Photo: GMV The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) has awarded a contract to a consortium led by GMV to design, develop and deploy the communications hub for the Governmental Satellite Communications (GOVSATCOM) programme. This contract, valued at up to €107 million ($119 million), is a critical component of the European Union (EU) satellite communications initiative. GOVSATCOM is one of the five main components of the EU Space Programme, alongside Copernicus, Galileo, EGNOS […]

Photo: Safran Navigation and Timing Safran Navigation and Timing has unveiled its latest GNSS simulator, the Skydel GSG-8 Gen2, an evolution of its GSG-8 simulator. This new positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) test solution is part of Safran’s family of Skydel-based simulators. The GPU-based GSG-8 Gen2 simulator delivers high-end GNSS signal testing capabilities in a user-friendly, turnkey package. It seeks to support the growing demand for location-aware applications and systems requiring navigation or timing. It […]

September 18, 2024 One thing remains constant at Garmin: technological evolution. The introduction of inReach® Messenger Plus is no exception. Chip Noble, Garmin inReach product manager, has worked toward this day since 2011 when, on a media trip showcasing the first generation inReach satellite communicator, an editor asked a simple question: “Texting is great, but can it send a picture?” It could not. Noble jokes, “No product manager wants to be asked about a feature […]

Photo: Leica Geosystems Leica Geosystems, a part of Hexagon, has introduced the Leica iCON trades solution, which includes the iCS20 and iCS50 sensors designed for construction layout tasks. This solution integrates with existing Leica iCON build portfolio tools, offering tailored workflows for construction industry users. The solution features the Leica vPole, allowing free movement during measurements. It works with the iCS50 to lock to the vPole using a unique combination of dot and stripe patterns. […]

September 19, 2024 Garmin offers personalized, free training plans for cyclists looking to crush their next goal. So you want to hit a goal — whether it’s bringing home some hardware at your next race or simply achieving a personal milestone on your own time. You’re here because you’ve probably figured out it takes a little more than simply getting on your bike and pedaling. But have no fear — Garmin has cycling down to […]

Photo: Adtran Adtran has launched its Oscilloquartz Time Scale System, designed to meet the precise timekeeping requirements of national metrology institutes, scientific research facilities and other applications demanding the highest levels of accuracy and traceability. The comprehensive system integrates Adtran’s Oscilloquartz grandmaster clocks, GPS/GNSS receivers, and high-performance optical cesium atomic clocks alongside a combination of the phase comparator, reference generator, and time interval counter. This ensures synchronization with coordinated universal time (UTC) and provides robust protection against […]

Photo: EGNOS The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) has released version 3.6 of its Safety of Life (SoL) Service for Aviation Service Definition Document (SDD), introducing several critical updates to enhance EGNOS satellite navigation-based operations. SDD v3.6 describes improvements in EGNOS architecture for the space and ground segments. For the space segment, the document presents the latest technical information on the geostationary (GEO) satellites that deliver EGNOS services. In the ground segment, the ranging […]

INTERGEO 2024, the premier global event for geodesy, geoinformation and land management, will take place from Sept. 24 to 26, 2024, in Messe Stuttgart, Germany. This year’s theme focuses on the power of geoinformation technologies and their critical role in addressing global challenges. The event is expected to bring together more than 600 international brands, industry leaders and business professionals, providing a unique platform for networking, collaboration and knowledge exchange among geospatial professionals. The event […]

SiLC’s completely integrated, single chip FMCW lidar technology enables advanced AI-based machine vision. (Photo: SiLC) SiLC Technologies has received an investment from Honda to develop frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) lidar solutions. This collaboration aims to advance artificial intelligence (AI)-based machine vision capabilities for autonomous vehicles and other mobility systems. SiLC’s FMCW lidar technology offers long-range detection, precise measurements, interference resistance and enhanced object detection. It can detect objects at distances of a kilometer or more, […]

Photo: Skylark Labs Skylark Labs has released the Aerial Reconnaissance and Elimination System (ARIES), designed to enhance situational awareness and counter emerging threats. ARIES utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to detect, classify and respond to threats in real-time. The system’s AI continuously adapts to new threats across multiple domains without requiring manual updates to improve situational awareness and accelerate decision-making for military personnel. The system can detect and track UAVs beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). This capability […]