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FEBRUARY 3, 2021

INSIGHTS

NGS releases experimental geoid models, gravity interpolation tools

By David B. Zilkoski
On Jan, 29, the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) released the latest experimental geoid model, xGeoid20, and a new gravity interpolation tool.

NEWS

Antenna innovator Q&As spotlight advancements

Even after more than 30 years of GNSS technology development, GNSS antenna development continues. With that in mind, antenna manufacturers share challenges, advancements and more.

SPH Engineering provides drone-integrated metal detection

SPH Engineering has launched a drone-integrated metal detection system with a Geonics EM61Lite metal detector, a new product of UgCS Industrial Solutions.

Brad Parkinson offers 5 ways to protect, improve PNT

What should the new administration’s priorities be to make PNT more resilient? Brad Parkinson, the “Father of GPS” and a GPS World Editorial Advisory Board member, shares his thoughts.

Topcon Positioning Group launches point creation software

Topcon Positioning Group has released Topcon Point Manager, a point creation software that’s available as a plug-in for Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit users in the U.S. and Canada.

Wetlands software integrated with Esri ArcGIS

Ecobot, developer of environmental data reporting software, is now integrating enhanced Esri ArcGIS mapping and data capabilities via a partnership begun in 2019 through Esri’s Emerging Partner with the Startup Program.

FLIR to join Teledyne in $8B sensing acquisition

Teledyne Technologies will acquire FLIR Systems in a cash and stock transaction valued at $8 billion, both companies announced on Jan. 4.

FROM THE MAGAZINE

View the latest digital edition of GPS World magazine

Receiver innovator Q&As capture technology trends, part 1

GPS World asked manufacturers of GNSS receivers to look back at the past two years and forward at the next two to discuss key innovations.

New 2-book set explores 21st-century PNT

After more than five years of hard work by 131 authors from 18 countries, the new book set Position, Navigation, and Timing Technologies in the 21st Century is finally ready to meet readers.

Cover photo: Emma Hardy/Eos Positioning Systems

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

GPS Anti-Jam and the Latest in Sensor Fusion Testing

Sponsored content by: Spirent Federal Systems

Summary: This webinar will discuss the merger that formed Raytheon Technologies, the critical importance of GPS anti-jam solutions, new methods to interface non-GNSS sensors into a GNSS test suite, how precise time synchronization improves sensor use, and the latest in sensor fusion testing.

Speakers:
• Chad Pillsbury, senior director of resilient navigation and reconnaissance solutions, Raytheon Intelligence & Space
• Ben Graham, director for advanced navigation and surveillance systems, Raytheon Intelligence & Space
• Roger Hart, director of engineering, Spirent Federal Systems
• Ajay Vemuru, product manager, Spirent Communications

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