navigation
November 10, 2016
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released its Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) National Airspace System (NAS) Navigation Strategy 2016, the result of a concerted year-long effort by FAA and aviation industry stakeholders. It describes how the FAA intends to transition U.S. NAS operations over the near- (2016–2020), mid- (2021–2025) and far-term (2025–2030) from predominantly
September 22, 2016
AMSTERDAM - TomTom (TOM2) has been chosen by Subaru to be the global maps and navigation supplier for their next generation infotainment platform. The global platform will launch first in North America with the all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza. HARMAN International, the leading audio and infotainment supplier, is the Tier 1 system provider. With this inaugural
September 8, 2016
LAS VEGAS - TomTom, Inc. a global leader in navigation and mapping products, today announces TomTom BRIDGE Connected, with a built-in modem for wireless functionality. Wireless connectivity allows drivers to directly connect with their customers, get updates as they happen and communicate with their home office easily. TomTom BRIDGE is a rugged navigation device built
May 31, 2016
The European Union-funded Galileo satellite navigation system added its 13th and 14th satellites after a successful launch atop a Soyuz rocket from French Guiana on May 24, 2016. Nearly four hours after liftoff, the twin Galileos were deployed into orbit approximately 23,522 kilometers above Earth.
April 18, 2016
A tiny pilotless aircraft, built by the University of Southampton, has launched from the Royal Navy’s ice patrol ship HMS Protector for the first time to assist with navigating through the Antarctic. The 3D-printed aircraft, along with a quadcopter, scouted the way for the survey ship so she could find her way through the thick
March 25, 2016
SUNNYVALE, Calif.—Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) announced today the availability of its Trimble® Seismic Navigation Systems (SNS). The Trimble SNS portfolio of advanced hardware and software solutions include two vehicle guidance applications for geophysical exploration contractors to streamline the operation of line clearing equipment as well as provide guidance and precise positioning of drilling and vibroseis vehicles used
February 15, 2016
SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland & YARMOUTH, Maine—Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of DeLorme, a privately-held company that designs and markets consumer-based satellite tracking devices with two-way communication and navigational capabilities. The completion of the acquisition, which is subject to customary conditions, is expected
January 25, 2016
LONDON — Navmii, the free, smart navigation and traffic app, today announces that Steve Coast, the founder of the OpenStreetMap Foundation (OSM), will join Navmii as a board advisor to further enhance its B2B mapping products and services. Navmii has created enhanced, automotive grade OSM maps using its map enhancement platform and billions of points
January 11, 2016
UK, 11 January 2016 — HERE, a leader in navigation, mapping and location experiences and 1Spatial (www.1spatial.com), the global spatial software company, which manages the world’s largest spatial data, today announced that they are teaming up to deliver high grade map content to the enterprise market. As part of a strategic partnership formed to fulfil
October 13, 2015
Athens, Ga.—Researchers at the University of Georgia are working to bring a new level of precision to the navigation systems used to guide drones. The work is supported through a contract with Southern Company, one of the nation's largest energy companies, which plans to use unmanned aircraft to enhance safety for crews in the field
