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OCTOBER 27, 2020
 
  TOP STORIES
 
 
Photo: Roscosmos  
Russia adds to GLONASS constellation with latest launch
 
Russia launched a new-generation Glonass-K satellite, number 15, into orbit. Learn more about the Oct. 25 launch.
 
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Cover: GSA
 
GSA releases 3rd GNSS User Technology Report
 
The European GNSS Agency (GSA) has released its latest GNSS User Technology Report, providing a comprehensive analysis of GNSS trends and developments. Get an overview of the report.
 
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  MORE NEWS
 
Image: NASA  
Optical navigation enables sample collection from asteroid
 
NASA took on a Herculean precision positioning task that culminated Oct. 20 with a spacecraft sampling the surface of an asteroid from a 5-meter area — a NASA first.
 
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Photo: Trimble
 
Spot on: Alliance to combine robots and GNSS tech for construction
 
Trimble and Boston Dynamics plan to integrate a variety of data-collection technologies with the Spot (robot dog) platform for construction and other site applications.
 
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Photo: GSA  
Galileo personal emergency beacon coming to 19 European countries
 
In close collaboration with the European GNSS Agency and within framework of the H2020 HELIOS project, Orolia has been working to equip search-and-rescue beacons with the breakthrough Galileo Return Link Service.
 
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Photo: Actility
 
GNSS + Wi-Fi evaluation kit offered for IoT by Semtech, Actility
 
Actility and Semtech are offering the LR1110 LoRa Edge Evaluation Kit with a tracking device based on Semtech’s LR1110 chipset and Actility’s LoRaWAN network management expertise.
 
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Hexagon Geospatial updates platform for location intelligence
 
Hexagon’s Geospatial division has launched Luciad 2020.1, an update to its platform for building advanced location intelligence and real-time, situational awareness applications.
 
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Photo: SBG Systems
 
SBG Systems releases virtual base station feature in Qinertia
 
SBG Systems has released a virtual base station feature in Qinertia, its in-house GNSS and inertial navigation system (INS) post-processing software.
 
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Photo: Topcon  
Topcon Agriculture releases enhanced in-cab displays
 
Topcon Agriculture has released new in-cab displays — XD and XD+ touchscreen consoles — with an upgraded user interface experience, Horizon 5. Check out their features.
 
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Photo: Septentrio
 
Septentrio offers open-source software and hardware
 
Septentrio is offering two open-source resources for its GPS/GNSS module receivers: the ROSaic and mosaicHAT. Learn more about the products.
 
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Aceinna joins ST Partner Program for precise positioning
 
Aceinna Inc. has joined the STMicroelectronics Partner Program to make solutions available to position autonomous automobiles, trucks, robots and delivery vehicles.
 
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Geotab Keyless helps car-sharing fleets pool assets
 
Geotab has unveiled Geotab Keyless, a platform solution that integrates a secured digital key function with a comprehensive and data-driven fleet management product.
 
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SkyBitz and Coretex join to track cold trailer shipments
 
Telematics company SkyBitz is partnering with fleet logistics solutions provider Coretex. Find out how the partnership will enhance the companies' product lines.
 
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  OPINIONS
 
 
 
How drones help COVID-19-related applications
 
By Tony Murfin
This month’s UAV summary features all new drone applications that serve as a solution for these COVID-19 days. Included are first response drones that get to injured people fast, and disinfecting drones that sanitize large public facilities.

 
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Behind GPS is the people
 
By F. Michael Swiek
If we look behind every significant event, policy statement, technological achievement and milestone in GPS history, there are people.

 
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Cover photo: Samuel King Jr./United States Air Force
 
  UPCOMING WEBINAR
 
The Era of Autonomy is Here: Going Beyond the Vehicle Phenomenon
 
Date: Oct. 29
Sponsored content by: Septentrio
 
 
Summary: The exploding autonomous vehicle phenomenon is not only seen in the automotive industry, but has impacted industrial and robotics applications as well. While the industry adopts higher levels of autonomous applications, positioning reliability is essential. However, with an array of possible GNSS failures, it can be challenging to ensure user integrity.

Tune in to our upcoming webinar as our expert panel addresses these challenges, offers some possible solutions and reviews the common requirements in the industry from autonomous robots to fully autonomous heavy machinery.
 
Speakers:
Dr. Bruno Bougard, R&D director, Septentrio
Joan Andreu, director of R&D, NAIO
Irma Rodrigues, head of GNSS algorithms, products and services, GMV
Charles Orr, program manager, Komatsu
 

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