GPS World's Navigate! Weekly

APRIL 28, 2020

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ANNOUNCEMENT: You need vital industry information now more than ever, and GPS World is here for you. We are continuing to print our magazine, as well as providing a digital edition. Our current and back issues are no longer gated for subscribers only, so we invite you to access our archives.

GPS celebrates 25 years of operation

The Global Positioning System (GPS) marked its 25th year of operation on April 27. Learn about the progress of GPS throughout the years.

GPS/GNSS shows canceled or postponed because of COVID-19

Several GPS/GNSS-related trade shows and conferences have been canceled or postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Get an overview of these shows so far.

COVID-19 COVERAGE

WGIC: Geospatial analytics at forefront of COVID-19 fight

The World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC) has created an information hub offering COVID-19 resources for geospatial professionals.

Vesedia proposes COVID-19 contact tracing platform

Vesedia Mobile Technologies is offering to deploy its location platform to help control the COVID-19 pandemic through tracking and dissemination of information about “at risk” infection areas and places.

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NCDOT initiative uses drones for COVID-19 relief efforts

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is working with public and private partners to launch three projects using drones to aid in COVID-19 relief efforts.

GIS tool provides updates on open businesses amid COVID-19

GIS Planning has launched an online tool that enables local businesses across North America to communicate with customers for free in real time.

MORE NEWS

Septentrio demystifies GNSS corrections

This column from Septentrio explains the role of GNSS corrections in precise positioning. It explores the three most popular correction methods: RTK, PPP and PPP-RTK.

Blue Bear successfully demonstrates BVLOS drone swarm

Blue Bear Systems Research has successfully demonstrated a fully autonomous suite of multiple drone swarm assets under beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) conditions.

Optical Zonu announces GPS tester for antenna installation

Optical Zonu has introduced the ZonuSkyShot GPS tester, designed for quick testing during the critical installation phase of an antenna at a new site build or small cell integration.

Inertial Labs releases 2-axis, 3-axis gyroscopes

Inertial Labs has released its TAG-200 two-axis and TAG-300 three-axis gyroscopes. Check out their features.

Horizon realizes benefits of WAAS; Delta lands GLS approach in Dominican Republic

The Federal Aviation Administration's latest newsletter discusses how Horizon is benefiting from implementing the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), as well as Delta's GLS approach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

FROM THE MAGAZINE

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WarLoc locates foot soldiers in GPS-denied areas

A new system, called WarLoc, makes it possible to locate warfighters and first responders in GPS-denied environments.

Lidar a viable tool for archeological exploration

Lidar’s ability to penetrate foliage makes it the ideal tool for archeological exploration.

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Smarter Decisions From Above: How to Optimize Aerial & Drone Survey Programs

Date: April 30
Sponsored Content by: Nearmap

Summary: Using intelligent aerial data helps geospatial and surveying companies make profitable business decisions. Full-scale aerial surveillance with real location intelligence helps optimize productivity and improve accuracy. In this webinar, you will discover how to build an aerial imagery program that includes complementary content, from UAV to fixed-wing aircraft.

Speaker: Carrie Wiley, technical sales engineer, Nearmap

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