Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engineering, Policy, and Design
Partners SpacePNT and European Engineering and Consultancy (EECL) have delivered the final presentation of the European Space Agency (ESA)-funded ‘Earth Moon GNSS Spaceborne Receiver For In-Orbit Demonstration’ project, the aim of which was to develop and qualify a GNSS spaceborne receiver called NaviMoon for lunar applications.
By Peter Gutierrez
Aerodata AG has announced that it has been granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its advanced GPS Anti-Jamming and Anti-Spoofing solution. This certification applies to installations integrated with Garmin 5000 avionics in a Cessna Citation Latitude jet.
By Inside GNSS
The National Standards Authority of Ireland’s National Metrology Laboratory (NSAI NML) has announced the launch of a verified GPS/GNSS Data Stream (VGDS) service, an extension to the National Timing Grid of Ireland.
By Inside GNSS
The impact Ignacio Fernández Hernández, Galileo Authentication and High Accuracy Manager for the European Commission, has had on the EGNOS and Galileo programs, as he does his part to advance GNSS.
By Peter Gutierrez
BitPath is putting Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) base stations in high-power TV broadcast centers—giving users access to accurate, continuous RTK corrections data without a mobile data connection.
By Renee Knight
Knowing precisely which way is north can be crucial in the mining industry, in oil and gas surveying, and for a variety of autonomous vehicle applications. “We have a new, north-seeking MEMS [micro-electromechanical system] gyro, with a completely revised MEMS design,” said Tronics Product Marketing Manager Pierre Gazull, speaking at InterGEO 2024 in Stuttgart.
By Peter Gutierrez
Juniper Systems has introduced a simple but ingenious device, the Geode Grip. It is basically a mounting bracket to which users can attach a GNSS receiver and a smartphone or tablet data collection device, ergonomically designed to be held easily in one hand.
By Peter Gutierrez
GNSS data services provider, Rx Networks has announced the launch of TruePoint | REACH, a hardware-agnostic, cloud-based correction service designed to deliver centimeter-level location accuracy across the globe for various professional applications.
By Inside GNSS
Collaboration aims to leverage combined expertise and assets to deliver high-precision GNSS positioning services with increased availability, reliability and affordability for the mass market.
By Inside GNSS
GNSS data services provider Rx Networks has announced TruePoint | LITE, a correction service designed for power-conscious applications that require precise and reliable location data. TruePoint | LITE aims to deliver sub-meter and lane-level accuracy with global coverage, optimized for low-power usage.
By Inside GNSS
OneWeb Technologies, Inc., a provider of commercial satellite communications solutions, has announced the commercial availability of its Astra solution designed to facilitate seamless LEO SATCOM connectivity and operational performance when GPS/global navigation satellite signals (GNSS) are unavailable or compromised.
By Inside GNSS
TDK Corporation has announced a new product in the Tronics AXO 300 accelerometers platform. After the launch of AXO315 for avionics applications, AXO305 for land and marine positioning systems, and AXO301 for railway applications and inclination measurement, Tronics extends its portfolio with AXO314, a digital MEMS accelerometer with ±14 g input range for industrial applications operating under shock and vibration.
By Inside GNSS
The long-range navigation (LORAN) system, introduced during World War II, continues its ascent as a potential complement to GNSS services, especially in indoor, urban and underground scenarios. The UK-based Roke company, with support from the European Space Agency (ESA), is working to bring enhanced LORAN (eLORAN) to a broader user base, developing a miniaturized eLORAN antenna for portable and even hand-held devices.
By Peter Gutierrez
