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Parker LORD launches all-in-one RTK system

April 30, 2020 - By and

Parker LORD has launched the 3DM-GQ7 dual-antenna RTK inertial navigation system with multiple integrated aiding sensors and support for external aiding. It has two integrated real-time kinematic (RTK)-capable multi-band multi-constellation GNSS receivers, integrated barometric pressure sensor, magnetometer, and hardware support for wheel odometry. It also has an application programming interface (API) for external sensor measurements. The 3DM-GQ7 offers advanced sensor fusion for accurate measurements in challenging environments.... read more

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Raytheon M-code receiver deployment underway

April 30, 2020 - By

In 2019, the U.S. Air Force certified the security architecture of Raytheon Intelligence & Space’s M-code modules and receivers as providers of secure and reliable access to modernized GPS. The resilient receivers are designed for high anti-jam performance. Raytheon’s M-code application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chip is either integrated into a ground-based receiver card optimized for low dynamic applications, or used... read more

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AUVSI to host Xponential webinar series on unmanned systems technology

April 30, 2020 - By

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will host Xponential Virtual Sessions, a week-long webinar series, May 4-8. According to AUVSI, the series will offer information, insights and insider knowledge covering a number of topics, including drone delivery, public safety, connectivity, and other aspects of the unmanned systems and robotics industry. These webinars are being held because of the... read more

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GNSS simulation critical for NAVWAR testing

April 29, 2020 - By

Orolia Defense & Security offers a range of solutions that support critical positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) systems for Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) domains. Orolia is approved to work on the full spectrum of U.S. government classified and unclassified projects and is positioned to support strategic partnerships in the development of key positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) technologies for the defense... read more

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DHS to host 2020 GPS equipment testing event this summer

April 29, 2020 - By

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is hosting the 2020 GPS Equipment Testing for Critical Infrastructure (GET-CI) event. This event will take place during the summer of 2020. The revised the due date for responses is May 8, 2020. Visit this site for more information. S&T’s GET-CI events are a series of annual evaluation... read more

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Industry perspective: Next-gen PNT needs careful assessment

April 29, 2020 - By and

With the first GPS Block III satellite SVN 74 being set as healthy and active in January, GPS has reached another important milestone. Setting the vehicle healthy and active makes the satellite available for use by military and civilian GPS users around the world. GPS has been a hugely successful system, consistently exceeding its performance specification and providing users with... read more

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Northrop SeaFIND guides navies around the world

April 29, 2020 - By

The SeaFIND inertial navigation system (INS) on April 1 received Type Approval from the U.S. Coast Guard, confirming that it meets an important international performance benchmark. SeaFIND — Sea Fiber Optic Inertial Navigation with Data Distribution — was developed by Northrop Grumman for small- to medium-size combatant and auxiliary ships. With its small footprint, it can also be used on... read more

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UAV Navigation’s visual system reduces dead-reckoning error

April 29, 2020 - By

UAV Navigation has developed a Visual Navigation System (VNS) that reduces the accumulated positional error during dead-reckoning navigation. The VNS leverages visual odometry techniques to determine the position and orientation of the aircraft by analyzing and processing the images captured by a camera installed on its underside. Initial testing in real-time flight conditions has been a success, reports UAV Navigation.... read more

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