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The Importance of Realism in Training: Enhancing Flight Crew Effectiveness in Search and Rescue and Aerial Firefighting
Author Paul McKenna Training Manager 24 Year UK Army Veteran Scottish Rugby Fan In the high-stakes world of aerial search and rescue (SAR) and aerial firefighting, flight crews rely on sophisticated sensor technology to execute their missions safely and effectively. Whether scanning vast ocean expanses for survivors or identifying fire hotspots in rugged terrain, these…
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National Apprentice Week 2025
Author Ben Ison Apprentice In recognition of National Apprentice Week 2025 https://nationalapprenticeshipweek.co.uk/ Smith Myers are proud to present this post written by Ben Ison, a University Of Hertfordshire Electronic and Electrical Engineering Degree Apprentice. My Engineering Experience Being a degree apprentice in electronic engineering at Smith Myers is an incredible experience that combines academic study…
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SARLOC
Author Pete Myers Director and co-founder Founder SARLOC SARLOC technology is a tool developed by Russell Leslie Hore primarily to assist Mountain Rescue Teams to locate ‘lost’ people via their mobile ‘phone. The service is free to use. The SARLOC© system has been saving lives since 2009. Interested Search and Rescue organisations should contact Russ Hore: …
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Why Do We Win at Innovation
Author Andrew Munro “Andrew joined Smith Myers as a Director in 2013 and was appointed to the Board in 2017. He previously led Ultra Electronics, Electronic Warfare Business in Canada. Other senior roles have included President at M2 Consulting, Vice President Electronic Systems at Allen Vanguard and Vice President of Strategy at Med-Eng Systems. Prior…
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Why One Channel Outperforms Multi-Channel
Author Nathan Herbert Director of Hardware Development Introduction In the dynamic world of airborne Search and Rescue (SAR), Disaster Management, Aerial Fire Fighting, Maritime Patrol and Border Security, the importance of fast and efficient mobile phone detection and geolocation has never been more critical. The Smith Myers ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection, Location and Communication systems…
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Smith Myers ARTEMIS: Advancing Maritime Surveillance with Holistic Data Fusion
Author Nick Alford Lead Systems Integration Engineer British Antarctic Survey Veteran Rugby Player Father Smith Myers ARTEMIS systems offer a comprehensive solution for Maritime Surveillance, empowering various applications, including Search and Rescue, border control, maritime pollution and marine environment control, fisheries management, vessel traffic management, accident and disaster response, law enforcement, and defence. Sensor Fusion…
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A Beacon of Hope: Smith Myers Artemis in Natural Disasters & Catastrophic Events
Author Ewan McDonald – Smith Myers Training Manager and former British Army Practitioner In the face of natural disasters and catastrophes, time is of the essence. Lives hang in the balance, and a quick and effective response is the difference between life and death. Response time is arguably the most important factor in increasing survival in a disaster.…
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The Crucial Importance of Testing Products to DO-160G Standards
Author Nathan Herbert In the fast-paced world of aviation, the safety and reliability of products and equipment are of paramount importance. Whether it’s avionics, communication systems, or electronic components, ensuring that they can withstand the harsh environmental conditions encountered during their operational lifetime is critical. This is where DO-160G testing comes into play. In this…
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Smith Myers Insight Series
Author Nathan Herbert Smith Myers has kicked off the Insights Series, starting with blogs from Nathan Herbert, Director Hardware Development, where he explores DO-160G, Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment, the standard for the environmental testing of avionics hardware. “Nathan joined Smith Myers in 1998 as an Apprentice, working as a Test Technician…
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International Women in Engineering Day #INWED24
Author Monika Cichocka Mechanical Design Engineer In celebration of June 23 and International Women in Engineering day, Monika Cichocka, a valued Mechanical Design Engineer has penned a blog on her experience as an innovator at Smith Myers…. My Engineering Experience From a young age, I have always been intrigued by aviation. Growing up, I had numerous…
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Smith Myers Board Announcements
Andrew Munro Managing Director Simon Alford Director Software Architecture Nathan Herbert Director Hardware Development John Gillespie Director Test Systems & production Pete Myers Co-founder & Director Tony Smith Co-founder & Director Smith Myers, designer and developer of ARTEMIS, Software Defined Radio and Cellular Protocol Stacks designed and optimised for SAR deployment commits to build on…
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A Week of Realistic Testing
2023 got off to a busy start with several shipments of ARTEMIS leaving the dock and operational testing of the ARTEMIS SAR Backpack. One of our new products set for formal release in Q2 2023. Realism in testing and training is always key, so we knew we could depend on our Business Development Manager, Steve…
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Arctic Rescue Exercise
The ARCSAR (Arctic and North Atlantic Security and Emergency Preparedness Network) – Project Livex 2022, mass rescue exercise has become the latest use case proving the role of Detect, Locate and Communicate solutions in Search and Rescue operations. Smith Myers director Peter Myers was amongst 50 specialists selected from member organisations of ARCSAR, to play…
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ARTEMIS in The News
Biggleswade, Bedfordshire — 28th April 2022 —Smith Myers ARTEMIS, the award-winning Mobile Phone Detection and Location Sensor, designed specifically for airborne Search & Rescue and Disaster Relief. “The Royal Norwegian Airforce Rescue Service recognise ARTEMIS as a beacon of best practice for SAR” Lately, ARTEMIS has been making the news and it doesn’t get any better…