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Innovation: Flying safe

April 4, 2016 - By

GNSS robustness for unmanned aircraft systems
When siting the antenna of a GNSS receiver or designing a GNSS-based navigation system, electromagnetic compatibility is an important concern. This is particularly true for airborne platforms. In this month’s cover story, we take a look at how radio-frequency interference can impact GNSS equipment on unmanned aircraft systems and how robustly the equipment can navigate those systems. read more

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Launchpad: GPS compass, survey rental program

April 3, 2016 - By

OEM GPS compass Alternative to magnetic-based sensors for manned or unmanned The VN-360 OEM GPS-Compass module provides an accurate, True North heading solution for systems integrators seeking a reliable alternative to magnetic-based sensors to improve the capabilities and performance of next-generation manned and unmanned systems. Unlike digital magnetometers that can be affected by ferrous materials, the VN-360 heading solution provides... read more

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Autonomous relative navigation

April 1, 2016 - By

Future UAVs will require relative navigation capability to fulfill a broad range of assisted manned and unmanned missions. A new approach, demonstrated in application to aerial refueling, provides access to accurate relative time-space positioning information (R-TSPI) between platforms. By Shahram Moafipoor, Jeffrey A. Fayman, Lydia Bock and David Honcik The advent of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) highlights the importance of precise... read more

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Leica offers new reference servers, receiver

April 1, 2016 - By

Leica Geosystems released its new generation of reference servers and monitoring receiver, optimized with multi-frequency 555-channel capabilities to connect with current and all anticipated GNSS signals. The new Leica GR30 and GR50 reference servers and GM30 monitoring receiver are primed  for the constantly changing requirements of GNSS technology, according to the company. The first equipped with 555 channels, the new reference stations and... read more

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IGRSM to host 8th geospatial, remote sensing conference

April 1, 2016 - By

The 8th annual Institution of Geospatial and Remote Sensing Malaysia (IGRSM) International Conference and Exhibition on Geospatial & Remote Sensing will be held April 13–14 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, supporting organizer Science & Technology Research Institute for Defence (STRIDE) announced in a news release. The conference, themed “Geospatial on the Go,” is aimed at disseminating knowledge and sharing expertise in geospatial sciences in... read more

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USGS reveals 6 new California seafloor, coastal maps

April 1, 2016 - By

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released six new sets of publicly available maps that show the diverse and complex range of seafloor habitats along 80 miles of the central California coast from the Monterey Peninsula north to Pigeon Point, according to a news release form the organization. The new USGS publications, products of the California Seafloor Mapping Program, combine new and legacy data to reveal offshore bathymetry,... read more

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System of Systems: OCX to Cost More, Come Later

April 1, 2016 - By

GPS III program slowed by funds diversion. The White House budget request for the Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) comes to $393.3 million for fiscal year (FY) 2017. read more

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Hexagon to acquire geospatial radar technology firm

April 1, 2016 - By

Hexagon AB plans to acquire the GeoRadar division of the Italian-based company Ingegneria dei Sistemi S.p.A, a privately owned company with core expertise in radar-based solutions for multiple industries. Located near Pisa, Italy, with approximately 60 employees, the IDS GeoRadar division provides the mining and geospatial industries with innovative radar solutions for structural health monitoring and underground utility mapping. GeoRadar’s structural health... read more

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