Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engineering, Policy, and Design
The European Space Agency (ESA), on behalf of the European Commission, has embarked on a project to enhance the Galileo satellite navigation system with a new ultra-precise atomic clock technology. A €12 million contract was awarded to a consortium led by Leonardo S.p.A of Italy, with the Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM) acting as the subcontractor.
By Inside GNSS
After recently completing Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) Increment 2 Miniature Serial Interface (MSI) program, BAE Systems is ready to move on to the next phase: implementing the advanced military GPS receiver and next-generation semiconductor.
By Renee Knight
FrontierSI, a not-for-profit research organization with expertise in positioning, geodesy, spatial infrastructures and rapid spatial analytics, has unveiled a roadmap to fortify Australia’s Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) infrastructure. This move, articulated in a new white paper and technical report, comes as the digital era’s increasing reliance and emerging cyber threats spotlight the urgency of securing resilient PNT technology essential for various critical sectors from agriculture to finance.
By Inside GNSS
The term ‘urban air mobility’ (UAM) refers to a range of new and emerging services provided by aerial drones in urban settings, including people and goods transport, as well as monitoring and control aspects.
By Peter Gutierrez
Scientific Systems has announced the advancement of ImageNav™, an image-based navigation software designed for use in environments where GPS signals are compromised.
By Inside GNSS
The European Union Agency for the Space Program (EUSPA) has published a technical document laying out the main characteristics of the new Galileo Emergency Warning Satellite Service (EWSS).
By Peter Gutierrez
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 critical nature of positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) technology for all types of infrastructure and applications is well established, as is the vulnerability to interference of radio frequency signals provided by the GNSS satellites, the main source for PNT data.
By Peter Gutierrez
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
Hardware and software developer Intecs is creating a multi-sensor, GNSS-based platform for obtaining absolute position of trains on rail lines. The system incorporates cameras that read QR codes installed in the area adjacent to the track. The system includes a robust, software-based, data fusion engine that combines GNSS and visual data to determine train position.
By Peter Gutierrez
The Korea Augmentation Satellite System (KASS), designed and implemented by Thales Alenia Space as the prime contractor, has been officially certified by Korean national authorities and has entered operational service. This system was developed in partnership with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) on behalf of the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT).
By Inside GNSS
Airoha Technology has announced the launch of its AG3335MA satellite positioning chip series at the end of December 2023. This new chip series has successfully passed the AEC-Q100 Grade 2 reliability qualification tests for automotive applications.
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
