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MARCH 31, 2020

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Contingency Ops, GPS III SV02 receive Operational Acceptance from USSF

The Space and Missile Systems Center achieved a major GPS milestone with the Contingency Operations (COps) program and GPS III Space Vehicle (SV) 02, both of which received U.S. Space Force’s Operational Acceptance approval.

Raytheon to replace computer hardware on new GPS ground system

The U.S. Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center’s GPS Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) program on March 26 instructed Raytheon to replace the computer hardware in OCX prior to system delivery.

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Testing suspended on Galileo Batch 3 satellites

In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the test campaign for the first two satellites of Galileo’s Batch 3 has been suspended.

Final steps underway to operationalize new GPS M-code signal

The U.S. Space Force and Lockheed Martin are upgrading the Operational Control System and refreshing the GPS constellation with new satellites.

Photo: AntonioGuillem/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

European GNSS Agency provides list of COVID-19 apps

The European GNSS Agency is providing on its website a list of location-enabled applications that it considers potentially useful in response to the COVID-19 epidemic.

USDOT seeks to create 4 new university transportation centers

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced competitive grant solicitation for nearly $5 million for four new University Transportation Centers.

Drone Delivery Canada asks for COVID-19 use cases

Drone Delivery Canada is reaching out to the healthcare industry for use case applications for drone deliveries related to COVID-19.

Cobham secures UK contract for GNSS anti-jamming

Cobham Aerospace Connectivity will research advanced GNSS anti-jam techniques for the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense.

Photo: Michael Chapman/iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

DJI joins with Rosenbauer on digital emergency response

A new strategic partnership between DJI and firefighting provider Rosenbauer International AG will enable emergency scenarios to be dealt with quicker, more safely and more efficiently, according to the companies.

Pandemic drones to monitor, detect those with COVID-19

In a rush to combat the global spread of the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) in the U.S., Draganfly will deploy “pandemic drones” to remotely monitor and detect people with infectious and respiratory conditions to help stop the spread of the disease.

FROM THE MAGAZINE

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Launchpad: Emergency beacons, 3D software

Check out a roundup of the latest products in the GNSS and inertial positioning industry.

Editorial Advisory Board PNT Q&A: 3D in construction

Industry experts discuss the key obstacles to widespread adoption of 3D positioning and guidance in the construction industry.

Cover photo: Marek Musil/Shutterstock.com

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