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Will Quantum Compass Replace Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)?

Submitted by: Understanding the location on the planet Earth is always been important for human beings. In ancient time humans were using celestial objects or astronomical observations to determine their

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Russia’s Glonass an alternative to the Brazilians for GPS

In recent news by Sputnik, the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (Glonass) will provide Brazilians with an alternative to the American Global Positioning System (GPS), giving them more localized data and stability, the

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India, Russia to Work Jointly on Development of Navigation Platform, GIS

Strengthening their cooperation in the field of space technology, Russia and India today signed an agreement which will enable joint development and implementation of projects like navigation platform and Geographical Information System in India.

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Leica Geosystems Releases ALS80 Next Generation LIDAR Mapping Solution with Market-Leading Productivity  

    Leica Geosystems introduces its next generation of airborne LiDAR solutions, the Leica ALS80.  By incorporating advanced laser technology, new high-speed point cloud generation and viewing software, faster acquisition

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India’s PSLV-C24 Lifted off Sucessfully IRNSS-1B Spacecraft

The PSLV-C24 lifted off at 17:14 hrs (IST) on board with IRNSS-1B spacecraft. IRNSS-1B is the second satellite of India’s national programme Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). IRNSS system  will

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GLONASS + GPS = Many Advantages

The system GPS (Global Positioning System) has revolutionized in recent years the techniques of surveying. But the GPS system is not the only existing satellite constellation, in fact at the

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GPS and GLONASS: Similarity and Differences

Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) are very similar satellite navigation systems, but  differences are significant: