Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engineering, Policy, and Design
Abracon has introduced a new series of GNSS RF antennas, aiming to elevate location-based services with enhanced accuracy and precision. This new lineup aims to outperform conventional GPS technologies by ensuring faster signal acquisition, improved tracking capabilities, and reduced power consumption.
By Inside GNSS
VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) has announced its agreement to acquire Spirent Communications plc (LSE: SPT). This acquisition, valued at approximately £1 billion ($1.27 billion), is expected to consolidate VIAVI’s position as a premier provider for research labs, service providers, data centers, and mission-critical infrastructures worldwide.
By Inside GNSS
Netherlands-based Van Oord is a well established international marine contractor carrying out dredging, marine construction, offshore wind and other infrastructure projects. In 2024, it will be among the first companies to evaluate Trimble’s next generation MPS566 GNSS receiver in actual field operations.
By Peter Gutierrez
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced the acquisition of Satelles, Inc. Satelles, known for its Satellite Time and Location (STL) service, offers a highly secure and efficient PNT solution that is set to enhance Iridium’s existing satellite communication services.
By Inside GNSS
The International GNSS Service (IGS), marking its 30th anniversary, plays a crucial role in providing high-quality GNSS data, essential for a wide range of applications worldwide. As a voluntary federation of over 200 entities across more than 100 countries, the IGS has been instrumental in producing reliable GNSS data and services.
By Inside GNSS
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
Mosaic and Movella have announced a partnership that combines Mosaic’s mobile mapping cameras with Movella’s inertial sensor solutions. This collaboration aims to improve GIS platform integration and enable more precise 3D reconstruction in mapping projects.
By Inside GNSS
Vodafone Turkey has integrated Adtran’s Oscilloquartz optical cesium atomic clock technology into its national network. This move aims to enhance the resilience of network synchronization against disruptions in GNSS signals, a crucial step as the company progresses towards the implementation of 5G services.
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 Institute of Navigation (ION) is excited to announce a revision in the dates for the Pacific Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) 2024 conference. The conference will now take place from April 15–18, 2024, at the Hilton Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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
