Astranis has completed a critical demonstration for the U.S. Space Force’s Resilient GPS (R-GPS) program, showcasing its ability to transmit core GPS waveforms using software-defined radio hardware. Conducted ahead of schedule and within budget, the demonstration highlights Astranis’ ability to adapt its flight-heritage high-orbit satellite hardware to meet new resilience requirements for the Space Force. The test took place at Astranis’ headquarters in San Francisco, California, using a flight-like software-defined radio and positioning, navigation and […]

Photo: Mounted PNT product office Project Manager Positioning, Navigation and Timing’s Mounted PNT product office has received full-rate production approval for the Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing System Generation II (MAPS Gen II), a key Army modernization initiative, from the Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors. This approval allows the Mounted PNT office, in collaboration with Collins Aerospace, to begin full-rate production and fielding of MAPS Gen II as it moves toward […]

March 14, 2025 Plus, we looked at the sleep of Garmin users in the top 1% of runners or cyclists.  We’ve got good news and not-so-good news. The good? Garmin users are sleeping better. The not-so-good news is that a lot of us have room for improvement — especially those of us who don’t consider ourselves elite athletes. Ever wondered how well you sleep o­­­­­­­­­­r how you compare to your peers? In the latest Garmin data […]

TCarta has introduced a new line of Satellite Reconnaissance Charts designed to complement official marine navigation maps in shallow waters. These digital maps, derived from recently acquired satellite imagery, adhere to International Hydrographic Organization S-57 and S-100 data model standards, mirroring the appearance and symbology of official navigation aids. The TCarta Charts provide up-to-date information on seafloor depths, sandbars, reefs, shoals and other submerged hazards, as well as floating dangers in near-shore environments. The new […]

Photo:Plot of OPUS Projects network diagram. Hub is Addicks CORS, all marks are simultaneously observed during the session. (Photo: Dave Zilkoski) On Jan. 16, 2025, as part of the OPUS User Forum, the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) Northeast Regional Geodetic Advisor, Dan Martin, gave a webinar titled “Why OPUS Projects’ Hub Processing Strategy is not a Radial Survey.” The presentation can be downloaded here. First, let’s define a GNSS radial survey. A “GNSS radial survey” is […]

Photo: HAKINMHAN / Royalty-free / iStock / Getty Images Plus The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has partnered with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) to initiate steps toward approving Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas (CPRAs) for use in aircraft. This collaboration addresses GPS/GNSS jamming and spoofing threats, with the current focus on a Request for Information (RFI) to study anti-jamming and anti-spoofing technologies. The RFI, published on SAM.gov, aims to identify and evaluate vendors’ […]

GEODNET Foundation, the organization overseeing the GEODNET positioning network, has secured $8 million in a strategic funding round. This investment, led by Multicoin Capital with participation from ParaFi and DACM, brings the project’s total financing to $15 million. The funds will be allocated to support the network’s expanding customer base and develop new applications in robotics and physical artificial intelligence. Real-time kinematics (RTK) is a navigation technique that enhances satellite-based positioning systems to achieve centimeter-level […]

March 5, 2025 With 24/7 health and fitness tracking1 and more, our smartwatches give cyclists valuable insights to support their time on and off the bike. If you already own an Edge® cycling computer, you know how valuable the Garmin performance data can be. But if you aren’t wearing a Garmin smartwatch, you’re missing out on important off-the-bike training and recovery data. Your Edge is your bike’s best friend. But to really take your cycling […]

AgEagle Aerial Systems has introduced version 2.1.0 of its eBee VISION application software, designed to significantly enhance UAV capabilities. The update expands the system’s functionality, introducing circular and grid mapping features. These new mapping capabilities allow users to generate 2D or 3D maps using external post-processing software for more comprehensive geospatial data. eBee VISION 2.1.0 can continue missions in GNSS-denied environments and allows manual deactivation of GNSS to prevent jamming or spoofing. It implements the […]

March 3, 2025 Overwhelmed at the thought of figuring out your next workout? Let Garmin do the work for you with workout options available right on your compatible smartwatch. Even the most dedicated athlete will inevitably get stuck in a rut when trying to choose their next workout. And let’s be honest — we’ve all skipped one simply because we weren’t sure what to actually do. But if you’ve got a Garmin smartwatch on your […]