Revolution GS gyro-stabilized compass

If your compass application involves vibration, acceleration, uneven terrain, or rough seas, you will find the True North Revolution GS™ to be an uncompromising solution that will outperform rival units costing considerably more. The GS provides remarkably accurate heading, pitch, and roll in dynamic conditions.  It all starts with a precision 3-axis solid-state magnetometer. Two angular rate gyros independently stabilize pitch and roll.  They augment a dual-axis, electrolytic tilt sensor that provides precise tilt measurements in static environments. Two sets of independent filters, one set for pitch and one for roll, combine gyro and electrolytic sensor measurements to provide the best available tilt measurements.

RoHS/WEEE

We are looking at our potential exposure to this EU initiative. It involves the elimination of potentially hazardous materials like lead and mercury and the recovery of waste electronics.

The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) 2002/95/EC was adopted in February 2003 by the European Union. The RoHS directive takes effect on July 1, 2006 but is not a law; it is simply a directive. This directive restricts the use of six hazardous materials in the manufacture of various types of electronic and electrical equipment. It is closely linked with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) 2002/96/EC which sets collection, recycling, and recovery targets for electrical goods and is part of a legislative initiative to solve the problem of huge amounts of toxic e-waste.

WEEE is the European Community directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment which, together with the RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC, became European Law in February 2003, setting collection, recycling, and recovery targets for all types of electrical goods.

The WEEE Directive obliged the twenty five EU member states to transpose its provisions into national law by 13 August 2004. Only Cyprus met this deadline. One year later, by 13 August 2005, all member states except for Malta and the UK had transposed at least framework regulations. As the national transposition of the WEEE Directive varies between the member states, a patchwork of requirements and compliance solutions is emerging across Europe.