QZS-R1 is prepped for testing. At left is the Earth-oriented surface that hosts the L-band antenna. (Photo: JAXA)

First transmission of L1C/B by QZS-1R

March 8, 2022

By Peter Steigenberger, Steffen Thoelert, Sergei Yudanov and Markus Ramatschi The Japanese QZS-1R satellite was launched on Oct. […]

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This article is tagged with DLR, German Aerospace Center, Japan, Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, QZS-1R, QZSS, QZSS constellation, signal analysis and posted in From the Magazine, GNSS

Replacement for Michibiki: The L-band antenna that transmits the positioning signal is mounted on the Earth-oriented left side. (Photo: JAXA)

Japan’s QZSS constellation to receive replacement satellite

July 20, 2021

The successor to the first quasi-zenith satellite, dubbed Michibiki, is expected to launch this year. Michibiki was launched […]

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This article is tagged with Japan, Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, JAXA, Michibiki QZSS satellite, QZSS, satellite launch, satellite testing and posted in Featured Stories, GNSS, Latest News

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QZSS satellites benefit Western Australia industries, study shows

July 30, 2018

Curtin University researchers found the launch of new Japanese satellites has boosted satellite positioning capabilities in Western Australia […]

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This article is tagged with Australia, Curtin University, integer ambiguity, Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, JAVAD GNSS, NAVIC, Peter Teunissen, QZSS, Western Australia and posted in GNSS, Latest News, Survey

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Lighthouse front-end processes 4 GNSS frequencies simultaneously

March 20, 2018

Lighthouse Technology and Consulting Co. Ltd. has developed of a series of front-end processors for GNSS software receivers. […]

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This article is tagged with BeiDou, GNSS frequency, GNSS software, Hibiki, Hibiki front-end processor, Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, Lighthouse Technology and Consulting, QZSS and posted in OEM, Product Showcase