Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engineering, Policy, and Design
Q: What do we know about recent observations of GNSS interference and spoofing in Eastern Europe? What lessons can we learn regarding civil user mitigation of these threats? What can we learn from recent incidents and their impact on civil aviation?
By Sam Pullen
This year’s European Space Policy Conference in Brussels saw familiar faces talking about new and unfamiliar things. While Galileo continues to perform well, delivering an ever-widening range of services, the problem of how to get Galileo satellites into space has forced the Union to take unprecedented, forward-thinking and, for some, uncomfortable steps.
By Peter Gutierrez
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) is spearheading enhancements to geospatial data and mapping in Alaska and the Arctic, and provides a summary of several projects to research the region’s dynamic environments.
By Inside GNSS
Swift Navigation and Telit Cinterion have joined forces to enhance the precision of GNSS positioning in devices that require low power consumption, such as wearables, robotic lawn mowers, and vehicle tracking systems.
By Inside GNSS
u-blox, a provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies, has unveiled its latest GNSS platform, F10, marking the company’s entry into dual-band GNSS technology. Designed to significantly enhance positioning accuracy in urban settings, the F10 platform integrates both L1 and L5 frequency bands, providing robust multipath resistance and meter-level accuracy, particularly suited for urban mobility solutions like aftermarket telematics and micromobility.
By Inside GNSS
The European Space Agency (ESA) has initiated two innovative navigation missions, Genesis and LEO-PNT, as part of its FutureNAV program, with contracts totaling €233 million awarded to several European entities. This strategic move is aimed at addressing the growing demand for more resilient and precise navigation solutions in Europe.
By Inside GNSS
Aerospacelab and Xona Space Systems have announced a strategic move to integrate Xona Space Systems’ advanced PNT technology into Aerospacelab’s satellite platforms. The announcement was made at the Satellite 2024 conference, in Washington D.C.
By Inside GNSS
The Australian Space Agency has initiated a proactive step toward bolstering Australia’s capabilities in the aerospace sector through the Moon to Mars Supply Chain Capability Improvement Grants scheme. This move is marked by the funding of an aerospace grade Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver, a project set to catalyze advancements in space and aviation technologies across the nation.
By Inside GNSS
In a move to fortify Sweden’s national infrastructure against emerging digital threats, Netnod is implementing Adtran’s coreSync OSA 3300-HP, an optical pumping cesium atomic clock technology. This strategic upgrade aims to enhance the precision and reliability of timing services vital to the nation’s economy, spanning sectors from finance to next-generation telecommunications like 5G.
By Inside GNSS
A recent research article in the journal Earthquake Science (EQS) reports on a novel use of GNSS data in seismology research performed in northeastern Tibet, the planet’s highest altitude area (elevations exceed 4500m).
By Inside GNSS
NextNav (Nasdaq: NN) has entered into an agreement to acquire additional spectrum licenses in the lower 900 MHz band (902-928) from Telesaurus Holdings GB LLC and Skybridge Spectrum Foundation. This acquisition, valued at up to $50 million, is paid through a combination of cash and NextNav common stock, significantly expanding NextNav’s spectrum portfolio by an additional 4 MHz.
By Inside GNSS
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has taken a significant leap forward in enhancing the United Kingdom’s capabilities in the development of time-critical technologies. Marking the inauguration of the first of three innovation nodes, this initiative is aimed at sectors such as transport, telecommunications, fintech, and quantum with the application of accurate and precise timing.
By Inside GNSS
Kongsberg Discovery is marking a milestone in its inertial navigation portfolio’s 30th anniversary with the launch of the Seapath 385 navigation system. The system is designed to enhance precision in hydrographic surveying by leveraging advanced navigation algorithms and integrating a range of satellite signals, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, and QZSS, alongside geostationary satellite signals.
By Inside GNSS
