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BeiDou Frequency Bands

GNSS 

Mark Hunter

Sep 18, 2018
Beidou is now in its 3rd phase of development (BDS-3), the BDS space constellation will gradually transition from BDS-2’s to BDS-3’s.The basic space constellation of BDS-3 consists of 3 GEO satellites...read more

Galileo Frequency Bands

GNSS 

Editorial Team

Mar 27, 2017
Galileo is Europe's GNSS solution (i.e Europe's version of GPS). As of December 2016, 18 of the 30 planned satellites are in orbit. Galileo has started offering Early Operational Capability an...read more

What is Dead Reckoning?

GNSS 

Editorial Team

May 11, 2023
Dead Reckoning is a navigational technique that has been used for centuries by mariners, pilots, and explorers to determine their position and direction of travel when other navigational aids, such as...read more

What is the Difference Between GNSS and GPS?

GNSS 

Editorial Team

Jan 20, 2020
GNSS (or Global Navigation Satellite System) is a collective term for different types of satellite navigation systems used globally like GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou etc. GNSS based systems can ac...read more

What is the difference between GPS and A-GPS (Assisted GPS)?

GNSS 

Editorial Team

Apr 10, 2017
GPS uses the network of satellites to get your location, while A-GPS (Assisted GPS) uses the network of satellites along with information from the cell towers of your mobile operator to pinpoint your ...read more