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SimActive Launches Version 6.0 with Photogrammetric Workflow

February 3, 2015 - By

SimActive Inc., a developer of photogrammetry software, has announced Correlator3D version 6.0, which features a new interface for streamlined image processing for any sensor type. Other new features include support of multi-camera setups and large blocks of satellite images. The completely redesigned interface allows powerful actions to be easily executed, SimActive said. Correlator3D 6.0 adds a project creation wizard to easily import any type of... read more

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Sokkia Introduces ‘Reimagined’ Field Receiver, the GCX2

February 3, 2015 - By

Sokkia has introduced a GNSS integrated receiver designed for lightweight and convenient field operation — the GCX2. “Nicknamed ‘the bullet’, the GCX2 exemplifies a completely reimagined approach to receiver design that offers an ultra-lightweight and ergonomic solution at a low cost,” said Eduardo Falcon, executive vice president and general manager of the GeoPositioning Solutions Group. The multi-constellation and dual-frequency receiver is... read more

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Air Force Orders Two More GPS III Satellites

February 2, 2015 - By

The United States Air Force plans to order two more GPS III satellites from contractor Lockheed Martin, according to SpaceNews. Lockheed Martin is under contract to build eight GPS III satellites, with the first planned to be launched in 2016. The contract includes options for up to four more satellites. However, the Air Force plans to open up construction of subsequent GPS satellites for... read more

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ION Announces 2015 Award Winners, Fellows

February 2, 2015 - By

The Institute of Navigation (ION) presented its Annual Awards during the ION International Technical Meeting in Dana Point, Calif., Jan. 26-28. The annual awards recognize individuals making significant contributions or demonstrating outstanding performance relating to the art and science of navigation. ION also announced its elected Fellow members. Award Winners Mathieu Joerger received the Early Achievement Award for outstanding contributions to the... read more

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Geospatial Innovation Spotlighted at Esri D.C. Conference

February 2, 2015 - By

Editor’s Note: GeoIntelligence Insider Editor Art Kalinksi will be reporting from the conference. Follow GSS on Twitter to learn the latest. Technology and government leaders will gather for the Esri Federal GIS Conference in Washington, D.C., Feb. 9–10, to discuss the latest geospatial technology and how federal government agencies use it to build a more resilient nation. Keynote speakers include Robert... read more

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President’s 2016 Budget Proposes $1.2 Billion for USGS

February 2, 2015 - By

The U.S. president’s fiscal year 2016 budget request for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is $1.2 billion, an increase of nearly $150 million above the FY 2015 enacted level. According to a statement from the USGS, the FY16 budget “reflects the vital role the USGS plays in advancing the president’s ongoing commitment to scientific discovery and innovation to support a... read more

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Leap Second Implementation Confuses Some Receivers

February 2, 2015 - By

The United States Civil GPS Service Interface Committee (CGSIC) has issued a notice about a problem some receivers are having implementing the correct time. The U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center has received reports of synchronization issues since the implementation of a leap second on Jan. 21. Users experiencing this problem should contact the receiver manufacturer for a firmware or software update. Below is the... read more

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Accuracy in the Palm of Your Hand

February 2, 2015 - By

Centimeter Positioning with a Smartphone-Quality GNSS Antenna
The smartphone antenna’s poor multipath suppression and irregular gain pattern result in large time-correlated phase errors that significantly increase the time to integer ambiguity resolution as compared to even a low-quality stand-alone patch antenna. read more

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