(Illustration: sumkinn/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images) Question: What are currently the most promising approaches to non-GNSS PNT for applications that do not require high accuracy? Answer: The DOD PNT strategy posits use of space-based, regional and local sources of information to ensure PNT resilience if GPS is disrupted. Resilience does not require GPS-quality accuracy but must enable service continuity for operations while GPS is unavailable. Local sources are viable for limited areas; however, regional sources are […]

The Wall Street Journal has reported mysterious UAVs spotted surveilling some of America’s most sensitive military sites, leaving the Pentagon struggling to respond. These unidentified UAVs have been seen flying over military installations in Virginia and Nevada throughout the past year, including the secret base of the Navy’s elite SEAL Team Six and Naval Station Norfolk, recognized as the world’s largest naval port. Former U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly told The Wall Street Journal […]

October 17, 2024 Running your dream race, participating in that once-in-a-lifetime competition and leading a healthy lifestyle all require careful planning, and you need a way to track your progress. Garmin has the devices you need to develop a personalized plan of action to achieve your goals. With the Index™ S2 smart scale, you’ll be able to record and see details about your body composition as you work toward those health goals. Smart Scale Features […]

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has spooled up to take the lead in drone warfare with its Replicator 1 program initiative. Securing $500 million in funding in 2023 for “attributable UAVs, DOD is planning another half of a million dollars for the Replicator 2 program. The Replicator initiatives are intended to bring on large volumes of potentially existing capability through increased manufacturing and technological capability. AeroVironment received Rep 1 funding for Switchblade-600 kamikaze drones, […]

October 15, 2024 Shawn Legere purchased his inReach satellite communication device1 in anticipation of solo climbing one of Colorado’s 14,000′ peaks. Little did he know that decision would have a lasting impact. First Outing It was mid-August, and Legere’s first outing carrying his new inReach device. While descending Kit Carson Peak, Legere accidentally got off route. In his attempt to get back, Legere had to do a technical climb, but he ended up on a […]

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has collaborated with SATNUS — a company formed by GMV, Sener Aeroespacial and Tecnobit-Grupo Oesía — as part of the European program Future Combat Air System (FCAS). The program aims to develop a future-generation weapon system (NGWS), which will integrate a new generation of manned fighters (NGF) and multiple remotely piloted air systems (Remote Carriers or RC), all interconnected through a Combat Cloud (CC). Within the FCAS program, UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía participates in […]

Advanced Navigation has finalized a $6 million deal with Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA). Under the agreement, Advanced Navigation will supply HDA with 138 Boreas D70 units, a strategic-grade digital fiber-optic gyroscope (DFOG) inertial navigation system (INS), as part of the LAND 400 Phase 3 program. This dual-use technology is optimized for contested environments where GNSS accuracy and availability can be compromised. The LAND 400 Phase 3 program aims to enhance the capabilities of the Australian […]

Elevation map of New Britain, Papua New Guinea. (Photo: topographic-map.com) The Discovery Channel’s recently released “Finding Amelia” documentary explores the latest expedition aimed to uncover Amelia Earhart’s mysterious fate, featuring the participation of SPH Engineering. The film investigates the theory that Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, may have crashed in Papua New Guinea during their 1937 attempt to circumnavigate the globe. SPH Engineering joined the search nearly two years before the expedition, leveraging its […]

ComNav Technology has introduced its Juniper Laser Visual RTK, designed for surveying applications. The Juniper Laser Visual RTK integrates GNSS, internal measurement unit (IMU), laser, and dual-camera systems into a single unit. The system builds upon the laser technology featured in ComNav’s Universe series, incorporating a precise green laser that remains visible even in bright daylight conditions. This feature allows for accurate measurements in locations where traditional range poles are impractical or impossible to use. […]

October 7, 2024 Whether you’re looking for good old-fashioned competition or simply someone else to feel the burn with (they say misery loves company), the Garmin cycling lineup boasts several community-centered features to better connect your crew as you ride. GroupRide Want to feel even more connected to your cycling mates? Compatible Edge® bike computers come equipped with the GroupRide feature, which allows users to schedule a GroupRide, add a course (if they choose), and […]