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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>News & Press</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/</link><description><![CDATA[ Read about recent events, essential information and the latest community news. ]]></description><lastBuildDate>Wed, 1 May 2024 15:43:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:18:00 GMT</pubDate><copyright>Copyright © 2023 Royal Institute of Navigation</copyright><atom:link href="http://rin.org.uk/resource/rss/news.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"></atom:link><item><title>Winter Solstice</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/661042/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/661042/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>In astronomical terms, Winter starts at the Winter Solstice.</h3><p><br />
This year the Sun reaches its furthest point south of 23º26.1’ at 0327 UTC (~GMT) on 22 December. Astronomical Spring will follow at the Vernal Equinox, when the Sun re-crosses the equator to the north - on 20 March 2024.
</p><p><br />But, in meteorological terms, Winter in the northern hemisphere covers the months of December, January and February.
</p><p><br />And European clocks should re-adopt Summertime at 0100 UTC on 31 March 2024 (Easter Sunday), in compliance with an EU directive since 2002, which states that ‘Summer Time’ will be observed between the last Sundays in March and October, clocks to change at 0100 UTC. At the moment UK still complies with this mandate.
</p><p><br />Further details from <a href="https://greenwichmeantime.com/longest-day/equinox-solstice-2021-2030/" target="_blank">greenwichmeantime.com</a><br /></p>]]></description><category>Natural world</category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:18:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Obituary: Robin Payne, FRIN</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/660668/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/660668/</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Robin Payne, FRIN<br /><br /> It is with much sadness that we report the passing of RIN Fellow Robin Payne on 28 November 2023..<br /><br /> Robin first joined the RIN in 1988 and was subsequently an active member of the RIN Small Craft Group (SCG) Committee. Robin represented the RIN on various external Committees and events, as well as being the inaugural Editor of Fairway, a newsletter of the SCG. After stepping down from the Committee in 2010, Robin remained very involved in the activities of the SCG and the RIN's Solent Branch, including assisting with the staffing of the RIN stands at Seawork and the Southampton Boat Show and continuing to write for Fairway.<br /> <br /> A more detailed account of Robin’s life and involvement with the RIN will appear in the March/April edition of Navigation News.<br /> <br /> Members are welcome to attend the memorial service on 19 January 2024 - please contact <a href="mailto:admin@rin.org.uk?subject=Request%20details%20R%20Payne%20Funeral">Mick Watt at RIN</a> for further details.<br /> <br /> Robin Payne, FRIN, 11 March 1936 - 28 November 2023</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.ymaws.com/rin.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/newsimages/robin_payne.jpg" /></span></p>]]></description><category>Member News</category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Studland Bay voluntary no anchor zone survey request</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/660040/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/660040/</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The UK Government's Marine Management Organisation has called for views and feedback on the effectiveness of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/managing-marine-non-licensable-activities-studland-bay-next-steps">voluntary no anchor zone (VNAZ) in Studland Bay</a> in 2023. </p><p>Now in its second year, the purpose of the VNAZ is to protect the bay’s valuable seagrass beds, and the animals it is home to, from damage from the dropping and weighing of anchors. </p><p>They are asking for your help to improve our understanding of the VNAZ, how it is protecting the site, what’s worked well, and what can be improved to ensure Studland Bay continues to be protected in the future. The survey will contribute towards their 2023 review.</p><p>They ask you to please take 10 minutes to complete their <a href="https://defragroup.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6J77lCA3EbL96TA">online survey</a> before it closes on 10 January 2024. </p><p>They are unable to accept partially completed surveys. Therefore, please ensure that you respond to all relevant questions as fully as possible and submit your survey response at the end. <br /></p><div> </div>]]></description><category>Leisure navigation</category><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Winter is upon us . .</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/659027/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/659027/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>In meteorological terms, Winter in the northern hemisphere covers the months of December, January and February.</h3><p><br /><br />
But, astronomically, Winter starts at the Winter Solstice, when the Sun reaches its furthest point south of 23º26.1’ - this year at 0327 UTC (~GMT) on 22 December. It will be followed by astronomical Spring, starting at the Vernal Equinox, when the Sun re-crosses the equator at 0307 UTC on 20 March 2024.
</p><p>And European clocks should re-adopt Summertime at 0100 UTC on 31 March 2024, in compliance with an EU directive since 2002, which states that ‘Summer Time’ will be observed between the last Sundays in March and October, clocks to change at 0100 UTC.</p><p><br />
Further details from the <a href="https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/summer-solstice" target="_blank">Royal Observatory</a><br /></p>]]></description><category>Natural world</category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Farewell Summer Time</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/656446/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/656446/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>Under an EU directive of 2002, which states that ‘Summer Time’ will be observed between the last Sundays in March and October, clocks in UK revert to GMT (~UTC) on 29 October; changes either way occur at 0100 UTC while UK continues to accept the directive.</h3><br /><br />GMT, based on the angular position of the Earth around its axis, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), based on over 400 atomic clocks with leap seconds added, should never differ by more than 0.9 seconds.<br /><br />So UK reverts to its ‘natural’ time, centred on the Greenwich meridian and in the 15º longitude NATO time-zone ‘Zulu’ (Z), used in international travel, timing - and astro calculations.<br /><br />European clocks should re-adopt Summertime at 0100 UTC on 31 March 2024 - Easter Sunday.<br /><br />‘Daylight Saving Time’ in Canada and USA is not synchronised with Europe; they cease Summer Time a week later.<br /><br />In meteorological terms, Winter in the northern hemisphere will start on 1 December for 3 months. But, astronomically, Winter starts at the Winter Solstice, when the Sun reaches its most southerly latitude of 23º 26.1’ on 22 December at 0327Z.<br /><br />Further details may be found at the <a href="https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/uk-time-british-summer-time-bst-daylight-saving" target="_blank" id="link_1698490397666">Royal Observatory</a><br />]]></description><category>Natural world</category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2023 11:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Autumnal Equinox</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/652258/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/652258/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>Astronomically, Summer finishes at the Autumnal Equinox.</h3><br />This occurs when the Sun passes over the equator into the southern hemisphere - this year at 0750 BST (0650 GMT/UTC) on 23 September.
<br /><br />Astronomically, Autumn will run until the Winter Solstice - at 0327 UTC on 22 December. Then Winter will last until the Vernal Equinox, when the Sun returns back to the northern hemisphere - at 0306 UTC on 20 March 2024.
<br /><br />But in meteorological terms, Autumn is considered to be the months of September, October and November, with the other seasons following in 3-month periods.
<br /><br />And British Summer Time (BST) will cease at 0200 BST on 29 October, in compliance with an EU directive since 2002, which states that ‘Summer Time’ will be observed between the last Sundays in March and October, clocks to change at 0100 UTC. Currently, UK is continuing to observe that directive.<br /><br />
Further details from the <a href="https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/what-when-autumnal-equinox" target="_blank">Royal Observatory</a><br />]]></description><category>Natural world</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Farewell Summer . .</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/650469/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/650469/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>In meteorological terms, 1 September is the beginning of Autumn in the northern hemisphere.
<br /></h3><p><br />
Meteorologists define northern Autumn as the months of September, October and November; but many consider that Autumn starts at the Autumnal Equinox - this year at 0650 UTC/GMT (0750 BST) on 23 September, when the Sun returns to the southern hemisphere.
</p><p>And British Summer Time (BST) will cease at 0100 UTC on 29 October, still in compliance with an EU directive since 2002, which states that ‘Summer Time’ will be observed between the last Sundays in March and October, clocks to change at 0100 UTC.
</p><p>Details from the <a href="https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/what-when-autumnal-equinox" target="_blank" id="link_1693500186443">Royal Observatory</a><br /></p>]]></description><category>Natural world</category><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:28:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AeroSystems Course Graduation</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/647498/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/647498/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>On 27 July the Director presented the Institute's Award to the best graduate in Navigation- & Integration-related subjects.</h3><img alt="" src="https://cdn.ymaws.com/rin.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/images/rin_award_aerosystems_course.jpg" style="width: 400px;" /><br /><br />The year-long AeroSystems Course (ASC) was formed in 1968, having replaced the Specialist Navigation Course (SpecN). The Course - currently the 52nd - now takes place at The Defence Academy of the United Kingdom at Shrivenham, Wiltshire, having recently moved from RAF Cranwell via a year at the Empire Test Pilots' School, Boscombe Down. The Course is sponsored by the Air & Space Warfare Centre at RAF Waddington, Lincoln.<br /><br />The Course can accommodate up to 16; 4 RN and 8 RAF students graduated this year, 3 of them female. The resulting Qualified AeroSystems (QAS) award indicates that graduates can undertake roles in test and evaluation, flight trials, requirements management and capability development, as well as provide systems acquisition advice to their Service commands.<br /><br />Eight external associations and companies make awards to graduates; our Institute specifies that the chosen student be assessed as having achieved the highest overall standard in the Navigation- and Integration-related modules. The aim is to promote knowledge in navigation and its associated sciences, whether on, in, over or under land, sea, air or space.<br /><br />Almost 100 people, many from graduates' families, attended the graduation ceremony and RIN Director, John Pottle, presented the RIN Trophy, a beautiful astro-compass enclosed in a glass dome, to Flt Lt Mark Ashton, an RAF pilot. The Institute has also offered all graduates one year of free membership.<br /><br />Further details from the: <a href="https://www.da.mod.uk/news-and-events/news/2023/no-52-aerosystems-course-students-awarded-qas" target="_blank">Defence Academy</a><br />]]></description><category>Aviation</category><pubDate>Wed, 2 Aug 2023 20:34:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dr Ramsey Faragher wins the Royal Institute of Navigation’s Harold Spencer-Jones Gold Medal</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/644482/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/644482/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h1>PRESS RELEASE 27 JUNE 2023<br /><br />Dr Ramsey Faragher wins the Royal Institute of Navigation’s Harold Spencer-Jones Gold Medal for an outstanding contribution to navigation.</h1><br />On 21 June Ramsey Faragher MA, MSci, PhD, CPhys, FRIN was awarded the Royal Institute of Navigation’s (RIN) highest accolade at the 2023 AGM and Annual Meeting. The award was presented at the Royal Geographical Society, London, by RIN President Cynthia Robinson OBE.<br /><br />The citation for Ramsey’s award was, “In recognition of developing innovative technologies to improve smartphone and automotive navigation.”<br /><br />Ramsey founded Focal Point Positioning in 2015 with the objective of transforming the capabilities of all GNSS devices by implementing a number of his innovations, including the Supercorrelation™ signal processing technique. This technology was described in detail in a RIN Webinar in June 2020.<br /><br />Ramsey has had a distinguished career so far in PNT, having developed and recommended state-of-the-art improvements to the navigation systems of manned and autonomous platforms in the land, air, sea and space domains during his time in the Defence sector. During the COVID pandemic he advised a number of companies developing contact tracing apps on the best ways to maximise their accuracy. He regularly contributes to BBC Naked Scientists broadcasts, writes for Forbes, and has also provided science advice for two television production companies.<br /><br />Ramsey said, “It is an incredible honour to have picked up the highest award from RIN, and to have joined the highly-prestigious list of Harold Spencer-Jones medallists.”<br /><br />Dr Ramsey Faragher is the Founder, President and CTO of Focal Point Positioning, a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation, and a Fellow of Queens' College, at the University of Cambridge.<br /><div> </div>]]></description><category>RIN</category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Summer solstice</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/643822/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/643822/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>The Sun reaches its highest northerly latitude on 21 June.</h3><img alt="" src="https://rin.org.uk/resource/resmgr/news_images/sunmoon2.jpg" /><br /><br />The Sun will be at its highest latitude of ~23.44ºN at 1458 UTC (1558 BST) on 21 June - the Summer solstice in the northern hemisphere.<br /><br />This is the start of northern astronomical Summer although, in meteorological terms, Summer is defined as the months of June, July and August.<br /><br />The Sun will cross the celestial equator to re-enter the southern hemisphere on 23 September - the autumnal equinox and end of astronomical Summer in the north. It will start its northerly journey again at the Winter solstice on 22 December.<br /><br />As the Earth takes ~365.25 days to orbit the Sun, these times become around 6 hours later each year; hence, to keep dates and seasons consistent, a leap day is inserted every 4 years - the next to be in 2024.<br /><br />And clocks in most of Europe will remain on ‘Summertime' (EST and BST) until 29 October. The EU stipulated in 2002 that all member states should adjust their clocks on the last Sundays in March and October, the change to occur at 0100 UTC. At the moment UK is adhering to the EU schedule.<br /><br />Further details from the <a href="https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/summer-solstice" target="_blank">Royal Observatory</a><br />]]></description><category>Natural world</category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer is upon us</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/641685/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/641685/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>In meteorological terms, 1 June is the beginning of Summer in the northern hemisphere.</h3><br /><img alt="" src="https://rin.org.uk/resource/resmgr/news_images/sun_moon_4.jpg" style="width: 131px; height: 113px;" /><br /> <br />Meteorologists define northern Summer as the months of June, July and August; but astronomical Summer starts at the Summer Solstice - this year at 1457 UTC on 21 June, when the Sun reaches its most northerly latitude of 23º 26.1’.<br /> <br />The Sun will leave the northern hemisphere at the Autumnal Equinox - 0650 UTC on 23 September, when it returns to the south.<br /> <br />And British Summer Time (BST) will cease at 0100 UTC on 29 October, in compliance with an EU directive of 2002, which stated that ‘Summer Time’ will be observed between the last Sundays in March and October, clocks to change at 0100 UTC (this assumes that UK continues to comply with that directive).<br /> <br />Further details from <a href="https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/summer-solstice" target="_blank">The Royal Observatory</a><br />]]></description><category>Natural world</category><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 21:57:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Coronation of King Charles III</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/639626/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/639626/</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://cdn.ymaws.com/rin.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/king_charles_iii.png" alt="King Charles III" /></p><p>Kings Coronation Sonnet</p><p>with thanks to Elizabeth Lavers, Poet at the Royal Thames Yacht Club, London</p><p> </p><p>A solemn duty, not a personal choice — </p><p>For who would volunteer for such a post? </p><p>Closely observed, challenged by every voice </p><p>When retirement is the due reward for most. </p><p>For all these years a loyal, loving son </p><p>Until so recently — with us — bereaved. </p><p>History’s tide, unstopping, sweeps us on — </p><p>Problems to be addressed and goals achieved. </p><p>The daunting life-long task is not refused. </p><p>Fresh winds get up, old habits blow away, </p><p>Traditional ritual has new life infused, </p><p>New music is commissioned for today. </p><p>A Prince for so long. As summer follows spring </p><p>He takes his destined place. </p><p><strong>God save the King!</strong></p>]]></description><category>RIN</category><pubDate>Sat, 6 May 2023 08:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Time</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/635733/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/635733/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>Although no longer in the EU, UK is still adopting the EU Directive for ’Summer Time’.</h3><img alt="" src="https://rin.org.uk/resource/resmgr/news_images/clock_change_eu.jpg" style="top: 295px; width: 298px; height: 198px;" /><br /><br /><br />The EU 2002 Directive stated that Daylight Saving Time (DST) would be observed between 0100 UTC on the last Sundays in March and October. So, this year clocks in UK revert to British Summer Time (BST) on 26 March until 29 October.<br /><br />In 2019, the European Parliament voted to remove Daylight Saving Time in the EU. The vote was passed and progressed to the European Council, but the Council has yet to start negotiations due to delays through Covid and the Ukraine war.<br /><br />Meteorological Summer runs for 3 months from 1 June, with Astronomical Summer starting at the Summer Solstice, this year at 1557 BST on 21 June.<br /><br />Image from the EU and further details from <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/europe-starts-dst-2023.html" target="_blank">timeanddate.com</a>]]></description><category>Natural world</category><pubDate>Sat, 25 Mar 2023 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Astronomical Spring</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/635101/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/635101/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>Astronomically, Spring starts at the Vernal Equinox, when the Sun crosses the equatorial into the northern hemisphere - at 2124 UTC (~GMT) on 20 March.</h3><p><img alt="" src="https://rin.org.uk/resource/resmgr/news_images/sun_moon_4.jpg" /></p><p><br />
Astronomical Summer then starts at the Summer Solstice - 1557 BST on 21 June, when the Sun is at its highest northerly latitude of 23º26’; it returns to the southern hemisphere at the Autumnal Equinox, at 0750 BST on 23 September.
</p><p>In 2002, the EU stipulated that all member states should adopt ’Summer Time’ between the last Sundays in March and October - the clocks to change at 0100 UTC. So, this year BST will apply from 26 March to 29 October, even though we are no longer within the EU . .
</p><p><br />Further details from <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/seasons.html" target="_blank">Time & Date</a><br /></p>]]></description><category>Natural world</category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2023 11:51:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Meteorological Spring</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/633231/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/633231/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>1 March represents the start of meteorological Spring in the northern hemisphere, covering March, April & May, with the other seasons following in 3-month periods.</h3><img alt="" src="https://rin.org.uk/resource/resmgr/news_images/sun_moon_4.jpg" /><br /><br />But, astronomically, Spring starts at the Vernal Equinox, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator into the northern hemisphere - this year at 2124 UTC (~GMT) on 20 March. Astronomical Summer then starts at the Summer Solstice - 1557 UTC on 21 June, when the Sun is at its highest northerly latitude of 23º26’.<br /><br />In 2002, the EU stipulated that all member states should adopt ’Summer Time’ between the last Sundays in March and October - the clocks to change at 0100 UTC. So, this year BST will apply from 26 March to 29 October. It is assumed that UK will continue to remain synchronised with the EU.<br /><br />Further details from <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/" target="_blank">timeanddate.com</a><br />]]></description><category>Natural world</category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 13:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UKHO to extend timetable for paper chart withdrawal</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/630425/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/630425/</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>A press release from the UK Hydrographic Office has today announced that the timetable for withdrawal of Standard Nautical Charts and Thematic Charts to be extended beyond 2026 in response to user feedback. The press release in full, originally posted on <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukho-to-extend-timetable-for-paper-chart-withdrawal">gov.uk</a>, is as follows:</p><p><em>In July last year, we announced our intention to withdraw from the production of paper charts. Following consultations with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and national user groups, we set a target date of late 2026 to complete the process. This was subject to the development of digital solutions for those remaining users of ADMIRALTY Standard Nautical Charts (SNCs) and Thematic Charts, ensuring that they have viable, official alternatives, as well as meeting the technical and regulatory steps required to achieve this.<br /><br />We also made a commitment to consult closely and more widely with our UK and international stakeholders on this proposal and to listen to their feedback, stating that ‘we would leave no one behind’. We have met this promise, engaging with many groups and organisations in recent months, including our distributors, defence customers, commercial and leisure users, international regulatory authorities, and colleagues in the global hydrographic community.<br /><br />These conversations have highlighted a number of important transnational and regulatory factors that need further consideration, and we are grateful to every organisation that has engaged in this process. It has become clear that more time is required to address the needs of those specific users who do not yet have viable alternatives to paper chart products, so we will continue to provide a paper chart service until at least 2030.<br /><br />Peter Sparkes, Chief Executive of the UK Hydrographic Office, commented:<br /><br />As we further develop digital navigation solutions, our long-term intention to withdraw from paper chart production remains unchanged and we will continue to withdraw elements of our chart portfolio over the coming period, on a case-by-case basis. However, having listened to the feedback we have received and in light of the consequential impact of the international technical and regulatory steps required to develop digital alternatives, we will be extending the overall timetable for this process. Please be assured that the elements of our paper chart portfolio necessary to support safe navigation for our customers will be maintained throughout this transitional period as we increase our focus on digital navigation products and services.<br /><br />Listening and responding to our customers and partners is at the core of our approach and we are committed to ensuring no party is left behind in the digital transition. We will be working with our international colleagues and partners, including through the IMO and the IHO, to move forward at an appropriate pace together.<br /><br />The UKHO’s guiding principle is the provision of trusted, official ADMIRALTY navigation solutions that support the safety of life at sea. It is clear that the future of navigation is digital, as shown by the rapidly declining demand for paper products. Digital solutions offer significant safety and operational advantages to mariners, including the potential for near real-time updates, which greatly improve the accuracy of navigation and ease of use. These benefits will be further enhanced as we bring forward the next generation of navigation solutions, underpinned by the S-100 data standards.<br /><br />We will continue to keep our stakeholders informed throughout this process and work with them every step of the way. More details will be made available as a revised course of action takes shape, as we continue to develop our next generation of digital ADMIRALTY services, further enhancing our already strong commitment to promoting safe, secure and thriving oceans.</em></p>]]></description><category>Maritime</category><pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2023 14:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Neill Leary</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/627807/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/627807/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>Institute Fellow Neill Leary died on 2 January at the age of 88.</h3><img alt="" src="https://rin.org.uk/resource/resmgr/news_images/leary_1.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />He was an RAF navigator from the early 1950s, flying Valettas out of Singapore during the Malaysian conflict from 1955, followed in 1958 by Beverleys at Abingdon, ultimately becoming responsible for all their navigators' professional standards. From the mid-'60s he flew on 99 Sqn Britannias, becoming Deputy Nav Leader, and from the early '70s was a Flight Commander on 36 Sqn Hercules, responsible for the standards of Special Forces crews. Amongst various MOD appointments, he went on to command No 1 Aeronautical Information Documents Unit (AIDU), with over 100 staff compiling and distributing aeronautical information to all MOD aviation assets and allies worldwide.<br /><br />In 1958, Neill was awarded the DFC for his service in Malaysia; he also received the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977.<br /><br />On leaving the RAF in 1985, he joined the CAA, ultimately leading the production of maps and charts and aeronautical information publications. He joined the Institute in 1992, becoming an active member of the General Aviation Navigation Group (GANG), having gained a private pilot's licence, and later joined the staff for some time, becoming the first Secretary to the European Union Group of Institutes of Navigation (EUGIN), financed with EU funds; he was responsible for administration of the European Radionavigation Plan. <br /><br />Neill, also known as 'Red' due to the colour of his hair, bought much expertise to the Institute as well as being very helpful and good company. We pass our condolences to his family, including his daughter, Heather, who also joined our staff for a handful of years, in particular covering maternity leave.<br /><br />Members are welcome to attend the funeral service, which will take place at Holy Trinity, Rotherhithe, at 1.30pm on 31 January, followed by refreshments nearby. The service is being followed by a private cremation.<br /><br />Sqn Ldr Neill Owen Leary DFC FRIN RAF(Ret'd) 19 October 1934 - 02 January 2023<br /><br /><br />]]></description><category>Member News</category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Quadrantid meteor shower</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/627132/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/627132/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>The Quadrantids are are one of the strongest and most consistent meteor showers.</h3><img alt="" src="https://rin.org.uk/resource/resmgr/news_images/meteor_shower.jpg" style="left: 225px; top: 270px; width: 227px; height: 131px;" /><br /><br />The meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Boötes, near the Big Dipper. The debris enter Earth’s atmosphere at speeds of up to 70 kilometres per second, vaporising and causing the streaks of light - the meteors.<br /><br />The meteors peak on 3-4 January, but may be seen from 28 December to 12 January, peaking at around 110 per hour.<br /><br />Further details from <a href="https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/quadrantid-meteor-shower-when-where-see-it-uk" target="_blank">The Royal Observatory</a>]]></description><category>Natural world</category><pubDate>Wed, 4 Jan 2023 11:52:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prof Terry Moore recognised in New Year Honours List</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/626984/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/626984/</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Prof Terry Moore, Immediate Past President of the RIN and Emeritus Professor of the University of Nottingham, received an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the honours, which recognise the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.</p><p>Terry's honours recognise his services to satellite navigation. </p><p>To read more about Terry's outstanding work please see the press releases on <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-year-honours-recognition-for-space-experts">gov.uk</a> and <a href="https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/nottingham-academic-receives-obe-in-new-year-honours-1">nottingham.ac.uk</a> </p>]]></description><category>Technology</category><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2022 11:04:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Winter Solstice</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/626348/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/626348/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>In astronomical terms, Winter starts at the Winter Solstice.</h3><p><img alt="" src="https://rin.org.uk/resource/resmgr/news_images/sun_moon_4.jpg" /><br /><br />This year the Sun reaches its furthest point south of 23º26.1’ at 2148 UTC (~GMT) on 21 December. Astronomical Spring will follow at the Vernal Equinox, when the Sun re-crosses the equator to the north - at 2124 UTC on 20 March 2023.
</p><p>But, in meteorological terms, Winter in the northern hemisphere covers the months of December, January and February.
</p><p>And European clocks should re-adopt Summertime at 0100 UTC on 26 March 2023, in compliance with an EU directive since 2002, which states that ‘Summer Time’ will be observed between the last Sundays in March and October, clocks to change at 0100 UTC. At the momentUK still complies with this mandate.
</p><p>Further details from the <a href="https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/blog/astronomy/night-sky-highlights-december-2022" target="_blank">Royal Observatory</a><br /></p>]]></description><category>Natural world</category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 16:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Winter is upon us . .</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/624445/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/624445/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>In meteorological terms, Winter in the northern hemisphere covers the months of December, January and February.</h3><p><img alt="" src="https://rin.org.uk/resource/resmgr/news_images/sunmoon2.jpg" /></p><p><br />
But, astronomically, Winter starts at the Winter Solstice, when the Sun reaches its furthest point south of 23º26.1’ - this year at 2148 UTC (~GMT) on 21 December. It will be followed by astronomical Spring, starting at the Vernal Equinox, when the Sun re-crosses the equator at 2125 UTC on 20 March 2023.<br /><br />And European clocks should re-adopt Summertime at 0100 UTC on 26 March 2023, in compliance with an EU directive since 2002, which states that ‘Summer Time’ will be observed between the last Sundays in March and October, clocks to change at 0100 UTC.</p><p><br />
Further details from the <a href="https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/when-winter-solstice-shortest-day" target="_blank">Royal Observatory</a><br /></p>]]></description><category>Natural world</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 19:53:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leap Seconds To Be Phased Out By 2035</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/624222/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/624222/</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Governments from around the world agreed to put an end to leap seconds at the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in November 2022.</p><p>The CGPM is the supreme authority of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM). The BIPM is an international organisation established by the Metre Convention, through which Member States act together on matters related to measurement science and measurement standards.</p><p>Leap seconds are added to coordinated universal time (UTC) to keep it aligned with astronomical time (UT1), compensating for variations in the Earth’s rotation. Twenty seven leap seconds have been added in total since they were introduced in 1972.</p><p>Previous leap seconds have been added due to the slowing of the Earth’s rotation, however, there is now evidence that the rotation is actually speeding up which would result in the removal of a leap second. This would be the first instance of a negative leap second.</p><p>Due to the complexity of adding time across distributed systems, each leap second causes technical issues such as outages and data losses in the data centre sector.</p><p>Justifying the decision, BIPM said the "introduction of leap seconds creates discontinuities that risk causing serious malfunctions in critical digital infrastructure". This digital infrastructure includes satellite navigation systems, telecommunications and energy transmission. </p><p>To handle future time gaps, the BIPM recommends that a policy be formed for the adjustment of clocks but has not specified at what time gap this adjustment might be implemented.</p><p>The change will come into effect by 2035, with the possibility of leap seconds being phased out sooner, and has been lobbied for heavily by tech giants such as Amazon and Google. Russia, however, voted against the change. This is due to the incorporation of leap seconds into its GLONASS satellite navigation system, unlike other satellite navigation systems such as GPS and Galileo.</p><br />]]></description><category>Technology</category><pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:56:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leonids meteor shower</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/623416/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/623416/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>The Leonid meteors may be seen from 6 to 30 November, but peak on the 17/18th.</h3><img alt="" src="https://rin.org.uk/resource/resmgr/news_images/meteor_shower.jpg" style="left: 83px; top: 132px; width: 495px; height: 151px;" /><br /><br />The space rubble responsible for the shower comes from the Comet Tempel-Tuttle, the dust-sized particles entering the atmosphere at around 70 km/sec. There can be up to 15 meteors per hour at its peak.<br /><br />The meteors can appear in any part of the sky but if traced back, appear to come from the constellation of Leo - hence the name 'Leonids'. The best time to look for them is between midnight and dawn.<br /><br />Further details from the <a href="https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/blog/astronomy/night-sky-highlights-november-2022" target="_blank">Royal Observatory</a><br />]]></description><category>Natural world</category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:24:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Farewell Summer Time</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/621615/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/621615/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>Under an EU directive of 2002, which states that ‘Summer Time’ will be observed between the last Sundays in March and October, clocks in UK revert to GMT (~UTC) on 30 October; changes either way occur at 0100 UTC. UK still accepts the directive.</h3><img alt="" src="https://rin.org.uk/resource/resmgr/news_images/sunmoon2.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />GMT, based on the angular position of the Earth around its axis, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), based on over 400 atomic clocks with leap seconds added, should never differ by more than 0.9 seconds.<br /><br />So UK reverts to its ‘natural’ time, centred on the Greenwich meridian and in the 15º longitude NATO time-zone ‘Zulu’ (Z), used in international travel, timing - and astro calculations. The 24 lettered time-zones can be found at <a href="https://www.worldtimezone.com/wtz-map-military.html" target="_blank">World Time Zones</a><br /><br />European clocks should re-adopt Summertime at 0100 UTC on 26 March 2023.<br /><br />‘Daylight Saving Time’ in Canada and USA is not synchronised with Europe; they cease Summer Time a week later.<br /><br />In meteorological terms, Winter in the northern hemisphere will start on 1 December for 3 months. But, astronomically, Winter starts at the Winter Solstice, when the Sun reaches its most southerly latitude of 23º 26.1’ on 21 December.<br /><br />Further details may be found at the <a href="https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/uk-time-british-summer-time-bst-daylight-saving" target="_blank">Royal Observatory</a><br />]]></description><category>Natural world</category><pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2022 09:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Partial solar eclipse</title><link>https://rin.org.uk/news/620244/</link><guid>https://rin.org.uk/news/620244/</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>On 25 October 2022 a partial solar eclipse will be visible in the northern hemisphere, roughly from India to Iceland.</h3><img alt="" src="https://rin.org.uk/resource/resmgr/news_images/sun_moon_4.jpg" /><br /><br />As seen from London, the Moon will take a bite of up to 15% of the Sun's surface from 1008 to 1151, peaking at 1059 (all times BST).<br /><br />Using a sextant is a safe way of observing the event; otherwise, a pinhole camera works well.<br /><br />Further details from <a href="https://www.space.com/33784-solar-eclipse-guide.html" target="_blank">SPACE.com</a><br />]]></description><category>Natural world</category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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