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DT Research’s newest tablet provides scientific-grade GNSS

September 17, 2018 - By

DT Research has launched the DT372AP-TR rugged real-time kinematic (RTK) tablet, a lightweight military-grade tablet that offers RTK to enhance the precision of position data derived from satellite-based positioning systems. The tablet enables 3D point cloud creation with centimeter-level accuracy to meet the high standards required for scientific-grade evidence in court, the company said. The DT372AP-TR RTK tablet is military-grade with... read more

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GPS problem reports now published on NAVCEN website

September 17, 2018 - By

The U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center (NAVCEN) is now publishing reports of GPS problems on its website. Any notes about problem resolution, if available, will also be listed. The website will be updated as new reports are received and processed. All reports made in 2018 are now available, and reports for prior years will be made available in the future.... read more

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Trimble adds Galileo and BeiDou to VRS Now service in North America

September 17, 2018 - By

Galileo and BeiDou observation data are now included with Trimble VRS Now subscriptions in North America. The addition of the Galileo and BeiDou constellations allow users to make use of more satellites, enabling more robust performance when working in harsh GNSS environments such as in urban canyons and under canopy, the company said. Trimble VRS Now in North America fully... read more

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Lockheed gets U.S. Air Force contract for 22 more GPS IIIs

September 17, 2018 - By

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $7.2 billion contract to build 22 more GPS III satellites. Like the first batch of 10 GPS III satellites, the GPS III Follow-On (GPS IIIF) satellites “will provide greater accuracy, and improved anti-jamming capabilities, making them more resilient,” said Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson in a statement. The satellites will be... read more

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Enhanced navigation, robustness, safety for autonomous vehicles

September 17, 2018 - By

Presented at ION GNSS 2018+: Globalstar is developing a Connected Car program for continuous, worldwide service to vehicles via satellite and terrestrial communications links. read more

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DigitalGlobe makes available MDA RADARSAT-2 data in SecureWatch

September 12, 2018 - By

Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery from Maxar’s MDA RADARSAT-2 satellite will become available to SecureWatch subscribers on Oct. 1, according to DigitalGlobe. SecureWatch, DigitalGlobe’s cloud-based geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) platform, will now combine the company’s high-resolution optical imagery and MDA’s SAR imagery in one platform, enabling defense and intelligence analysts to deliver actionable insights to decision makers regardless of weather and light... read more

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SwellPro USA, Urban Drones introduce waterproof drone

September 12, 2018 - By

SwellPro USA and Urban Drones have released a waterproof drone, the Spry, that can briefly submerge like a submarine, float like a boat and fly in the air at over 43 mph. The Spry features a self-contained camera that can capture video at 30 frames per second and pictures at 12 megapixels. According to the company, the Spry gives users... read more

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An inside look at fighting crime with GIS

September 12, 2018 - By

June’s Geointelligence Insider article on Jack Maple was the human interest article. One of the readers of June’s article had the opportunity to meet Jack Maple. I appreciate the feedback. This month’s article is based upon the recommendation of Geospatial Solutions Managing Editor Tracy Cozzens to cover the technical side of GIS and crime fighting. Recap Fighting crime with GIS sounds... read more

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