Image: Defense Visual Information Center As part of our celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Global Positioning System, three long-time players in the industry share their “GPS origin story,” recent breakthroughs, and their view on the next 50 years…
EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first satellite. (Image: ESA) The Educational Irish Research Satellite, EIRSAT-1, has successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on Dec. 1, 2023. Hitching a ride on a SpaceX Falcon 9 launcher, the small satellite has made history as…
RIEGL has released three airborne survey products. The three systems are designed to enhance sensor performances and capabilities in various segments, from terrestrial, to mobile and airborne applications. RIEGL VQX-2 – Helicopter pod for airborne surveying Image: RIEGL The VQX-2…
Image: CHCNAV CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) has launched the Apache 3 Pro, a compact hydrographic uncrewed surface vessel (USV) designed for autonomous bathymetric surveys in shallow waters. A lightweight carbon fiber hull with IP67-rated ingress protection and semi-recessed motor provides durability and…
Image: SimActive SimActive Inc., a developer of photogrammetry software, and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) have partnered to use SimActive’s Correlator3D software to process UAV imagery for damage assessment. In early 2023, a powerful tornado ripped through the southwest…
“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. Image: galitskaya/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images The scooter burglar By using location data and a username from a…
Image: Point One Navigation Point One Navigation has introduced the Atlas inertial navigation system (INS) designed for autonomous vehicles, mapping and other applications. Traditional INS solutions have typically relied on extensive post-processing to reach the high precision levels needed for…
Innovation Insights with Richard Langley This is an introduction to the November 2023 Innovation article, “Using GNSS Phase Reflectometry on Maui’s Haleakalā” We’ve all seen the news reports of the terrible devastation and loss of life in the town of…
VectorNav Technologies has released two products, the VN-210-S and VN-310-S, which expand its tactical series of GNSS-aided inertial navigation systems (INS). The VN-210-S GNSS/INS combines a tactical-grade inertial measurement unit (IMU) comprised of a 3-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer with…
