GPS Innovation Alliance (GPSIA)

An SOS call from a hypothermic hiker's GPS device alerted local officials and helped rescuers locate them at 4,000 ft in Andrew Molera State Park in difficult weather conditions – potentially saving a life. More on the rescue from Roseann Hernandez Cattani with the Salinas Californian here: https://lnkd.in/gUynh8_F

The FCC issued a draft NOI that, if adopted, will seek input on the development of PNT technologies to complement GPS GPSIA applauds Chairman Carr for recognizing the importance of GPS to our economy and national security, as well as the value of modernizing and complementing the nation’s GPS infrastructure to ensure the system continues to underpin U.S. global competitiveness. GPS is essential to today’s 9-1-1 system, from the timing signals that synchronize its communications networks to navigating first responders to those in need as fast as possible. Shaving seconds or even minutes off of response times can mean everything to someone in a life-or-death situation, and GPS makes that possible. Complementary technology that can augment GPS is important, and promising satellite constellations are being developed that can do just that, including a low Earth orbit system that is designed to operate in C-band. GPSIA looks forward to participating in the FCC’s proceeding to highlight strategies for modernizing and complementing GPS to ensure the United States remains the global leader in PNT.

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Happy National Ag Day! Thank you to our hardworking farmers, ranchers, the people who harvest our food, and everyone in the ag industry for feeding America and people around the world. DYK that only 27% of farmers and rancher use precision agriculture technologies, according to USDA reporting? Growth opportunities abound... #nationalagday #precisionag #GPS #GNSS #complementaryPNT

DID YOU KNOW: It was a group of 4 women volunteers who first built our 'text911.info' site! Today, 50% of the accesSOS team is made up of women who are working hard to reinvent the future of emergency access. ?? (Note: the women featured in this carousel are not the original volunteer team that created our text911.info site. The women featured in this carousel are current employees and volunteers).

Addressing a common question: Why do we need to modernize our GPS satellites if the system is working well today? GPS modernization is top of mind for GPSIA members and affiliates, but we hear this thinking a lot. First of all, we’re always glad to hear that GPS is so trusted and reliable that people don’t think it could be improved! But that’s not the whole story. Here are the facts: ?? Some on-orbit GPS satellites are decades old, serving long past their intended lifespan. ?? Next-generation satellites (GPS III and IIIF) are vastly more resistant to jamming and spoofing and transmit newer, more accurate signals ??These greater capabilities will benefit everyone who relies on GPS, from our military to commercial users and you and me., We benefit from better GPS technology in our own lives and better services throughout our economy Three of these next-generation satellites are already built and just need to be launched. This year, we’re focused on working with policymakers and the Department of Defense to make sure they are. This investment will be well worth it in securing and expanding what GPS offers us, building on $1.7 trillion of economic impact and counting. Questions about what GPS means to our everyday lives? Thoughts on new innovations and applications that next-gen satellites could facilitate? Share your thoughts below!

Machine control, which combines GNSS receivers, inertial systems, and computer displays, is increasingly being adopted across construction equipment to give operators better insight into and control over their work. In New Zealand, GPSIA member Trimble Inc.’s technology is helping the New Zealand Transport Agency’s Te Ara Tupua initiative to: ??Reduce the project timeline ??♂?Improve safety for construction crews and the public ??Increase productivity ??More precise placement of embankment blocks ??Reduce environmental impact ???Real-time progress visibility for stakeholders. For more case studies on machine control applications in construction, check out Matteo Luccio’s article in GPS World magazine https://lnkd.in/gUEipfAz

The transportation industry is always looking for new tech that can make us safer and create new innovations. GPS continues to be a key driver of new safety and navigation technology, building on its history of revolutionizing the way we travel. GPSIA member Garmin, for example, is embracing technologies that could significantly impact roadway safety and innovations by leveraging its technological and GPS-based expertise for navigational products to make our roads safer. ??? Through our partnership with the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, GPSIA is committed to driving further innovations in GPS and complementary space-based position, navigation, and timing technology in the automotive industry, both today and in our connected vehicle future. Read more from Mark Pittman with the Forbes Technology Council here: https://lnkd.in/gNbVH97j

With the help of GPSIA member Trimble Inc.’s technology, the Provo River Delta Restoration Project is working to restore the June Suckerfish’s natural habitat and enhance recreational facilities along Utah Lake. Trimble's Earthworks program, which uses GNSS technology, provides accurate surveying and construction capabilities, helping to determine where to cut, at what depth, and where to fill. Read more about how this technology is being used to support the Restoration Project from Larry Bernstein at Constructioneer here: https://lnkd.in/g5fPNH9q

Since its Jan 15 launch, the Blue Ghost lander carrying the Lunar GNSS Receiver Experiment has achieved historic milestones. On March 2, it became only the second private-sector company ever to touch down on the moon! ???? Congratulations to Firefly Aerospace, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the entire team on this milestone. There are many technical achievements on display here, including the use of GPS for lunar navigation and landing. By leveraging GPS and Galileo, the LuGRE was able to calculate a navigation fix from more than 205,674 miles — an Earth-Moon signal distance record– which it later beat by almost 50,000 additional miles when it acquired + tracked signals on Feb 19. The signal acquisition occurred in the L1/E1 and L5/E5 bands and calculated the position with very high accuracy despite the significant distance and high speed (about 1.66km/s). For more on the historic landing, check out Jackie Wattles and Ashley Strickland’s article for CNN here: https://lnkd.in/gYQzyNvQ For more on the latest GNSS signal distance record, check out Inside GNSS’ article https://lnkd.in/gFMExMmu