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When in Rome…Check Galileo’s Performance

February 20, 2015 - By

The Thales Alenia Space plant in the eastern suburbs of Rome is home to a facility that provides a troubleshooting platform for the Galileo ground network and an assessment of the performance of the satnav constellation. read more

Connect with Bluetooth GNSS Devices Using SuperSurv

February 19, 2015 - By

To meet the needs of high-accuracy field data collection and better workflow with modern GNSS technology, Supergeo’s latest SuperSurv GIS mapping app allows users to connect with and operate external Bluetooth GNSS devices. The app also elevates field-work efficiency with new averaging algorithms. SuperSurv is designed for field data collection on Android and iOS-powered devices. Integrating with GIS and GPS... read more

In a Surprising Move, the FAA Proposes Lightweight Commercial Rules for Small UAS

February 19, 2015 - By

After much criticism in the mainstream and technology media about the commercial use of UAS (unmanned aerial systems), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been remarkably proactive in integrating the commercial use of UAS in the United States National Airspace System (NAS) the past two months. Just last summer, media like the Washington Post, fueled by a government audit, were... read more

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Pufferfish Spherical Display Integrates Esri ArcGIS Runtime

February 19, 2015 - By

Pufferfish, a multitouch digital display technology company, displays its PufferSphere product at the 2015 Esri Federal GIS Conference, held Feb. 9-10 in Washington, D.C. PufferSphere is spherical, 360-degree display system made for multinational corporations, public and private institutions. It is innovating the understanding of trends, phenomena and correlations in global data. read more

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LizardTech Updates GeoViewer Imagery Viewer for Windows

February 18, 2015 - By

LizardTech, a provider of software solutions for managing and distributing geospatial content, has released an updated version of its GeoViewer and GeoViewer Pro for Windows application. The application allows users to view MrSID and JPEG 2000 imagery and includes broad file format support. GeoViewer is available as a free application enabling users to display raster imagery, LiDAR point clouds and vector... read more

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AWT Global Introduces Low Noise Amplifier

February 18, 2015 - By

AWT Global has launched a new product line of low noise amplifiers: the LNA1 Series. The new compact Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) are suited as RF measurement amplifiers and for signal boosting applications. LNA1 amplifiers cover telecommunications frequency bands from 700 to 2700 MHz. High gain of 25dB (+/-3) makes them perfect for applications like interference hunting.  “Due to its... read more

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SBG Systems Releases Apogee Series of MEMS Inertial Navigation Systems

February 18, 2015 - By

SBG Systems has released the Apogee Series, its most accurate inertial navigation systems based on robust and cost-effective MEMS technology. The INS/GNSS integrates the latest generation of MEMS sensors and a tri-frequency GNSS receiver. Apogee achieves 0.008° in roll and pitch in real-time and 0.005° in post-processing. With two antennas, it delivers a robust and accurate heading. Four models compose the Apogee line.... read more