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Testing Software Receivers

December 1, 2009 - By

To meet the challenges inherent in producing a low-cost, highly CPU-efficient software receiver, the multiple offset post-processing method leverages the unique features of software GNSS receivers to greatly improve the coverage and statistical validity of receiver testing compared to traditional, hardware-based testing setups, in some cases by an order of magnitude or more. read more

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The Smartphone Revolution

December 1, 2009 - By

Seven technologies put GPS in mobile phones around the world. Here is the how and why of location’s entry into modern consumer mobile communications. read more

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Expert Advice: Availability Gaps: Solutions for Aviation

December 1, 2009 - By

Recent attention given to aging GPS satellites and availability gaps from lagging constellation replenishment have provoked deep concern, particularly within the aviation community. Available remedies include exploitation of well known but unused methods plus new techniques; those discussed here have future relevance, with or without availability gaps. Even with far greater coverage from multiple GNSS, crises could emerge from severely stronger interference levels or other unforeseen events. Advance preparation for any such occurrence would avoid the waste, confusion, and blind alleys that generally arise with the sudden appearance of an emergency. read more

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