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Spirent Sim3D provides realistic multipath simulation

August 29, 2019 - By

3D modeling solution creates true-to-life synthetic environments for more accurate testing. Spirent Communications plc has launched an innovative multipath simulation solution, Spirent Sim3D. The 3D modeling solution enables the testing of realistic multipath and obscuration effects on GNSS signals in a true-to-life synthetic environment. Sim3D is suitable for use by automotive, chipset, handset and receiver manufacturers, as well as in... read more

New NAVCEN chart shows GPS satellite locations

August 29, 2019 - By

The GPS Directorate has approved a change to the Navstar GPS Control Segment to User Support Community Interfaces ICD-GPS-240 and ICD-GPS-870, reports the U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center. The change removes the GPS satellite plane/slot and clock information from the Operational Advisory message. SVN/PRN, block type and NANU details will continue to be included. The change proposal was approved by... read more

Altitude Angel demonstrates UAV traffic management in Europe

August 29, 2019 - By

Safely integrating autonomous drones into global airspace is the goal of Altitude Angel. The company has completed its involvement in the Gulf of Finland (GOF) U-Space project, declaring the trials to have been a “huge success” and an “amazing showcase” of its unmanned traffic management (UTM) technologies. The GOF U-space demonstrations are funded by the SESAR Joint Undertaking for European... read more

U-blox enables AddMobile’s connected construction site

August 29, 2019 - By

u-blox’s Bluetooth low-energy module NINA-B1 has been chosen by AddMobile, Swedish provider of devices and services for construction site management, as the basis of its short-range equipment-tracking beacons, AddTrackers. In addition to NINA-B1, the AddMobile Toolbox features the u-blox MAX-M8 GNSS module and the u-blox GSM/GPRS cellular module SARA-G3. AddTrackers is among the latest enhancements to the company’s AddMobile Toolbox platform... read more

KVH showcases TACNAV 3D at ION JNC 2019

August 29, 2019 - By

KVH Industries’ Bill Houtz offers an overview of the KVH TACNAV 3D, a fiber optic 3D inertial navigation systems with embedded GNSS, at the Institute of Navigation’s 2019 Joint Navigation Conference in Long Beach, California. According to the company, TACNAV 3D’s modular tactical design and flexible architecture allow it to function as either a standalone navigation solution or as the... read more

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CHC Navigation introduces new corporate website

August 28, 2019 - By

CHC Navigation has launched a new website to convey its expanding role as a provider of geospatial and GNSS products and solutions. “Our new website provides a clear insight of who we are and where our ambition lies when developing, delivering and supporting high-end, professional and innovative GNSS-based solutions to our customers,” the company stated in a press release. “The... read more

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Bentley Systems to cover smart city technology at Intergeo 2019

August 28, 2019 - By

Bentley Systems will be focusing on smart cities, specifically digital twins for digitally advanced smart cities and other technology solutions, at Intergeo 2019, which will take place Sept. 17-19 in Stuttgart, Germany. During the show, the company will offer demonstrations and discuss digital construction, digital cities, reality modeling and civil design. In the realm of digital construction, Bentley Systems will... read more

IMU offers low-noise performance for high dynamic applications

August 27, 2019 - By

Higher rate, higher acceleration applications benefit from SWaP-C advantages of MEMS-based inertial systems. Gladiator Technologies’ LandMark 007 inertial measurement unit (IMU) combines low noise, high range sensors and Velox high-speed output in a rugged IMU package measuring 0.7 inches square. With rate ranges up to 2000°/s and acceleration ranges as high as 200 g, the LandMark 007 IMU provides demanding,... read more