u-blox has expanded its PointPerfect GNSS correction service by incorporating the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) data format. This enhancement allows the service to be utilised with any GNSS and real-time kinematics (RTK) receiver hardware, broadening its compatibility.…
u-blox unveils new GNSS platform
u-blox recently unveiled its new X20 all-band high-precision GNSS platform, setting a new standard for accuracy, performance, and security. Building on the success of the company’s established F9 GNSS platform, the X20 addresses the growing demand for high-precision GNSS worldwide,…
u-blox partners with Topcon to create GNSS offerings
u-blox has announced a strategic partnership with Topcon Positioning Systems, a company in precision measurement and workflow solutions. This collaboration aims to create one of the world’s largest high-precision GNSS positioning service offerings for the mass market, providing customers worldwide…
Designing and optimising real-time kinematics systems
Real-time kinematics (RTK) is a satellite navigation technique that offers precise positioning accuracy by using data from Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). We’ve covered satellite positioning on IoT Insider – more specifically looking at GNSS, GPS and now, RTK, to…
The accuracy of GPS: balancing power and accuracy
What is the accuracy of GPS? The global positioning system (GPS) has long been applied to use cases from smart wearables to healthcare devices and industrial applications. GPS is perhaps most widely recognised among consumers for its role in satellite-based…
Nordian unveils smart antenna series
Nordian, a global provider of GNSS and AI-enhanced positioning solutions, has today unveiled its Precisio Smart Antenna Series, specifically tailored for application developers in the agriculture, mining, drone, and surveying industries. The Precisio Smart Antenna Series offers precise positioning capabilities…
Urban parking embraces sensors and GNSS solutions
Urban parking has long been associated with the image of a driver attempting to squeeze their vehicle into a tiny spot on a busy road. The particular frustration and source of stress this holds can be bid adieu by the…
Quectel introduces first quad-band GNSS module
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT solutions, is proud to introduce the LG290P, the first quad-band GNSS module designed for high-performance applications, ensuring exceptional RTK availability and quality even in challenging environments. This module delivers the centimetre-level accuracy…
u-blox enhances jamming protection with firmware update
u-blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has introduced the first support for Galileo OSNMA (Open Service Navigation Message Authentication) in the firmware update for its ZED-F9P high-precision GNSS module. This enhancement significantly improves the…
FocalPoint finishes development of GNSS receiver
FocalPoint, a UK-based software company specialising in next-generation positioning solutions for mobiles, wearables, and automotive, has completed the development of the world’s first GNSS receiver incorporating its award-winning Supercorrelation technology, according to the company. With the support of NAVISP, FocalPoint…
