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AUGUST 12, 2020
 
  INSIGHTS
 
 
 
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BeiDou a threat to the West, but perhaps not individuals
 
By Dana Goward
Recent completion of China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system has rekindled privacy and security concerns among some in the West.
 
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  MORE NEWS
 
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VectorNav introduces miniature IMU and GNSS/INS product line
 
Embedded navigation company VectorNav Technologies has introduced a new line of inertial products: the VectorNav Tactical Embedded series of GNSS/IMUs. 
 
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GPS military code installs complete at master control sites
 
The U.S. Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center completed the military code Early Use hardware and software upgrade to the GPS Operational Control System.
 
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US Space Force grants GPS III SV03 operational acceptance 
 
The U.S. Space Force (USSF) and the Space and the Missile Systems Center achieved another major GPS milestone when the GPS III Space Vehicle (SV) 03 received USSF’s Operational Acceptance approval.
 
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GPS III Space Vehicle 04 safely arrives in Florida
 
The U.S. Space Force Space and Missile Systems Center delivered the fourth GPS III satellite to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. Find out when it's scheduled to launch.
 
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Microchip introduces timing GPS with embedded M-code receiver
 
Microchip Technology’s SyncServer S650 M-Code time server has received approval from the U.S. Air Force GPS Directorate of the Los Angeles Air Force Base for use in support of military communication systems, radars and networks.
 
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2 SOPS all-female crew gains control over GPS III SV03
 
On July 23, the 2nd Space Operations Squadron (2 SOPS) gained Satellite Control Authority of GPS satellite vehicle number 76 — also known as GPS III SV03 — which was launched on June 30. This handover was special: for the first time, a crew of eight women space operators took control of the satellite.
 
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The GPS Innovation Alliance adds BAE Systems as member
 
The GPS Innovation Alliance is welcoming BAE Systems Inc. as the newest member of the organization. BAE Systems, a global defense, security and aerospace company, joins member companies as well as 11 national organizations that make up GPSIA’s affiliates program.
 
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UAV Navigation launches compact autopilot VECTOR-400
 
UAV Navigation has launched the VECTOR-400, a compact autopilot designed specifically for unmanned aerial targets. It features a robust enclosure and a military-grade connector designed to withstand the harshest environments.
 
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  PRODUCT SHOWCASE
 
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New Miniature, Tactical-Grade IMU and GNSS/INS from VectorNav
 
Tactical Grade IMU with multi-frequency, multi-constellation GNSS receiver and support for external SAASM receivers; GNSS/INS with integrated GNSS-compass; less than 15 grams.
 
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  FROM THE MAGAZINE
 
 
 
New miniature atomic clock aids positioning in difficult environments
 
A new miniature atomic clock offers improvements to temperature sensitivity and long-term drift, which correlate to longer holdover durations.
 
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Research Roundup: GPS reveals volcanic activity under Europe
 
Scientists have discovered new evidence for active volcanism next door to some of the most densely populated areas of Europe. The study crowdsourced GPS monitoring data from antennae across western Europe to track subtle movements in the Earth’s surface, thought to be caused by a rising subsurface mantle plume.
 
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  UPCOMING WEBINAR
 
Health Monitoring of PNT Systems
 
Date: Sept. 17
Sponsored Content by: Orolia
 
 
Summary: Recent webinars have focused on a variety of proven, resilient technologies to combat GNSS and PNT vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. In this webinar, we will focus on how Health Monitoring can further protect critical systems from these vulnerabilities through continuous monitoring and improvement.
 
Speaker:
John Fischer, vice opresident, advanced R&D, Orolia

 
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