'For many applications, GPS-synchronised lighting makes marine navigation easier by offering improved visibility and clearer delineation of waterways and navigational hazards, said Carmanagh's CEO Art Aylesworth. 'Building GPS into our solar powered LED lighting systems is one of our most significant technological innovations to date, markedly enhancing the potential applications in our core marine market.'

Carmanagh's lights use GPS satellite signals as a timing tool.

Each of the 24 orbiting GPS satellites has several on board atomic clocks transmitting a time signal that is accurate to within 0.5 nanoseconds of Universal Time (UTC). Built-in GPS receivers in Carmanah's lights require only one satellite signal to precisely synchronise the beginning of each flash sequence to this time code, thereby perfectly matching the timing of any other GPS-synchronised light. Multiple lights outlining features such as port entrances, channels and navigational hazards are easier to follow and distinguish amidst background lighting when they flash together.

Originally designed and built under contract with the US Coast Guard and meeting IALA standards, the 700 Series are the first solar powered lanterns using LEDs approved for use in the US Navigational Aid System.

Self contained, waterproof and compact, the 700 Series are the next generation replacement for traditional 155mm, 0.25 amp/0.5 amp navigation lights used around the world for marine applications requiring a marker light of three nautical miles visibility.

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