asteroid

That glint in their eyes is stardust—the kind you might get by grinding up an asteroid]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/billionaires-seeking-otherworldly-riches Philip Ross 2012-04-23T21:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/billionaires-seeking-otherworldly-riches http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/IrWNWARrYeA/united-continental-airlines-reservation-system-still-a-mess Some missing features result of deliberate decisions

Some missing features result of deliberate decisions]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:55:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/united-continental-airlines-reservation-system-still-a-mess Robert N. Charette 2012-04-20T13:55:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/united-continental-airlines-reservation-system-still-a-mess http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/NmfnPY-tESU/north-koreas-unha-3-rocket-launch-fails "Bright Shining Star" satellite burns brightly before falling into Yellow Sea

"Bright Shining Star" satellite burns brightly before falling into Yellow Sea]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:25:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/satellites/north-koreas-unha-3-rocket-launch-fails Celia Gorman 2012-04-13T12:25:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/satellites/north-koreas-unha-3-rocket-launch-fails http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/IFBA98mbRyE/scotch-in-space Ardbeg Distillary makes space scotch, but no one gets to drink it

Ardbeg Distillary makes space scotch, but no one gets to drink it]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/scotch-in-space Celia Gorman 2012-04-12T19:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/scotch-in-space http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/foAzaxkW1Is/the-ititanici-launched-a-century-of-emergency-response-technologies Emergency communications arose after the great ship went down

Emergency communications arose after the great ship went down]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:27:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/wireless/the-ititanici-launched-a-century-of-emergency-response-technologies Steven Cherry 2012-04-11T17:27:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/wireless/the-ititanici-launched-a-century-of-emergency-response-technologies http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/-hLxzZ6G50w/an-exascale-challenge-for-radio-astronomy Building the next generation radio telescope will require addressing a new set of computing challenges

Building the next generation radio telescope will require addressing a new set of computing challenges]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:02:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/an-exascale-challenge-for-radio-astronomy Rachel Courtland 2012-04-06T22:02:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/an-exascale-challenge-for-radio-astronomy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/UdNm8osburo/alien-earth-hunter-gets-new-lease-on-life NASA's Kepler space telescope, which is looking for Earth-sized planets around other stars, has gotten a mission extension

NASA's Kepler space telescope, which is looking for Earth-sized planets around other stars, has gotten a mission extension]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/alien-earth-hunter-gets-new-lease-on-life Rachel Courtland 2012-04-05T21:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/alien-earth-hunter-gets-new-lease-on-life http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/qbcH4iS1X08/united-airlines-reservation-system-cutover-still-hitting-patches-of-rough-air Airline promised everything would be smooth flying by now

Airline promised everything would be smooth flying by now]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/united-airlines-reservation-system-cutover-still-hitting-patches-of-rough-air Robert Charette 2012-03-29T20:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/united-airlines-reservation-system-cutover-still-hitting-patches-of-rough-air http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/9vgkGJYO7ts/deflecting-asteroids A solar sail could use light to nudge an earthbound rock into an orbit we could live with

A solar sail could use light to nudge an earthbound rock into an orbit we could live with]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:18:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/space-flight/deflecting-asteroids Gregory L. Matloff 2012-03-28T15:18:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/space-flight/deflecting-asteroids http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/I22dQJIBESM/the-world-according-to-darpa The most famous name in American innovation today isn’t Apple or Google. It’s DARPA. Here’s why

The most famous name in American innovation today isn’t Apple or Google. It’s DARPA. Here’s why]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:19:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/military/the-world-according-to-darpa G. Pascal Zachary 2012-03-26T19:19:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/military/the-world-according-to-darpa http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/M3UKH4iSJMk/stepping-up-the-search-for-ets SETI Institute, TED, and the Science Channel team up for a new initiative to seek out new life and new civilizations

SETI Institute, TED, and the Science Channel team up for a new initiative to seek out new life and new civilizations]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:09:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/geek-life/hands-on/stepping-up-the-search-for-ets Sue Karlin 2012-03-06T15:09:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/geek-life/hands-on/stepping-up-the-search-for-ets http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/vMfh4yxYpI8/united-airlines-reservation-system-cutover-hits-some-turbulence Airline working through several issues; at least no major meltdown

Airline working through several issues; at least no major meltdown]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/united-airlines-reservation-system-cutover-hits-some-turbulence Robert Charette 2012-03-05T17:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/united-airlines-reservation-system-cutover-hits-some-turbulence http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/G2b_OzYaM5o/united-and-continental-will-merge-reservation-systems-this-weekend Flyers might want to consider having a contingency plan

Flyers might want to consider having a contingency plan]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/united-and-continental-will-merge-reservation-systems-this-weekend Robert Charette 2012-02-29T16:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/united-and-continental-will-merge-reservation-systems-this-weekend http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/uKRr_Nb-0D0/project-morpheus-still-shooting-for-the-moon This NASA project wants to build a cheaper and capable autonomous spacecraft to transport robots and other gear to the moon

This NASA project wants to build a cheaper and capable autonomous spacecraft to transport robots and other gear to the moon]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:20:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/aerospace/robotic-exploration/project-morpheus-still-shooting-for-the-moon Evan Ackerman 2012-02-29T12:20:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/aerospace/robotic-exploration/project-morpheus-still-shooting-for-the-moon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/JeFsDj9CS1I/japanese-construction-company-plans-to-build-a-space-elevator-from-carbon-nanotubes-by-2050 Questions remain as to whether carbon nanotubes are up to the job

Questions remain as to whether carbon nanotubes are up to the job]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:21:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/japanese-construction-company-plans-to-build-a-space-elevator-from-carbon-nanotubes-by-2050 Dexter Johnson 2012-02-23T20:21:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/japanese-construction-company-plans-to-build-a-space-elevator-from-carbon-nanotubes-by-2050 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/qliMGex3A-M/ship-accident-in-english-channel-due-to-gps-jamming-inevitable As more systems rely on GPS, deliberate jamming becomes a bigger concern

As more systems rely on GPS, deliberate jamming becomes a bigger concern]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:53:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/satellites/ship-accident-in-english-channel-due-to-gps-jamming-inevitable Robert Charette 2012-02-22T23:53:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/satellites/ship-accident-in-english-channel-due-to-gps-jamming-inevitable http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/f8y5YTc_E38/whats-wrong-with-flight-simulators A leading test pilot says they’re not training pilots for situations like the one Air France 447 found itself in

A leading test pilot says they’re not training pilots for situations like the one Air France 447 found itself in]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/aerospace/aviation/whats-wrong-with-flight-simulators Steven Cherry 2012-02-17T18:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/aerospace/aviation/whats-wrong-with-flight-simulators http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/ZBjk1mNyfOE/did-bad-memory-chips-down-russias-mars-probe Moscow blames radiation wreckage on an SRAM chip, but does it add up?

Moscow blames radiation wreckage on an SRAM chip, but does it add up?]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:29:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/space-flight/did-bad-memory-chips-down-russias-mars-probe James Oberg 2012-02-16T21:29:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/space-flight/did-bad-memory-chips-down-russias-mars-probe http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/B_nr1i2TIPI/final-blow-for-lightsquared FCC may yank the permission it had granted satellite-provider LightSquared to set up a terrestrial network

FCC may yank the permission it had granted satellite-provider LightSquared to set up a terrestrial network]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:37:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/final-blow-for-lightsquared David Schneider 2012-02-16T20:37:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/final-blow-for-lightsquared http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/aFSEYhdJ1Bs/this-will-be-robonaut-new-job-on-the-iss-for-now Practicing on a taskboard may not be exciting, but Robonaut will have to master it before he can get a real job on the International Space Station

Practicing on a taskboard may not be exciting, but Robonaut will have to master it before he can get a real job on the International Space Station]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:13:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/this-will-be-robonaut-new-job-on-the-iss-for-now Evan Ackerman 2012-02-16T15:13:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/this-will-be-robonaut-new-job-on-the-iss-for-now http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/UmeG7yPjEs0/f35-joint-strike-fighter-program-management-was-acquisition-malpractice-dod-says But no options means moving ahead with aircraft procurement anyway

But no options means moving ahead with aircraft procurement anyway]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:15:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/military/f35-joint-strike-fighter-program-management-was-acquisition-malpractice-dod-says Robert Charette 2012-02-13T18:15:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/military/f35-joint-strike-fighter-program-management-was-acquisition-malpractice-dod-says http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/ny5ky2sJsSg/robots-aboard-the-international-space-station NASA shares this video update on SPHERES and Robonaut 2 aboard the ISS

NASA shares this video update on SPHERES and Robonaut 2 aboard the ISS]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/aerospace/robotic-exploration/robots-aboard-the-international-space-station Evan Ackerman 2012-02-03T13:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/aerospace/robotic-exploration/robots-aboard-the-international-space-station http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/I4s0Vm1uE2U/dream-job-2012-building-a-hybridelectric-unmanned-heliplane The leader of Aerovel’s avionics design team, John Stafford, gravitates to small, informal companies

The leader of Aerovel’s avionics design team, John Stafford, gravitates to small, informal companies]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/profiles/dream-job-2012-building-a-hybridelectric-unmanned-heliplane David Schneider 2012-01-31T19:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/profiles/dream-job-2012-building-a-hybridelectric-unmanned-heliplane http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/EIkhFd743pM/using-lasers-to-find-land-mines-and-ieds A laser could ionize a distant puff of air and thus safely detect the fumes from buried explosives

A laser could ionize a distant puff of air and thus safely detect the fumes from buried explosives]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:50:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/optoelectronics/using-lasers-to-find-land-mines-and-ieds Richard B. Miles, Arthur Dogariu, and James B. Michael 2012-01-31T17:50:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/optoelectronics/using-lasers-to-find-land-mines-and-ieds http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/xqt2AxHJ6C8/cute-little-drone-could-soar-through-the-skies-of-titan Why Titan is the perfect place to deploy an autonomous aerial exploration drone for a year

Why Titan is the perfect place to deploy an autonomous aerial exploration drone for a year]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:20:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/aerospace/robotic-exploration/cute-little-drone-could-soar-through-the-skies-of-titan Evan Ackerman 2012-01-30T14:20:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/aerospace/robotic-exploration/cute-little-drone-could-soar-through-the-skies-of-titan http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/yeiLSmOdgeg/lightsquareds-gpsinterference-controversy-comes-to-a-boil Cellular wannabe can’t reach a deal with GPS community

Cellular wannabe can’t reach a deal with GPS community]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/wireless/lightsquareds-gpsinterference-controversy-comes-to-a-boil David Schneider 2012-01-27T17:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/wireless/lightsquareds-gpsinterference-controversy-comes-to-a-boil http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/z7CanBHdnGA/who-is-accountable-when-drones-kill US defense realignment increases reliance on drones and other types of special warfare capabilities

US defense realignment increases reliance on drones and other types of special warfare capabilities]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/military/who-is-accountable-when-drones-kill Robert Charette 2012-01-27T16:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/military/who-is-accountable-when-drones-kill http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/FDA4Svl0r8A/todays-solar-storm-expected-to-be-the-worst-since-2005 While this storm will cause minimal disruption, a more severe event could be devastating

While this storm will cause minimal disruption, a more severe event could be devastating]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:55:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/energy/the-smarter-grid/todays-solar-storm-expected-to-be-the-worst-since-2005 Josh Romero 2012-01-24T17:55:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/energy/the-smarter-grid/todays-solar-storm-expected-to-be-the-worst-since-2005 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/6P4hYcfXUS0/russian-probe-crash-sparks-new-controversy Official Moscow statements about the touchdown location and cause of the original failure revive Soviet-era propaganda themes ]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/russian-probe-crash-sparks-new-controversy James Oberg 2012-01-17T16:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/russian-probe-crash-sparks-new-controversy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/w5y9D8UYwgU/ee-helped-ncis-la-plot-e-bomb-attack NCIS Los Angeles uses E-bomb idea of IEEE member Carlo Kopp

NCIS Los Angeles uses E-bomb idea of IEEE member Carlo Kopp]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:43:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/ee-helped-ncis-la-plot-e-bomb-attack Robert Charette 2012-01-11T17:43:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/ee-helped-ncis-la-plot-e-bomb-attack http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/rBnHhdXNQrc/ebombs-what-is-the-threat Carlo Kopp, pioneer in the area, argues the threat is larger than one might think

Carlo Kopp, pioneer in the area, argues the threat is larger than one might think]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/military/ebombs-what-is-the-threat Robert Charette 2012-01-11T16:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/military/ebombs-what-is-the-threat http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/rYjK6RRgq84/bloopers-in-space A respected spaceflight society has a little explaining to do

A respected spaceflight society has a little explaining to do]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:21:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/military/bloopers-in-space James Oberg 2012-01-06T19:21:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/military/bloopers-in-space http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/_uglhQ3sehg/single-blue-planet-seeks-same In 2012, a new exoplanet hunter will look for worlds like our own

In 2012, a new exoplanet hunter will look for worlds like our own]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/astrophysics/single-blue-planet-seeks-same Rachel Courtland 2011-12-30T18:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/astrophysics/single-blue-planet-seeks-same http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/WpkfNn8x2RM/private-spaceflight-up-up-and-away This year, commercial spaceflight will really take off

This year, commercial spaceflight will really take off]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/aviation/private-spaceflight-up-up-and-away James Oberg 2011-12-30T18:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/aviation/private-spaceflight-up-up-and-away http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/EgCPYghw2wA/helicopters-go-electric Electric flight takes on the final frontier

Electric flight takes on the final frontier]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:40:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/aviation/helicopters-go-electric David Schneider 2011-12-28T18:40:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/aviation/helicopters-go-electric http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/c-vBP6yNqfY/the-benefits-of-risk Would we be safer overall if we just accept a few deaths due to software?

Would we be safer overall if we just accept a few deaths due to software?]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:41:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/aerospace/aviation/the-benefits-of-risk Steven Cherry 2011-12-22T15:41:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/aerospace/aviation/the-benefits-of-risk http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/mDCQ71NPQGk/user-and-computerrelated-errors-involved-in-two-australian-aircraft-incidents Final Australian Transportation Safety Bureau (ATSB) reports published

Final Australian Transportation Safety Bureau (ATSB) reports published]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:43:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/user-and-computerrelated-errors-involved-in-two-australian-aircraft-incidents Robert Charette 2011-12-20T03:43:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/user-and-computerrelated-errors-involved-in-two-australian-aircraft-incidents http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/bMmZtO6TxQM/a-tantalizing-hint-of-the-higgs Two detectors at the Large Hadron Collider have found evidence of the last piece of the standard model of particle physics

Two detectors at the Large Hadron Collider have found evidence of the last piece of the standard model of particle physics]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/a-tantalizing-hint-of-the-higgs Rachel Courtland 2011-12-13T20:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/a-tantalizing-hint-of-the-higgs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/cG9v1YJPxII/air-france-flight-447s-final-minutes-reconstructed Hints of the automation paradox exacerbated by inadequate pilot training at work

Hints of the automation paradox exacerbated by inadequate pilot training at work]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/air-france-flight-447s-final-minutes-reconstructed Robert Charette 2011-12-12T18:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/air-france-flight-447s-final-minutes-reconstructed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/Wep9-Vv8HRI/its-the-golden-age-of-radio-in-afghanistan The information war expands to Afghanistan’s rural villages

The information war expands to Afghanistan’s rural villages]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:03:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/aerospace/military/its-the-golden-age-of-radio-in-afghanistan Glenn Zorpette 2011-12-08T19:03:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/aerospace/military/its-the-golden-age-of-radio-in-afghanistan http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/UoY1Lpy8nrY/2011s-hurricane-forecast-nearly-nailed-it With hurricane season over, forecasters examine their prediction record

With hurricane season over, forecasters examine their prediction record]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:24:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/satellites/2011s-hurricane-forecast-nearly-nailed-it Eliza Strickland 2011-12-02T14:24:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/satellites/2011s-hurricane-forecast-nearly-nailed-it http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/iDkl60ON4SU/robot-arm-makes-for-the-most-awesome-flight-simulator-ever This machine can simulate continuous rotation and g-forces, and no, it probably won't fit in your living room

This machine can simulate continuous rotation and g-forces, and no, it probably won't fit in your living room]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:29:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/robot-arm-makes-for-the-most-awesome-flight-simulator-ever Evan Ackerman 2011-12-01T12:29:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/robot-arm-makes-for-the-most-awesome-flight-simulator-ever http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/tPLc1_pm89Y/worldwide-airline-reservation-hiccup-cured Amadeus reservation system glitch caused fligts to be delayed

Amadeus reservation system glitch caused fligts to be delayed]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/worldwide-airline-reservation-hiccup-cured Robert Charette 2011-11-30T17:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/worldwide-airline-reservation-hiccup-cured http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/9O9HAyvpPpQ/when-will-we-have-unmanned-commercial-airliners Unmanned planes dominate the battlefield, yet airliners still have pilots—and copilots

Unmanned planes dominate the battlefield, yet airliners still have pilots—and copilots]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:55:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/aviation/when-will-we-have-unmanned-commercial-airliners Philip E. Ross 2011-11-29T15:55:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/aviation/when-will-we-have-unmanned-commercial-airliners http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/2r8pWjJtzw8/how-nasa-curiosity-rover-will-land-on-mars Picture a commando rappelling from a helicopter -- that's how NASA plans to land its new rover on the surface of Mars

Picture a commando rappelling from a helicopter -- that's how NASA plans to land its new rover on the surface of Mars]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/aerospace/robotic-exploration/how-nasa-curiosity-rover-will-land-on-mars Erico Guizzo 2011-11-25T11:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/aerospace/robotic-exploration/how-nasa-curiosity-rover-will-land-on-mars http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/GuidFMRfea4/the-countdown-begins-retailers-hoping-their-web-sites-make-it-through-the-holiday-season Target and Virgin America are especially crossing their fingers

Target and Virgin America are especially crossing their fingers]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:49:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/the-countdown-begins-retailers-hoping-their-web-sites-make-it-through-the-holiday-season Robert Charette 2011-11-23T20:49:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/the-countdown-begins-retailers-hoping-their-web-sites-make-it-through-the-holiday-season http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/QoZ-BqLnRyI/irans-nuclear-program-never-ceased A new IAEA report makes clear Iran’s nuclear program continues to have “military dimensions”

A new IAEA report makes clear Iran’s nuclear program continues to have “military dimensions”]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:26:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/energy/nuclear/irans-nuclear-program-never-ceased Steven Cherry 2011-11-23T20:26:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/energy/nuclear/irans-nuclear-program-never-ceased http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/Re68GeoGV_o/window-closes-for-russias-mars-mission Russia's ambitious sample return mission to the Martian moon Phobos has reached the end of its original launch window

Russia's ambitious sample return mission to the Martian moon Phobos has reached the end of its original launch window]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:03:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/robotic-exploration/window-closes-for-russias-mars-mission Rachel Courtland 2011-11-22T17:03:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/robotic-exploration/window-closes-for-russias-mars-mission http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/RgSKIEoXEwE/yes-it-really-can-take-being-dropped-frozen-and-heated We put a Panasonic "fully rugged" notebook computer to the full test

We put a Panasonic "fully rugged" notebook computer to the full test]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:59:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/yes-it-really-can-take-being-dropped-frozen-and-heated Daniel P. Dern 2011-11-22T15:59:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/yes-it-really-can-take-being-dropped-frozen-and-heated http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/EsjfJe-kp-4/neutrinos-pass-retest-but-performance-still-under-review Two groups at an Italian physics lab come to conflicting conclusions about whether the small particles move faster than the speed of light

Two groups at an Italian physics lab come to conflicting conclusions about whether the small particles move faster than the speed of light]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:26:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/neutrinos-pass-retest-but-performance-still-under-review Willie D. Jones 2011-11-21T16:26:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/neutrinos-pass-retest-but-performance-still-under-review http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/QffIrvIRYTc/aircraft-nanocomposites-that-provide-early-warning-system-for-structural-failures Researchers employ carbon nanotubes in aircraft composites to provide an early warning system to structural failures

Researchers employ carbon nanotubes in aircraft composites to provide an early warning system to structural failures]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/aircraft-nanocomposites-that-provide-early-warning-system-for-structural-failures Dexter Johnson 2011-11-17T13:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/aircraft-nanocomposites-that-provide-early-warning-system-for-structural-failures http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/_eUzu0blUJY/iaeas-iran-report-represents-critical-inflection-point For first time, the UN agency unequivocally charges Iran with nuclear weapons work

For first time, the UN agency unequivocally charges Iran with nuclear weapons work]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/iaeas-iran-report-represents-critical-inflection-point Bill Sweet 2011-11-09T19:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/iaeas-iran-report-represents-critical-inflection-point http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/VQwJnvPiNV8/mars-and-back-again Russia's Phobos-Grunt mission - which aims to return to Earth with samples of the Martian moon Phobos - is set to launch this week

Russia's Phobos-Grunt mission - which aims to return to Earth with samples of the Martian moon Phobos - is set to launch this week]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:38:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/mars-and-back-again Rachel Courtland 2011-11-07T18:38:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/mars-and-back-again http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/C5IYrIEji2E/virtual-mission-to-mars-ends An International team of space explorers comes out of isolation after mimicking a long-distance space mission

An International team of space explorers comes out of isolation after mimicking a long-distance space mission]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:43:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/virtual-mission-to-mars-ends Willie D. Jones 2011-11-04T18:43:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/virtual-mission-to-mars-ends http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/esloIl1oCdY/canadian-security-services-warnings-about-last-years-cyberattacks-apparently-ignored Two months after warnings successful attacks on federal government departments

Two months after warnings successful attacks on federal government departments]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:32:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/canadian-security-services-warnings-about-last-years-cyberattacks-apparently-ignored Robert Charette 2011-10-31T18:32:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/canadian-security-services-warnings-about-last-years-cyberattacks-apparently-ignored http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/Fo9Edb8gsHo/southern-california-takes-flight Two historians want to make sure we don't forget it: Southern California was once the epicenter of the world's aerospace industry

Two historians want to make sure we don't forget it: Southern California was once the epicenter of the world's aerospace industry]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/aviation/southern-california-takes-flight Sue Karlin 2011-10-19T13:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/aviation/southern-california-takes-flight http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/StRrKEdg-ss/virgin-atlantic-looks-to-biofuels-to-halve-carbon-emissions-on-some-flights Airline will fly a test flight within 18 months, roll out on long haul routes soon after

Airline will fly a test flight within 18 months, roll out on long haul routes soon after]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:37:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/aerospace/aviation/virgin-atlantic-looks-to-biofuels-to-halve-carbon-emissions-on-some-flights Dave Levitan 2011-10-11T15:37:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/aerospace/aviation/virgin-atlantic-looks-to-biofuels-to-halve-carbon-emissions-on-some-flights http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/BnGCM9-mSDs/nobel-prize-in-physics-goes-for-discovery-of-accelerating-expansion-of-the-universe Observations by three astronomers demonstrate the fate of the universe

Observations by three astronomers demonstrate the fate of the universe]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:18:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/nobel-prize-in-physics-goes-for-discovery-of-accelerating-expansion-of-the-universe Katie M. Palmer 2011-10-04T20:18:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/nobel-prize-in-physics-goes-for-discovery-of-accelerating-expansion-of-the-universe http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/vaMYkAmZEG0/china-launches-first-space-lab-module Successful blast-off is a step toward China's permanent space station

Successful blast-off is a step toward China's permanent space station]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:53:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/china-launches-first-space-lab-module Eliza Strickland 2011-09-30T14:53:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/china-launches-first-space-lab-module http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/hK4J9Cw7WbQ/japanese-copilot-hits-wrong-button-plane-goes-into-dive Only a few injuries reported

Only a few injuries reported]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:27:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/japanese-copilot-hits-wrong-button-plane-goes-into-dive Robert Charette 2011-09-29T20:27:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/japanese-copilot-hits-wrong-button-plane-goes-into-dive http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/gwU53bHgwd4/when-the-sun-attacks Solar storms can cause real damage, but how do you know which ones to worry about?

Solar storms can cause real damage, but how do you know which ones to worry about?]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:14:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/when-the-sun-attacks Jean Kumagai 2011-09-29T18:14:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/when-the-sun-attacks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumAerospace/~3/1fkB5QlYkNY/the-c17-turns-20 The U.S. Air Force celebrates the C-17 military transport plane's contributions to military and humanitarian operations

The U.S. Air Force celebrates the C-17 military transport plane's contributions to military and humanitarian operations]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/military/the-c17-turns-20 Sue Karlin 2011-09-29T04:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/military/the-c17-turns-20