Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engineering, Policy, and Design
uAvionix has been awarded a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expand C-Band frequency management for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Command and Control (C2) communications across regional operations.
By Inside GNSS
NextNav is asking the FCC to add a new spectrum solution in the Lower 900 MHz band (902-928 MHz band) to complement and backup GPS. The modernized Lower 900 MHz band plan creates access to 15 MHz of low-band spectrum for 5G services.
By Inside GNSS
Inertial Labs has announced a new development in its navigation solutions by integrating the FT743-D-SM Acoustic Resonance air speed sensor from FT Technologies into its inertial navigation systems (INS).
By Inside GNSS
TrustPoint, a commercial GPS and navigation technology company, has been awarded a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract by AFWERX, totaling $1.6 million. This contract focuses on the development of advanced, resilient navigation applications to meet critical challenges faced by the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
By Inside GNSS
Performance evaluation of PPP correction services for Galileo HAS and QZSS MADOCA-PPP.
By Inside GNSS
In a strategic move to enhance its offerings in autonomous operations within the aerospace sector, Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has revealed plans to acquire Civitanavi Systems S.p.A. (Civitanavi) (Euronext Milan Exchange: BIT: CNS), a leading provider of high-precision inertial navigation and stabilization solutions.
By Inside GNSS
CMC Electronics and the Autonomy & Positioning division of Hexagon, which includes the Hexagon | NovAtel brand, have unveiled an innovative advancement in GNSS positioning technology. This partnership has resulted in the creation of a multi-constellation, multi-frequency (MCMF) GNSS platform, aiming to set new benchmarks in aviation navigation and safety.
By Inside GNSS
Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) has announced its intent to purchase Spirent Communications (OTCPK:SPMYY) (OTCPK:SPNUF), placing a higher bid than Viavi Solutions (VIAV) for the acquisition of the U.K.-based company specializing in telecom network testing, according to Bloomberg News.
By Inside GNSS
Designed to complement ground-based augmented signals, the new EGNOS Safety of Life Assisted Service for Maritime Users (ESMAS) adds an additional layer of protection against GNSS signal errors, while also increasing signal accuracy and ensuring integrity.
By Peter Gutierrez
Q: What do we know about recent observations of GNSS interference and spoofing in Eastern Europe? What lessons can we learn regarding civil user mitigation of these threats? What can we learn from recent incidents and their impact on civil aviation?
By Sam Pullen
This year’s European Space Policy Conference in Brussels saw familiar faces talking about new and unfamiliar things. While Galileo continues to perform well, delivering an ever-widening range of services, the problem of how to get Galileo satellites into space has forced the Union to take unprecedented, forward-thinking and, for some, uncomfortable steps.
By Peter Gutierrez
Swift Navigation and Telit Cinterion have joined forces to enhance the precision of GNSS positioning in devices that require low power consumption, such as wearables, robotic lawn mowers, and vehicle tracking systems.
By Inside GNSS
u-blox, a provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies, has unveiled its latest GNSS platform, F10, marking the company’s entry into dual-band GNSS technology. Designed to significantly enhance positioning accuracy in urban settings, the F10 platform integrates both L1 and L5 frequency bands, providing robust multipath resistance and meter-level accuracy, particularly suited for urban mobility solutions like aftermarket telematics and micromobility.
By Inside GNSS
