SpaceWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force, has awarded ANELLO Photonics a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract to develop a resonator laser gyroscope. The new gyroscope seeks to address critical challenges faced by the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

By leveraging its expertise in integrated photonics and artificial intelligence (AI) based solutions, …

BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated M-code signal tracking using an Increment 2 GNSS receiver powered by its Next-Generation Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). This breakthrough is part of the Military GPS User Equipment Increment 2 Miniature Serial Interface program, which was awarded a $247 million contract from the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command in 2020.

The …

Septentrio is collaborating with GNSS OEM Store, provider of user-friendly centimeter-level GNSS modules, antennas, and development kits for individuals and professionals. A variety of new evaluation boards, dongles, compact smart antennas and other plug-and-play systems have been developed by GNSS Store. These new products are based on the renowned mosaic GNSS module, including the mosaic-X5 …

Inertial Labs, a leader in position and orientation technology has launched the RESEPI Ultra LITE, the lightest complete payload to feature both LiDAR and camera technology. Designed with the needs of the modern surveyor in mind, the RESEPI Ultra LITE offers unparalleled ease of use, precision, and adaptability, making it an ideal tool for diverse mapping applications. At its …

Sandra Durán, an Assistant Professor in the Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Department, housed in the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University, is leading a groundbreaking research project funded by the National Science Foundation with a $299,551 grant.

Her project, “Linking functional biodiversity and airborne imaging to improve predictions of terrestrial ecosystem productivity across climatic gradients,” seeks to integrate …

Ancient buildings clustered on a hilltop are revealed by a narrow transect of lidar survey data. Lidar technology uses laser pulses to measure distances and create 3D models of specific areas. (Photo courtesy Luke Auld-Thomas)
Using laser-guided imaging to peer through dense jungle forests, Tulane University researchers have uncovered vast unexplored Maya settlements in Mexico and …

Aerodata AG has announced that it has been granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its advanced GPS Anti-Jamming and Anti-Spoofing solution. This certification applies to installations integrated with Garmin 5000 avionics in a Cessna® Citation Latitude® jet.
With the growing threat of GPS jamming and spoofing in …

ArkEdge Space, a Japanese space start-up based in Tokyo, providing comprehensive solutions from planning and design to mass production and operation of small satellite constellations, has been selected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) as the project provider for the Feasibility Study (Part 1) on the Low Earth Orbit PNT (Position, Navigation, Timing) System …

School of Planning and Architecture (Institution of National Importance under an Act of Parliament) instituted an award in the name of Prof. Dr. Mahavir, recognising his contribution to the education in the field of Geo-informatics. The award is given to a student of Bachelor of Planning, who secures maximum marks in the subjects ‘Geo-Informatics for …

The Pentagon’s first batch of advanced GPS satellites, part of the GPS IIIF program, is experiencing significant delays. The initial batch is now projected to be eight to eleven months behind schedule, with the U.S. Space Force citing manufacturing issues from contractor Lockheed Martin, particularly with complex components critical to the satellites’ functionality. The first …