Title :
The Titanic and radio frequency interference
Abstract :
The 15th of April is a special day for many people. It is the day that personal taxes are due for the previous calendar year for citizens of the USA. For some lucky individuals, it is their birthday and it is easy to remember for all their friends. It is also the anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic in the North Atlantic Ocean. This year, 2012, is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. This article is a brief explanation of how “radio frequency interference” contributed to the totality of the disaster at sea.
Keywords :
Electromagnetic compatibility; History; Marine vehicles; Radiofrequency interference; Wireless communication;
Journal_Title :
Electromagnetic Compatibility Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEMC.2012.6244972