Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engineering, Policy, and Design
During the Position Location and Navigation Symposium (PLANS) in Monterey, Calif., attendees not only had the chance to take in a variety of technical sessions, they also had the opportunity to learn from some of the manufacturers helping to advance the PNT industry.
By Renee Knight
PNT experts from around the world have gathered to share their research and the latest advancements in the field during this week’s biennial Position Location and Navigation Symposium (PLANS).
By Renee Knight
DULUTH, Georgia and JUNDIAÍ, Brazil—AGCO, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, infrastructure and precision agriculture technology, announced it has signed an agreement with Hexagon to expand its factory-fit and aftermarket guidance offering. The new guidance system will be sold as Fuse Guide on Massey Ferguson and Valtra tractors.
By Inside GNSS
Syntony GNSS, a leading provider of SDR Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions, has announced the integration of Xona Space Systems’ LEO PNT constellation to its GNSS simulators and receiver solutions.
By Inside GNSS
Following on from the GEODE project, NAVGUARD is the EU’s 56-million-euro initiative aimed at providing a space- and ground-based surveillance system, as well as mobile PRS receivers and other innovative technologies to improve the integrity and resilience of the Galileo Public Regulated Service (PRS).
By Peter Gutierrez
Because of its vulnerabilities to spoofing and jamming, critical infrastructure can no longer rely on GNSS alone for PNT. Alternative sources must be part of the equation, which is why Adtran recently partnered with Satelles to add Satellite Time and Location (STL) capabilities to its Oscilloquartz synchronization products.
By Renee Knight
Managed by FDC under the aegis of the Belgian, French, German, Italian and Spanish ministries of defence, GEODE the largest and one of the most ambitious defence cooperation projects launched under the umbrella of the European Commission’s European Defence Industrial Development Program (EDIDP).
By Peter Gutierrez
Topcon Positioning Systems announced it has made a strategic investment in DDK Positioning Ltd, an Aberdeen based specialist in GNSS receivers and PPP correction services.
By Inside GNSS
This year’s European Navigation Conference (ENC), hosted by the Netherlands Institute of Navigation, will be held from May 31 to June 2 at the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ESTEC site in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, where the Galileo satellite system is designed and European navigation satellites undergo final testing.
By Inside GNSS
NATO arms for Ukraine are constantly grabbing headlines – American and German Patriot missiles defend against Russian cruise missiles, Norwegian surface-to-air missiles are shooting down drones, America is ramping up High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) production to get more precision rocket and missile systems to Ukraine and Germany, the US, and the UK will send main battle tanks.
By James Poss, Maj Gen (Ret)
Offshore applications can now rely on higher accuracy and faster convergence through Apex PRO Correction Services from Hexagon | Veripos.
By Inside GNSS
Through a new partnership, Orolia, a Safran Electronics & Defense company, will develop support for Xona Space Systems’ Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) constellation and navigation signals in its Skydel-powered simulation and testing products. Xona is developing PULSAR, a high-performance PNT service enabled by a commercial constellation of dedicated LEO satellites.
By Inside GNSS
Safran Electronics & Defense introduced NAVKITE, a resilient PNT system designed to meet operational requirements for the French Navy Commandos (part of Special Operations Command) at the Special Operations Forces Innovation Network Seminar (SOFINS) 2023 exhibition.
By Inside GNSS
