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Hexagon Positioning demonstrates lane-level accuracy with Ligado Networks

June 15, 2018 - By

Hexagon’s Positioning Intelligence division has successfully deployed TerraStar X GNSS correction technology, which enables instant lane-level accuracy for autonomous automotive planning programs, the company said. “In partnership with Ligado Networks, we have demonstrated delivery of TerraStar X technology over both satellite and cellular networks to position vehicles with 5-centimeter (2-inch) accuracy in under a minute,” Hexagon stated in a press... read more

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Bentley Systems named 2018 Microsoft Partner of the Year for Malaysia railway project

June 15, 2018 - By

Bentley Systems has received a 2018 Microsoft Partner of the Year award for helping Malaysia’s Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (MRTC) in going digital for a railway project. According to Microsoft, through this project, Bentley Systems demonstrated excellence in innovation and implementation of user solutions based on Microsoft technology. These awards were distributed in 39 categories, and Bentley Systems received the... read more

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With Brexit looming, EU and UK tangle over Galileo

June 13, 2018 - By

An increasingly bitter political and economic argument between the United Kingdom (U.K.) and the European Union (EU) has alternately stalled and unfrozen progress on Galileo. Why does this matter from a defense and security viewpoint? Because it’s all about access to Galileo’s Public Regulated Service (PRS), the military-grade service and signal — in addition to billions of pounds and euros.... read more

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New Leica Aibot facilitates accurate, safe aerial surveys

June 12, 2018 - By

Leica Geosystems has released the Leica Aibot, its latest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system based on DJI’s aerial platform, the M600 Pro, designed to rapidly and autonomously enable digitizing of critical infrastructure. Leica Geosystems’ UAV technology enables users to get a complete data set in less time with a user-friendly and innovative interface, opening new business opportunities while reducing time,... read more

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GSA requests information for procurement of EGNOS payload services

June 11, 2018 - By

The European GNSS Agency (GSA) has issued a request for information (RFI) in preparation for the procurement of EGNOS geostationary navigation payload services. The EGNOS space segment is provided by commercial satellite operators on the basis of service contracts. The GEO-1, GEO-2 and GEO-3 service contracts now cover the EGNOS space segment needs, and the GEO-1 and GEO-2 services will be... read more

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MicroPilot receives $2 million donation for UAV flight project

June 11, 2018 - By

MicroPilot received a $2 million contribution toward its $5 million project to develop systems and processes that will allow certification to DO-178C airworthiness standards. In other words, MicroPilot aims to demonstrate a level of software reliability that will allow regulators to permit UAVs to operate over cities and towns. MicroPilot is leading the Hi-Rise research consortium, a group of companies... read more

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OGC hosts disaster preparedness workshop

June 11, 2018 - By

The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) is hosting the second Disasters Concept Development Study Workshop July 24-25 at the NOAA Auditorium in Silver Spring, Maryland. Organized by OGC, the workshop is sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Geographic Data Committee, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and other government agencies. The workshop is part of the OGC’s Disaster Concept... read more

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State of the Industry survey opens for your input

June 11, 2018 - By

UPDATE: The deadline has been extended to July 16. What technical and business challenges are getting your attention this year? How are you driving business in today’s economy? What issues are you concerned about?  What solutions hold the most promise for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) in challenged and indoor environments — regardless of which technology provides them? We want to know, and... read more

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