January 8, 2021 On Aug. 5, 2020, Vi Pickering fell and sustained life-threatening injuries while descending Mt. Rae in Kananaskis, Alberta. Below, she tells her story. I had a few days off in August 2020 and had connected with a friend to get out to do some peaks during the week. My friend suggested we go up Mt. Rae. Although she had done the peak many years prior, she suggested we do this peak since […]

Lockheed Martin Space has released the GPS-III satellite antenna phase-center data, as well as the group delay and inter-signal correction data, for SVN-76 and SVN-77 as measured at the factory, announced the U.S. Coast Guard’s Civil GPS Service Interface Committee (CGSIC). The information is available on the U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center’s website underneath the IIR/IIR-M antenna pattern data files. The phase center and inter-signal bias data included in this new release provide additional information […]

January 7, 2021 For those of us who love winter sports, the first snow is an event to be celebrated. It’s the unofficial start of our year and the activities we love – skiing, snowboarding, the backcountry, being active, experiencing nature — all while spending time outside with friends and family. And this year, likely more than any other, getting outside is critical to our well-being. As people pursue their passions throughout the year, Garmin […]

Teledyne Technologies will acquire FLIR Systems in a cash and stock transaction valued at $8 billion, both companies announced on Jan. 4. Teledyne is a provider of sophisticated instrumentation, digital imaging products and software, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems. Its operations are primarily in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Western and Northern Europe. Founded in 1978, FLIR is an industrial technology company focused on intelligent sensing solutions for defense and industrial applications. […]

January 5, 2021 Ray Pastore, Ph.D., is a professor of esports at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and an aficionado of all things gaming. As a professional within the space, he understands better than most the importance of analyzing his body’s metrics to improve his play — which is where the Instinct – Esports Edition comes in. Equipped with all the traditional features of a Garmin smartwatch, the Instinct Esports also features a dedicated […]

2020 Ends with a Bang as Kilauea Volcano Erupts Beginning in September, GPS stations in Kilauea’s upper East Rift Zone observed increased rates of uplift, higher than they have been since the end of the eruption in 2018 eruption. According to the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, earthquake rates increased in late November. On Dec. 2, GPS stations and tiltmeters recorded a ground deformation quake at Kilauea’s summit accompanied by earthquake swarms. Then on […]

December 29, 2020 Combined Content Offers World’s No. 1 Mapping Coverage and a Full Suite of Tools for Every Kind of Boater A few years ago, Navionics® became a part of the Garmin family, joining forces as leaders in the marine industry to generate the best mapping solutions for boaters, anglers and sailors alike. A shared, deep-rooted knowledge of the industry has allowed Garmin and Navionics to deliver widespread global coverage and feature-rich content that […]

Senate poised to join House this week and override Trump’s veto The U. S. Congress, especially the Armed Services Committees, have long been concerned about GPS and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) issues. Over the last two decades Congressional hearings, demands for reports, and investigations have dealt with acquisition, contingency plans for when space is not available, deliberate interference, and a host of other issues. While these all evidenced Congress’ interest and concern, they were […]

December 29, 2020 The horizontal situation indicator (HSI) commands a significant portion of a pilot’s attention throughout a flight, especially during instrument procedures. Your focus and attention are balanced between various instruments, processing information and deciphering data as you make decisions in the cockpit. A primary flight display that can concentrate this critical information within pilots’ primary field of view could help reduce workload and streamline actions during these critical phases of flight. We took […]

Photo: Emlid Emlid has announced the Reach RS2, a fully-featured multi-band RTK receiver. All of its features are available out of the box, along with a survey app for iOS and Android. The Reach RS2 tracks L1/L2 bands on GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou, and L1/L5 on Galileo, and acquires a fixed solution in seconds. It achieves centimeter-level precision for surveying, mapping and navigation and maintains robust performance even in challenging conditions. Centimeter accuracy can be […]