
With this issue, Coordinates steps into its 21st year.
Since our very first edition in June 2005,
We’ve remained committed to shaping the dialogue in positioning, navigation, and beyond.
Over two decades, Coordinates has chronicled the remarkable evolution of geospatial technologies.
Tracking innovations that redefine how we understand and navigate our world.
More than a publication, Coordinates has served as …

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on 9th May 2025 invited concept notes from the IITs, professionals and NGOs on combating air pollution in Delhi. The author submitted this paper to the DPCC
A. K. Jain
Worked as Commissioner (Planning), Delhi Development Authority and as a member of the Committee of the Ministry of Housing and Urban …

The analysis performed in this report is solely his work and own opinion. State Program: U.S.A (G); EU (E); China (C) “Only MEO- SECM satellites”; Russia (R); Japan (J); India (I)
Narayan Dhital
Actively involved to support international collaboration in GNSSrelated activities. He has regularly supported and contributed to different workshops of the International Committee on GNSS …

We proved the concept of the generation of perfectly coherent dual frequency navigation signals using an SDR transceiver
Pavel Kovář
Czech Technical University in Prague, Department of Radio Engineering, Technicka 2, 166 27 Prague 6, Czech Republic
Adam Puta
Czech Technical University in Prague, Department of Radio Engineering, Technicka 2, 166 27 Prague 6, Czech Republic
Pavel Puričer
Czech Technical University …

Volume 21, Issue 5, May 2025
Cleaning and conservation of river Yamuna in Delhi
A K Jain
GNSS Constellation specific monthly analysis summary: April 2025
Narayan Dhital
Emerging underwater survey technologies: A review and future outlook
Osayi Philip Igbinenikaro, Oladipo Olugbenga Adekoya and Emmanuel Augustine Etukudoh
My Coordinates
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June 2025 …

The river Ganga and Yamuna are India’s lifelines,
Revered as divine and vital for millions.
Yet the paradox is, these sacred rivers rank among the world’s most polluted,
Suffocated by waste.
The Ganga alone carries untreated sewage from over 100 cities along its banks,
Worsened further by industrial …
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 …
Regulatory framework to support direct-to-device satellite services in China
China has released comprehensive regulations for direct-to-device satellite services, laying the foundation for domestic growth of the emerging sector. Seven government departments issued a notice April 30 entitled “Regulations on the Management of Terminal Equipment Directly …
Prototype sensor against GNSS signal threats
A new prototype sensor developed by the NATO Communications and Information Agency has completed a significant round of testing, marking a step forward in NATO’s electromagnetic warfare capabilities. The sensor, GANDALF 4, underwent a series of tests at an advanced anechoic chamber operated by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency. …