GPS World - Vol 37 No 4 July/August 2026

Aug 6, 2026

GPS World July/August 2026 (Vol 37, No 4) focuses on high-precision GNSS and PNT technologies driving autonomy across industries. The cover story explains why positioning accuracy, reliability, and integrity are essential as autonomous systems expand from pilots to real-world deployment in complex environments. It highlights advancements in GNSS receivers, correction services, sensor fusion, anti-jamming, and autonomous navigation platforms, supported by recent developments and use cases. The issue also includes secondary and feature sections covering GNSS innovations and industry news, such as Space Force procurement updates.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages44

Reading Time1 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

Cover Story

Precision Powers Autonomy

Secondary Feature

The Digital Blue Dot

Evolution

GNSS Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas (CRPAs) Are Hereby

Opinions and Departments

Seen & Heard

Launchpad

Marketwatch

Complementary PNT

Defense

Surveying

Mapping

News Story

Space Force Awards Lockheed Martin New GPS IIIF Contract

THE INDUSTRY’S MOST TRUSTED TECHNICAL RESOURCE SINCE 1990 PRECISION POWERS AUTONOMY High-precision GNSS/PNT technologies scale autonomous operations across industries + THE ADVANCEMENT OF REAL-TIME NAVIGATION JULY/AUGUST 2026 | Vol 37 | No 4 GPSWORLD.COM Unlock the New [GPSWorld](GPSWorld.com)[.com](GPSWorld.com) A Universe of GPS/GNSS Resources, Now Personalized Your Name, Your Personalized Content [Start exploring at GPSWorld.com](Start exploring at GPSWorld.com) Contact Michelle Mitchell at [mmitchell@northcoastmedia.net](mmitchell@northcoastmedia.net) or 216.363.7922 for details. VOL . 37 NO. 4 GPSWORLD. COM JULY/AUGUST 20 COVER STORY 16 PRECISION POWERS AUTONOMY High-precision technologies scale autonomous operations across industries by Brad Sherrard, Jesse Khalil, Manuel Del Castillo Autonomy is rapidly transforming industries that depend on precise positioning, from construction and agriculture to transportation, surveying and critical infrastructure. As autonomous systems move from pilot projects to real-world deployment, one requirement has emerged as non-negotiable: knowing exactly where a machine is at all times. The difference between success and failure in autonomous operations often comes down to positioning accuracy, reliability and integrity. Whether a drone is delivering medical supplies beyond visual line of sight, an autonomous vehicle is navigating an urban canyon, centimeter-level positioning continues to be critical. Advances in GNSS receivers, correction services, sensor fusion, anti-jamming technologies and autonomous navigation platforms all play a key role in allowing autonomous systems to operate safely and efficiently in increasingly complex environments. In this month’s cover story, we present three recent developments and use cases for autonomous systems: Septentiro SECONDARY FEATURE 23 The Digital Blue Dot A 2,000-year-old problem, a shipwreck, a fight for time, a world on the brink, all to put magic in your hand. by William H. Tewelow, GISP Trifonov_Evgeniy / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images ON THE COVER Network correction enables centimeter-level positioning across industries (Credit: Topcon Positioning Systems / Getty Images) JULY/AUGUST 2026 WWW . GPSWORLD . COM GPS WORLD 3 JULY/AUGUST 2026 EVOLUTION 36 GNSS Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas (CRPAs) Are Hereby Mohamed K. Emara, Julien Hautcoeur, Ken MacLeod and Sunil Bisnath OPINIONS AND DEPARTMENTS 34 42 SEEN & HEARD Watch the Skies • GNSS Unlocks Water-Level Data • GNSS Data Help Forecast Weather • Modeling Glaciers Before They’re Gone LAUNCHPAD 12 RECEIVERS 13 TIMING 14 MOBILE 14 AUTONOMOUS 15 TRANSPORTATION MARKETWATCH 28 COMPLEMENTARY PNT 30 DEFENSE 32 SURVEYING 33 MAPPING NEWS STORY Space Force Awards Lockheed Martin New GPS IIIF Contract BY Tracy Cozzens EDITOR-AT-LARGE The U. S . Space Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $514 million contract to build GPS IIIF Space Vehicles 23 and 24, bringing its total GPS IIIF commitment to 14 spacecraft. With legacy spacecraft past their intended design life, the award marks a vital step in continued modernization of the constellation. The 14 upcoming GPS IIIF satellites will deliver advanced , reliable positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) capabilities for both military and civilian users. IIIF capabilities include: ■ The Regional Military Protection capability that provides a 63-fold increase in anti-jam capabilities, allowing war fighters to access strong GPS signals in contested environments ■ Additional M-code-enabled satellites, allowing for secure GPS connection for warfighters ■ A digital navigation payload , increasing accuracy and reliability of IIIF spacecraft. “Modernizing the constellation with highly resilient, next-generation space vehicles ensures warfighters have access to the GPS capabilities they require for their missions,”said Chri

FAQs

为什么精密定位对自主系统至关重要？

自主系统在现实部署中需要持续、准确且可靠的位置信息。文章强调定位精度、可靠性与完整性会决定自主运行的成败。

本期封面故事重点讨论哪些技术方向？

封面故事涵盖GNSS接收机进展、校正服务、传感器融合、抗干扰技术以及自主导航平台。

本期新闻报道的重点是什么？

新闻部分介绍美国太空部队授予洛克希德马丁GPS IIIF空间车辆合同，用于持续升级星座并为军用与民用用户提供先进的PNT能力。

Aug 6, 2026

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