Global Positioning System
Leidos Advances Quantum Technology Navigation to Tackle GPS Jamming
Leidos is spearheading efforts to develop quantum technology navigation systems designed to protect critical infrastructure from GPS jamming and spoofing attacks. As GPS signals grow increasingly vulnerable to both military
GPS III SV08 Launch Strengthens Anti-Jamming GPS Technology for U.S. Military
The U.S. Space Force has taken a major step forward in secure navigation with the successful launch of GPS III SV08, a next-generation satellite designed to enhance anti-jamming GPS technology.
Maxar’s Raptor Software Sets New Standard for GPS-Denied Drone Navigation
In an era where GPS interference and jamming pose significant challenges to autonomous systems, Maxar Intelligence has unveiled a powerful solution—Raptor. This first-of-its-kind software suite is specifically designed to enable
Kazakhstan Introduces National Geodetic Coordinate System to Enhance Spatial Data Infrastructure
Kazakhstan has launched its National Geodetic Coordinate System to strengthen its spatial data infrastructure, ensuring accurate geospatial information for various sectors, including land management, urban planning, and environmental monitoring. The
RMIT Australia Partners with India for GPS Alternative Development
RMIT University is collaborating with Indian microchip manufacturers and Australian air traffic management company Skykraft to develop an alternative to the U.S.-owned Global Positioning System (GPS). This initiative is supported
Nigeria Geodetic VLBI Project: A Leap in Geodesy and Technology
Nigeria recently marked a significant milestone in its scientific and technological landscape with the groundbreaking ceremony for the country’s first Geodetic VLBI project. The event, held at the Center for
Mobile-Based Ionosphere Mapping To Enhance GPS Accuracy
In a significant leap forward for atmospheric science, researchers have successfully used data from millions of Android phones to map the ionosphere, an area of Earth’s upper atmosphere crucial to
Access to ISRO’s NavIC Soon on Your Phone
India’s navigation capabilities are advancing as ISRO expands NaVIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) to civilian use and access to mobile phones. NaVIC, formally known as IRNSS, which comprises seven satellites
Maine Geological Survey Uses Real-Time Kinematic to Update Maine Beach Data
The Maine Geological Survey (MGS) has updated its Maine Beach Mapping (MBMAP) viewer with the latest data gathered during the summer of 2024. This update highlights critical changes to Maine’s
Ginan an Open-Source Real-Time Positioning Correction Service
As the demand for highly accurate positioning systems grows, Geoscience Australia has launched Ginan, an open-source real-time positioning correction service. Developed as part of the Positioning Australia program, Ginan offers
