by Editor | Aug 16, 2018 | Blog
Blog Editor’s Note: We have heard conflicting reports about GPS effectiveness at high latitudes. Also that Russia’s GLONASS satnav system is specifically designed to provide good coverage to the Arctic. This makes sense as the Arctic is a big area of...
by Editor | Aug 15, 2018 | Blog
Blog Editor’s Note: Two different opinions recently published by Defense One. It is interesting, though, that their disagreement is based on the costs of satellites and anti-satellite weapons. Both agree that over-reliance on space systems is a really bad idea....
by Editor | Aug 13, 2018 | Blog
Blog Editor’s Note: I have an analog clock in my office that I never have to adjust because it is synced with WWV. While neither WWV nor WWVH are sufficiently precise for most commercial applications, it would be interesting to know which users will be impacted...
by Editor | Aug 12, 2018 | Blog
Blog Editor’s Note: This new risk center was mentioned at the recent DHS Cyber Security Summit. Mr. Bob Kolasky, it’s new leader, has told us that GPS and PNT issues will be one of the center’s focus areas. “It is very much top-of-mind”...
by Editor | Aug 9, 2018 | Blog
Blog Editor’s Note: It seems that every forum lately that talks about positioning, or navigation, or timing, is focusing on resilience. GOOD! The tools for all kinds of disruptions are becoming more widely available, cheaper and easier to use. We need to be...
by Editor | Aug 8, 2018 | Blog
Blog Editor’s Note: GPS is really great and the the US government has actively encouraged its use for decades. It has has brought untold increases in efficiency, brand new services, and new businesses. At the same time it under girds every network and most of...
