Category: GPS

Garmin launches GNC 355 GPS/comm radio with LPV approaches

The GNS 355 is a GPS navigator with localizer performance with vertical (LPV) approach guidance and a built-in communications radio. (Photo: Garmin) Garmin International Inc. has launched the GNC 355 — a GPS navigator with Localizer Performance with Vertical (LPV)…
uAvoinix developing transponder for space-based ADS-B surveillance

Image: uAvionix uAvionix is developing and testing skyBeacon X, a wingtip mounted 1090MHz Mode S ADS-B OUT transponder designed to meet the update rate performance required when used in conjunction with the Aireon satellite-based global ADS-B air traffic surveillance system.…
Raytheon to develop advanced laser systems for U.S. Air Force

According to Raytheon, its HELWS uses energy to detect, identify, track and take down drones. (Photo: Raytheon) Raytheon Company will deploy two prototype high-energy laser weapon systems (HELWS) to troops overseas under a $ 24 million U.S. Air Force contract.…
Orolia launches distress tracking emergency locator transmitter

Image: Orolia All newly-built commercial aircraft must adhere to safety standards that go into effect Jan. 1, 2021. Orolia, which develops new technology for the Global Aeronautical Distress Safety System (GADSS), offers the Kannad Ultima-DT Distress Tracking Emergency Locator Transmitter.…
Using high-precision aerial imagery to map cities

Government agencies are increasingly turning to high-precision aerial imagery to solve city-planning conundrums. Three recent case studies show how emergency 9-1-1 services gather data to provide updated maps to emergency services to get to the right locations as soon as…
Monitoring the Earth for geopolitical and economic insights

Data from Earth Monitor reveals the number of cars and trucks in an area of Amsterdam. (Image: Airbus) The new Earth Monitor tool draws from the Airbus imagery archive and satellite tasking capabilities to provide advanced geospatial analysis, trends and…
Launchpad: New GNSS boards, inertial sensors, software

A roundup of recent products in the GNSS and inertial positioning industry from the July 2019 issue of GPS World magazine. OEM Inertial sensors Sensor fusion with GNSS receiver Photo: xsens The MTi 600-series of inertial sensors comes in a 31.5 x…