Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engineering, Policy, and Design
This week, Inside GNSS covered a new solicitation for proposals from the U.S. Department of Transportation for solutions in Complementary Positioning, Navigation and Timing (CPNT). This solicitation builds from the DOT’s CPNT Action Plan, issued in September 2023.
By Inside GNSS
The U.S. Space Systems Command (SSC), part of the United States Space Force, is actively seeking insights from the GNSS industry through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the development of a Global Positioning System (GPS) Rapid Prototype Demonstration, termed Tranche 0.
By Inside GNSS
This study examines the frequency, type and severity of interference events at specific locations in the country, providing valuable insights into the use of detectors, the nature of interference encountered, their potential sources and the impact on GNSS-derived positions.
By Inside GNSS
BAE Systems has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) Increment 2 Miniature Serial Interface (MSI) program, marking a significant milestone in the development of an advanced military GPS receiver and next-generation semiconductor. This development is part of a $247 million contract awarded in 2020 by the U.S. Space Force.
By Inside GNSS
BlueSpace.ai, a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in off-road and unstructured autonomy, made its debut at CES 2024 with the unveiling of its Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT) solution, showcasing how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance navigation precision in GPS-denied and GPS-degraded environments for both manned and unmanned vehicles.
By Inside GNSS
Redwire Corporation, listed on the NYSE as RDW, has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to contribute to its 10-Year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) study. The study aims to explore and develop technologies for future commercial lunar infrastructure. Redwire’s involvement in this project underscores its role in space infrastructure development for the burgeoning space economy.
By Inside GNSS
Sidus Space, a Space and Data-as-a-Service entity listed on NASDAQ as SIDU, has secured a Tier 1 remote sensing license from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This approval encompasses the integration of Panchromatic (PAN) and Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) imaging capabilities within Sidus’ forthcoming LizzieSat™, set for launch in March 2024, alongside subsequent LizzieSat satellites.
By Inside GNSS
The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) reported disturbances in GPS navigation in eastern and southeastern Finland on December 31.
By Inside GNSS
After releasing their first MEMS-based oscillators in 2007, the team at SiTime knew there was still work to be done.
By Renee Knight
The Eurofighter Typhoon is set to become the first international platform to receive the Digital GPS Anti-jam Receiver (DIGAR™) from BAE Systems, giving the aircraft more protection against signal jamming, spoofing and radio frequency (RF) interference.
By Inside GNSS
In September, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to seek industry input on Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (CPNT) technologies.
By Dawn M.K. Zoldi (Colonel, USAF, Ret.)
NTS-3 Satellite Prepares for Launch to Experiment with Ways to Improve GPS.
Nearly 50 years ago, there were no smart phones, no GPS-guided weapons, no turn-by-turn direction systems in automobiles.
By Brett Davis
The latest safety award for Rivian is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for the R1S as a Top Safety Pick+ for 2023. It accomplishes this and other safety advances with its Driver+ ADAS (advanced driving assistance system), which integrates a set of sensors along with driver attention, GNSS, and IMU modules. At AutoSens Detroit 2023, Abdullah Zaidi, Engineering Lead and Senior Manager at Rivian, presented his take on the state and near future of ADAS sensors including the benefits of adding lidar and the importance of better localization sensors for Level 3 systems.
By Kevin Jost
