Experimenting satellite-based positioning on the lunar surface
The project NEIL (Navigation Early Investigation on Lunar surface) will experiment satellite-based positioning on the lunar surface. The project is at the center of an agreement between the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and NASA, linked to the CLPS 19-D mission (NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Service, Task Order 19) in …

As the world continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, this paper highlights humorous research showcasing the considerable contribution of vampires and zombies to science
Volker Janssen
Publications Officer, Association of Public Authority Surveyors (APAS), New South Wales, Australia
This is the third in a series of papers celebrating some of the weird and wonderful research findings hidden …

This paper reviews how technology could play a crucial role in a global pandemic for timely dissemination of information and operational decision-making
Rishiraj Dutta
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center Bangkok, Thailand
With the COVID-19 pandemic spreading rapidly across the world, one of the important aspects that came to the forefront is the role of information and communications technology. While …

Geo Week is the intersection of geospatial + the built world. The event brings together AEC Next Expo & Conference, SPAR 3D Expo & Conference and the International Lidar Mapping Forum into a single powerhouse event. Co-located partner events include USIBD, ASPRS, MAPPS Annual Meeting. Industries covered include Architecture, Engineering & Construction; Asset & Facility …
IFEN GmbH appoints V3 Novus its distributor for India
iFEN Gmbh, Germany have appointed V3 Novus Pvt. Ltd. as its distributor for India for range of GNSS test equipment, including simulators capable of simulating all GNSS constellations and frequencies and a multi-GNSS software receiver.
V3 Novus is based in Bangaluru, India is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company …
DroneShield releases CompassOne
DroneShield Ltd. has released CompassOne, a self-contained navigation solution for fixed site, vehicle and marine applications. The device provides real-time militarygrade location, orientation and direction sensing for deployed static and on-thego assets. The device can be used both in counter UAS systems and general situations requiring satellite navigation. CompassOne can operate stand alone …

This paper highlights humorous research related to typical problems encountered in the workplace office environment, which are investigated using spatial tools, physics and artificial intelligence
Volker Janssen
Publications Officer, Association of Public Authority Surveyors (APAS), New South Wales, Australia
This is the second in a series of papers celebrating some of the weird and wonderful research findings hidden …

A number of challenges lie ahead when it comes to developing international standards for resilience
Guy Buesnel
PNT Security Technologist, Spirent
How the world became dependent on GNSS for PNT
The arrival of GPS kick-started a revolution. Using GPS was a cheap and reliable method of obtaining precise time and accurate position fixes globally. This revolution really accelerated when …