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Navigating the overwhelming choices in wireless/mobile hardware and software technology requires mastery of the various issues; only then can you get on with development of a wireless software application for a PDA. With the relentless coverage of military action in Afghanistan and the occasional media touting of "all weather capable" platforms, many readers may be surprised to learn that the weather can and does adversely impact nearly every military weapon system and operation (including personnel). Low cloud cover, freezing precipitation, and severe windchill are just several of the weather conditions that can lower the probability of successfully completing a mission. Because failed missions can have dire consequences (e.g., casualties), it is imperative to not only account for weather impacts in the planning stages, but to have the capability to provide real-tim... (more)