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JANUARY 2, 2020

INSIGHTS

Understanding the NGS’ plans for modernizing the NSRS

By David B. Zilkoski
GPS World columnist David Zilkoski highlights the National Geodetic Survey’s (NGS) recent report of its plans to modernize the geopotential component of the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) in 2022 and the four interrelated products of NAPGD2022.

NEWS

J-Shield filters out interference

J-Shield is a robust filter on Javad GNSS antennas that blocks out-of-band interference. In particular, J-Shield blocks signals that are near the GNSS bands, including the proposed Ligado Networks (formerly LightSquared) broadband signals, explained Javad Ashjaee, founder and CEO of Javad GNSS.

Septentrio PPK gets a boost with BaseFinder function

Septentrio post-processing kinematic (PPK) software has been upgraded with multi-GNSS and BaseFinder functionality. BaseFinder improves project efficiency by automatically finding the most suitable reference station data needed for centimeter-level accuracy.

Photo by: aerogondo/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

FAA issues proposed rule on remote identification for drones

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration issued a proposed rule that would require unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to be identifiable remotely.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

Rohde & Schwarz demos geo-fencing WEA test solution at ION GNSS+ 2019

Rohde & Schwarz’s Chintankumar Patel discusses the company’s test solution that supports WEA (Wireless Emergency Alerts) 3.0 with geo-fencing at ION GNSS+ 2019, which took place in Miami.

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FROM GPS WORLD MAGAZINE

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ESA to use CORS networks for global error mapping

The European Space Agency (ESA) is heading up a project that will harness networks of fixed receiver stations to provide an ongoing overview of satnav performance from the global to national and regional scale.

Launchpad: Receivers, scanning system, sensor

A look at recent products in the GNSS and inertial positioning industry that employ the newest technological advancements.

Cover photo: Canada's Department of National Defence

2019 WEBINARS

All past webinars are available free on demand. Check them out here:

• 3D Imagery Workshop: Learn How to Visualize Projects Clearly (Dec. 12)

• Developments in Space GNSS Navigation (Nov. 21)

• How 3D is changing the way business gets done (Oct. 24)

• GNSS hacking, from satellite signals to hardware/software cybersecurity (Oct. 3)

• GPS/GNSS Spoofing & Jamming: Threats and Countermeasures (Sept. 12)

• Top 5 Things to Consider When Buying an INS/GNSS Navigator (Aug. 22)

• Advanced Simulation Test Systems for Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas (June 27)

• How 2D Turns into 3D with HD Aerial Mapping (May 16)

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