Category: GPS

Applanix User Group Meeting and Conference registration now open

Registration has now opened for the Applanix User Group Meeting and Conference, focused on Air and Land solutions, taking place in Fremont, California, Sept. 20-22. Discounted early bird prices will be available until May 1. The conference is also currently…
Ark Edge Space to study lunar positioning, communications for JAXA

Artist’s rendering: NASA The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has selected a contractor for a study of positioning in space after an open-call competition. The study, part of “Development of Positioning and Communication Technology for Monthly Activities,” will consider possible…
How precise point positioning became a survey crew favorite

A positioning service energizes large pipeline surveying projects, saves time, and becomes a field crew favorite For projects spanning large areas, a large engineering and construction firm discovered that a precise point positioning (PPP) service — Trimble’s CenterPoint RTX —…
ESA Navigation Lab showcases multi-receiver UAV

Photo: ESA The Navigation Laboratory of the European Space Agency (ESA) has acquired an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can carry different types of satellite navigation receivers to collect data for follow-on analysis. The NavLab, based at ESA’s ESTEC technical centre in…
SBG Systems introduces its first tactical-grade IMU

SBG Systems is introducing the Pulse-40 inertial measurement unit (IMU), a tactical-grade IMU designed for high performance in harsh conditions, but miniaturized for applications where precision and robustness matter in all conditions. Use cases include warfare systems, satellite communications, robotics,…
Tallysman adds north orientation mark to TW3000, TW5000 antennas

Photo: Tallysman Tallysman Wireless is introducing a north orientation mark to its TW3000 family of Accutenna precision antennas and its TW5000 family of smart antennas. The new feature will allow customers to align their antennas, standardize radiation patterns, and increase…
Hexagon | Novatel keeping rows straight despite the weather

Farmers rely on their GNSS receivers to keep their machines on track, their maps accurate, and their rows straight in demanding environments. GNSS receivers on agricultural equipment need to continue to perform at a high level when faced with extreme…
ION ITM/PTTI 2022 virtual meeting portal now live

The ION ITM/PTTI 2022 virtual meeting portal is now available at ion.org. Register today to attend the ION’s co-located International Technical Meeting (ITM) and the Precise Time and Time Interval (PTTI) Systems and Applications Meeting, being held January 25–27, 2022,…