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NASA finally hears from most distant spacecraft Voyager 1 months after it was last heard from

N ASA has finally received intelligible information from Voyager 1 , after the most distant spacecraft from Earth stopped sending back understandable data in November.

Flight controllers traced the blank communication to a bad computer chip and rearranged the spacecraft’s coding to work around the trouble. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California declared success after receiving good engineering updates late last week.

The team is still working to restore transmission of the science data. It takes 22 1/2 hours to send a signal to Voyager 1, more than 15 billion miles (24 billion kilometres) away in interstellar space. The signal travel time is double that for a round trip.

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Contact was never lost, rather it was like making a phone call where you can’t hear the person on the other end, a JPL spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

It comes after scientists exploring the farthest reaches of our solar system detected an eerie 'hum' using the Voyager 1. Instruments on board NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, which more than a decade ago left our solar system's outer reaches, picked up the faint, monotonous sound in 2017.

Experts said it was caused by the constant vibrations from small amounts of gas found in the near-emptiness of interstellar space. It represents the background noise present in the vast expanse between star systems, according to a study published in the journal Nature Astronomy.

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Stella Koch Ocker, a Cornell University doctoral student in astronomy and lead author of the study, said: "The persistent plasma waves that we've just discovered are far too weak to actually hear with the human ear. If we could hear it, it would sound like a single steady note, playing constantly but changing very slightly over time."

Voyager 1 previously detected disturbances in the gas in interstellar space triggered by occasional flares from our sun. NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft had a brief blip in August before flight controllers corrected a mistake that had led to weeks of silence. Hurtling ever deeper into interstellar space billions of miles away, Voyager 2 stopped communicating. Controllers sent the wrong command to the 46-year-old spacecraft and tilted its antenna away from Earth.

Then, NASA’s Deep Space Network sent a new command in hopes of repointing the antenna, using the highest-powered transmitter at the huge radio dish antenna in Australia . Voyager 2’s antenna needed to be shifted a mere 2 degrees. It took more than 18 hours for the command to reach Voyager 2 — more than 12 billion miles (19 billion kilometres) away — and another 18 hours to hear back.

The long shot paid off, as eventually, the spacecraft started returning data again, according to officials at California’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Nvidia Shares First Look Inside Massive New 'Voyager' Building

Voyager joins Endeavor to form Nvidia's Santa Clara HQ.

Nvidia recently opened up its 750,000 sq ft Voyager building. Consumer electronics news site CNet enjoyed access to the "colossal new building" which forms a major part of Nvidia's Santa Clara HQ.

With the completion of Voyager, joining the similarly impressive Endeavor, the office, meetings, and conference space have effectively been doubled. You may have twigged - yes, these two massive structures are named after Star Trek starships.

There was talk of Voyager and Endeavor being joined by a footbridge, wittily named the SLI Bridge, but that isn't mentioned in CNet's description. Between the two massifs, we see a four acre garden area with a trellis structure above dotted with solar panels. There are gaps in the trellis to provide light and shade for a plentiful array of benches, tables, and other social spaces beneath. In some images, you will see raised circular meeting 'nests' too.

Venturing into Voyager, a visitor can see the 'base camp' reception area. This area sits at the foot of a 'mountain' structure which has several tiers, interspersed with gardens, seating areas, cafes, offices, and so on. The mountain doesn't quite reach the pinnacle of the roof giving an impression of a big and airy open space – though you are indoors. The roof is interspersed with triangular natural light cutouts, which will be appreciated by the vegetation and humans alike.

The move away from boxy cubicle structures and work life permeates the whole building. Apparently, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang wanted every employee working in Voyager to have a view, and work among "living walls, natural light, and towering windows." There are abundant outside and shared gathering spaces for working out of any allocated personal office space too.

There is an interesting reason for the impressive new Voyager building existing, other than being an HQ to impress in the manner and scale of rivals like Google , Oracle, and Apple. The space should entice employees who have become ingrained in WFH back to the office some more, and help Nvidia gain new talent - and keep them on board. However, the CNet report didn't mention one of the biggest draws of a welcoming workplace – the quality of the cafeteria.

For more pictures of Voyager, you can check out the source article. Nvidia has a gallery of renders and photos of both Voyager and Endeavor, too.

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The First Look at NVIDIA's Collosal New Building Voyager

The giant 750,000-square-foot building joins Endeavor at NVIDIA's Santa Clara, California, headquarters.

The giant 750,000-square-foot building is located close to the earlier Endeavor building which NVIDIA built to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

The walls inside the Voyager building itself are covered with plants with the central part of the building representing a "mountain" where staffers can meet, work, and enjoy the view, while the "valleys" at each side of the "mountain" separate the font face from the offices.

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Wireless Camera Systems

Outfit your vehicle with a full observation system without running wiring. Our patented WiSight Technology allows the camera to transmit to a wireless Voyager monitor up to 60 feet away in real time, even at freeway speeds.

System includes WiSight receiver (WVRX1AP) and wireless camera (WVCMS130AP).

• Wireless camera system includes one WVOM541AP monitor, one WVCMS130AP rear camera, one suction cup monitor mount, and 12 volt DC accessory plug

• WiSight transmitter with protective housing
• WiSight digital signal transmits through and around objects up to 60 feet away
• Compatible with any Voyager wired camera for instant WiSight signal capability
• Single camera input
• 2-wire power
• Universal installation with AMPS mounting provisions
• Compatible with any Voyager wired monitor for instant WiSight signal capability
• Adjustable antenna
• LED power indicator

• Power harness for WVOM541AP monitor
• CA2-to-monitor power cable

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Receiver Features

Camera features.

• Rear wireless camera with WiSight technology
• High performance color optics
• 1/3-inch CMOS sensor
• Mirror image orientation
• 380 TV line resolution
• 0 Lux sensitivity
• 122° diagonal, 91° horizontal, 65° vertical viewing angles
• LEDs for low light assistance

Wireless camera system includes one WVOM541AP monitor, one WVCMS130AP rear camera, one suction cup monitor mount, and 12 volt DC accessory plug.

Monitor Features

• Supports up to 4 wireless cameras 
• Auto-Pairing button instantly pairs (up to) 4 wireless cameras
• 5.6-inch color TFT LCD panel display with LED backlight
• Built-in speaker
• Suction cup mount and 12 volt DC plug included
• 12 volt DC power
• NTSC video signal compatible
• 960 W x 234 H screen resolution
• 100° H and 80° V viewing angles
• 500 nit brightness
• 250:1 contrast ratio
• 4:3 aspect ratio

Wired Systems

Wireless systems, sensor systems, accessories.

• Blind spot detection system
• Two side-body mount sensors
• Radar based waterproof sensors
• Provides warning lights while sensor detects vehicle in blind zone with audible beep warning while turn signal is activated
• 1T2R antenna technology detects the vehicle in blind zone from both directions (vehicle approaching or passing the target vehicle)
• Self diagnostic mode
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System – the sensors monitor the target object in the monitored area. System will give out a beep alert for potential risk while vehicle is in reverse mode
• Proximity detection/warning system with four bumper/body-mount sensors
• Four detection zones with progressive beep tone
• Audio speaker/buzzer with High/Low/Off volume settings
• Plastic bumper installation
• Built-in sensor isolators for metal bumper application
• Sensor sensitivity adjustment with rear step avoidance option
• No calibration, no on-screen display
• Proximity detection/warning system with four bumper/body mount sensors
• Seamlessly integrates into any Voyager rear camera system
• Easy-to-read, on-screen display overlays that do not obstruct camera view
• Audio fed through monitor speaker
• Engineered for commercial vehicle environments
• Compatible with JENSEN® touchscreen stereo (with camera input)
• Compatible cameras: VCAHD140i, VCMS20, VCMS20B, VCMS17, VCMS17B

The WVSXS70 single-camera system includes a 7-inch wireless LCD monitor, wireless rear camera, 12-volt accessory plug, suction cup monitor mount, non-corrosive camera mounting bracket, and stainless steel hardware.

WiSight® 2.0 technology digitally locks the camera to the monitor and blocks all outside signals.  This eliminates interference and noise typical of analog wireless systems and delivers a sharp, vivid picture of the vehicle’s surroundings to the monitor.

Monitor (WVSXM70) Features

• Supports up to four (4) wireless cameras simultaneously
• Auto-Pairing capability allows the monitor to be paired with any of the wireless cameras with the touch of a button
• Strong signal transmits through and around objects up to 60 feet away
• Bright 7” display
• Supports normal and mirrored camera image
• Supports single, split, and quad view camera views
• Suction cup mount and 12V DC plug included

Camera (WVSXC150) Features

• 12VDC power
• High-performance color optics
• CMOS sensor technology
• IR LED Low-light assist
• Integrated microphone
• Wide viewing angle
• Non-corrosive camera mounting bracket
• Stainless steel hardware

The WVSXP43 single-camera system includes a 4.3-inch wireless LCD monitor, one wireless rear camera, a 12-volt power cord, and a suction cup mount.

Monitor (WVSXM43) Features

• Bright 4.3” display
• Displays graphic overlay that shows real-time distance from objects
• CMOS Sensor technology
• Displays graphic overlay that shows the real-time distance from objects

Camera (WVSXC160) Features

• Mobile digital video recorder
• 8-channel real time video monitoring and recording
• Compatible with any Voyager camera
• Compatible with AHD cameras
• Continuous recording as well as event recording (Sensor, speed, ignition off)
• GPS support for map syncing with Google (GPS antenna included)
• Multitasking function supports live camera monitoring, recording, play, and backing up footage
• 3 wire power system
• 2.5” 256GB SATA SSD Device for continuous recording
• 32GB SD Card for event recording (impact & alarm)
• SSD device lock key
• LED diagnostic indicators
• 3-axis G-sensor
• IR remote control
• Backup USB2 .0
• Multi-use camera
• Available in black (VCMS155B) or white (VCMS155)
• 1/4-inch CMOS sensor
• Electronic Automatic iris
• Selectable mirror or normal image orientation
• 420 TV line resolution
• 140° diagonal, 112° horizontal, 80° vertical angle of view
• 10 LEDs for low light assistance
• Aluminum housing
• Corrosion resistant
• Forward facing camera
• Electronic automatic iris
• 320 TV line resolution
• 1.0 Lux sensitivity
• 131° diagonal, 108° horizontal, 78° vertical angle of view
• Plastic molded housing

VCAHD140ICV

• Surface mount multi-use camera
• Analog high definition
• 1200 TV line resolution
• 146° diagonal, 129° horizontal, 86° vertical angle of view
• IR low light assistance
• Impact-resistant aluminum housing
• Surface mount light bar with camera
• Single pass wire entry installation
• Automotive exterior lighting-grade polycarbonate
• FMVSS108 compliant
• Available in black (VCMS202B) or white (VCMS202)
• 600 TV line resolution
• 145° diagonal, 109° horizontal, 93° vertical angle of view
• 19 LEDs for low light assistance
• Side body camera
• Available in left and right orientations in chrome (VCMS12LCM, VCMS12RCM), gray primer (VCMS12LGP, VCMS12RGP), and white (VCMS12LWT, VCMS12RWT)
• Zinc alloy housing and injected plastic body
• Available in left and right orientations in chrome (VCMS50LCM, VCMS50RCM), gray primer (VCMS50LGP, VCMS50RGP), and white (VCMS50LWT, VCMS50RWT)
• Available in variable orientation in black (VCMS50TBLK)
• Normal image orientation
• .5 Lux sensitivity
• 78° diagonal, 65° horizontal, 49° vertical angle of view
• Aluminum housing and injected plastic body
• Rear mount camera
• Mirrored image orientation
• 125° diagonal, 85° horizontal, 67° vertical angle of view
• 12 LEDs for IR low light assistance
• Supports 3 cameras with manual or triggered source selection
• Rearview mirror replacement monitor
• 7-inch wide format color TFT LCD display
• On-Screen Display (OSD) for AV source, picture adjustment, and volume control
• Manual and auto-dimming feature with screen saver mode
• Mechanical buttons with white backlit illumination
• Non-volatile memory
• NTSC and PAL video signal compatible
• 800 W x 450 H screen resolution
• 70° top, 50° bottom, 70° left, 70° right viewing angles
• 400 nit brightness
• 500:1 contrast ratio
• Analog 16:9 aspect ratio
• Supports 4 cameras with 6 triggers including Single image, Split-screen, and QuadView display modes
• 7-inch digital wide format color TFT LCD display
• DC auto source for switching triggers (turn signal compatible)
• Manual day/night display brightness controls
• Backlit control buttons
• Heady duty waterproof construction
• Rated and tested to withstand 4G continuous vibration
• AMPS mounting provisions
• Removable sun visor included
• 60° top, 70° bottom, 75° left, 75° right viewing angles
• 16:9 aspect ratio
• Supports three wired cameras with manual (push button) or automatic (trigger) source selection
• 7-inch wide format color LCD panel display with white LED backlight
• Day/night brightness modes
• Rubber keypad with white backlit illumination
• Auto-power on (stand by)
• Multiple mounting options (AMPS) compatible
• 480 W x 234 H screen resolution
• 55° top, 65° bottom, 70° left, 70° right viewing angles
• 450 nit brightness
• 400:1 contrast ratio
• 4.3-inch color TFT LCD panel display with LED backlight
• Anti-glare and anti-scratch protective lens
• Display graphic overlays show distance from objects in real-time
• Heavy duty waterproof metal housing
• Menu-selectable auto power on/off
• AMP mounting pattern
• 480 W x 272 H screen resolution
• 70° top, 70° bottom, 60° left, 60° right viewing angles

The WVSXP70 single-camera system includes a 7-inch wireless LCD monitor, wireless rear camera, 12-volt accessory plug, and suction cup monitor mount.

• Auto-calibrate the images from four cameras to create a 360- degree image
• Walk-in Van 354” L x 118” W
• Bus 551” L x 118” W
• Heavy Duty Vehicles 236” L x 354” W
• Semi Trailer 630” L x 118” W
• Left/Right/Rear trigger function to switch between viewing angles
• Update software and vehicle image via USB
• 1/3-inch high performance color optic cameras
• Waterproof housing
• Plastic camera housing with stainless steel mounting bracket and aluminum
• Powder coated camera cover

VOS74MMCL3B

Wired camera system includes one VOM74MM mirror monitor, one VCMS140IB rear camera, one VCMS50RGP right side camera, one VCMS50LGP left side camera, and proprietary cabling.

Rear Camera Features

• 400 TV line resolution
• 150° diagonal, 120° horizontal, 90° vertical angle of view

Side Camera Features

Vos74mmcl2b.

Wired camera system includes one VOM74MM mirror monitor, one VCMS140IB rear camera, one VCMS50RGP right side camera, and proprietary cabling.

VOS74MMCL1B

Wired camera system includes one VOM74MM mirror monitor, one VCMS140IB rear camera, and proprietary cabling.

VOS719WPLD3B

Wired camera system includes one VOM719WP monitor, one VCMS17B rear camera, one VCMS50RGP right side camera, one VCMS50LGP left side camera, one VOSHD4MNT monitor mount, and proprietary cabling.

VOS719WPLD2B

Wired camera system includes one VOM719WP monitor, one VCMS17B rear camera, one VCMS50RGP right side camera, one VOSHD4MNT monitor mount, and proprietary cabling.

VOS719WPLD1B

Wired camera system includes one VOM719WP monitor, one VCMS17B rear camera, one VOSHD4MNT monitor mount, and proprietary cabling.

ASA Electronics Debuts New Blind Spot Detection System for Motorhomes

Voyager, RV

ASA Electronics is making motorhome travel safer with the Voyager® VBSD3 Blind Spot Detection System. This system is designed to provide motorhomes with technology similar to what the automotive industry uses to make drivers aware of objects that aren’t always visible with traditional mirrors.

The VBSD3 system uses two radar sensors with 1T2R antenna technology to detect objects in the blind zone that may be approaching from the front or passing from the rear. These sensors are installed on the rear corners of the motorhome in heavy duty waterproof housings. When an object is detected, the sensors trigger two LED light beacons, which are flush-mounted on the A-pillars of the cab.

When a vehicle or object enters the motorhome’s designated blind zone, the LED beacons will light and remain lit until the object leaves the blind zone. The light will flash and is accompanied by an audible beep when an object is detected while the turn signal is engaged. The same alerts are triggered by rear cross-traffic detection when the motorhome is in reverse.