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Topcon introduces software for UAV inspections

August 30, 2018 - By

Topcon Positioning Group has introduced software to facilitate the data-processing workflow for UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) infrastructure inspection. MAGNET Inspect efficiently manages large UAV data sets to create inspection reports. It is designed to allow operators to easily visually navigate UAV photos, aligning 3D reality meshes with raw georeferenced images in one location and filtering them based on selected criteria including... read more

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Another BeiDou launch adds to China’s constellation

August 30, 2018 - By

China successfully sent twin BeiDou navigation satellites into space on Aug. 25, aboard a single carrier rocket, according to news reports. The satellites are numbers 35 and 36 in the BeiDou navigation constellation. Only a few weeks ago, China launched another pair of BeiDou-3 navigation satellites. The Long March-3B carrier rocket lifted off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest... read more

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Trimble launches new model of R10 GNSS system for land surveyors

August 30, 2018 - By

Trimble has launched a new model of its premium GNSS receiver, the Trimble R10 Model 2 GNSS System. Designed to help surveyors in a wide range of industries work more effectively and productively, the Model 2 enables reliable, fast and accurate collection of survey data in the field, the company said. Enhancements in Model 2: The latest and most advanced... read more

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Aerospace wins U.S. Army contest to bring AI capabilities to soldiers

August 30, 2018 - By

A team from Aerospace Corporation won a U.S. Army challenge designed to identify artificial intelligence and machine learning tools that could improve the speed and accuracy of electronic warfare operations. The Army Signal Classification Challenge invited participants to prove they had the best artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms for performing “blind” radio frequency signal classification quickly and accurately. The... read more

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Esri Living Atlas updates to shed light on global change

August 29, 2018 - By

Esri is updating the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, a vast collection of geographic information from around the globe. The updates include new data and capabilities for users to gain insight for helping in decision making, as well as a more complete and dynamic picture of the world. The new features were introduced at this year’s Esri User Conference,... read more

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Korea institute awards UrsaNav an eLoran test bed contract

August 28, 2018 - By

The Korea Research Institute of Ships and Oceans Engineering (KRISO) has awarded UrsaNav a contract to supply an eLoran Transmitter Test Bed System in the Republic of Korea. UrsaNav, the exclusive, worldwide distributor of Nautel’s NL Series transmitters, will provide eLoran transmitter technology, as well as timing and control equipment. The contract, awarded through UrsaNav’s agent Dong Kang M-Tech, represents... read more

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First GPS III satellite to launch in December

August 28, 2018 - By

The first GPS III satellite has been delivered to Florida for launch in December on a SpaceX rocket. Watch this video to learn more about the satellite, from its design to production. read more

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First GPS III satellite shipped to Cape Canaveral for launch

August 28, 2018 - By

The first GPS III satellite has been delivered to Florida for launch in December on a SpaceX rocket. On Aug. 20, Lockheed Martin shipped GPS III SV01 to Cape Canaveral. GPS III SV01 is the first of 10 new GPS III satellites being built under U.S. Air Force contract and in full production at Lockheed Martin. Designed and built at Lockheed Martin’s GPS... read more

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