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ADS-B system for helicopters gets boost from Becker Avionics

February 28, 2018 - By

Avionics technology provider Becker Avionics has received certification for the company’s BXT6500 family Mode S transponder, designed for the rigorous flying environment characteristic of helicopter operations. Paired with a FreeFlight Systems’ 1203C SBAS/GNSS sensor, the remote-mounted solutions provide helicopter operators a complete and cost-effective way to equip with ADS-B Out for the upcoming Jan. 1, 2020, mandate. The Becker BXT6500... read more

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STMicroelectronics multi-band GNSS receiver provides autonomous safety compliance

February 28, 2018 - By

Assisting safer autonomous driving, STMicroelectronics has introduced a multi-frequency GNSS receiver chipset suitable for safety-critical automotive applications and high-accuracy positioning at the decimeter and centimeter-level for precise point positioning (PPP) and real-time kinematic (RTK) applications. Traditional in-car navigation systems help drivers reach their destinations using receivers and commercial satellite services that allow positioning accurate to within a few meters. With... read more

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Septentrio to supply GNSS boards for WingtraOne mapping drone

February 28, 2018 - By

Belgian GNSS receiver manufacturer Septentrio was selected by Swiss drone manufacturer Wingtra to supply GNSS OEM receiver boards and PPK processing software for the recently-launched WingtraOne PPK drone. The combination of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology and a high-spec post-process kinematics (PPK) brings wide-area coverage at ultra-high precision. Following a flight, the GNSS data of the WingtraOne is processed... read more

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Orolia GPS/GNSS passive anti-jam antenna offers horizon blocking

February 28, 2018 - By

Designed primarily for applications such as homeland security, Spectracom’s 8230AJ antenna provides protection in high-interference environments where additional resilience is needed, such as communications networks, financial systems and power grids, the company said. Orolia, through its Spectracom brand, said the antenna, Model 8230AJ, is a drop-in replacement for the company’s Model 8230. Its conical antenna pattern rejects interference from the horizon... read more

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Talen-X’s anechoic chamber simulator generates multi-GNSS signals

February 27, 2018 - By

In mid-2017, Talen-X and Skydel engineers began to conceptualize a GNSS simulation system emanating from their BroadSim platform for the purpose of fortifying anechoic chambers. Over the next six months, Talen-X and Skydel designed, built, tested and delivered an anechoic chamber simulator capable of simultaneously generating multi-GNSS jamming and spoofing signals. BroadSim Anechoic can be used to support a wide... read more

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OriginGPS releases LTE-M system for low-power IoT products

February 26, 2018 - By

OriginGPS has chosen Gemalto’s Cinterion LTE-M wireless module to build its latest miniature OriginIoT system. Gemalto, a digital security company, designed the module for low-power applications requiring high security. OriginIoT systems are generic cellular internet of things (IoT) systems that simplify IoT product development and slash development resources. The systems include communication hardware, a GNSS module, embedded software and a... read more

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Fugro’s GNSS rig positioning chosen for Norway’s Statoil

February 26, 2018 - By

Fugro has won a long-term contract to provide GNSS-based rig positioning services to Statoil Petroleum AS. The contract includes positioning of all the Statoil operated rigs on the Norwegian continental shelf and associated Statoil vessels. Fugro’s specialized satellite positioning systems, utilizing all available navigation satellites (GPS, GLONASS, Beidou and Galileo), will be permanently installed on the Statoil-operated rigs and vessels.... read more

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Fugro bathymetric maps support global initiative Seabed 2030

February 26, 2018 - By

Fugro is supporting NF-GEBCO Seabed 2030, a global initiative to produce a definitive, high-resolution bathymetric map of the entire world’s ocean floor by the year 2030. The initiative is being facilitated by the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO) project in partnership with The Nippon Foundation as a means to inform global policy, improve sustainable use and advance scientific research. Less... read more

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