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Inertial Labs launches new GNSS-aided inertial nav system

February 2, 2022 - By

Inertial Labs has launched a new GNSS-aided inertial navigation system. INS-DM is an IP68-rated version of the company’s new generation of super ruggedized units, shielded from electromagnetic interference. The fully integrated device combines the inertial navigation system (INS) with an attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) and air data computer (ADC). The high-performance strapdown system determines position, velocity and absolute... read more

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NextNav showcases APNT backup to GNSS at European JRC trial

February 2, 2022 - By

NextNav participated in the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) alternative positioning, navigation and timing (APNT) evaluation in Ispra, Italy. At the trial, NextNav showcased an alternative PNT backup to GNSS, TerraPoiNT. According to the JRC, the trial is analyzing the technologies “which could deliver positioning, and/or timing information, independently from GNSS, to be effective backup in the event of... read more

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Geotab wins contract for fleet telematics in U.S. Air Force vehicles

February 2, 2022 - By

The U.S. Air Force will equip its 21,000 general-purpose vehicles with Geotab fleet-management technology after the company was awarded a sole-source contract. Geotab received FIPS 140-2 validation for its cryptographic library in February 2019 as well as FedRAMP authorization and ISO 27001 certification for its telematics platform. These compliance certifications and authorizations validate Geotab’s system and organizational processes, enabling the... read more

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Massive global map provided free from MapTiler

February 2, 2022 - By

MapTiler has created a single image of the entire world detailed enough to find a specific house. If printed, the map would cover nearly 16 soccer fields. To create the world image, satellite imagery was processed to remove clouds and balance shades and tones, and then carefully stitched together to create a seamless map layer with beautiful colors. The input... read more

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Location systems provider Syntony GNSS joins TCCA

February 2, 2022 - By

Syntony GNSS has joined TCCA, a global representative body for the critical communications ecosystem. With offices in France, the United States and Canada, Syntony designs and manufactures GNSS products, including receivers and simulators dedicated to mission-critical applications, transportation, aerospace and defense. According to an industry report, the global GNSS simulators market size is set to grow from USD 106 million... read more

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Asensing demos HD-MapBox for lane-level positioning

February 2, 2022 - By

Guangzhou Asensing Technology, which specializes in high-precision positioning for intelligent transportation, demonstrated HD-MapBox at CES 2022. read more

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Trimble Dimensions+ opens 2022 Call for Speakers

February 2, 2022 - By

Trimble has opened its Call for Speakers for the Trimble Dimensions+ 2022 User Conference to be held November 7-9 at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.  read more

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The effects of tectonic plate movement on the modernized 2022 NSRS

February 2, 2022 - By

It’s the beginning of 2022 and the new, modernized NSRS is only about three years away. Hopefully, everyone has been reading NGS’s blueprint documents updated during 2021, and participating in NGS’s webinar series. Together, they provide the latest information about the changes from the existing NSRS to the new NSRS. My previous columns highlighted many aspects of the new geometric reference... read more

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