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  • Multi-GNSS Simulator

    Jun 19, 2012 No Comments

    Spectracom announced its new L1+L2 dual-frequency 32-channel multi-GNSS simulator, the GSG-62. The GSG-62 offers multiple frequency band operation, multiple GNSS constellation simulation, and expansion capability for more frequency bands and channels, the company said.

The new simulator provid...

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  • GPS-Enabled Sports Watch

    Jun 19, 2012 No Comments

    TomTom and Nike have unveiled a new range of the Nike+ Sportwatch, coinciding with the launch of a brand new Nike+ website. The range includes several editions and color combinations, and introduces a starter product for those new to running.

Whether they own an original or new edition, all Nik...

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  • GPS Satellite Simulator

    Jun 19, 2012 No Comments

    CAST Navigation of Tewksbury, Massachusetts introduced its SGX GPS Satellite Simulator. With its compact size — 7 × 11× 3 inches — and weighing in at just over 4 pounds, the SGX is CAST’s newest and smallest fully capable simulator to date. The new SGX replaces the CAST-SIMCOM Simulator whi...

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  • Core Positioning Receiver Chip

    Jun 19, 2012 No Comments

    u-blox is launching the u-blox 7, its next-generation core positioning technology platform. Supporting all deployed as well as soon-to-be deployed GNSS, the platform is based on the UBX-G7020 multi-GNSS receiver integrated chip with low power consumption. With 7 mW power consumption during continuou...

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  • Innovation: Tsunami Detection by GPS

    Jun 18, 2012 No Comments

    How Ionospheric Observations Might Improve the Global Warning System The December 26, 2004 earthquake-generated Sumatra tsunami caused enormous losses in life and property, even in locations relatively far away from the epicentral area. The losses would likely have never been so massive had an ef...

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  • Augmented Reality for Precision Navigation

    Jun 18, 2012 No Comments

    Augmented reality (AR) is a concept in daily use in the modern technology vernacular. In one popular form, AR enhances football broadcasts with overlaid information such as the first down line. A much more robust capability for application in high-performance navigation systems uses accurate GPS and...

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