Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engineering, Policy, and Design
Quectel Wireless Solutions has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of new antennas, emphasizing advancements in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology. Alongside 5G antennas, Quectel has unveiled high-performing GNSS antennas, enhancing positioning and navigation capabilities for IoT devices.
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
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.
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The Australian Space Agency has initiated a proactive step toward bolstering Australia’s capabilities in the aerospace sector through the Moon to Mars Supply Chain Capability Improvement Grants scheme. This move is marked by the funding of an aerospace grade Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver, a project set to catalyze advancements in space and aviation technologies across the nation.
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In a move to fortify Sweden’s national infrastructure against emerging digital threats, Netnod is implementing Adtran’s coreSync OSA 3300-HP, an optical pumping cesium atomic clock technology. This strategic upgrade aims to enhance the precision and reliability of timing services vital to the nation’s economy, spanning sectors from finance to next-generation telecommunications like 5G.
By Inside GNSS
Kongsberg Discovery is marking a milestone in its inertial navigation portfolio’s 30th anniversary with the launch of the Seapath 385 navigation system. The system is designed to enhance precision in hydrographic surveying by leveraging advanced navigation algorithms and integrating a range of satellite signals, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, and QZSS, alongside geostationary satellite signals.
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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.
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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
Mosaic and Movella have announced a partnership that combines Mosaic’s mobile mapping cameras with Movella’s inertial sensor solutions. This collaboration aims to improve GIS platform integration and enable more precise 3D reconstruction in mapping projects.
By Inside GNSS
Topcon Positioning Systems recently announced the latest addition to its HiPer family of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receivers: HiPer CR.
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Scientific Systems has announced the advancement of ImageNav™, an image-based navigation software designed for use in environments where GPS signals are compromised.
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UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has announced the launch of its GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit, a new development aimed at improving autonomous navigation capabilities for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in environments where GNSS signals are unreliable or absent.
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Hardware and software developer Intecs is creating a multi-sensor, GNSS-based platform for obtaining absolute position of trains on rail lines. The system incorporates cameras that read QR codes installed in the area adjacent to the track. The system includes a robust, software-based, data fusion engine that combines GNSS and visual data to determine train position.
By Peter Gutierrez
