Intelligent, automated, rapid, and safe landmine, IED and UXO detection using Maggy
Kaya Kuru, Aadithya Sujit, Darren Ansell, John Michael Pinder, David JoneS, Benjamin Jon Watkinson, Ridha Hamila and Claire TinKer-Mill
In this study, a small-scale customised drone – the so- called Maggy – was developed to simplify and automate the procedures of cleaning explosive devices. We present here the first part of the paper. The conculding part of the paper will be publsihed in March issue.[more]

GNSS Constellation Specific Monthly Analysis Summary: January 2025
Narayan Dhital
Regarding applications, there was an interpretation and discussion in the last month’s issue(HYPERLINK of the this article in Jan issue) on the usage of GNSS PVT solutions for the Terminal Area Energy Management of spaceplanes, re-usable space vehicles and unmanned air vehicles. In this article it will be further elaborated with a real-data analysis combining GPS and IMU data... [more]

"We need to increase the visibility of Geodesy”
Says Prof. Chris Rizos in an interview with Coordinates magazine. He shares his insights on various topics, including the role of the International Union of Geodesy & Geophysics, as well as the importance and current status of Geodesy.

Strategies for climate resilience: glacier retreat, water security in the Himalayan region
Dr. Meen B. Poudyal Chhetri
By reducing deforestation and fostering ecological balance, proactive policies can facilitate the creation of carbon credit systems. In this framework, countries successfully implementing carbon dioxide mitigation programs can earn and sell credits...... [more]