Articles
Antennas that come in any shape you like
A breakthrough known as a 'metasurface lens' may see dish antennas replaced with ones that conform to any surface shape. [ + ]
Atomic time just got better
Technologies such as public safety radio, mobile phones, GPS and the electric power grid rely on the high accuracy of atomic clocks. [ + ]
Australian communications system leaves NASA behind
Against stiff competition, an Australian research institute has won an international award for a Global Sensor Network communications system. [ + ]
Backhaul, April 2014: the industry 25 and 10 years ago
Welcome to Backhaul, where in each issue of Critical Comms we’ll take a trip down memory lane and look at the state of the industry 25 and 10 years ago.
[ + ]How much will it cost to keep us safe?
Societies that take ownership of critical communications will lay the foundations for strong, resilient, sustainable economies, argues Peter Clemons. [ + ]
Setting the tone
When Anglo American's Capcoal operation wanted to upgrade to a P25 radio system at one of its Queensland mines, it also had to address the difficult issue of transmitting vital emergency tones. Two Australian companies stepped in to find the solution. [ + ]
Industry talking - The economics of the industry
ARCIA President Hamish Duff argues that in the competition for resources and ideas, our industry is being left behind. [ + ]
CASE STUDY: Safe comms, above and below
A TETRA system is providing safety communications at CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, one of the most challenging environments on Earth. [ + ]
CASE STUDY: Wireless in the warehouse
Fresh Produce Group, one of Australia's largest providers of fruit and vegetables, urgently needed help to improve stock control and efficiency. [ + ]
Resourceful radio
By improving communications of voice and data in hazardous situations, digital PMR can enhance safety of operations and boost efficiency for resources companies. [ + ]
Murray Irrigation upgrades with Simoco
Murray Irrigation's need for a communications solution that can deliver resilient, IP-based voice and data communications has been fulfilled thanks to the Simoco Xfin's IP-based distributed architecture. [ + ]
DMR radios will keep the 2014 Australian Grand Prix on track
The safe and smooth operation of the 2014 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix will depend on high-performing radio communication solutions based on around 800 digital radios. [ + ]
Comms Connect 2014 comes to Sydney
Australia's national critical communications industry conference is coming to Sydney for the first time, with two days packed full of workshops and sessions.
[ + ]2014 International TETRA Awards
The winners of the third annual International TETRA Awards have been announced. [ + ]
Small improvements
A dead battery in a handheld radio could lead to real deaths, so it is vital that battery technology continues to improve as demands on radios increase. A new study suggests nanotechnology could be the key. [ + ]
