Image: Abracon Abracon has partnered with u-blox to combine the u-blox ZED-F9P GNSS receiver module and the Abracon APXG6016GH full-band, multi-constellation active GNSS antenna. This pairing offers centimeter-level accuracy designed for a variety of industries such as precision agriculture and mobile robotics. The APXG6016GH antenna is designed with a robust pre-filtered low-noise amplifier (LNA), which offers strong anti-interference performance in challenging environments. It supports multi-frequency reception, including L1, L2, L5, and L-band correction services, for […]

Image: OxTS OxTS’ GNSS-aided inertial navigation systems (INS) are now supported on the NVIDIA DRIVE autonomous vehicle (AV) development platform. The software plug-in, developed in-house by OxTS using the NVIDIA DriveWorks SDK, runs on the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin developer kit. The plug-in gives developers using NVIDIA DRIVE the ability to feed OxTS GNSS/INS data directly into the platform to access accurate reference localization data as ground truth and validate the performance of the other […]

March 14, 2024 Garmin commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions provide innovative and cost-effective technology for government and defense operators. An L3Harris Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft based on an airframe pioneered by Air Tractor, Sky Warden will provide short takeoff and landing capabilities, a small support footprint and allow the aircrew who operate it to integrate more effectively with ground units. And now, thanks to the installation of the Garmin G3000® integrated flight deck, it’s also […]

GNSS researchers presented hundreds of papers at the 2023 Institute of Navigation (ION) GNSS+ conference, which took place Sept. 11-15, 2023, in Denver, Colorado, and virtually. The following four papers focused on ways to combat GNSS jamming and spoofing. The papers are available here. GPS World will be attending this year’s ION conference in Denver, Colo., on Sept. 16-20. Photo: Who_I_amWho_I_am / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images Optimal INS The civil infrastructures […]

March 12, 2024 A good night’s sleep makes everything better. Sleep is a vital time of restoration and rejuvenation. It is only when you are asleep that your body can reach the peak of its recovery powers. Unless you’ve been sleeping under a rock, this is old news. It is hard to miss the tide of interviews and articles from sleep experts, influencers and health professionals praising the benefits of a good night’s sleep. Sleep […]

Figure 1: Scientific observations with GNSS radio occultation (GNSS-RO), GNSS grazing-angle reflectometry (GNSS-GR) and GNSS reflectometry (GNSS-R) techniques from low-Earth orbit (LEO). (Figure provided by the author) Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) for peaceful uses are facing a hard reality due to increasing regional conflicts in recent years. As a dual-use technology, GNSS for civil, commercial and scientific applications is vulnerable to both denied/degraded service and flex power operation from GNSS satellites and to jamming […]

March 11, 2024 Are you a rider looking to venture off the beaten path? Whether it’s three days or 30 minutes, on- or off-road adventures, discover the route of your dreams with the rugged Garmin zūmo® series. Designed to withstand the elements and rough terrain, Garmin motorcycle navigators such as the zūmo® XT2 are jam-packed with features designed for riders and engineered for motorcycles. The zūmo XT2 allows the solo and group rider to enjoy […]

Building a solid foundation for any construction requires that the ground be adequately compacted and leveled. Construction workers and contractors operating earthmoving machines know it is nearly impossible to do that by eyesight alone. For a few decades, leveling was accomplished using rotating lasers mounted on tall tripods, which could typically cover a little more than 1,500 ft on a job site and laser receivers mounted on masts on the earth-moving machines. However, these systems […]

March 8, 2024 Garmin trolling motors are certainly a force to be reckoned with. Read on to learn why and which one best fits your needs. The word is out: Garmin has set a new standard for trolling motors with its legendary power and precise boat control. With several industry awards now in the bag recognizing our innovative electric trolling motors, including honors from ICAST and DAME, one thing is clear; if you’re an angler […]

Image: Scientific Systems Scientific Systems has released upgrades for ImageNav, an image-based navigation software designed for GPS-denied or compromised environments. With more than a decade of development, ImageNav offers a robust alternative to traditional GPS navigation for military operations, particularly in contested environments where jamming poses a threat to GPS reliability. The demand for such technology has become increasingly critical considering enhancements to electronic warfare capabilities, with instances of GPS signal disruption impacting military assets. […]