Global Positioning System
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
Enhancing Tectonic Studies with Machine Learning For Crustal Velocity Prediction
Crustal deformation is a critical area of study, especially in tectonically active regions like the Tibetan Plateau. In their research, Bappa Mukherjee, et. al. present a novel approach using machine
What is GNSS Reflectometry? How Does GNSS Reflectometry Work? Understanding Its Principles and Applications
GNSS Reflectometry (GNSS-R) is an innovative remote sensing technique that leverages signals from Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) reflected off the Earth’s surface. Originally designed for navigation and geodetic applications,
Japan’s AI-Powered Navigation Aims to Save Lives from Wrong-Way Drivers
In a groundbreaking move to enhance road safety, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) is set to introduce advanced AI-powered navigation systems to curb wrong-way driving on
