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QZSS satellites benefit Western Australia industries, study shows

July 30, 2018 - By

Curtin University researchers found the launch of new Japanese satellites has boosted satellite positioning capabilities in Western Australia (WA), offering huge potential benefits across numerous industries including mining, surveying and navigation. New research, published in the journal GPS Solutions, found signals from the recently launched Japanese QZSS satellites provide centimeter-level positioning accuracy, and thus significantly enhanced positioning capabilities in WA,... read more

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PNT Board to discuss spectrum issues in public teleconference

July 30, 2018 - By

The National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Advisory Board (PNT Board) will take part in a public teleconference on spectrum issues on Aug. 6. The meeting will be held via teleconference and WebEx. The teleconference will take place Monday, August 6, from, 12-4 p.m. Eastern Time. This meeting will be open to the public telephonically and by WebEx. Any interested... read more

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China launches new twin BeiDou-3 navigation satellites

July 30, 2018 - By

China has launched another pair of BeiDou-3 navigation satellites, reports Xinhua News Agency, China’s state-run press agency. A Long March-3B carrier rocket lifted off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on July 29. The twin satellites are the 33rd and 34th of the BeiDou navigation system. They entered orbit more than three hours after the launch.... read more

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Ford details drone-based vehicle sensor backup

July 26, 2018 - By

Ford has applied for a patent that would send a drone to dock with an autonomous vehicle and act as a surrogate sensor if one of the car’s sensors failed. The UAV then uses its own sensors to guide the car to a repair facility. The filing from Ford Global Technologies, a subsidiary that manages and commercializes patents and copyrights, outlines... read more

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OEM module makes light work of mapping

July 26, 2018 - By

The BYes “GetYourSpace” service collects and analyzes lighting in urban environments using a GIS-based approach and the Trimble MB-TWO GNSS module. One of the most visible services provided by cities and municipalities is the illumination of streets and public spaces. To optimize the use of public funds, cities need timely, comprehensive information on how their lighting systems are working. Operators... read more

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GMV and Tecnobit to tailor Skydel SDX GNSS simulator for Europe

July 26, 2018 - By

GMV, Tecnobit and Skydel are aiming to provide corporations, universities and research labs with a reliable, advanced simulation system that closely follows the latest Galileo capabilities. “Together with our partners at Tecnobit, and taking advantage of SDX’s unique software-defined architecture, we are currently working to add Public Regulated Service (PRS) support to Skydel SDX,” said Manuel Toledo, head of the... read more

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UAV updates highlighted on European front

July 26, 2018 - By

After a couple of good hours of progress, we suddenly ran up against a massive “tail-back” — as the English call road-blocks — on the A303. We eventually crawled along further and discovered that all the rubber-neckers were slowing to grab a glimpse of Stonehenge, which you can see on the left, not far from the road. A little further... read more

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Latest satellite launch extends Galileo’s global reach

July 25, 2018 - By

News from the European Space Agency Four more Galileo satellites were launched July 25 by an Ariane 5. Their arrival in orbit brings the Galileo constellation to 26 satellites, extending the global coverage of the constellation. Ariane 5 flight VA244, operated by Arianespace under contract to ESA, lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, at 11:25 GMT (13:25... read more

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