http://www.rin.org.uk/RSSfeed.aspxA summary of the latest news from the RIN website. Click on the links to read the full article.(c) 2010, DDS. All rights reserved.5http://www.rin.org.uk/images/logo.jpghttp://www.rin.org.uk/RSSfeed.aspxhttp://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2144Ditching satellites and opting for camera technology inspired by small mammals may be the future of navigation systems. Dr Michael Milford from Queensland University of Technology's Science and Engineering Faculty, Australia, claims that his research into making more reliable global positioning - using camera technology and mathematical algorithms - would make navigating a far cheaper and simpler task.http://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2144Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2146This 2 day conference is being held in Portsmouth on April 18th/19th, looking at the history of the Navy This is not a RIN event, but may be of interest to many members. Tickets: £70 Early Bird: £60(before 29 February) Students: £30 Additional cost of £30 for dinner at HMS Nelson For more information & tickets please contact Simon Williams at williams2424@googlemail.http://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2146Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2138Recommendations from the US DoT would encourage manufacturers to develop 'less-distracting' in-vehicle electronic devices. The US Transportation Secretary has announced the first federally proposed guidelines to encourage vehicle manufacturers to limit the distraction risk for in-vehicle electronic devices.http://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2138Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2141Liquid-crystal phased-array antennas could improve reception of weak GNSS signals. Most civil GNSS antennas are fixed, with low-gain hemispherical coverage. But a doctoral student at the Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany, has developed a small, inexpensive, fast electronically-steered antenna that should allow vehicles, ships and aircraft to receive enhanced signals from satellites.http://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2141Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2137Ramblers are getting lost because many no longer have basic map reading skills. Mountain rescuers say that instead of using maps, walkers rely on smart phones and satnavs - according to a feature and comment in The Telegraph. Institute Corporate Member Ordnance Survey reports that sales of its paper maps have dropped by 25% since 2005, to 2.http://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2137Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2135The 'UK' Galileo satellite will be called 'Patrick' - after the winner of a national competition to find a name. As part of a European-wide competition in each of the 27 EU States, 9-to-11-year-olds from across the UK were asked to submit a piece of artwork based on the theme 'Space and Aeronautics'.http://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2135Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2131The AA have joined the fray in offering reduced car insurance to those prepared to have their driving constantly monitored. They explain that Drivesafe is a new type of car insurance that rewards responsible driving - they install a ‘pay-how-you-drive’ or ‘Drivesafe’ box in the car to monitor how safely it is driven.http://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2131Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2128An industry group has launched a series of recommendations for ECDIS training. Being aware that the implementation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) has given rise to confusion in regard to ECDIS training, an industry group, organised and co-ordinated by The Nautical Institute and comprising leading international shipping industry organisations, held a series of meetings in order to produce guidance on issues of training and competency for ECDIS.http://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2128Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2130The US FCC has signalled it could soon kill the proposed LightSquared network. The Federal Communications Commission sought comments Wednesday on revoking LightSquared's permit after a federal agency that coordinates wireless signals, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, concluded that there's no way to eliminate the risk of interference with GPS devices.http://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2130Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2124Avoid a ‘life on the edge’ with new custom-made maps from Institute Corporate Member Ordnance Survey. Map owners now can avoid having to operate at and over the edges of sheets by selecting their own map centres (the author's home is just 6 cm - or 1.5 km - from the edge of the local Explorer map). The OS Explorer and Landranger Map series of maps both now include customisable versions.http://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2124Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2120The first fully operational CAT 1 GNSS Landing System (GLS) approach was made on 9 February. The GLS approach to CAT I decision height (of ~200 ft) was made by an AirBerlin flight to Bremen airport, Germany. This marks the beginning of the operational use of GNSS for all phases of flight - including the most critical approach and automatic landing phases.http://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2120Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2114Russian company NAVIA claims the world's smallest GPS/GLONASS (and Galileo one day) receiver module. The ML8088s measures 13 x 15 x 3 mm and boasts high sensitivity, simple 3.3V low power requirements and a very short cold start. The chip - requiring no external components for basic operation - provides geographic coordinates and velocity plus time via RS232 or USB ports.http://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2114Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2115Photo: Members stand for a photo with College Curator and Tour Guide Hazel Crozier with the 'Mary Poppins' umbrella On Thursday 16th January a party of sixteen people made up from members of the East Midland Branch and the RAF Cranwell Flying Club were met in the car park by College Curator Hazel Crozier for a VIP tour of College Hall RAF Cranwell.http://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2115Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2116Photo: “When I was a cadet” The AGM over, Captain Hofton holds forth on the trials and tribulations of being a VLCC Skipper A small but enthusiastic band of members were able to brave the frost and constantly changing traffic directions from the Fosse Way to the Royal Oak to attend our AGM on the 8th February.http://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2116Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2103TomTom claims a 'landmark' move into the insurance market with a new insurance based on driving behaviour. The company has teamed up with insurance broker Motaquote for the launch of Fair Pay Insurance - a product that rewards good drivers with lower premiums. TomTom's Business Solutions MD explains that this could help to revolutionise the motor insurance industry, with a combination of navigation, traffic info and telematics giving opportunities for insurance companies to promote greener, safer driving and create new insurance products.http://www.rin.org.uk/News.aspx?ID=378&SectionID=0&ItemID=2103Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT