SSC completes software upgrade for OPIR monitoring

Photo: SSC The Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Sensing program executive office, headquartered at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, California, has delivered the first of two future operationally resilient ground evolution (FORGE) software deliveries to operations in…

“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. Car in snow. (Image: BanksPhotos/E+/Getty Images) Dozens Stranded in Tundra Several vehicles in Rock Springs,…
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…
Port of Amsterdam trials GPS-based UAV monitoring system

The M.A.D.S. radomes track drones at the port, so they can be identified as beneficial or a threat. (Photo: Martek) The Port of Amsterdam has begun a four-week trial of a drone detection system. Martek Anti-Drone Systems is providing its…