Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engineering, Policy, and Design
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
Positioning and wireless communication technologies provider, u-blox, has announced the launch of two LTE-M cellular module series, the SARA-R52 and LEXI-R52. These modules are designed to meet the needs of industrial applications requiring both positioning and wireless communication capabilities.
By Inside GNSS
How GEODNET’s blockchain-based decentralized network approach is scaling global GNSS correction network density and coverage.
By Inside GNSS
Septentrio has announced the release of AntaRx-Si3, a GNSS/INS Smart Antenna housed in an ultra-rugged enclosure, designed for straightforward installation on machinery like agricultural robots. It combines Septentrio’s high-accuracy GNSS positioning with an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) within the same enclosure as the GNSS antenna, utilizing FUSE+ technology.
By Inside GNSS
The Korea Augmentation Satellite System (KASS), designed and implemented by Thales Alenia Space as the prime contractor, has been officially certified by Korean national authorities and has entered operational service. This system was developed in partnership with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) on behalf of the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT).
By Inside GNSS
In the decades and centuries preceding satellites and GPS, navigation relied much more heavily on human ingenuity in determining location relative to maps, surroundings and visual reference points. Particularly in harsh and challenging environments, such as the Sahara desert.
By Inside GNSS
Airoha Technology has announced the launch of its AG3335MA satellite positioning chip series at the end of December 2023. This new chip series has successfully passed the AEC-Q100 Grade 2 reliability qualification tests for automotive applications.
By Inside GNSS
This study examines the frequency, type and severity of interference events at specific locations in the country, providing valuable insights into the use of detectors, the nature of interference encountered, their potential sources and the impact on GNSS-derived positions.
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
A look at recent testing and the advantages of using KF tracking to process GNSS meta-signals.
By Daniele Borio and Melania Susi
Qualinx, a company specializing in ultra-low power wireless tracking and connectivity semiconductors, has announced a partnership with the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA). This collaboration, under the Fundamental Elements EU R&D funding mechanism, aims to develop a consumer-grade, low-power GNSS receiver for EUSPA’s GNSS authentication service.
By Inside GNSS
On January 18 2024, the 2023 update of the European Radio Navigation Plan was made available online in five languages. The publication is a European Commission Staff Working Document, written by The Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS), in cooperation with the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Commission’s science and knowledge service.
By Inside GNSS
The Munich Satellite Navigation Summit, set to take place from March 20 to 22, 2024, has announced “GNSS Meets Friends in New Orbits – Potentials and Synergies!” as its theme. This event, which will be held both on-site and as a hybrid conference, is poised to delve into the evolving landscape of satellite navigation and its integration with other space-based technologies. Registration information for the in-person or virtual tracks can be found on the conference website.
By Inside GNSS
