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The Secret to Amplifying Your Impact

The Secret to Amplifying Your Impact

On my LinkedIn page, I posted an update inspired by the book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, by Angela Duckworth. Motivated by the response I received, I wanted to explore this topic further in my first blog post! No matter what job title is listed on my email signature, I’m an engineer by training […]

Leadership Team

November 2, 2018

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Can GPS be Trusted? Part 2

Can GPS be Trusted? Part 2

In my previous blog post, Can GPS be Trusted? Part 1, I explained why commercial GPS position, navigation and timing (PNT) cannot be trusted for critical systems. This blog explains how a trusted PNT system can still use a GPS as the primary PNT source. Adding Trust with A-PNT Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (also known […]

Alan Simmonds

October 23, 2018

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Think Global, Act Local

Think Global, Act Local

According to the web site Simplicable.com, “’Think global, act local’, is a common principle that is applied to organizations, business, education and governance. It asks that employees, students and citizens consider the global impact of their actions.” As a group, virtually all who are reading this blog (thank you) are all of the above – […]

Rick Studley

October 16, 2018

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