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01 Dec 04. Boeing’s newest version of the Advanced Display Core Processor (ADCP) flew for the first time recently on a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., enhancing the jet’s capability.
Developed using commercial data technologies, ADCP significantly increases the processing capability for the two-person F-15E fighter crew enabling the aircraft’s computer system to process target data faster, display better information to the crew, and control more advanced weaponry. Using less power than its predecessor at half the cost and weight, ADCP provides enhanced memory with commercial processors and is a significant upgrade to an older central computer and multi-purpose display processor.
30 Nov 04. Thales UK announced a broadband remote access solution certified to Enhanced Grade under the CESG Assisted Products Scheme (CAPS) for use by the UK Government. CESG is the information assurance arm of GCHQ that is responsible for evaluating and approving security products for use by the Government. The solution combines the proven SafeDial+ encryptor PC card with the new SafeDial+ IP Adapter, and may be used for Protectively Marked information up to CONFIDENTIAL. SafeDial+ uses a proprietary Enhanced Grade UK Government algorithm to secure the privacy and integrity of any communications sent to and from a computer over a wide range of communications media. Available for laptops and with an adaptor for desktop machines, SafeDial+ is the only product of its kind approved for use by the Government and is used by thousands of remote workers across central Government departments and the MoD. Thales is also introducing the SafePort+ PortServer as an IP concentrator for the central site. In conjunction with the SafePort+ Rack, this allows the central site solution to cater for in-coming connections over both dial-up and IP networks.
November 30, 2004 — Tripod Data Systems (TDS) today introduced the TDS TerraGuide™ navigation package. TDS TerraGuide is a full-featured navigation package that displays digital topographic maps and nautical charts, and allows users to determine their location, plan their route and plot waypoints. The software includes elevation data to display 3-D terrain views, and its QuickChart map engine lets users quickly pan and zoom on maps.
The TDS Recon™ rugged handheld computer, a GPS CompactFlash card, an Extended CF-Cap™, and full-color 1:250,000-scale maps for the 48 states in the contiguous United States are included in the TDS TerraGuide package. USGS topo maps for individual states with Landsat satellite images are available separately.
The TDS TerraGuide navigation package offers productivity enhancements to mobile computing professionals in forestry, environmental, military and search-and-rescue fields, as well as users in outdoor recreation. Users can plan their route, track their position and review their progress for hiking, boating, snowmobiling and other pursuits.