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u-blox automotive-grade GNSS module features extended operating temperatures

January 18, 2018 - By

u‑blox is offering the automotive-grade MAX‑M8Q‑01A GNSS module, which measures 9.7 x 10.1 x 2.5 millimeters and has an operating temperature range from –40 degrees Celsius to 105 degrees Celsius. The MAX‑M8Q is the company’s third automotive-grade GNSS module to date, alongside the NEO‑M8Q‑01A and NEO‑M8L‑03A modules. MAX‑M8Q‑01A is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the automotive market, providing... read more

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Brexit fallout: Galileo center moves from UK to Spain

January 18, 2018 - By

A security center for the European Union’s Galileo satellite system will be moved from the United Kingdom to Spain as a result of Brexit, according to numerous press reports. A committee of representatives of member states voted by a large majority on Jan. 18 to approve the European Commission’s recommendation of Madrid as the Galileo Security Monitoring Centre’s (GSMC’s) new... read more

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South Korea defense agency selects SimActive's Correlator3D

January 17, 2018 - By

The Republic of Korea Agency for Defense Development (ADD) has selected SimActive’s Correlator3D software. The agency’s use of the software will include processing UAV and satellite imagery. The transaction was facilitated through a SimActive partner in the region, GeoFocus Inc. “The software was originally developed for military clients, which is reflected in the processing speed and rigorous mapping standards the technology adheres... read more

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USGIF, Hexagon Geospatial grant software to 14 colleges

January 17, 2018 - By

The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) has partnered with Hexagon Geospatial, a USGIF organizational member, to offer software licenses to 14 colleges and universities under USGIF’s Collegiate Accreditation Program. Hexagon Geospatial will provide students and faculty at each of USGIF’s 14 accredited programs with three-year licenses for its desktop and cloud-based Smart M.App software. The software is designed to benefit... read more

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Positioning with Android: GNSS observables

January 17, 2018 - By , , , , and

For those who want high accuracy, but don’t need it full time, high-productivity dedicated professional solutions may not be cost-justified. In these cases, a “positioning as a service” subscription could offer a viable use model. Achieving precision positioning with just a standard mobile device, a correction stream using the mobile device’s data connection and a high-accuracy positioning application produces a... read more

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Precision agriculture market to reach $5B in 2021

January 17, 2018 - By

The global market for precision agriculture solutions is forecast to grow from €2.2 billion ($2.6 billion) in 2016 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6 percent to reach about €4.2 billion ($5 billion) in 2021, according to a research report from the market analyst firm Berg Insight. A set of technologies are applied in precision farming practices that... read more

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Unmanned taxis, solar-powered UAS in development

January 17, 2018 - By

This month’s highlights from the UAV industry include: more on the potential for unmanned airborne taxis, a drone recovery system aimed at satisfying FAA requirements for flying over people, a temporary stumble for camera supplier GoPro as it withdraws from the UAS end-product business, and a possible commercial re-emergence of the high-altitude, solar-powered drone. Passenger drone tested in UK If... read more

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A grave threat to GPS and GNSS

January 16, 2018 - By

Ligado transmitters effectively become jammers for many existing GPS receivers. I believe that this possibility is the greatest current threat to the PNT community. read more

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