Medium Earth Orbit Satellites
MEO satellites are positioned between two Van Allen Belts at a height of about 10,000 Km with a rotation period of 6 hours. One important example of the MEO satellites…
Why work at sea?
1. To see the world Some people choose to work at sea because it gives them a chance to travel or because they like the way they can get responsible jobs…
Satellite Networks
Introduction Microwave frequencies, which travel in straight lines, are commonly used for wideband communication. The curvature of the earth results in obstruction of the signal between two earth stations and…
People on the ship and what do they do ?
Below is a brief description of various positions on a typical - larger vessel. This is given as an overall view there may be more or less people depending on…
Bluetooth Architecture
The Bluetooth architecture, showing all the major layers in the Bluetooth system, are depicted in the Fig. The layers below can be considered to be different hurdles in an obstacle…
MV Solitaire”of All Seas is the largest pipelay vessel in the world.
Some interesting features of MV Solitaire are: Here is a photograph of MV Solitaire, from All Seas. ● has a pipe carrying capacity of 22000 t. ● maneuvers with full dynamic positioning to…
Bluetooth
Introduction Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range radio technology, which is developed for Personal Area Network (PAN). Bluetooth is a standard developed by a group of electronics manufacturers that allows…
How to Avoid Food Poisoning in Ships
Incidents of food poisoning in ships are not a surprise. Recently on January 08, at least 340 passengers of MSC Sinfonia, docked in Salvador, Bahia suffered severe vomiting and diarrhea.…
Wireless LANs
Introduction In the last two decades the wired version of LAN has gained wide popularity and largescale deployment. The IEEE 802.3 standard has been revised and extended every few years.…
How To Extract Broken Bolts ?
I. With use of LEFT-HAND Drills Removing broken bolts is one of those pesky jobs that few people look forward to. This is one of those “try-it-you’ll-like-it” methods. During many…
