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UK Top Secret Lab Develops 'Groundbreaking' Quantum Clock For Military Use
The trial is the first time that DSTL has tested a UK-built optical atomic clock outside of a laboratory, offering a new capability beyond the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) that currently exist.
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Updated World Magnetic Model Predicts Magnetic North Pole’s Shift
On December 17, the National Centers for Environmental Information and the British Geological Survey released an updated version of the World Magnetic Model, designed to predict Earth's magnetic field changes over the next five years. The update is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of navigation systems, including satellite and smartphone applicati...
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Scientists Test Mobile Tower-Based GPS Signals That Could Help Pilots in Emergency Situations
Scientists are developing a navigation system that uses mobile signals as an emergency backup for pilots when GPS systems fail. Tested with high-altitude weather balloons, the system detects signals from cell towers and satellites, providing crucial data for navigation. Although challenges remain, early results indicate its potential to revolutioni...
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No Toll Up To 20 km For Private Vehicles With Global Navigation Satellite System
Motorists using private vehicles with a functional global navigation satellite system (GNSS) will be allowed to travel toll-free on highways and expressways up to 20 kilometres daily with effect from Tuesday, according to a government notification.
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Government To Implement Satellite-Based Toll Collection
Vehicles equipped with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) On-Board Units (OBUs) will have the capability to automatically pay tolls based on the distance they cover.
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All About Tobol, Russia's Secret Weapon Linked To Jamming Of Planes' Signals
Tobol electronic warfare system was previously linked to jamming of signals of ships on NATO's eastern flank.
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Commercial Planes Hit By GPS Jamming, Spoofing Across Europe: Report
The increase in interference has been blamed on jammers in Russia's Kaliningrad region, which is sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania - the base for one of Russia's major naval fleets.
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China's 'Smart Shell' Can Travel At Mach 7, Hit Target With Precision: Report
The weapon will be launched by an electromagnetic gun and could prove to be a game-changer on the battlefield.
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Are You Science Enthusiast? ISRO Offers This Free Certificate Course
The programme offers 10,000 seats for the comprehensive course and an additional 5,000 seats for individual modules, making it accessible to a substantial number of learners.
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iPhone 15 Pro Models Get Support for India's NavIC, Apple May Let You Limit Charging Percentage on New Lineup
iPhone 15 series went official during the recently concluded 'Wonderlust' event on September 12. Apple has extended support for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (NavIC) to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models. Additionally, a source code reportedly found in the iOS 17 beta indicates that the iPhone 15 will have an option to lim...
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5 Points On NVS-01 That Will Augment India's Satellite Navigation System
NVS-1 is the first satellite in the second-generation navigation satellite series. It will give a boost to India-made GPS system called NavIC.
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ISRO Successfully Launches Next-Gen Satellite, Key To India's Satnav System
The Bengaluru-headquartered agency is all geared up to launch the second-generation navigation satellite series, a significant launch which would ensure the continuity of NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) services.
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'SuperGPS' Technology: A Navigation System With An Accuracy Of 10 Centimeters
The goal of the SuperGPS project was to create an alternative positioning system that could be more reliable and accurate than GPS by using the mobile telecommunications network rather than satellites.
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NaVIC, India's GPS, May Soon Get "Regional To Global" Changeover: ISRO
India plans to expand its regional satellite navigation system NaVIC in a bid to increase its use in the civilian sector and also by ships and aircraft travelling far from the country's borders.
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Government Said to Push Phone Makers to Support NavIC Within Months Amid Fears of Elevated Costs, Disruptions
The government is said to be pushing smartphone manufacturers to include support for NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation), the country's regional navigation satellite system. According to the government, which wants to reduce dependence on foreign systems including the widely used US GPS, NavIC provides more accurate domestic navigation and...
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UK Top Secret Lab Develops 'Groundbreaking' Quantum Clock For Military Use
The trial is the first time that DSTL has tested a UK-built optical atomic clock outside of a laboratory, offering a new capability beyond the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) that currently exist.
-
Updated World Magnetic Model Predicts Magnetic North Pole’s Shift
On December 17, the National Centers for Environmental Information and the British Geological Survey released an updated version of the World Magnetic Model, designed to predict Earth's magnetic field changes over the next five years. The update is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of navigation systems, including satellite and smartphone applicati...
-
Scientists Test Mobile Tower-Based GPS Signals That Could Help Pilots in Emergency Situations
Scientists are developing a navigation system that uses mobile signals as an emergency backup for pilots when GPS systems fail. Tested with high-altitude weather balloons, the system detects signals from cell towers and satellites, providing crucial data for navigation. Although challenges remain, early results indicate its potential to revolutioni...
-
No Toll Up To 20 km For Private Vehicles With Global Navigation Satellite System
Motorists using private vehicles with a functional global navigation satellite system (GNSS) will be allowed to travel toll-free on highways and expressways up to 20 kilometres daily with effect from Tuesday, according to a government notification.
-
Government To Implement Satellite-Based Toll Collection
Vehicles equipped with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) On-Board Units (OBUs) will have the capability to automatically pay tolls based on the distance they cover.
-
All About Tobol, Russia's Secret Weapon Linked To Jamming Of Planes' Signals
Tobol electronic warfare system was previously linked to jamming of signals of ships on NATO's eastern flank.
-
Commercial Planes Hit By GPS Jamming, Spoofing Across Europe: Report
The increase in interference has been blamed on jammers in Russia's Kaliningrad region, which is sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania - the base for one of Russia's major naval fleets.
-
China's 'Smart Shell' Can Travel At Mach 7, Hit Target With Precision: Report
The weapon will be launched by an electromagnetic gun and could prove to be a game-changer on the battlefield.
-
Are You Science Enthusiast? ISRO Offers This Free Certificate Course
The programme offers 10,000 seats for the comprehensive course and an additional 5,000 seats for individual modules, making it accessible to a substantial number of learners.
-
iPhone 15 Pro Models Get Support for India's NavIC, Apple May Let You Limit Charging Percentage on New Lineup
iPhone 15 series went official during the recently concluded 'Wonderlust' event on September 12. Apple has extended support for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (NavIC) to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models. Additionally, a source code reportedly found in the iOS 17 beta indicates that the iPhone 15 will have an option to lim...
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5 Points On NVS-01 That Will Augment India's Satellite Navigation System
NVS-1 is the first satellite in the second-generation navigation satellite series. It will give a boost to India-made GPS system called NavIC.
-
ISRO Successfully Launches Next-Gen Satellite, Key To India's Satnav System
The Bengaluru-headquartered agency is all geared up to launch the second-generation navigation satellite series, a significant launch which would ensure the continuity of NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) services.
-
'SuperGPS' Technology: A Navigation System With An Accuracy Of 10 Centimeters
The goal of the SuperGPS project was to create an alternative positioning system that could be more reliable and accurate than GPS by using the mobile telecommunications network rather than satellites.
-
NaVIC, India's GPS, May Soon Get "Regional To Global" Changeover: ISRO
India plans to expand its regional satellite navigation system NaVIC in a bid to increase its use in the civilian sector and also by ships and aircraft travelling far from the country's borders.
-
Government Said to Push Phone Makers to Support NavIC Within Months Amid Fears of Elevated Costs, Disruptions
The government is said to be pushing smartphone manufacturers to include support for NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation), the country's regional navigation satellite system. According to the government, which wants to reduce dependence on foreign systems including the widely used US GPS, NavIC provides more accurate domestic navigation and...
