Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engineering, Policy, and Design
A European Space Agency (ESA), NAVISP-funded project, led by satellite firm Viasat, has demonstrated provision of satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) services in the UK, using current, in-orbit, geostationary (GEO) satellite assets.
By Peter Gutierrez
Over the last few years, blockchain company GEODNET has leveled up RTK corrections, providing a low cost, reliable solution that offers the centimeter level accuracy so many need. The decentralized CORS reference network can be leveraged by both enterprise and consumer users for a variety of applications, with triple-frequency full-constellation correction signals the difference maker.
By Renee Knight
The European Space Agency (ESA)-funded BREGO project (‘Block-box for an optimized GNSS spectrum monitoring network using AI’), carried out by Spanish technology company GMV, has developed a new system for real-time jamming and spoofing detection, classification and mitigation.
By Peter Gutierrez
The first FutureNAV Industry Day, on 18 February 2025, will bring together European stakeholders in satellite navigation to explore the future of positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) technologies. This gathering will spotlight emerging opportunities and foster a network of European companies in the PNT and GNSS sector.
By Inside GNSS
Burro, a provider of agricultural robotics, and GEODNET, a blockchain company providing precise GPS positioning solutions, have announced a strategic partnership to integrate GEODNET’s RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) GPS technology into Burro’s autonomous robots.
By Inside GNSS
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the Telecom R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India has signed an agreement with Silizium Circuits Pvt Ltd a fabless Semiconductor IP & SoC Startup under FABCI (Fabless Chip Design Incubator) for the “Design and Development of LEO Satellite Components and GNSS RF Front End ASIC”.
By Inside GNSS
After delays due to weather, on 16 December, U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command and Space Operations Command executed an accelerated timeline to meet a specific warfighter need through a Rapid Response Trailblazer launch.
By Inside GNSS
Viavi Solutions Inc. has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Inertial Labs, Inc. for initial consideration of $150 million at closing and up to $175 million of contingent consideration over four years. VIAVI intends to fund the transaction through cash on hand.
By Inside GNSS
The UBX-M10150-CC combines efficient performance and upgradable firmware in a chip measuring 2.39 x 2.39 x 0.55 mm, enabling the creation of more compact and slimmer wearable technologies that are easily updated and last longer.
By Inside GNSS
Hexagon | NovAtel has announced its lowest SWaP (size, weight and power) GNSS Anti-Jam Technology (GAJT) with the launch of the GAJT-310. The GAJT line is a battle-proven solution for assured positioning, navigation and timing (A-PNT) that protects against hostile radio frequency interference on land, at sea and in the air.
By Inside GNSS
WAVENET RF Engineering, a Spanish company dedicated to the design and development of radio frequency systems and specializing in unmanned vehicle systems, with the collaboration of UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, a Spanish company in advanced guidance, navigation and control systems for unmanned aerial systems, are developing a positioning and navigation system, called KEPLER ADVANCE.
By Inside GNSS
Advanced Navigation, a provider of assured positioning navigation and timing (APNT) technologies and autonomous systems, has finalized a multi-million dollar deal with Rheinmetall Defense Australia to supply fiber-optic gyroscope (FOG) inertial navigation systems (INS), for integration into Rheinmetall’s Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV), currently in service with the Australian Army.
By Inside GNSS
With support from the European Space Agency (ESA), Switzerland-based Luxtelligence has demonstrated prototyping capabilities in a novel photonic platform. The platform is based on thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN), suited for the development of high-speed electro-optic modulators. Such modulators could, in turn, be used in positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) technologies.
By Peter Gutierrez
