ProStar joins Trimble’s GIS Business Partner Program

Photo: Trimble Trimble GNSS integrates with PointMan field applications to identify, capture and record the precise geospatial location of utilities ProStar has joined Trimble’s GIS Business Partner Program. As part of the program, ProStar has implemented the Trimble Precision SDK…
SMC awards 3 agreements for modernized GPS handheld

SMC awards multiple rapid prototyping agreements for joint modernized GPS handheld device; four demonstrations to be held The Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) in use in 2011. (Photo: U.S. Army) On June 26, the United States Space Force’s Space and Missile…
NSGIC issues guidance for states to strengthen address data programs

Guidance issued for states to strengthen address data programs complete and accurate data necessary for emergency response, other government services A report issued by the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) targets a key dataset for state governments. “Best Practices…
CHC Navigation introduces CGI-610 GNSS/INS sensor

Photo: CHC Navigation CHC Navigation has released the new CGI-610 GNSS/INS sensor, a high-precision dual-antenna receiver offering reliable and accurate navigation and positioning solutions for demanding land, marine, and aerial applications. The tight fusion of the latest GNSS technology with…
Surveying and geospatial data: the perfect couple

1800s theodolite. (Photo: ngs.noaa.gov) Everywhere we look, data is being collected, reviewed, analyzed and stored. It used to be that data was a static piece of information, like a piece of paper in a filing cabinet. Millions of pieces of…
Launchpad: GNSS antennas, vehicle management

OEM Geodetic antenna Designed for GNSS networks and monitoring applications Photo: CHC Navigation The AT661 geodetic antenna for GNSS networks or monitoring applications supports all current and future GNSS signals, including GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, IRNSS, SBAS and L-band.…
Seen & Heard: Speed traps and rescuing koalas

“Seen & Heard” is a monthly feature of GPS World magazine, traveling the world to capture interesting and unusual news stories involving the GNSS/PNT industry.  Photo: Drazen Zigic/iStock/Getty Images/Getty Images Plus Where’s the Beef? A new mapping app is helping…
Esri ArcGIS Field Maps beta supports Eos Arrow GNSS

A new Esri mobile app, ArcGIS Field Maps, will be released in its first beta in July, with the final version expected to be released in September. According to Esri, Field Maps will combine the following capabilities into a single…
Altitude Angel, Inmarsat offer air traffic management for UAVs

Altitude Angel and Inmarsat are collaborating to develop and deliver advanced flight tracking and management capability for UAVs. According to the companies, they will build on Altitude Angel’s GuardianUTM platform to jointly develop a “pop-up UTM” capability that can be…