Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engineering, Policy, and Design
Aerospace and defense applications rely on Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) technology for mission-critical accuracy and reliability. However, integrating PNT into a design requires extensive domain knowledge in this area.
By Inside GNSS
In a world increasingly reliant on satellite-based positioning and timing, the vulnerabilities of GNSS are no longer just academic.
By Inside GNSS
In an increasingly interconnected world, the reliability of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) services supports critical infrastructure, from aviation and maritime navigation to telecommunications, agriculture and financial systems.
By Inside GNSS
Led by Lithuania, 17 nations called upon the European Union (EU) to take action on GNSS interference originating in Russia and Belarus.
By Dana A. Goward
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have published a comprehensive plan to mitigate the risks stemming from global navigation satellite system (GNSS) interference. The plan was part of the conclusions of a jointly-hosted workshop on the topic of GNSS interference.
By Inside GNSS
Strengthening GNSS security in autonomous platforms, Japan’s CORE Corporation, together with ACSL Ltd. and Rakuten Group, recently conducted a demonstration of anti-spoofing capabilities using Japan’s Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) Navigation Message Authentication (QZNMA) service.
By Peter Gutierrez
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a draft Notice of Inquiry (NOI) that, if adopted, will seek input on the development of alternative Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies to complement GPS.
By Inside GNSS
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Program Office and Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S), in collaboration with AEVEX Aerospace, announce the successful completion of Alternative Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) flight tests for the Resilient-Embedded GPS/INS (R-EGI) Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA).
By Inside GNSS
Editor’s Note: Jon Damush, uAvionix CEO, provides context on existing technological safeguards that can help prevent aircraft collisions like the one near Washington, DC on Jan 29.
By Jon Damush
At a special event organized by SAE International in Brussels late last year, representatives of the European space sector and automotive industry discussed trends and issues in urban mobility, including automated driving and robust positioning, navigation and timing (PNT).
By Peter Gutierrez
Ensuring resilience against GNSS spoofing is a critical challenge for applications relying on accurate and secure satellite positioning. The European Space Agency (ESA)-funded ‘Galileo Smart Traceability Anti-spoofing’ (GSTA) project, led by Italy’s Origosat, has developed enhanced spoofing detection and mitigation capabilities, leveraging real-time and unpredictable data sources.
By Peter Gutierrez
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has released a revised Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) addressing the growing issue of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) outages and disruptions. This updated advisory, SIB No. 2022-02R3, highlights the increasing sophistication and impact of GNSS jamming and spoofing, which have become significant concerns for aviation safety.
By Inside GNSS
Finnair, the sole international airline operating flights to Tartu, Estonia, has announced a temporary suspension of its daily service to the city from April 29 to May 31. This decision is in response to ongoing GNSS interference issues that have recently caused disruptions, including two instances last week where flights had to return to Helsinki.
By Inside GNSS
