Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engineering, Policy, and Design
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
Just five months ago, the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research (DOT/OST-R), Volpe Center issued a 15-day quick-turn Request for Information (RFI), which was subsequently extended for an additional 15 days, to industry seeking feedback on the availability of operationally ready (Technical Readiness Level or TRL ≥ 8) complementary positioning navigation and timing (CPNT) technologies to meet critical infrastructure needs when GPS service is not available, degraded or disrupted.
By Dawn M.K. Zoldi (Colonel, USAF, Ret.)
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 new global RTK network GEODNET continues to gain momentum and scale, with the latest boost coming in the form of a $3.5 million seed funding round. GEODNET, through its blockchain-based decentralized network of high-precision multi-band GNSS base stations, offers a different, affordable approach to GNSS corrections that is growing in popularity.
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
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 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center in Cambridge, MA, has issued a new solicitation for proposals for the testing, evaluation, and performance monitoring of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)-dependent safety systems and critical infrastructure sectors.
By Inside GNSS
Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) and Inertial Labs, Inc. have announced a partnership to create an integrated navigation solution for uncrewed systems.
By Inside GNSS
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
BTG Positioning Systems and GPR Ground Positioning Radar have formalized a multi-year contract valued at $40 million to develop and supply advanced positioning technology aimed at enhancing automation in seaports.
By Inside GNSS
BAE Systems has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) Increment 2 Miniature Serial Interface (MSI) program, marking a significant milestone in the development of an advanced military GPS receiver and next-generation semiconductor. This development is part of a $247 million contract awarded in 2020 by the U.S. Space Force.
By Inside GNSS
