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A sonar beacon is an underwater device which transmits sonic or ultrasonic signals for the purpose of providing bearing information. The most common type is that of a rugged watertight sonar transmitter attached to a submarine and capable of operating independently of the electrical system of the boat.
In December 2013, Apple announced iBeacon: the first beacon protocol in the market. iBeacon works with Apple's iOS and Google's Android. The beacon using the iBeacon protocol transmits a so-called UUID. The UUID is a string of 24 numbers, which communicate with an installed Mobile App. [2] Advantages: Widely supported; Simple and easy to implement;
Day beacon – Unlighted nautical sea mark; GPS buoy – Buoy equipped with a GPS receiver; International Arctic Buoy Program – Programme to provide meteorological and oceanographic data; Lateral mark – Sea mark marking the edge of a channel; Lighthouse – Structure designed to emit light to aid navigation
An aerodrome beacon, airport beacon, rotating beacon or aeronautical beacon is a beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots at night. An aerodrome beacon is mounted on top of a towering structure, often a control tower , above other buildings of the airport.
An emergency locator beacon is a radio beacon, a portable battery powered radio transmitter, used to locate airplanes, vessels, and persons in distress and in need of immediate rescue. Various types of emergency locator beacons are carried by aircraft, ships, vehicles, hikers and cross-country skiers.
This easy salad features the classic combination of juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil and tangy balsamic vinegar, but adds tender white beans and fresh baby spinach to the mix.
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(The Center Square) – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is at odds with state business groups over state liquor sale profits funneled to a private, nonprofit organization for economic development.