Category Archives: GNSS/Location Tech
The Freedom to Fly
The Freedom to Fly: The real-time evolution of the direct georeferencing UAV ecosystem
The Challenger
While relatively new to the North American market, there are few in surveying who have not heard of this rising software and hardware provider. However, we often hear "Who is Stonex?" Let's find out…
NOAA’s New Geodetic Datum
Replacing NAD 83 and NAVD 88 have been in the works for a long time; now the change is getting near
GPS Finds Its Way into the Future
As the pioneering satnav program celebrates half a century of success, it must overcome setbacks to its modernization plans in order to pull off a new era of global PNT leadership
Preparing for the Effects of Solar Cycle 25 on GNSS Applications
As we head into the peak period for the current solar cycle, high-precision users can use space weather status and prediction resources to help plan field operations. Plus, receiver manufacturers have developed advanced mitigation solutions. Solar Cycle 25, so named as the 25th of the 11-year (approximate) cycles since 1755, when extensive recording of the...
GoGeomatics Expo Puts Canada on the Geospatial Map
In the words of Will Cadell, “Geospatial is changing everything.” That was not only one of the opening lines of a visionary talk by Cadell, founder and CEO of geospatial consultancy Sparkgeo, it seemed to capture the sentiment of exhibitors, speakers and attendees at GoGeomatics’ inaugural conference. Held in Calgary, Alberta from Nov. 6 –...