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11.03.2024 20:00 Laser leveling has been increasingly replaced by machine control systems that enable operators to compare the position of their machine’s blade with a digital grading map, and then guide it very precisely to cut the proper elevation. The post Guiding machines: Combining GNSS and other sensors is key to effective machine control first appeared on GPS World.

11.03.2024 20:00 Microchip makes an integrated circuit, known as an inductive position sensor, that is very well suited for machine control because it is not affected by the harsh conditions on most construction sites. The post Microchip: Inductive position sensors measure movements first appeared on GPS World.

11.03.2024 20:00 Septentrio’s AntaRx GNSS smart antenna — a box containing a receiver, an antenna and supporting electronics — is designed for machine automation and control in construction, precision agriculture and logistics. The post Septentrio: Smart antenna reduces cabling first appeared on GPS World.

11.03.2024 20:00 Gundersen & Løken AS, in Oslo, Norway, founded in 1899, develops equipment for the construction industry. It uses Septentrio’s AntaRx in its Dig Pilot 3D machine guidance system, which it began to develop in 2007. The post Gundersen Løken: Tracking the tip of the bucket first appeared on GPS World.

11.03.2024 20:00 The European Space Agency and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre are collaborating to host the 15th edition of the International Summer School on GNSS. The post ESA-JRC opens registration for GNSS summer school first appeared on GPS World.

11.03.2024 20:00 EUSPA has published a technical document detailing the main characteristics of the new Galileo Emergency Warning Satellite Service . The post EU to launch Galileo-based emergency alert system first appeared on GPS World.

07.03.2024 17:10 BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by Boeing to enhance the U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling system with a modernized vehicle management system computer . The post BAE Systems to upgrade US Navy UAVs first appeared on GPS World.

07.03.2024 17:10 Scientific Systems has released upgrades for ImageNav, an image-based navigation software designed for GPS-denied or compromised environments. The post Scientific Systems advances navigation software first appeared on GPS World.

06.03.2024 21:20 The GEODNET Foundation — the organization governing the blockchain-based global navigation network GEODNET — has completed a $3.5 million seed funding round. The post GEODNET concludes $3.5 million seed funding round first appeared on GPS World.

06.03.2024 21:20 The NOAA has awarded Scripps Institution of Oceanography and The Ohio State University grants to develop models to address what NGS denotes as the Intra-Frame Deformation Model . The post Scripps Institution of Oceanography establishes a geodesy program first appeared on GPS World.

06.03.2024 02:00 Iridium Communications, a satellite network operator, will acquire Satelles for $115 million. Satelles is a provider of secure The post Iridium acquires Satelles to boost PNT capabilities first appeared on GPS World.

05.03.2024 19:30 The European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation has awarded GMV a contract for the evolution of AUGUR, a free service for pilots, airspace users and air navigation service providers. The post GMV improves airport navigation performance first appeared on GPS World.

05.03.2024 19:30 Should GPS have a satellite-based high-accuracy service, like Galileo’s and BeiDou’s? What would it take to build it? The post EAB Q&A: Satellite-based high-accuracy services first appeared on GPS World.

05.03.2024 19:30 Topcon Positioning Systems has expanded its support for the Get Kids into Survey project, now serving as the exclusive sponsor of the Global Brand Ambassador Hub. The post Topcon boosts support for Get Kids into Survey project first appeared on GPS World.

05.03.2024 00:00 1Spatial, a location master data management software and solutions provider, has secured a three-year contract with a leading Distribution System Operator for electricity and gas networks in Belgium. The post 1Spatial secures contract for geospatial services in Belgium first appeared on GPS World.