INDUSTRY

First All-Canadian Antarctic Expedition Draws Underwater Maps with High-Accuracy

In a landmark moment for Canadian science and technology, the first all Canadian Antarctic research expedition relied on Montreal-made Arrow Gold+™ GNSS technology for precise location data. In one of the most remote, harsh, and unmapped environments on Earth, the expedition brought together Canadian scientists, technicians, and institutions from all over the country, showcasing a variety of expertise on the global stage.

The month-long journey around the South Shetland Islands and the northern Antarctic Peninsula yielded surveys of coastal and oceanic sites. The crew relied on a small, unmanned surface vessel (USV) carrying various equipment for bathymetric surveys including an onboard computer, IMU sensor, and multibeam sonar.

In order to find the USV’s precise position in an environment with no land-based RTK infrastructure, the team relied on the Arrow Gold+ GNSS receiver, designed and manufactured by Canadian-based Eos Positioning Systems. It used Galileo High Accuracy Service (GalHAS), a free satellite-based PPP correction available worldwide from the European Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA). While using GalHAS corrections, the Arrow Gold+ provided estimated accuracies of about 10 centimeters horizontal and 15-20 vertical.

Cutting-Edge RIEGL Mobile Mapping Technology in the Nordic Regions

Field Geospatial AS – a Norwegian technology and geomatics company has procured the advanced RIEGL VMX 2HA, a high-speed, high-performance dual scanner mobile mapping system installable on cars or other moving vehicles. Complementing this system is the Ladybug 6 360-degree camera and advanced pavement analysis cameras, ensuring unparalleled precision in data capture for diverse applications. The new system is fully operational and serving customer projects. FlatSat flight software and hardware Mobile mapping technology revolutionizes data collection by using advanced laser scanning systems to capture precise environmental information along roads, railways, and other infrastructures. This data is transformed into Field’s cloud based system, Mapspace, allowing customers to visualize, analyze and get insights into the data. Field now provides the most extensive mapping services in the Nordics, serving Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.

GeoTerra selects Vexcel UltraCam Merlin 4.1

Vexcel Imaging has announced that GeoTerra has acquired the UltraCam Merlin 4.1 2010 digital aerial camera system. This marks GeoTerra’s transition to Vexcel’s fourth-generation camera systems and reinforces their commitment to delivering versatile, reliable, and high-accuracy imagery for engineering and government mapping projects at all levels. www.vexcel-imaging.com

TrustPoint secures NAVAIR contract

TrustPoint has been awarded a $1.2 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract from the United States Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). This landmark contract will fund the first ever delivery and initial demonstration of TrustPoint’s C-band GNSS service enabled receivers to the U.S. government, in partnership with Hexagon | NovAtel and Hexagon US Federal, both part of Hexagon. www.trustpointgps.com

Resilient GPS technology for US Space Force

Sierra Space has successfully completed another demonstration of its resilient GPS (R-GPS) technology for the U.S. Space Force. This achievement marks the third major milestone for the program, which is designed to enhance the resilience of GPS infrastructure against threats such as jamming and spoofing. The recent demonstration included early integration subsystem testing, as well as successful communication with ground software systems. The R-GPS effort is part of a broader initiative by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to develop smaller, more cost-effective GPS satellites. www.sierraspace.com

Pix4D and Vision Aerial partnership

Pix4D has announced a new partnership with Vision Aerial, USA. Together, both will be launching bundled solutions that deliver a complete, streamlined approach to aerial data capture and processing for industries ranging from surveying to public safety. www.pix4d.com

RTK precision to Archer 4 GNSS Expansion Pod added

Juniper Systems Inc. announces that the GNSS Expansion Pod for the Archer 4 Rugged Handheld is now RTK capable. It is also launching a new application for the Archer 4 called Archer Connect. The Archer 4 with GNSS Expansion Pod and RTK connection is now an all-in-one centimeter mapping solution. junipersys.com

NAL Research and VectorNav collaboration

NAL Research and VectorNav Technologies are joining forces to develop and produce Iridium STL (satellite time and location)-aided inertial navigation systems (INS) designed to meet the increasing demand for resilient PNT in GNSS-denied environments. Operators of uncrewed systems, in particular, can benefit from implementing an INS solution that leverages NAL’s Iridium STL-enabled APNT receivers to maintain critical operations in areas where GPS/GNSS signals are denied or degraded. www.nalresearch.com

u-blox launches PointPerfect Global

u-blox has introduced PointPerfect Global, its new high-precision GNSS correction service designed for applications that require sub-decimeter positioning accuracy. It is engineered to provide convergence times under two minutes and accuracy of less than 10 cm. It uses Precise Point Positioning with Ambiguity Resolution (PPP-AR) corrections and is optimized for products built on the X20 platform. www.u-blox.com

Teledyne Marine unveils autonomous navigation solution

Teledyne Marine has launched the Teledyne Compact Navigator, an ultra-compact autonomous integrated navigation system engineered for subsea and surface vehicles. The system operates fully autonomously, eliminating the need for external aiding or operator intervention. Advanced phased array Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) technology enhances performance while allowing the device to be mounted on an autonomous underwater vehicle or ship hull. www.teledynemarine.com

Inertial Labs launches tactical grade MEMS IMU

Inertial Labs has released the IMU-H100, a micro-electromechanical systems inertial measurement unit (IMU) designed to improve tactical guidance and navigation for UAVs, short-range missiles, precision-guided munitions and a range of commercial applications. inertiallabs.com

SiTime Symphonic Mobile Clock Generator

SiTime Corporation has introduced Symphonic, its first mobile clock generator featuring its integrated MEMS resonator, the SiT30100. The device is designed to deliver precise and resilient clock signals for 5G and GNSS chipsets, supporting efficient power consumption in mobile and IoT devices. The integrated temperature sensor in the SiT30100 provides accurate data to compensation algorithms, enabling improved frequency stability. sitime.com