Advanced Navigation and MBDA have partnered to co-develop a resilient navigation system that incorporates MBDA‘s NILEQ absolute positioning technology. The collaboration aims to provide robust absolute positioning for a variety of airborne platforms, enhancing navigation reliability in both civilian and military sectors. The joint effort is part of a broader initiative to boost research and technology development between the United Kingdom and Australia, aligning with the objectives of AUKUS Pillar 2 — a component of […]

A roundup of recent products in the GNSS and inertial positioning industry from the November 2024 issue of GPS World magazine. OEM High-Dynamics MEMS GyroDesigned for precision navigation applications The GYPRO4300 is a high-dynamics MEMS gyro designed for precision navigation applications. It features a ±300 °/s input range, 200 Hz bandwidth and 1 ms latency, making it ideal for dynamic environments. With a bias instability of 0.4 °/h and an angular random walk of 0.07 °/√h, […]

November 25, 2024 For some, surfing along the coast of beautiful ocean destinations is merely a dream, but for others, it’s a reality. Surfing is not only a display of strength and control, but it is also a lifestyle for those close to the water. Because Garmin specializes in helping you enjoying the outdoors, we couldn’t miss the chance to work with Surfline® to enhance the surfing capabilities of compatible Garmin smartwatches to help you find […]

The Global Earth Observation Decentralized Network (GEODNET) Foundation — the organization governing the blockchain-based global navigation network GEODNET — has introduced GEO-PULSE, a GPS navigation device to enhance positioning accuracy for everyday drivers. With the global vehicle count reaching 1.4 billion, reliable GPS positioning remains a challenge due to obstacles such as parking garages, trees, buildings and atmospheric interference. GEO-PULSE effectively addresses these issues by reducing location errors from 1 to 3 m to less […]

November 19, 2024 Are you tired of waking up from naps feeling even more sluggish than before or wondering how much sleep you need at night if you take an afternoon nap?  It’s time to put strategy behind your naps. Compatible Garmin watches can help with nap tracking.1  Why take a nap?  More than one-third of U.S. adults don’t get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And once a month, […]

November 15, 2024 How much sleep do you need? Let Garmin sleep coach do the math.  Is seven hours of sleep enough for you? Is nine hours of sleep too much?   It can be tough to figure out exactly how much shuteye you should be getting each night. Garmin sleep coach can help.  Adults generally need between seven and nine hours of sleep. But just how much sleep you need varies.  How Garmin estimates your […]

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South Korea’s military has reported that North Korea disrupted GPS signals from border areas for the fifth consecutive day, impacting numerous civilian flights and maritime vessels. This interference originated from the western border cities of Kaesong and Haeju, North Korea. According to NBC News, the GPS jamming affected the West Sea (Yellow Sea) area. While the exact number of affected flights and vessels was not specified, the disruption was significant enough to prompt warnings from […]

The Pentagon’s first batch of new and more capable GPS satellites, part of the GPS IIIF program, is facing significant delays. The first batch is eight to eleven months behind schedule, which the U.S. Space Force attributed to manufacturing difficulties encountered by contractor Lockheed Martin, particularly with complex components necessary for the satellites’ operation. Originally expected to be available for launch in April 2026, the first satellite’s delivery has now been pushed to November 2026. The GPS IIIF […]

October 28, 2024 The Garmin automotive OEM team collaborated with more than 40 suppliers to raise funds for military charities during the Global Supplier Awards and Charity Golf Invitational in Novi, Mich. Held in late August, the 11th annual fundraiser raised an impressive $168,000, with each of the following charities receiving approximately $42,000: Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors Blue Star Service Dogs Selfridge Air National Guard Base 125th Infantry Regiment of the Michigan Army National Guard […]