Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engineering, Policy, and Design
Point One Navigation, a company specializing in precision positioning, has announced the expansion of its Polaris Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) location network to South Korea. This development aims to provide businesses and application developers in the region with centimeter-accurate location data for their projects.
By Inside GNSS
The IGNSS Association’s 2024 conference in Sydney, Australia is taking place from February 7-9 at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). With the theme of “Celebrating 50 Years of GNSS and Navigating the Next 50”, the conference will bring together experts, policy makers and emerging leaders in GNSS technology, products, and services to examine the latest advances, present cutting edge research and discuss policy, market development and infrastructure.
By Inside GNSS
The 14th Multi-GNSS Asia (MGA) Conference is taking place from January 30 – February 2 at Mae Fah Luang University, in Chiang Rai, Thailand, as well as online for virtual attendees. Multi-GNSS Asia (MGA) is an organization that promotes multi GNSS in the Asia and Oceania regions and encourages GNSS service providers and user communities to develop new applications and businesses.
By Inside GNSS
GMV and Astroscale UK have embarked on a new project under the European Space Agency’s (ESA) CREAM (Collision Risk and Automated Mitigation) cornerstone, with a focus on transforming satellite collision avoidance through the use of the Galileo Signal-in-Space (SiS) capabilities.
By Inside GNSS
BlueSpace.ai, a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in off-road and unstructured autonomy, made its debut at CES 2024 with the unveiling of its Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT) solution, showcasing how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance navigation precision in GPS-denied and GPS-degraded environments for both manned and unmanned vehicles.
By Inside GNSS
Viasat, a global communications company (NASDAQ: VSAT), led a successful demonstration of the UK Satellite Based Augmentation System (UK SBAS) during a recent test flight. This demonstration, conducted as part of an ongoing trial funded by the Department for Transport through the European Space Agency (ESA), showcased the potential of UK SBAS to provide highly accurate GPS data, promising improved safety and operational efficiency.
By Inside GNSS
u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in positioning and wireless communication technology, has joined forces with Nordian, a US precision location technology company, to extend the coverage of the PointPerfect Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) correction service to Brazil. This collaboration brings an unmatched and affordable high-precision solution to the promising Brazilian market for GNSS applications.
By Inside GNSS
Septentrio has introduced the AntaRx smart antenna, catering to machine automation needs in industries such as construction, precision agriculture, and logistics. The smart antenna is housed in a rugged casing, designed to endure shocks and vibrations in challenging industrial environments. The multi-frequency receiver aims for high-accuracy RTK positioning down to the centimeter level.
By Inside GNSS
Teleplan Globe AS, a provider of software solutions for mission-critical systems, has finalized the acquisition of Forsberg Holdings Limited, the parent company of Forsberg Services Limited. This strategic move aims to broaden its software offerings for defense, homeland security, and telecom sectors globally.
By Inside GNSS
ANELLO Photonics has unveiled the ANELLO X3, a 3-Axis optical gyroscope Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) positioned as the world’s smallest and lightest commercially available offering in its category. This development addresses the growing need for precise navigation in GPS-denied and contested environments across aerial, maritime, and terrestrial domains.
By Inside GNSS
Redwire Corporation, listed on the NYSE as RDW, has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to contribute to its 10-Year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) study. The study aims to explore and develop technologies for future commercial lunar infrastructure. Redwire’s involvement in this project underscores its role in space infrastructure development for the burgeoning space economy.
By Inside GNSS
Sidus Space, a Space and Data-as-a-Service entity listed on NASDAQ as SIDU, has secured a Tier 1 remote sensing license from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This approval encompasses the integration of Panchromatic (PAN) and Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) imaging capabilities within Sidus’ forthcoming LizzieSat™, set for launch in March 2024, alongside subsequent LizzieSat satellites.
By Inside GNSS
The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) reported disturbances in GPS navigation in eastern and southeastern Finland on December 31.
By Inside GNSS
