| |
The GPS/GNSS newsletter by Navtech Seminars
& GPS Supply,
the GPS professional's resource since 1984. |
| April 12, 2005 |
|
Editor-in-Chief:
Carolyn P. McDonald (send news items to cmcdonald@navtechgps.com)
Technical
Editor: Keith D. McDonald (satconsult@aol.com)
Production
& Design: Yelena Teterina (yteterina@navtechgps.com)
Welcome to "GPSetc.com
News" published
by Navtech Seminars & GPS Supply - your source for GPS/GNSS
news! To see previous
newsletters, go to our newsletter home
page.
We invite you to forward this
newsletter to your colleagues - subscriptions are free. (We do not share our growing email list
with anyone except the non-profit Institute of
Navigation.)
*Please see the bottom of this page for how to subscribe to this
newsletter or how to be removed from our email list.
Note: Many of the links on this page are set to open in a new
window.
|
|
Included
in this Newsletter:
(click on hyperlinks below to jump to news items)
1) 3 NEW BOOKS CARRIED BY NAVTECH!
2) 1 WEEK EXTENSION ON ROOM BLOCK FOR MAY
2-6, 2005
COURSES IN SAN DIEGO, CA
3) IEEE AND ION TO CO-SPONSOR PLANS 2006
4) LINKS TO VARIOUS NAVIGATION INDUSTRY
NEWSLETTERS
5) MEETINGS CALENDAR - 1 NEW LISTING!
|
ITEM 1) 3 NEW BOOKS CARRIED BY NAVTECH!
Hacking GPS by Kathie Kingsley-Hughes.
Showing readers how to modify, tweak, and hack their GPS to take
it to new
levels. Crazy-cool modifications include exploiting secret
keycodes, revealing hidden features, building power cords and
cables and hacking the battery and antenna.
John Wiley Publishing, 2005. 337 pages, softcover.
Strapdown Inertial Navigation Technology, 2nd Edition by D.H.
Titterton and J.L. Weston.
Provides an up-to-date guide to the techniques and applications
of inertial
navigation for use by both practicing engineers and
post-graduate students.
The text describes the basic concepts of inertial navigation
with particular
emphasis on modern strapdown system technology. This second
edition has been updated in a number of areas to reflect ongoing
developments including a
number of refinements covering sensor technology, geodesy, and
error
modeling.
AIAA. 550 pages, hardcover
Fundamentals of Global Positioning System Receivers, A Software
Approach 2nd EDITION! by James Boa-Yen Tsui.
A working resource for engineers; how to build and operate GPS
receivers. This work provides a comprehensive reference on
the operational principles guiding this technology. It has an
emphasis on software based signal processing with a
cutting-edge approach expected to dominate future integration of
GPS receivers into cellular phones.
John Wiley & Sons Publishers, 2005. 352 pages, hardcover.
&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
ITEM 2) 1 WEEK EXTENSION ON ROOMBLOCK FOR
MAY 2-6, 2005 COURSES IN SAN DIEGO, CA
The Navtech roomblock deadline has been extended by 1 week --
please make your hotel reservation by Friday, APRIL 15, 2005!
Our special room rate might not be available after this date.
San Diego Marriott Mission Valley Hotel
Tel (619) 692-3800 Fax (619) 692-0769.
PLEASE BE SURE TO IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS PART OF THE NAVTECH
ROOMBLOCK SO THAT YOU RECEIVE OUR SPECIAL RATES.
Government rate rooms are available.
Courses offered on May 2-6, 2005 in San Diego, CA:
356: "GPS Operation for Engineers and Technical Professionals",
taught by
Mr. Keith McDonald and Dr. Jim Sennott (May 2-6, 2005)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem356.asp
About this course:
- To give a comprehensive introduction to GPS and DGPS
technology, system concepts, design, operation, implementation
and applications.
- To provide detailed information on the GPS signal, its
processing by the receiver, and the techniques by which GPS
obtains position, velocity and time.
- To present current information on the status, plans, schedule
and capabilities for GPS, as well as for other satellite-based
systems with position determination applications.
- To fill in technical information gaps for those working in
GPS.
Who should attend:
Excellent for engineering staff who need to be rapidly brought
up to speed on GPS, and for those already working in GPS who
need exposure to the system as a whole, in order to work more
effectively.
111: "GPS Fundamentals", taught by Mr. Keith McDonald (May 2,
2005)(same as Day 1 of Course 356)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem111.asp
122: "GPS Fundamentals and Enhancements", taught by Mr. McDonald
(May 2-3, 2005)(same as Days 1-2 of Course 356)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem122.asp
217: "Introduction to Differential GPS", taught by Dr. Jim
Sennott (May 4, 2005)(same as Day 3 of Course 356)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem217.asp
356B: "Advanced GPS Operation for Engineers", taught by Dr. Jim
Sennott
(May 4-6, 2005) (The first day, Wednesday, is the same as 217)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem356.asp
================================================
537: Advanced Integration of GPS and Inertial Navigation Systems
(previously known as Course 536)
Dr. Larry Levy and Dr. Alan Pue, (May 2-4, 2005)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem537.asp
About this course:
Because the Global Positioning System (GPS) and an Inertial
Navigation System (INS) complement each other, it is common
practice to integrate the two systems in applications calling
for continuous high accuracy and reliability. Kalman filtering
is the basis for correcting the INS with GPS measurements of
satellite range and range-rate. At the same time, the INS
provides smooth and accurate short-term measurements of
acceleration and velocity that can be used to aid GPS receiver
code and carrier tracking. Together the two systems permit
improved navigation accuracy especially when GPS is degraded or
interrupted because of jamming or interference. Moreover,
integration increases the tolerance of GPS signal tracking to
jamming noise.
Day 1 is an intensive overview of the essentials of Kalman
filtering with a focus on the concepts needed for navigation
filter design. Days 2 and 3 present both the fundamentals of
inertial navigation with GPS as well as the advanced concepts
needed to understand and to design an integrated system.
Derivations of the navigation mechanization equations, error
equations, and associated Kalman filter are complemented with
simplified analyses of error characteristics and specific
examples. Practical implementation details associated with
integration architecture, measurement processing, timing,
receiver track loop design trades, and Kalman filter design are
covered. Several case studies of both airborne and ground
applications are discussed to illustrate current problems and
solution techniques.
Who should attend:
Engineers, scientists, system analysts, program specialists and
others concerned with the integration of inertial sensors and
systems.
================================================
323: GPS Interference & Jamming Issues for Civil and Military
Users
Mr. Logan Scott and Mr. Philip Ward (May 4-5, 2005)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem323.asp
About this course:
Radio frequency interference (RFI) and jamming are of increasing
concern to both military and civil users as GPS and GNSS
implementations proceed. This course addresses these concerns by
reviewing and analyzing interference and jamming threats and
their effects on equipment operation. The instructors address a
variety of equipment analysis and design techniques which can be
used to mitigate the effects found in adverse environments. One
half-day addresses various aspects of GPS integrity and presents
an aviation case study.
Who should attend:
Those concerned with the operation or design of equipments for
use in jamming or interference conditions, and those concerned
with the protection of systems from these effects.
================================================
POSTPONED - 212: Test, Evaluation, and Signal Simulation
Mr. Peter Boulton (May 5, 2005)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem212.asp
NOTE: Course 212 is postponed until September 2005. It will be
presented in a 5-hour version during Navtech Tutorials (Sept.
12-13) prior to ION GNSS 2005 in Long Beach, CA. Details will be
posted after June 1.
About this course:
The need for simulators for the test and evaluation of GPS/GNSS
products has been increasing with the growth of the GNSS market.
In order to be sure that systems perform properly, testing is
done throughout the development and manufacturing process. Duet
to the widespread is of GPS/GNSS signals in various
implementations and applications, this course will be of
interest to both military and civil users. This course addresses
the need for test and evaluation and gives examples of how to
build a simulation during the process. The instructor addresses
a variety of equipment analysis and design techniques that can
be used to customize the simulation. One hour addresses case
studies and examples of using simulation in the field.
Who should attend:
This course is for those engineers, designers and analysts
concerned with ensuring the proper functioning of GNSS systems
(applications and equipment) during the manufacturing process.
The course is appropriate for those concerned with improving the
performance capabilities of existing or planned systems.
================================================
Please use our online course registration at
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/semreg.asp
If you have any trouble registering online, please give us a
call at (703)256-8900 and we will be happy to take your
registration over the phone. You can also fax your completed
registration form to us at (703)256-8988.
&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
ITEM 3) IEEE AND ION TO CO-SPONSOR PLANS
2006
PRESS RELEASE - April 6, 2005
The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and
the ION (Institute of Navigation) announced that they would be
co-hosting the Position, Location and Navigation Symposium
(PLANS) 2006 conference. The new name of the conference is
IEEE/ION PLANS 2006. The conference will be held April 25-27,
2006, with tutorials on April 24, at the Loews Coronado Bay
Resort in San Diego, CA.
Under the terms of the agreement, the IEEE and ION will jointly
sponsor and develop the technical program, commercial exhibits
and tutorials for the conference. The PLANS Executive Committee
will be comprised of members from both organizations. Mr. Chuck
Bye, the current PLANS 2006 General Chair, will be the General
Chair for the co-sponsored conference.
As part of the agreement, the IEEE/ION PLANS 2006 conference
will replace the ION's annual summer meeting. The IEEE AESS'
Kershner and Walter Fried Awards, along with the ION's annual
awards program, will be presented at IEEE/ION PLANS 2006.
IEEE and ION invite related industry, academia, government and
military to participate in this joint IEEE and ION meeting,
which will offer exciting new opportunities for technical
exchange and networking.
For more information on the IEEE/ION PLANS 2006 event including
instructions on how to submit an abstract, registration, exhibit
sales or advance hotel information, please see
www.PLANS2006.org .
&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
ITEM 4) NEWSLETTER LINKS and USEFUL
WEBSITES (This is an archival list. Please notify us if your own
link changes.)
* The European Space Agency publishes an EGNOS newsletter that
is called EGNOS NEWS, focusing both on EGNOS and on satellite
navigation issues. The latest issue became available for
download May 25, as Issue 1/2004:
http://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/egnos/estb/newsletter.htm
* To learn about the world's most relied upon GPS technical
magazine, GPS World, go to
http://www.gpsworld.com/gpsworld
* For the archives of the Locus Inc. newsletter on LORAN
positioning and timing, go to, go to:
http://www.locusinc.com/loran_newsletter.html
View their latest newsletter dated February, 2005:
http://www.locusinc.com/lorannews/2005OurPositionFebruary.pdf
* For the newsletter published by Professional Surveyor
Magazine, go to
http://www.profsurv.com/newsArc.htm
* Continuously updated newsletter by the US Coast Guard's
Navigation Center "NAVCEN" is at
http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/
* Military and Aerospace magazine's newsletter is found at:
http://mae.pennnet.com/Search/index.cfm?Section=Archives
* Kalman filter site maintained by Gregory F. Welch, UNC, Chapel
Hill, Nc
http://www.cs.unc.edu/~welch/kalman/
&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
ITEM 5) MEETINGS CALENDAR - 1 NEW LISTING!
______________________________________
April 12-14, 2005
CERGAL 2005
International Symposium on Certification of Galileo System &
Services
Braunschweig, Germany
Contact http://www.dgon.de
, or email dgon.bonn@t-online.de
Or call +49 (0)228 20197.0
______________________________________
May 18-19, 2005
U.S. States and Localities Subcommittee (USSLS)
Anchorage, Alaska
The Subcommittee Chair, Ken Bays, BLM in Oregon, retired on 1
March. Rudy Persaud is acting as Chair until a replacement can
be elected at the September meeting. I am now accepting
nominations for the position of USSLS Chair.
The Western Region Meeting of the CGSIC U.S. States and
Localities Meeting will be held in Anchorage, Alaska 18-19 May
2005. Please contact Rudy Persaud
(Rudy.Persaud@fhwa.dot.gov
) for more details.
______________________________________
May 2-6, 2005
Navtech's technical seminars in San Diego, California.
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/sem2005schedule.asp#0502Marriott
______________________________________
June 27-29, 2005
U.S. ION's 61st Annual Meeting
Royal Sonesta Hotel, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Contact: www.ion.org
Abstracts are due January 31, 2005
UNCLASSIFIED abstracts should go to submit via website below, or
submission@ion.org
(as MSWord or text file)
CLASSIFIED abstracts should go BY MAIL TO
Elliott Kaplan, the MITRE Corporation
Attn.: Document Control, 202 Burlington Rd., Bedford MA 01730
______________________________________
July 19-22, 2005
GNSS 2005
Abstracts are due by January 14, 2005.
Munich, Germany
Contact:
dunstheimer.dgon.bonn@t-online.de
http://www.dgon.enc-gnss2005.de
______________________________________
August 28 -31, 2005
PTTI and IEEE Frequency Control Symposium
Tutorials on August 28, 2005
Conference opens August 29th
Exhibits will be August 30-31
Vancouver, BC, Canada
This will be a joint meeting with the IEEE Frequency Control
Symposium.
Contact Sheila Faulkner at:
bopenyan@aol.com
______________________________________
September 13-16, 2005 (Sept 12-13, tutorials presented by
Navtech Seminars)
ION GNSS 2005
Long Beach Convention Center,
Long Beach, California
www.ion.org
______________________________________
October 17 - 19, 2005
International Loran Association (ILA)
Santa Barbara, California
Contact ila@loran.org
______________________________________
January 18-20, 2006
ION National Technical Meeting
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Monterey, California
www.ion.org
______________________________________
April 25-27, 2006 *** NEW LISTING ***
IEEE/ION PLANS 2006
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
San Diego, California
Contact www.PLANS2006.org
______________________________________
September 26-29, 2006 (Tutorials: September 25-26)
ION GNSS 2006
Fort Worth Convention Center
Fort Worth, Texas
www.ion.org
______________________________________
September 25-28, 2007 (Tutorials: September 24-25)
ION GNSS 2007
Fort Worth Convention Center
Fort Worth, Texas
www.ion.org back
to top
|
|
SEND
US YOUR NEWS ITEMS, WITH SOURCES!
Carolyn McDonald, Editor
cmcdonald@navtechgps.com
back to top
|
|
Thank
you for subscribing to our news update emails.
We hope the information will be useful to you!
back
to top |
|
|
