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Android software release expands GNSS analysis tool capabilities

December 4, 2017 - By

Google has publicly released GNSS Analysis app v2.5.0.0 with advanced processing and analysis tools for raw GNSS measurements retrieved from Android devices. The primary intent of these tools is to enable device manufacturers to see in detail how well the GNSS receivers are working in each particular device design, and thus improve the design and GNSS performance in their devices. However,... read more

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US, China cooperate on interoperability for better civilian service

December 4, 2017 - By

The United States and China have negotiated compatible signal characteristics that will both protect and enhance service for users of the U.S. GPS and Chinese BeiDou constellations. The achievement resulted from several years of discussions between U.S. and Chinese GNSS experts. The consensus to make the systems compatible and interoperable at the user level will mean better service for users... read more

USGS map locates lava flows before an eruption

December 1, 2017 - By

New U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) maps show areas that could be affected by Mauna Loa lava flows — information critical for response planning. Each zone identifies a segment of the volcano that could erupt lava and send flows downslope. The volcano has erupted 33 times since 1843. Typically, eruptions began in the summit caldera, with a curtain of fire (a... read more

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Locating lava flows before an eruption

December 1, 2017 - By

New U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) maps show areas that could be affected by Mauna Loa lava flows — information critical for response planning. Each zone identifies a segment of the volcano that could erupt lava and send flows downslope. The volcano has erupted 33 times since 1843. Typically, eruptions began in the summit caldera, with a curtain of fire (a... read more

UAV sensor package detects methane

December 1, 2017 - By

The professional aerial methane detector mdTector1000 CH4 from Microdrones makes it easy to detect methane gas via a fully integrated aerial package for professionals responsible for methane gas infrastructure. The mdTector1000 CH4 has a Pergam gas sensor, mounted and integrated with the Microdrones md4-1000 UAV. In real time, users can see aerial shots of detection with the laser sensor, the... read more

Tampa demonstrates connected vehicle technology

December 1, 2017 - By

Tampa, Florida, took a big step toward its goal of becoming a smart city on Nov. 13, when the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) hosted its first public demonstration of connected car technology. THEA plans to equip 1,600 privately owned automobiles with connected vehicle technology by mid-2018 as part of the Tampa Connected Vehicle Pilot. In the project, volunteers’ automobiles... read more

Javad GNSS offers spoofing alert for surveyors

December 1, 2017 - By

Spoofing — the generation of false and misleading GPS signals by “bad actors” — is becoming an increasing problem for all GPS users, and surveyors just as much as everyone else should be knowledgable and take countermeasures. Javad GNSS has announced that spoofer detection is now available on all of its OEM boards. If the receivers equipped with such boards... read more

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OriginGPS creates IoT-connected baseball

December 1, 2017 - By

OriginGPS teamed with Friendly Technologies, an internet of things (IoT) and device management company, and Humavox, a wireless charging expert, to create an IoT-connected baseball in six weeks. Friendly’s IoT platform interfaces the OriginIoT (cellular IoT) system to enable communication, management and a graphical user interface, while Humavox’s compact Wi-Fi-charging bowl re-energizes the system. The demonstration — developed in six... read more

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