GPS World articles from December 2004

GPS World archives from December 2004

That was then; this is now.(THE VIEW FROM HERE)
December 1, 2004... Much of the delight not to mention the utility of the global positioning system is knowing if you're in the right place at the right time. That sense of certainty reflects how I feel about this first issue of GPS World. Like GPS, the...

One out of many: turning GPS and Galileo into a true GNSS.(GNSS Summit 2004)
December 1, 2004... In September, GPS World and SiRF Technology hosted a dinner symposium, the GNSS Summit 2004, before an audience of more than 100 invited guests--leaders and influentials in the GNSS community. With the assistance of a panel of four GNSS...

Directions 2005.
December 1, 2004... As the theme of our annual visioning exercise, Directions, we asked our editorial advisors and other leaders in the GNSS community, "What is the most significant event or development in GNSS that has occurred in the past 15 years or,...

GPS Source offers the first 60dB Digital Attenuator with 1dB Steps & -20dB to 40dB Amplifier with 1dB Steps.
December 1, 2004... GPS Source Inc. has developed a 60dB range digital 1 dB step product line for the L1\L2 GPS frequencies. GPS Source offers a 60dB range Attenuator and a 40dB Amplifier with 60dB range. The Digital Attenuator and Digital Amplifier both come with...

GPS Networking Inc.(EXECUTIVE FORUM)(Company Profile)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Corporate Description Our products are designed with building-block simplicity so that you can design your own GPS network. We supply the antennas, amplifiers, splitters, filters, combiners, and reradiating kits that you need to design the...

Honeywell.(EXECUTIVE FORUM)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Earlier this year, Honeywell International acquired Fairfield, New Jersey-based Electro-Radiation Incorporated (ERI) for its Defense & Space Electronic Systems (DSES) business. We recently sat down with Joel Houlton, Vice President DSES...

Different branches. Different missions. Different platforms. Different environments. One dominant force.
December 1, 2004... In today's battlespace, interoperability and situational awareness require a seamless network solution. Focus and technical leadership place us at the forefront. With an array of key, enabling building blocks to keep forces in the loop. From...

GPS board.(RECEIVER TECHNOLOGY)
December 1, 2004... The JNS100-GG from Javad is an OEM board based on the JNScore chip. Measuring 88 X 57 X 15 millimeters and weighing 55 grams, this 50-channel all-in-view L1 GPS, WAAS/EGNOS and GLONASS board has signal tracking down to a reported 30 dB Hz....

OEM receiver.(RECEIVER TECHNOLOGY)
December 1, 2004... Designed for system integrators, NovAtel's Euro-3M receiver features improved multipath estimating delay lock loop (MEDLL) performance and signal quality measurements in an OEM engine Euro format card or lightweight enclosure. The standard...

Software-based dual-frequency receiver.(RECEIVER TECHNOLOGY)
December 1, 2004... The ADFGPS-000-02 receiver from Center for Remote Sensing consists of antennas, down-converters, digitizer, and processors. Dual frequency down converters bring the signals to suitable IF frequencies. The IF signals are digitized at 60...

Mobile handset module.(RECEIVER TECHNOLOGY)
December 1, 2004... Seiko Epson Corporation has developed the S4E 19863 single-chip GPS module with -160 dBm max sensitivity for use in next-generation mobile handsets equipped with built-in GPS support. The GPS module supports the three 3GPP-compliant positioning...

Ultra-compact OEM receiver.(RECEIVER TECHNOLOGY)
December 1, 2004... The new uPatch100 Module from Fastrax Ltd., is an OEM GPS receiver module with integrated patch antenna, based on a Sony chipset. Measuring 28 X 28 X 7 millimeters and weighing 10 grams, it is designed for mass-market consumer products such as...

RF front end.(RECEIVER TECHNOLOGY)
December 1, 2004... Maxim has introduced the MAX2745, a single-chip, RF front-end for GPS, designed to eliminate the need for SAW and discrete IF filters. The MAX2745 supports both 3rd overtone crystal designs in 32 MHz and fundamental-frequency crystal designs in...

Weak-signal tracking module.(RECEIVER TECHNOLOGY)
December 1, 2004... The TIM-LH SuperSense from u-blox provides reported sensitivity to -158 dBm for weak signal tracking (-142 dBm acquisition) for coverage in difficult locations like building interiors, airports, and short tunnels. The 16 parallel channels in...

Multi-output GPS/SBAS simulator.(RECEIVER TECHNOLOGY)
December 1, 2004... Spirent's new GSS7790 multi-output GPS/SBAS simulator offers independent access to each simulated GPS satellite signal at RF. This product is designed for a variety of advanced GPS test applications including Controlled Reception Pattern...

Mobile receiver.(RECEIVER TECHNOLOGY)
December 1, 2004... Trimble has released its Lassen iQ GPS receiver module for mobile devices. The 12-channel receiver is fully compatible with the Lassen SQ module, and features standard and enhanced signal sensitivity modes. The company reports horizontal...

Receiver chipset.(RECEIVER TECHNOLOGY)
December 1, 2004... The u-Nav Microelectronics' uN901 CMOS GPS receiver chipset features the company's uN1008 ultra-low power RF front-end and the uN8130, a highly integrated baseband processor with an efficient VS_DSP processor. An array of 12 independent...

Mobile GIS solutions.(SURVEYING & MAPPING)
December 1, 2004... The GeoXM from Trimble is an 8.5 X 3.9 X 3-inch handheld weighing 0.72 kilograms. It employs a 206 MHz Intel StrongARM SA-1110 processor with 64 MB of RAM and a 512 MB internal flash disk. The rechargeable internal lithium-ion battery provides...

Precise surveying.(SURVEYING & MAPPING)
December 1, 2004... Septentrio Satellite Navigation's PolaRX2 RTK, available in an OEM version, delivers precise surveying and machine control capabilities via Septentrio's GReFe/GReCo chipset. The GNSS receiver works with C/A and P(Y) on GPS, GLONASS, EGNOS,...

Airborne surveying.(SURVEYING & MAPPING)
December 1, 2004... Applanix Corp. unveils its POS AV (Position and Orientation System for Airborne Vehicles) designed for direct georeferencing of airborne sensor data. Integrating precision GPS and inertial technology, Applanix's POS AV provides 1...

Single frequency survey solution.(SURVEYING & MAPPING)
December 1, 2004... The SR20 from Leica Geosystems is designed for land surveyors and is packaged with Leica Geo Office. Measuring 21.5 X 9 X 5 centimeters, and weighing 0.652 kilograms, this 12-channel L1 receiver consumes 2.1 watts powered by 7.2V internal...

GIS data collection.(SURVEYING & MAPPING)
December 1, 2004... US Positioning Group offers the Rhino Rover for ArcPad of tools for GIS data collection. Included are TDS Recon Pocket PC, Garmin GPS 17N Receiver/antennae, GPS Backpack with antennae mast, GPS pole/bipod, and battery. The Garmin receiver is a...

Power base.(SURVEYING & MAPPING)
December 1, 2004... Pacific Crest has upgraded its Positioning Data Link Low Power Base (PDLLPB) that provides data communications specifically for GPS RTK systems. PDLLPB kits are available for all major GPS receiver makes and models. The DTE-DTC interface...

Flight Control Systems.(NAVIGATION & GUIDANCE)
December 1, 2004... Athena Technologies' GuideStar GS-111m delivers navigation, control and vehicle management via a 3.9 X 2.6 X 1.6-inch unit weighing 0.5 pound. Consuming 4.5 watts at 9-18 volts, the GuideStar system uses accelerometers, rate gyros,...

Navigational Development System.(NAVIGATION & GUIDANCE)
December 1, 2004... The Real Time Navigational Development System from Center For Remote Sensing allows for the design, development, testing, and operation of real-time, single- and dual-frequency GPS as well as other receivers. The system consists of antenna,...

Pipeline Monitoring System.(NAVIGATION & GUIDANCE)
December 1, 2004... Filanda has released the SoftNav Pipeline Monitoring System. This guidance system includes a navigation and logger computer, a graphical course deviation indicator (CDI), an operator's multifunction keypad, and the SoftNav Pipeline Monitoring...

Mobile 12-channel receiver.(NAVIGATION & GUIDANCE)
December 1, 2004... The iCN 510 from Navman is a pocket-sized personal navigation device with an Intel PXA-255 300 MHz Applications chipset. The iCN 510 features a 320 X 240, 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD, temperature-resistant magnesium case, and employs an integrated...

Marine DGPS Navigator.(NAVIGATION & GUIDANCE)
December 1, 2004... The R4 DGPS Navigator from SAAB is a stand-alone DGPS or integrated DGPS/AIS system when interfaced with the SAAB R4 AIS transponder. The R4 DGPS Navigator comprises a 12-channel GPS receiver module with built-in dual-channel DGPS IALA beacon...

Tractor guidance system.(NAVIGATION & GUIDANCE)
December 1, 2004... The AgGPS Autopilot from Trimble automatically steers tractors. The GPS controller is connected to the tractor's power steering mechanism and an in-cab display allows for field pattern selection and operating parameters. The AgGPS 214 has...

Field GPS receiver.(NAVIGATION & GUIDANCE)
December 1, 2004... John Deere's new GreenStar component, the StarFire iTC dual-frequency GPS receiver is designed to improve accuracy over rough and rolling terrain, during advanced seeding, crop care and harvesting. The StarFire integrated Terrain Compensation...

Automatic steering system.(NAVIGATION & GUIDANCE)
December 1, 2004... GPSteer from CSI Wireless automatically steers agricultural vehicles along straight consistent passes. GPSteer uses a variety of CSI GPS receivers and is compatible with other manufacturers GPS components. Satloc-AgIQ and SLXg3 GPS receivers...

Navigation system.(NAVIGATION & GUIDANCE)
December 1, 2004... Polstar's RoadMentor 1000 uses a 200 MHz CPU with 64 MB of SDRAM and 64 MB of built-in flash memory. The system's proprietary 12-channel-GPS receiver has a reported accuracy of 5 meters and acquisition times of 50 seconds (cold), 35 seconds...

Fleet tracker.(TRACKING & WIRELESS)
December 1, 2004... An extension of the CSI Wireless AssetLink line for remotely tracking and managing mobile assets, Fleet-Link provides tractor-trailer fleet operators with continuous location and status information for their trailers and containers. Primary...

Security tracker, communicator.(TRACKING & WIRELESS)
December 1, 2004... Motorola's MTH800 terminal, designed for security and safety personnel, integrates Motorola's Instant single-chip GPS receiver and helical antenna so that an officer's location can be plotted by control room staff for overall resource...

Telematics antenna.(TRACKING & WIRELESS)
December 1, 2004... The 3V External Mercury telematics antenna from Centurion Wireless provides 30 dBi peak gain at 90 degrees), with a 1.5 dB maximum LNA noise figure. Current consumption is 18 mA typical, 25 mA maximum. Its weatherproof housing and low profile...

Smartphone navigator.(TRACKING & WIRELESS)
December 1, 2004... The Destinator SP bundle from Homeland Security Technology Corporation contains Destinator software and maps, a Leadtek 9812 GPS receiver, 12-volt-carcharger, and universal car mount. Compatible with a variety of "Smartphone" models from...

Hardware add-ons.(TIMING & SYNCHRONIZATION)
December 1, 2004... Symmetricom offers four new timing and synchronization hardware add-on options its upgraded XLi GPS Time and Frequency Receiver. The XLi GPS module is an upgrade that improves time-to-lock and supports timing receiver autonomous integrity...

Military time code processor.(TIMING & SYNCHRONIZATION)
December 1, 2004... The 9000S from TRAK incorporates an internal SAASM-based GPS receiver utilizing PPS. This 3.5 X 19 X 18-inch model consumes 40 watts maximum power using a 100-240V AC power supply. Applications include range timing, communications networks,...

Time & frequency system.(TIMING & SYNCHRONIZATION)
December 1, 2004... The PTS from Brandywine Communications is a network-ready precision time system. The time and frequency outputs have a reported accuracy within 40 nanoseconds rms to UTC. The 3.25 X 7.25 X 15.8-inch, 5.5-pound unit uses a Motorola Oncore UT+...

Network Time Servers.(TIMING & SYNCHRONIZATION)
December 1, 2004... The TTS Series of NTP Network Time Servers from Spectracom utilize a Motorola M12 12-channel GPS receiver and are designed for building, network, and operational security. The servers are 19 X 1.75 X 11 inches, and weigh 4.8 pounds. Each model...

Timing module.(TIMING & SYNCHRONIZATION)
December 1, 2004... Temex Time's Smart 4G iSynch GPSR-1000 SynClock is an integrated GPS/Rb timing module designed for advanced network element applications. It integrates a Navman 12-channel, L1, C/A-code Jupiter Pico GPS receiver, a GPS-disciplined rubidium...

Customizable technology packages.(GPS-RELATED HARDWARE)
December 1, 2004... Atmel's market-leading SiliconCITY Systems-on-Chip provide a foundation for today's leading ASICs, ASSPs or standard products that power innovative customer designs. They contain a mix of hardware for performance and software for flexibility....

Data storage unit.(GPS-RELATED HARDWARE)
December 1, 2004... The DASR-HD-003-05 from the Center For Remote Sensing (CRS) is a data acquisition, storage, and replay unit with storage capacity of 640 GB (optional 2 TB). The unit has 240 MBPS continuous throughput, a user-programmed variable clock rate up...

GPS server.(GPS-RELATED HARDWARE)
December 1, 2004... The Alcatel 8607 assisted GPS (AGPS) for GSM mobile networks locates mobile handsets for E911 and E112 (the European counterpart, as well as commercial services. The device delivers reported handset location accuracy of 1 meter outdoors and 10...

Semiconductor power technology.(GPS-RELATED HARDWARE)
December 1, 2004... Q-MAX technology from RFDomus is based on a local oscillator (LO) architecture that enables an order-of-magnitude reduction in power consumption when compared to conventional LO implementations. Designed for simplifying the integration of the...

Audio/video location tracking system.(GPS-RELATED HARDWARE)
December 1, 2004... DigiEye and DigiEye Lite networked management systems from SYAC combine GPS location with digital audio and video recording to provide a complete asset tracking record and history. In the event of external alarms or alarms generated by its...

GPS for buses.(GPS-RELATED HARDWARE)
December 1, 2004... SAE is a multi-fleet intelligent transport system for buses based on GPS. Developed by GMV Sistemas, the system comprises a communication platform, on-board system, and advanced passenger information center. The communication platform is...

Sensor Head.(GPS-RELATED HARDWARE)
December 1, 2004... The Crista OEM Sensor Head from Cloud Cap Technology is a 1.10 X 1.15 X 0.59-inch, 7-gram, three-axis inertial sensor package that consumes 5.5-8 volts. Measurements from MEMS gyroscopic rate sensors and accelerometers mounted on orthogonal...

Data integration.(GPS-RELATED SOFTWARE)
December 1, 2004... Trimble's new software extension for GPS Analyst allows mapping and GIS professionals to process and differentially correct GPS data directly inside the ArcGIS software environment. The application reportedly can improve GPS data accuracy to...

Guidance & Mapping for Pocket PC.(GPS-RELATED SOFTWARE)
December 1, 2004... Farm Works Software unveils its Guidance/Mapping Combo, a software-hardware package incorporating the iPAQ Pocket PC. The package provides a complete system for guidance and GPS mapping for farmers and agricultural businesses. Applications...

Navigation/mapping application.(GPS-RELATED SOFTWARE)
December 1, 2004... Muskoka Tech's PathAway GPS 3 for the Windows Mobile handheld platform is designed for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals. This version has the same power and functionality of the Palm OS platform version. GPS navigation is available with...

GIS application.(GPS-RELATED SOFTWARE)
December 1, 2004... DeLorme's XMAP/GIS Editor geographic information analysis software enables users to create, analyze, edit and publish their own GIS data using existing data formats. XMap/GIS Editor delivers an array of importing, classification and information...

GPS-CAD integration.(GPS-RELATED SOFTWARE)
December 1, 2004... AMC Inc. has released its GPS2CAD version 3.1 software, enabling design professionals to use recreational-grade GPS units to collect field information and plot it into computer automated design (CAD) programs. GPS2CAD v 3.1 offers compatibility...

Website map service.(GPS-RELATED SOFTWARE)
December 1, 2004... Site Advantage from MapQuest is an XML-based web service that incorporates maps, driving directions, and location search functionality into websites. Bundled web applications are available in ASP, JSP, PHP, and XSLT, to allow for customization....

Software analysis tool.(GPS-RELATED SOFTWARE)
December 1, 2004... The Navigation Tool Kit from AGI predicts performance of navigation equipment by analyzing and modeling inaccuracies within systems. The user interface is wizard-driven and accepts a variety of data including military precision lightweight GPS...

Automotive simulation upgrade.(GPS-RELATED SOFTWARE)
December 1, 2004... SimAUTO from Spirent upgrades its multi-channel simulators by providing support for multi-sensor applications in in-vehicle navigation systems (IVNSs). SimAUTO enables simultaneous emulation of multiple dead reckoning (DR) sensors with GPS...

Almanac.(Directory)
December 1, 2004... GPS SATELLITE INFORMATION United States and Canada Navigation Information Service (NIS) Sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center, this site offers GPS constellation status, scheduled outage updates, user advisories, and...

Condor monitors Columbia Dam.(GPS INSIDE)(Condor Earth Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers selected Condor Earth Technologies Inc. to implement an automated real-time GPS monitoring system to measure within 1 millimeter the vertical and horizontal displacements along the crest of the Chief Joseph Dam...

San Jose covert tracker, boards.(San Jose Navigation Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... San Jose Navigation Inc. of Taipei Hsien, Taiwan released its G-19B compact GPS covert tracker for vehicle security and asset-tracking. The G-19B integrates a 16-channel GPS receiver, requires no external antenna, and displays location...

Septentrio has first Galileo receiver.(Septentrio Satellite Navigation)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Septentrio Satellite Navigation of Leuven, Belgium recently delivered the first Galileo receiver to the European Space Agency (ESA) as part of the C0 phase of the Galileo Test User Segment. Capable of tracking any Galileo signal as well as new...

Trimble Outdoors with Motorola, Nextel.(Trimble Outdoors mobile GPS software )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Trimble of Sunnyvale, California has partnered with Nextel Communications Inc. to launch Trimble Outdoors, an online application allowing users to plan outdoor adventures, share trips with friends and family, and research similar excursions...

u-blox TIM-LH.(LAUNCHES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... u-blox of Thalwil, Switzerland has released its TIM-LH GPS receiver module with Super-Sense weak-signal tracking technology, based on the 16-channel Antaris positioning engine, with WAAS/EGNOS support. In a 25.4 X 25.4-millimeter form...

Andrew antennas, Maxrad move.(PCTEL of Chicago, Illinois)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... PCTEL of Chicago, Illinois has agreed to pay $10 million to acquire selected assets of Andrew Corporation's mobile antenna business for expansion of PCTEL's Maxrad Product Group, a producer of GPS antennas. In January 2004, PCTEL invested $20...

Stock tracker.(GPS INSIDE)
December 1, 2004... These five GPS "pure play" enterprises all recorded banner third quarters. CSI Wireless increased Q3 revenues 53 percent to CDN $23.2 million (US $17.5 million), with record gross margins of CDN $7.3 million, up 51-percent. Garmin...

Galileo bidders tap NAVTEQ.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Both Galileo concessionaire bidders have selected NAVTEQ of Chicago, Illinois as a map data supplier to enable full exploitation of Galileo signals. The Eurely and iNavSat consortia delivered offers to become the Galileo concessionaire,...

NovAtel designs Galileo receiver.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) awarded NovAtel Inc. of Calgary, Alberta a CDN $1.6 million Space Technology Development Program contract for work to extend an initial proof of concept Galileo receiver. The contract calls for the development of...

NemeriX, CEVA mobile chipset.(NemeriX NJ2020)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... NemeriX of Manno, Switzerland and CEVA Inc. of San Jose, California team to introduce a plug-and-play assisted GPS chipset, the NemeriX NJ2020, targeting mobile handheld device makers. NemeriX licensed CEVA's GPS 4000 to create NJ2020, which is...

Erratum.(Correction Notice)
December 1, 2004... An October Global View article incorrectly stated the monies a recent failed appropriations bill, Senate Amendment 3615, sought. An appropriation of $100 million, later reduced to a proposed $70 million, was sought for hazardous material...

Calendar 2005.(Calendar)
December 1, 2004... * JANUARY 24-26 ION Technical Meeting San Diego, California. Sessions on Galileo and GPS modernization, receiver software and algorithms, multi-sensor systems; and land, space, marine and aviation applications, and much more. See...