Rx Networks has introduced TruePoint | FOCUS, a high-precision, cloud-based GNSS correction service that offers instantaneous centimeter-level accuracy for a variety of applications. This service is designed to address the needs of industries requiring real-time precision, such as micro-mobility, smart agriculture, robotics, UAVs, IoT and machine control. TruePoint | FOCUS supports both Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) and PPP-RTK modes to offer flexibility and high performance. The RTK mode is hardware-agnostic, ensuring compatibility with any RTK-enabled GNSS […]

ComNav Technology has released the SV600 unmanned surface vessel (USV) for hydrographic surveying. This remote-controlled vessel incorporates adaptive water-flow straight-line and hovering technology, enhancing efficiency and ease of operation. A key feature of the SV600 is its dual-moon pool design, which allows for simultaneous deployment of various surveying equipment. This includes Acoustic Doppler current profilers, single-beam echo sounders, side-scan sonar, pipeline detectors and miniaturized multi-beam echo sounders. The vessel’s design prioritizes versatility and quick transitions […]

Photo: NASA The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) seeking public input on positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) systems and policies. While GPS is crucial for the United States’ economic and national security, its dependency as a single point of failure renders it vulnerable to disruption or manipulation by adversaries. Recognizing this vulnerability, leaders such as President Trump, Chairman Cruz, and Senator Markey have advocated for developing alternative systems to […]

A Saildrone Voyager USV equipped with hardware and software to operate in a GPS-denied environment at sea during IMX 2025. (US Navy Photo by Chief Petty Officer Arif Patani.) (The appearance of US Department of Defense (DOD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.) Saildrone has equipped its Voyager platform with new hardware and software algorithms, allowing it to operate in areas affected by GPS jamming and spoofing. The company successfully demonstrated these […]

April 1, 2025 Nothing beats the feeling of settling into your favorite fishing spot and enjoying the peacefulness of the water while you patiently wait for fish to bite. It’s a hobby for anglers of all experience levels and any age. So whether you fish for a sense of relaxation or for the thrill of the catch, it’s important to know what you’ve got on your line and where you are likely to get lucky […]

Unicore has introduced the UM981 series, a high-precision positioning module that integrates RTK and inertial navigation system (INS) technologies. The solution leverages GNSS and INS navigation to cater to applications in precision agriculture, surveying and mapping. The module is compatible with all major navigation systems and frequencies, tracking signals from multiple systems simultaneously for enhanced performance even in challenging environments. Additionally, the UM981 series supports open Precise Point Positioning (PPP) services such as BDS-3 PPP-B2b, […]

Photo: Wingtra Read a roundup of recent products in the GNSS and inertial positioning industry from the March 2025 issue of GPS World magazine. Surveying and Mapping Photo: Eos Positioning Systems New Eco-Friendly Carrying CaseFor Eos Positioning Systems’ receivers The Skadi Gold, Skadi 300 and Skadi 200 GNSS receivers will now be shipped in a field-rugged carrying case made entirely from recycled materials. The case is designed to meet the demands of professionals who utilize GNSS […]

March 28, 2025 What is heart rate zone training? Should you wear a heart rate monitor? Your body works harder when you’re running instead of walking. When you sprint, your body may push to its limit. Ever wondered just how much more effort that sprint requires? Heart rate zone training may offer some answers. Whether you’re a beginner runner, a marathon regular or dedicated cyclist, knowing how to train with your heart rate zones can […]

Figure 2: PPP and PPP-AR technology evolution in terms of accuracy versus convergence time. Essence Since the dawn of GPS, researchers have worked to improve the accuracy of estimated positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) from the receiver-derived pseudorange, carrier-phase and Doppler measurements. While the pseudorange-based accuracy of standard point positioning (SPP) at the level of 1s to 10s of meters sufficed for most users, carrier-phase-based relative positioning, real-time kinematic (RTK), network RTK (NRTK) and precise […]

Photo: NatalyaBurova / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images Photo: NatalyaBurova / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images GNSS researchers presented hundreds of papers at the 2024 Institute of Navigation (ION) GNSS+ conference, which took place Sept. 16-20 in Baltimore. The following papers focus on high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles in various environments. The papers are available here. High-accuracy and resilient GNSS receiver for autonomous vehicles The G3STAR GNSS receiver, a […]