HawkEye 360 Inc., the first commercial company to use formation flying satellites to create a new class of radio frequency (RF) data analytics, reports it has been awarded a contract for a commercial RF survey study from the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). Through the contract, HawkEye 360 will examine the integration of commercial RF capabilities and products into the NRO’s geospatial intelligence architecture. “This award from the NRO will further our efforts […]

Photo: Nearmap Aerial imagery company Nearmap has acquired technology and assets from Pushpin, a deep learning and analytics technology company that extracts data from 3D models to provide roof geometry insights to a variety of sectors including roofing, solar and government. The technology acquisition allows Nearmap to rapidly extract and disseminate roof geometry from its wide-scale 3D models and offer a new form of location content to its customers. ‘‘By acquiring Pushpin’s 3D geometry extraction […]

Below is the text of a letter sent to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on behalf of the National Executive Committee for Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT EXCOM). NTIA released this letter on December 6, 2019, as part of their letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) transmitting the executive branch’s position on a spectrum plan proposed by Ligado Networks. View NTIA letter December 3, 2018 The […]

By Colonel John ClaxtonChief, PNT Mission Integration, Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center Image: USAF The Global Positioning System has provided the citizens of the United States and the world the gold standard for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) for the past 40 years. These days, GPS is seamlessly integrated into our daily lives in ways that we hardly notice. In fact, most of us expect GPS to be available in much the same […]

December 12, 2019 In July 2019, mountain guide Susanna Girolamo led a hiking trip in Montana’s Swan Mountain Range. Little did she know it would become a much longer trip than anticipated. In her own words, Girolamo shared with Garmin the details of that day, and how carrying an inReach® satellite communicator stopped the situation from escalating. “By the summer of 2019, I had been leading mountain and backcountry skiing trips for a few years, […]

Photo: USDA The precision farming market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $4 billion to more than $12 billion by 2025; as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights, Inc. The market growth is attributed to the rising adoption of smart agricultural practices to increase productivity. The use of Big Data along with information and communication technologies will provide farmers with more accurate insights into the existing […]

December 10, 2019 It’s that time of year again — the holidays are in full swing and you’ve got your shopping list, which seems to get a little bit longer every year. You have your whole family, of course. Then you have your friends. Your co-workers. Your boss. OK, maybe not your boss. Fortunately, you’ve got one solution that fits all: Give a Garmin. With our holiday gift guide, you can find something unique for […]

Photo: Trimble Trimble has acquired Cansel Survey Equipment’s Can-Net and AllTerra New Zealand’s iBase networks. The acquisitions significantly increase the global footprint of Trimble-owned Virtual Reference Station (VRS) networks by adding key geographies in North America and New Zealand. Subscription-based VRS correction services are now accessible to more customers around the world who rely on high-accuracy corrections to increase productivity and reduce operational costs. The correction services are designed for professionals in agriculture, geospatial and […]

December 1, 2019 The holidays are almost here! Still looking for the perfect gift for the runner in your life? Check out our Garmin holiday gift ideas for those on your list. The Forerunner 45 is a fuss-free running watch that monitors heart rate1 at the wrist and uses GPS to track your pace, distance and more. It works with free Garmin Coach adaptive training plans that bring personal coaching to your wrist. Stay connected when you want to with notifications2 for texts and calls, and feel […]

What is or would be the best policy response from Congress and/or executive branch agencies to the growing threats to GPS from jamming and interference? Brad Parkinson “Homeland Security has declared GPS to be an essential system to virtually all of our infrastructure. It is time to install a national system to identify and shut down interference. As part of that, all cell phones should periodically report interference to that national system and allow law […]