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ADS-B is the core technology of next-generation systems of air navigation and air traffic control.
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This electo-mechanical system computed positions based on a series of dead reckoning inputs.
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The atomic clocks in the GPS system are so accurate that they take into account Albert Einstein’s understanding of time, space, and relativity.
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Lt. Albert F. Hegenberger and Lt. Lester J. Maitland
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Navigator for 1927 Lester Maitland first mainland U.S. to Hawaii flight, Oakland to Oahu, in Fokker C-2 "Bird of Paradise"
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Pioneered Air Corps navigation technology
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Navigator Albert Hegenberger facing rear and behind a semi-protective windscreen while making his celestial sightings.
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Alphonsus crater taken by Ranger 9 Spacecraft.
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Earhart's lack of familiarity with the Bendix radio direction finder was a significant liability.
