Figure: Peter Steigenberger, Oliver Montenbruck, Steffen Thoelert and Richard Langley

First light: Broadcast of L1C by GPS III

March 19, 2019

By Peter Steigenberger, Oliver Montenbruck, Steffen Thoelert and Richard Langley Less than three weeks after its launch, the […]

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This article is tagged with GPS III, GPS III satellite, GPS modernization, L1C, navigation signal, satellite launch, SVN74, SVN74 signal and posted in From the Magazine, GNSS

Figure 1. Rendering of three georeferenced lidar point clouds on Google Earth. (Image: Authors)

Research Roundup: Modeling lidar data for positioning

February 20, 2019

By Daniela E. Sánchez, Harvey C. Gómez and Thomas Pany, Institute of Space Technology and Space Applications (ISTA) […]

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This article is tagged with autonomous driving, geo-referencing, GNSS, IMU, lidar, lidar range measurements, mapping, point clouds, urban environments and posted in Featured Stories, From the Magazine, Latest News, Mapping, Transportation

Photo: Bailie McRae

UAV lidar gives maps a pop

February 18, 2019

Aspects and advantages to laser use Why abandon well-worn mapping methods in current use? It has to be […]

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Research Roundup: Mapping reveals Easter Island secrets

February 15, 2019

Point-process mapping links Easter Island statuary to freshwater sources. By Robert DiNapoli, University of Oregon; Carl Lipo, Binghampton […]

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This article is tagged with Easter Island, ecocide, freshwater sources, point-process models, PPM, Rapa Nui, Research Roundup and posted in Featured Stories, From the Magazine, Mapping

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3D cm achieved with UAV/van mapping system MapKITE

February 12, 2019

Kinematic Ground Control point for UAV photogrammetry: A dynamic duo of UAV and mobile van combine to deliver the […]

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This article is tagged with 3D mapping, corridor mapping, ENGEMAP, GeoNumerics, ground control points, MapKITE, mobile van, photogrammetry, UAV and posted in From the Magazine, Latest News, Mapping, UAV/UGV

Photo: Norbert Schnidler

Mapping method provides parking data for urban navigation

February 12, 2019

A new map method opens up parking continuous-environment mapping for enhanced low-cost urban navigation. Collectively recorded context data by […]

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This article is tagged with connected vehicles, Flink, GNSS data, low-cost urban navigation, mapping, Parkofon, urban navigation and posted in Featured Stories, From the Magazine, Mapping

Javad Ashjaee (Photo: Javad GNSS)

Antennas: The key to accuracy for high-precision applications

February 11, 2019

New developments in antenna technology empower the final positioning solution with better accuracy and reliability. Leading experts discuss […]

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This article is tagged with antenna technology, GNSS antenna, Gyles Panther, Javad Ashjaee, JAVAD GNSS, Neil Gerein and posted in From the Magazine, Latest News, OEM

Hawkeye 360 Pathfinder satellite trio flies in formation, seeking RF signals from Earth.(Image: UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory)

Microsatellite constellation geolocates RF signals

February 8, 2019

Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) has launched three formation-flying HawkEye 360 Pathfinder 15-kilogram, 20 x 27 x 44-centimeter microsatellites […]

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This article is tagged with geolocation, GPS receivers, HawkEye 360, microsatellites, radio frequency, RF signals, Space Flight Laboratory, UTIAS and posted in Featured Stories, From the Magazine, GNSS, Latest News