Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engineering, Policy, and Design
While reliance on GNSS data continues to grow across various sectors, so too does the threat of spoofing and jamming. The GNSS signals so many depend on are vulnerable to interference, making it critical to strengthen resiliency against such threats.
By Inside GNSS
The European Space Agency (ESA), on behalf of the European Commission, has embarked on a project to enhance the Galileo satellite navigation system with a new ultra-precise atomic clock technology. A €12 million contract was awarded to a consortium led by Leonardo S.p.A of Italy, with the Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM) acting as the subcontractor.
By Inside GNSS
While GNSS remains a core positioning and navigation technology in the open air, other tools are needed below the waves, where GNSS signals cannot pass.
By Peter Gutierrez
The spread of Sargassum seaweed across the Atlantic Ocean and onto coastal shores has emerged as a multifaceted challenge, presenting significant obstacles not only to human health and economic activities but also to marine ecosystems.
By Inside GNSS
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.)
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
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
