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Ready for Galileo
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Ready for Galileo

The full feature is online at http://member.gim-international.com/. Please subscribe for free using the Subscribe button in the left hand column. Any sub-optimal operation within the asphalt construct...

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High-precision GNSS Receivers
GNSS

High-precision GNSS Receivers

What will the new GNSS signals bring to the user of high-precision receivers? This article provides a brief overview of what users can expect from GNSS systems that are currently in the modernisation/...

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GNSS Rapidly Gains Ground
GNSS

GNSS Rapidly Gains Ground

GNSS, short for Global Navigation Satellite System, is rapidly gaining ground as a tool in many different areas of work. Dutch contractor A.Hak is one of the companies at the forefront in terms of inc...

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Three Dimensional Query
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Three Dimensional Query

GPS receivers, digital compasses (magnetometers) and tilt sensors (accelerometers) are increasingly implemented in state-of-the-art smartphones such as the iPhone and various Android Phones. The resul...

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GNSS and Bicycle Racing
GNSS

GNSS and Bicycle Racing

By the time this month's GIM International reaches your desk some two hundred bicycle racers split into 22 teams, numerous service cars, motorcycles, trucks, and more than 4,500 men and woman will be ...

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Juniper Systems Launches Next-generation GNSS Receiver

Juniper Systems Launches Next-generation GNSS Receiver

Juniper Systems has introduced the all-new Geode GNS3 GNSS receiver. It enables users to easily collect real-time GNSS data with sub-metre, sub-foot and decimetre accuracy options – without the hu...

CHC Navigation Introduces i83 IMU-RTK GNSS Receiver

CHC Navigation Introduces i83 IMU-RTK GNSS Receiver

CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) has announced the availability of the i83 GNSS receiver, a new and innovative addition to its premium GNSS receiver series for surveying, mapping and construction professionals...

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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.