Photo: Swift Navigation Carnegie Robotics, an advanced robotics systems and sensors company, has acquired Swift Navigation’s Duro product line. The acquisition expands Carnegie Robotics’ IP portfolio of smart machinery across industries such as rail, intermodal, agriculture, construction, mining, marine, and more. Launched in 2017 through a collaboration between Swift Navigation and Carnegie Robotics, the Duro product line features high-precision GNSS receivers and software designed to deliver reliable centimeter-accurate positioning in challenging environments. Since the launch, […]

Photo: QinetiQ The UK Ministry of Defence will construct a new anti-jamming test facility at Boscombe Down in Wiltshire, England. This facility is designed to safeguard military equipment from threats posed by GPS jamming. A £20 million ($26 million) contract has been awarded to the defense technology firm QinetiQ, which will create one of Europe’s largest anechoic chambers, set to be operational by 2026. This facility, referred to as a “silent hangar,” will accommodate large […]

August 21, 2024 How much progress have you made toward your goals this week? Are your health stats where you want them this month? Garmin Connect makes answering these questions a breeze with Fitness Reports. These summary emails show all the ways you moved in the past week or month. You can even share these reports with a coach, trainer, nutritionist or an accountability partner to monitor your progress and help you stay on track. […]

Image: 3DSculptor/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images If not GNSS, then what? An interesting question. To some, it means GNSS is so important and unique that without it, all is lost. They enthusiastically support only GNSS-centric research and development, believing that any issues that GNSS has today — such as lack of resilience — can be resolved given enough time and money. It includes pushing for the discontinuance of ground-based systems and the “re-purposing” of […]

August 22, 2024 Whether you’ve just purchased your first aircraft, or your older panel needs some upgrades, deciding exactly what to buy isn’t always as simple as hitting “add to cart.” Luckily, our Garmin sales team has been around the block a few times, and they have some considerations to keep in mind when you’re mulling over your options. 1. Your aircraft’s mission and necessary capabilities. Do you fly for a $100 hamburger every weekend? […]

Photo: Archer Aviation Is it possible that we have already oversold the potential — or at least the timing — for when we expect operational electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxis? United, Delta, Southwest, and other airlines seem intent on being part of the coming air taxi game, but locking up future potential without anything delivered could be risky. Now, this eVTOL stuff is not cheap, and it does not come quickly—it takes […]

August 20, 2024 Boating in the dark offers unique experiences and practical advantages, including less traffic, cooler temperatures and amazing stargazing — just to name a few. Whether you’re heading out to catch the early-morning bite at your favorite fishing spot, enjoying a peaceful moonlit cruise or navigating back to the marina after a long day on the water, nighttime boating requires careful preparation and the right tools. How Garmin Electronics Can Help You Boat […]

The top screen showing the hydrogen maser and cesium clocks in an adjacent isolated room used for realization of the timescale for research purposes. Students presenting their work to the USNO and Microchip Inc., visitors. (Photo: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa) The University of Alabama, with the support of the National Science Foundation (NSF), has established a program unlike any other in the country. It focuses on positioning, navigation, timing, and frequency (PNTF) as its own […]

August 18, 2024 Global triathlon stars trust Garmin smartwatches, cycling computers and more to get a leg up on the competition. Learn how our products can help you elevate your triathlon training. What do Dorian Coninx, Anne Haug and Taylor Knibb have in common? For starters, all three are among the world’s top professional triathletes. Second, the trio takes their training to the next level with Garmin multisport and triathlon products, enabling them to train […]

Genesis satellite. The combination of advanced technologies for precise orbit determination and timing, as well as the scientific exploitation of GNSS signals, opens major new opportunities for relevant, innovative in-orbit scientific experiments. These opportunities come in the fields of Earth sciences, including geodesy, geophysics and GNSS remote sensing of the atmosphere, land, ocean and ice, fundamental physics, astronomy and time metrology. They could extend some current operational applications such as precise orbit determination for geodesy […]