Topcon Positioning Systems has introduced the HiPer XRa GNSS receiver for surveying, mapping and construction applications. The new receiver is designed to benefit a wide variety of users, including construction professionals, surveyors, GIS professionals, archeologists, engineering firms and others who rely on quality, precision measurements. The HiPer XR supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, IRNSS, QZSS and SBAS. The new receiver has advanced Topcon Integrated Leveling Technology (TILT) compensation, featuring a calibration-free and magnetic interference-immune integrated […]

February 12, 2025 In July 2024, avid adventurer and nurse Brittany Farrish was 3 days into a planned 4-day backpacking trip in the Fryatt Valley of Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. At the end of that day, she and her hiking partner Kelsey were blissfully relaxing on an inflatable tube in a pristine glacial lake. They couldn’t have imagined what the next 24 hours would bring. There hadn’t been much rain in the area […]

The U.S. Navy has selected Northrop Grumman to advance its airborne navigation capabilities by integrating Northrop Grumman’s LN-251M, the upgrade of the LN-251 inertial navigation system (INS)/GPS. This new system incorporates M-Code technology, which provides an encrypted, military-specific signal with improved resistance to jamming, offering better protection against potential threats. According to the company, the LN-251M represents a significant advancement in naval aircraft navigation, being the first M-Code navigation system designed for this purpose. The […]

February 10, 2025 Equipped with advanced sonar and mapping technology, Garmin fishfinders and chartplotters have become indispensable tools for anglers worldwide hoping to reel in more fish. Many consider these easy-to-use marine electronics true game-changers. Whether you’ve dabbled with marine tech or are looking to expand your horizons out on the water, you might be wondering — what is a fishfinder? And what’s a chartplotter? What’s the difference? In this post, we’ll cover that and […]

The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) has selected GMV to develop a new version of the High Accuracy Data Generator (HADG) as part of Phase 2 of the Galileo High Accuracy Service (HAS) development.  This service offers free real-time precise positioning corrections to all Galileo system users. The first version of the HADG, also developed by GMV, is currently operational and provides users with the Initial Service (Phase 1) of the HAS.  […]

February 7, 2025 Here’s how your Garmin smartwatch estimates your EPOC and how you can use it to improve your training. If you ever struggle to choose how hard to push yourself in a workout or can’t tell if you’re overtraining, Garmin is here to help. You already know compatible Garmin devices provide data on your activities. Like, a lot of data. But just knowing your stats isn’t enough. You need to know what those […]

In response to the recent wildfires in Southern California, Topcon Positioning Systems is now offering free access to its GNSS correction services network for emergency recovery efforts. The company is offering a 90-day subscription to its Topnet Live service, which delivers precise positioning data crucial for assessing damaged infrastructure, surveying, utility mapping and operating construction equipment. The technology is being made available at no cost within affected areas to support first responders, public works teams, […]

February 5, 2025 Does your Garmin watch indicate your training status is strained or unproductive? Here’s what that means. Whether you’re training to run a marathon, win a cycling race or just improve your overall fitness, it’s important to understand how your training affects your performance. Enter: Garmin training status. What is training status? Training status is a multilevel analysis feature available on compatible Garmin smartwatches. It interprets your fitness while looking at how much […]

From Dec. 4-5, 2024, the National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Advisory Board met to discuss GPS-related topics. The PNT Advisory Board provides independent advice to the U.S. government on GPS-related policy, planning, program management and funding profiles in relation to the current state of national and international satellite navigation services. A March 28, 2024, GPS World article by Dana Goward highlighted that the PNT Advisory Board has been providing the government with independent […]

January 30, 2025 It’s time to improve your sleep. Garmin’s sleep score and advanced sleep tracking are here to help. More than one-third of adult Americans don’t get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), getting fewer than 7 hours. That can cause — or worsen — certain health problems, the CDC reported.   Sleep is essential to your well-being. It promotes good health, improves your mood and ensures recovery […]