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February 22, 2022

TOP STORIES

Russia expected to ditch GLONASS for Loran in Ukraine invasion

Russian military doctrine assumes GLONASS and other GNSS will not be available once a battle begins, so will instead turn to Loran-C for navigation.

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New ADS-B mandate to enhance aircraft operations in Canada

Canada is leveraging advanced surveillance capabilities to enhance safety and efficiency by implementing a new mandate that will require aircraft operators flying in certain domestic airspace to meet ADS-B Out performance requirements.

MORE NEWS

Ark Edge Space to study lunar positioning, communications for JAXA

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has selected a contractor for a study of positioning in space after an open-call competition.

EMCORE to acquire the L3Harris Space and Navigation business

Emcore Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and liabilities of the L3Harris Space and Navigation business for approximately $5 million in an all-cash transaction.

UK’s DASA explores GNSS alternatives for military navigation

The United Kingdom’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new Market Exploration called Alternative Navigation for Weapon Systems, which aims to explore alternatives to GNSS for military navigation.

ComNav helps bring GNSS benefits to Africa

ComNav Technology Ltd. is providing GNSS technology to Africa for projects in land mapping, continuously operating reference station (CORS) construction, precision agriculture and other fields, according to a Feb. 11 article in People’s Daily, the largest newspaper in China.

Hemisphere GNSS announces Vega 34 heading and positioning board

Hemisphere GNSS has added to its lineup another Vega heading and positioning OEM board that uses Lyra II and Aquila chipset technology — the Vega 34.

ESA seeks new PNT ideas for annual NAVISP workplan

The European Space Agency is looking for navigation and positioning ideas, with its Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (NAVISP) seeking input by March 31.

FROM THE AUTONOMOUS ARENA NEWSLETTER

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Delivery robots begin to look real

By Tony Murfin
On university and business campuses, getting lunch and dinner is becoming a lot easier as robot delivery units hit the pathways.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Applanix User Group Meeting and Conference registration now open

Registration has now opened for the Applanix User Group Meeting and Conference, focused on Air and Land solutions, taking place in Fremont, California, Sept. 20-22.

Space Tech Expo Europe opens call for speakers

Space Tech Expo Europe has opened its call for speakers for the free-to-attend conference to be held Nov. 15-17 in Bremen, Germany.

Registration open for Munich Satellite Navigation Summit

The Munich Satellite Navigation Summit program is now online and registration for the event is open. The summit will be held online March 7-8.

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