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Jul 29, 2024 · November 5, 2024 By Matteo Luccio. GPS World Editor-in-Chief, Matteo Luccio, met with Jon Leombrone, executive vice president of navigation systems at Safran Federal Systems to discuss Safran’s latest assured positioning, navigation and timing (A-PNT) and simulator technology. Read More.
What Exactly Is GPS NMEA Data? - GPS World
Feb 4, 2015 · Today in the world of GPS, NMEA is a standard data format supported by all GPS manufacturers, much like ASCII is the standard for digital computer characters in the computer world. The purpose of NMEA is to give equipment users the ability to mix and match hardware and software. NMEA-formatted GPS data also makes life easier for software ...
The transition to M-code begins - GPS World
May 16, 2022 · The transition to M-code begins. Est. reading time: 1:30. May 16, 2022 - By Matteo Luccio. BAE Systems has produced more than one and a half million military GPS receivers. The company is transitioning receiver designs to use the modernized military code (M-code) signal for added resiliency in RF-challenged environments.
Finally, A List of Public RTK Base Stations in the U.S.
Jan 7, 2014 · About the Author: Eric Gakstatter Eric Gakstatter has been involved in the GPS/GNSS industry for more than 20 years. For 10 years, he held several product management positions in the GPS/GNSS industry, managing the development of several medium- and high-precision GNSS products along with associated data-collection and post-processing software.
GPS OCX delays continue - GPS World
Feb 16, 2024 · New GPS ground stations that are contracted by Raytheon Technologies to replace the current ground stations have been delayed until July 2025, the Pentagon’s testing office reported.. The Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) is facing a new delay of 16 months, according to the 2023 Annual Report of the Director of …
PassTime launches Encore 3 for long-life asset tracking
May 10, 2022 · PassTime asset-tracking company has launched Encore 3, the third-generation of its wireless GNSS tracking platform. Encore 3 builds upon the device platform introduced in 2019. It’s low power consumption results in extensive battery life, as much as several years. It can select and switch among four power modes so that customers can choose ...
How the strong solar storm could impact GNSS - GPS World
May 14, 2024 · Scintillation adversely affects GNSS positioning, particularly around the geomagnetic equator after local sunset. Similarly to Dahl, Steenburgh said that it is unclear just how bad the disruptions will be. While we still depend on GNSS, there are also more satellites in orbit. Moreover, the anomalies from the storm are constantly shifting ...
L5-first for improved resilience in mass market GNSS
Apr 11, 2024 · L5-first is a viable answer to the call for more resilience in GNSS as is being discussed in government and technical circles to protect vital national infrastructure. It is suggested as part of “Toughening Category 4: Signal Alternatives” to protect, toughen and augment (PTA) the current GNSS systems described by Brad Parkinson’s article ...
China completes national eLoran network - GPS World
Oct 7, 2024 · China completes national eLoran network. October 7, 2024 - By Jesse Khalil. The Dunhuang long-wave timing station, a critical component of China’s high-precision ground-based timing system, has been completed and tested. This marks a significant advancement in China’s development of a three-dimensional cross-timing system that spans air ...
New app for farmers enables smartphone nav in the field
Mar 16, 2015 · A new app available on the Google Play store enables farmers to use their smartphone in the field. AgriBus-NAVI is a GPS guidance system to mount on agricultural machinery such as tractors, combines and self-propelled sprayers to help with straight-line tasks in the field. Checking the display while driving will enable the creation of straight and evenly spaced lines in large fields.