Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engineering, Policy, and Design
TrustPoint, a commercial GPS and navigation technology company, has been awarded a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract by AFWERX, totaling $1.6 million. This contract focuses on the development of advanced, resilient navigation applications to meet critical challenges faced by the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
By Inside GNSS
A research team from NASA’s Langley Research Center is gearing up for a groundbreaking atmospheric study during the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. The mission will see them heading to Fort Drum, New York, with the objective of analyzing changes in solar radiation as it reaches Earth before, during, and after the eclipse event.
By Inside GNSS
Telit Cinterion has unveiled the SE868K5-RTK, a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) module that offers centimeter-level positioning accuracy. This module represents a leap forward in the integration of high-precision GNSS capabilities within the xE868 product family.
By Inside GNSS
Performance evaluation of PPP correction services for Galileo HAS and QZSS MADOCA-PPP.
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This study identifies the feasibility of leveraging deep learning anomaly detection to identify event-driven traveling ionospheric disturbances (TIDs).
By Inside GNSS
Quectel Wireless Solutions has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of new antennas, emphasizing advancements in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology. Alongside 5G antennas, Quectel has unveiled high-performing GNSS antennas, enhancing positioning and navigation capabilities for IoT devices.
By Inside GNSS
Researchers from the Royal Observatory in Belgium, SYRTE in Paris, the Université Côte d’Azur and the European Space Agency (ESA) have published their findings on the “bounds on transient variations of fundamental constants, with typical timescales ranging from minutes to months, using clocks in space.”
By Inside GNSS
In a strategic move to enhance its offerings in autonomous operations within the aerospace sector, Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has revealed plans to acquire Civitanavi Systems S.p.A. (Civitanavi) (Euronext Milan Exchange: BIT: CNS), a leading provider of high-precision inertial navigation and stabilization solutions.
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CMC Electronics and the Autonomy & Positioning division of Hexagon, which includes the Hexagon | NovAtel brand, have unveiled an innovative advancement in GNSS positioning technology. This partnership has resulted in the creation of a multi-constellation, multi-frequency (MCMF) GNSS platform, aiming to set new benchmarks in aviation navigation and safety.
By Inside GNSS
Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) has announced its intent to purchase Spirent Communications (OTCPK:SPMYY) (OTCPK:SPNUF), placing a higher bid than Viavi Solutions (VIAV) for the acquisition of the U.K.-based company specializing in telecom network testing, according to Bloomberg News.
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Designed to complement ground-based augmented signals, the new EGNOS Safety of Life Assisted Service for Maritime Users (ESMAS) adds an additional layer of protection against GNSS signal errors, while also increasing signal accuracy and ensuring integrity.
By Peter Gutierrez
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
