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LightSquared Video Claims Independent Tests Validate Coexistence with GPS

December 18, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Technology Videos, Videos

LightSquared Video Claims Independent Tests Validate Coexistence with GPS

LightSquared Video Claims Independent Tests Validate Coexistence with GPS

LightSquared Video Claims Independent Tests Validate Coexistence with GPS

There are, some say, two sides to every story….  I say, sometimes one side is even correct. Often, the real question is not the correctness of  each combatant, but rather: Who will pay the price when the dust settles after the war is over?

In the latest epic battle between the GPS industry and LightSquared, LightSquared has produced a video claiming that independent tests validate coexistence with GPS. Here is some information published along with that video:

“Just a few months ago, some said LightSquared would never be able to solve the GPS interference issue. But with the help of several innovative companies, LightSquared has proven that an engineering solution is possible. For the past three weeks, LightSquared has been testing several devices in one of the most sophisticated testing facilities on the face of the earth. Preliminary tests are proving that LightSquared’s solutions work.

In this video, Martin Harriman, EVP for Ecosystem Development and Satellite Business, describes the testing process. You can see a high-precision device made by Javad GNSS completely compatible with LightSquared’s signal. We look forward to conducting similar tests with other device manufacturers that are currently working on compatible devices.”

Professional Land Surveyor Source: LightSquared Youtube Channel

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Topcon GR-5 Satellite Receiver Sets New Standard in Signal Tracking, Job Site Precision

March 28, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Topcon

 

Topcon’s GR-5 satellite receiver

LIVERMORE, Calif. – March 17, 2011 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) introduces its patented Fence AntennaTM technology and expanded channel support in the new GR-5 GNSS receiver. The GR-5 provides industry-leading tracking sensitivity and multipath rejection in a compact and lightweight package.

In 2006, Topcon introduced the GR-3 GNSS receiver, which made the term “precise positioning” commonplace, and set the global standard for satellite signal reception and job site accuracy. The arrival of the GR-5 raises the bar again: the best just got better.

Ray O’Connor, president and CEO of TPS, said, “Topcon’s innovative Universal Signal Tracking and patented antenna technologies are the foundation of the new GR-5. With 216 channels and multi-constellation tracking, the GR-5 guarantees that an investment in Topcon’s industry-leading technology today will pay dividends into the foreseeable future.”

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