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USGIF awards $126K in scholarship funds to GEOINT students

August 23, 2018 - By

The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) awarded $126,000 in scholarships to individuals studying geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and related topics. According to the foundation, this is the largest amount it has distributed to date. The scholarships are distributed annually to doctoral candidates, graduate students, undergraduate students and graduating high school seniors. In addition to the scholarships, two awards are funded... read more

Second GPS III satellite ready for launch

August 23, 2018 - By

GPS III Space Vehicle 02 (GPS III SV02) is complete, tested and expected to launch in 2019. As the first Lockheed Martin-built GPS III satellite prepares to ship to the launchpad, the U.S. Air Force has declared that the second GPS III satellite is complete, fully tested and ready to launch. The Air Force’s “Available for Launch” declaration is the... read more

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INC 2018 to focus on navigation challenges, societal benefits

August 23, 2018 - By

The 2018 International Navigation Conference (INC), which will take place Nov. 12-15 at the Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel in Bristol, United Kingdom, will focus on navigation challenges and societal benefits. According to event organizers, the keynote speakers at the event will focus on developments in resilient positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) innovations; PNT for connected autonomy; human factors and cognition... read more

Geneq debuts multi-constellation GNSS survey receiver

August 22, 2018 - By

Geneq Inc. has released the F90, a multi-constellation GNSS receiver with a high level of technology integration. The new product is designed to fulfill surveyors’ demands for performance, flexibility and cost-effectiveness. The F90 tracks multiple constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and Beidou) and can maximize the acquisition and tracking process with all-in-view GNSS satellite frequencies, the company said. Providing maximum performance... read more

Laser Technology offers improved rangefinder with compass

August 22, 2018 - By

Laser Technology Inc. (LTI), manufacturer of professional-grade laser rangefinders, has released its improved TruPulse 360 laser, which features LTI’s TruVector 360° Compass Technology. The rangefinder has numerous measurement capabilities. According to the company, it can measure slope distance, inclination and azimuth; instantly calculate horizontal and vertical distances; and calculate 3D missing line values. The enhanced device offers 33 percent increased... read more

Swift ​​Navigation ​​announces full BeiDou and Galileo support for ​​Piksi Multi

August 21, 2018 - By

Swift ​​Navigation has upgraded the firmware to ​​its flagship product — the Piksi Multi GNSS ​​receiver. This marks the sixth major release to Piksi Multi since it was launched in February 2017. The upgrade is available free of charge to Swift customers. ​​ The firmware release also enhances Duro, the ruggedized version of the Piksi Multi receiver housed in a... read more

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August 21, 2018 - By and

Thank you for registering for the upcoming webinar, “Network Synchronization Challenges and Solutions,” sponsored by Microlab. A link to the live event will be sent to you two hours before the event. Your personalized event URL will be automatically generated by the ON24 system. To ensure receipt of the email, please whitelist this email address by adding it to your contacts: do_not_reply@on24event.com. This presentation... read more

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Hemisphere GNSS acquires Outback Guidance from AgJunction

August 20, 2018 - By

Hemisphere GNSS Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to purchase all of the assets of the Outback Guidance business from AgJunction Inc., along with a new technology licensing agreement. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter, contingent on normal regulatory approvals. The acquisition aligns with Hemisphere’s continued push into the global agriculture market, Hemisphere GNSS said. In addition... read more