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Experts from the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) and the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) examined the impact of GNSS interference during the recent Jammertest event in Norway. This c...
Hexagon has reached an agreement to acquire Septentrio, a leading OEM provider of GNSS technologies. This acquisition marks a significant step in expanding the market reach of resilient assured positi...
Viavi Solutions has announced its acquisition of Inertial Labs to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving aerospace, defence and industrial markets. The deal includes an upfront payment of US$...
Leica Geosystems, a division of Hexagon, has launched the Leica GS05, an innovative GNSS smart antenna that is both compact and lightweight. This advanced device incorporates calibration-free tilt com...
Harxon has unveiled a new series of GNSS antennas designed to meet the ever-evolving demands of industries reliant on precise geospatial data. This latest product release includes smart antennas, OEM ...
SOMAG AG Jena unveiled its latest innovation in gyro stabilization technology at Intergeo 2024 with the launch of the GSM 5000. As the successor to the widely used GSM 4000, the new model brings signi...
Positioning, in its essence, represents the meticulous process of accurately determining the spatial location of an object concerning a specific framework or datum. This fundamental concept of positioning plays an indispensable role in the domains of geography and hydrography, persistently guiding the quest to pinpoint the precise locations of the objects and features we seek to measure and understand.
Depending on the specific application at hand, the framework within which positioning occurs can be either of a global or local nature. When thinking on a global scale, the utilization of advanced techniques like Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) comes into play. In this scenario, the framework for positioning is meticulously defined by geodetic coordinate reference systems, ensuring the utmost accuracy in spatial determinations on a planetary scale.
Conversely, in more localized settings, positioning takes on a distinct character, tailored to the unique demands of specific tasks. For instance, in the realms of construction and engineering, the precision of positioning is paramount, and it's achieved through instruments such as the Total Station, allowing for the highly accurate alignment and placement of structures and infrastructure. Meanwhile, indoor navigation is another intriguing facet of local positioning, where the frameworks are often established within the confines of buildings, where technologies like indoor positioning systems enable precise and efficient navigation.
As we delve deeper into the world of positioning, it becomes evident that this art and science of location determination extends its influence far and wide, offering versatile solutions for diverse applications, all while maintaining an unwavering commitment to spatial accuracy.
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