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The T3 theodolite was introduced in 1925. With its 10.5-inch telescope, this theodolite had a range of up to 60 miles. It saw heavy use between 1952 and 1984. (Photo: NOAA)

Surveying and the future: Where is technology going?

July 7, 2021

Earlier this year, we looked back at 2020 and reviewed how surveying has dealt with the worldwide pandemic […]

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This article is tagged with geospatial profession, measuring angles, remote sensing, Survey Scene, survey technology, surveyors, Tim Burch, total stations and posted in Opinions, Survey

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Editorial Advisory Board PNT Q&A: Promising alternatives to GNSS

June 30, 2021

What is the most promising development or project in alternative PNT? “PNT from LEO (low-Earth orbit) satellites offers […]

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This article is tagged with alternative PNT, Editorial Advisory Board and posted in GNSS, Opinions

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RAND: Federal investment in timing network for GPS backup likely worthwhile

June 22, 2021

Study’s emphasis, timing of release, work against that, some say The stated goal of a recently published RAND […]

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This article is tagged with alternative PNT, Dana Goward, GPS backup, Marc Weiss, National Space Based-PNT Advisory Board, NSTAC, RAND report, Resilient PNT Foundation, Scott Pace, Space Policy Institute and posted in Latest News, Opinions

T1 Stingray refuels a Navy F/A-18. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Boeing)

DJI drones cleared for government use, plus more UAV news

June 16, 2021

There is a lot of UAV action taking place this month. An anti-drone defensive system is being trialed […]

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This article is tagged with Boeing, China, DJI Matrice 600 Pro, F/A-18, Fortem Technologies, Ingenuity, refueling, T1 Stingray, TrueView radar, UAV and posted in OEM, Opinions, UAV/UVG

NGS Regional Geodetic Advisors. (Image: NGS Website)

Estimating heights with subsidence changes using NGS data and tools

June 2, 2021

This column details the potential effects of crustal movement on published heights in various regions of the United […]

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This article is tagged with crustal deformation, GNSS-derived orthometric heights, National Geodetic Service, NGS, NSRS, orthometric height and posted in Opinions, Survey

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Editorial Advisory Board PNT Q&A: GNSS diminishing returns?

June 1, 2021

As the number of GNSS constellations and satellites in orbit continues to grow, will we reach the point […]

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This article is tagged with Bernard Gruber, Ellen Hall, GNSS constellations, GPS World Editorial Advisory Board, Jean-Marie Sleewaegen, John Fischer, Stuart Riley and posted in GNSS, Opinions

Matteo Luccio

First Fix: Let’s start a conversation

June 1, 2021

Last year, GPS World marked its 30th anniversary. That is a testimony to this magazine’s continued relevance, its […]

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This article is tagged with First Fix, GPS World editor, Matteo Luccio and posted in Opinions