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(Satellites from left) GPS: In July 1995, GPS achieved full operational capability (FOC). GLONASS: In December 1995, the (then) Soviet system achieved FOC. BeiDou: On June 23, 2020, China launched the final satellite of the BeiDou-3 constellation. Galileo: The constellation has 21 usable satellites.(Credit: Satellites from public sources; background image: NASA/Chaykovsky Igor/Shutterstock.com)

Global GNSS constellations: Why 2 + 2 equals more than 4

October 18, 2021

The tremendous benefits of having four complete GNSS constellations In 2020, with the completion of China’s BeiDou-3 (aka […]


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Gavin Schrock, PLS

The hazards of mixing RTK bases

September 29, 2021

Single-base RTK is an excellent choice for many uses but mixing different baseline lengths can yield inconsistent results […]


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Topnet Live has increased types of correction services and subscription options. (Image: Topcon)

Topnet Live GNSS network expands to meet digitalization demands

September 22, 2021

Topcon Positioning Group has expanded its Topnet Live GNSS network of correction solutions to support today’s work environments. […]


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Photo: Hi-Target

Hi-Target launches GNSS/IMU RTK receiver for the field

September 16, 2021

Hi-Target has introduced a new GNSS receiver, the V200. The V200 is a GNSS RTK receiver with an […]


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Image: Hexagon

Hexagon expands AR capabilities with Immersal acquisition

July 16, 2021

Hexagon AB has acquired Immersal Oy, an innovator of spatial mapping and visual positioning solutions for producing augmented […]


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Photo: Javad GNSS

Javad GNSS launches TRIUMPH-3 receiver

May 19, 2021

Javad GNSS has launched the TRIUMPH-3 receiver for surveyors and geodesists. It is capable of efficient tracking even […]


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Tom Hunter, Javad GNSS

Industry veteran Tom Hunter rejoins Javad GNSS, strengthens J-CORE team

April 22, 2021

Javad GNSS announces that, after a short retirement, Tom Hunter has rejoined the company as chief sales officer. […]


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Photo: CHC Navigation

UAVS take flight: Leading-edge commercial and industrial applications

April 3, 2021

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are something of a Swiss Army knife for the surveying and mapping communities. Commercial […]


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