Trimble Offers New Modular GPS Solutions For Construction Industry Applications
Sunnyvale CA (SPX) Feb 09, 2006
Trimble has released a new series of Modular GPS Receivers and additions to the Trimble family of Smart GPS Antenna designed to provide contractors with state-of-the-art, future-ready construction Global Positioning System (GPS) positioning solutions.
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Tetra Tech Wins Federal Aviation Administration Satellite Navigation Assistance Contract
Pasadena CA (SPX) Feb 08, 2006
Tetra Tech Inc. has announced it was awarded the rebid to the Global Positioning System Technical Assistance Contract 2 (GPS TAC2) with the Federal Aviation Administration, its largest contract with the agency. This follow-on agreement is worth approximately $60 million over two base years and one option year.
Lockheed Martin GPS Updates Enhance System Accuracy Up To 15 Percent
Colorado Springs CO (SPX) Feb 01, 2006
Lockheed Martin has upgraded the software processing and modeling for the Air Force's Global Positioning System (GPS), enhancing the Air Force's ability to monitor GPS satellites and improve system accuracy 10-15 percent for users worldwide.
Putin And Ivanov Discuss Future Of GLONASS System
Moscow, Russia (SPX) Jan 24, 2006
President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Vice Premier and Minister of Defense, Sergei Ivanov, held a meeting concerning the Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) last week. Here is the recorded discussion:
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EADS Space To Play Central Role In Galileo Sat Nav Test
Ottobrunn, Germany (SPX) Jan 23, 2006
EADS Space is to play a central role in the test phase for the new European satellite navigation system Galileo, following the contract signature in Berlin Friday between Galileo Industries, as the prime contractor, and the European Space Agency.
GLONASS To Have 18 Satellites In Orbit In 2008
Moscow (SPX) Jan 19, 2006
The global navigation satellite system GLONASS will operate 18 satellites in orbit in 2008, enough to define a precise location anywhere in the world, the commander of the Russian Space Forces said Wednesday, reports RIA Novosti.
ESA, Galileo Industries Seal Deal For First 4 Galileo Sats
Berlin (AFP) Jan 19, 2006
The European Space Agency (ESA) and Galileo Industries signed Thursday a 1.5-billion-euro (1.8-billion-dollar) contract for the delivery of four satellites to be used in an ambitious navigation system that Europe hopes will rival the reigning US GPS network.
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Galileo Sends First Signals Based On Alcatel Alenia Space's Tech
Paris, France (SPX) Jan 18, 2006
Giove-A, the first Galileo pilot satellite launched on December 28th, has transmitted its signals to the Earth stations using the Navigation Signal Generation Unit (NSGU) and the wide-band Navigation Antenna developed by Alcatel Alenia Space.
EU, South Korea Seal Galileo Agreement
Brussels (XNA) Jan 17, 2006
The European Union and South Korea last Thursday reached an agreement allowing the latter's participation in Europe's satellite radio-navigation program, Galileo.
Contract For In-Orbit Validation Of Galileo System To Be Signed Thursday
Berlin, German (ESA) Jan 16, 2006
After the successful launch of the GIOVE-A satellite on 28 December 2005 and the acquisition of the first 'Galileo' signal on 12 January 2006, Galileo is now well on its way with the signing of the contract for the development and in-orbit validation of the constellation's first four satellites.
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Galileo GIOVEA Using Marotta Equipment For Its Propulsion Systems
Cheltenham, England (SPX) Jan 09, 2006
Marotta UK is pleased to announce that it designed, developed and qualified equipment for the cold gas propulsion systems on board the Galileo GIOVE-A, part of Europe's Galileo navigation program, successfully launched by Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL).
SiRFstarIII Featured in TomToms Innovative Portable Navigation Product
San Jose CA (SPX) Jan 04, 2006
Continuing to drive GPS further into the mainstream market, SiRF Technology Holdings has revealed that its flagship SiRFstarIII GPS technology is at the heart of TomTom's RIDER, a high performance portable navigation system specifically designed for use on motorcycles and scooters. TomTom is a leading provider of personal navigation products and services to the US and European consumer markets.
EGNOS Demonstration In South Africa
Paris, France (ESA) Jan 03, 2006
A demonstration of the use of the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) for advanced railway traffic management and control recently took place near Johannesburg, South Africa.
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