Tschudi Shipping Company, NAL Research and SGM Technology AS have launched PntGuard, a maritime-security solution that provides pinpoint situational awareness. It supports navigational integrity at a time when GNSS signals can no longer be taken for granted. <p>standalone navigational aid independent of all other…

The Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) Maritime Working Group is investigating GNSS jamming and spoofing in the maritime sector, starting with a survey. The survey is “aimed at anyone in the maritime sector who has experienced GNSS interference and who can provide…

U-blox has launched the UBX-M10150-KB chip and the MAX-M10N module, the first M10-platform GNSS hardware designed with firmware upgradeability. Both products run the new SPG 5.30 firmware, introducing Low Energy Accurate Positioning (LEAP) — a mode that reduces power consumption by up to 50 percent while maintaining…

GEODNET, provider of a decentralized real-time kinematic (RTK) network, has launched GEO-MEASURE, a survey-grade GNSS rover that delivers centimeter-level accuracy at a consumer-accessible price. <p id="pull-quote">For decades, survey-grade GNSS rovers have been essential tools for precision applications, but high costs…

Drone-maker Orkid has unveiled a new variant of its Orkid 260 drone that incorporates four technologies to improve aerial data-capture technology. <p>According to the company, the Orkid 260VTOL represents a leap forward in the integration of advanced sensing and communication technologies, setting a…
U-blox launches triple-band antenna for mass adoption of precision GNSS

U-blox has announced a new L1/L2/L5 antenna combining an excellent performance-price ratio, robust design and compact form factor, to make high-precision positioning more accessible for mass adoption. <p>Designed for the <a href="https://www.u-blox.com/en/product/zed-f20p-module" target="_blank" rel="noopener">u-blox F20 high precision platform</a> and optimized for seamless…

Leankon, a global leader in innovative IoT antenna solutions, has introduced the LK1850301 Dipole FPC (Flexible PCB) GNSS antenna, engineered for seamless integration and high-performance positioning across avarious applications. <p>Leveraging innovative technology, the LK1850301 achieves an ultra-compact size of just…
Testing GNSS Receivers against Jamming and Spoofing Attacks

Markus Irsigler, Sebastian Kehl-Waas, Carsten Stöber, Jürgen Dampf, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG <p>GNSS jamming and spoofing pose a significant threat to global security, as satellite-based navigation and timing systems are utilized in various application fields, including critical…

GNSS spoofing has become a regular occurrence with the potential for severe consequences when precise and reliable positioning is critical. Legacy GNSS signals are the primary target for bad actors, as most precise positioning relies on these signals, and it’s…