June 16, 2015

Study: GPS Contributed More Than $68 Billion to the U.S. Economy

[SIGNALS Exclusive] GPS contributed more than $68 billion to the U.S. economy in 2013, according to the preliminary results of a new study presented to the National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Advisory Board. (more)
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PNT Advisory Board Debates Critical infrastructure Designation for GPS

[SIGNALS Exclusive] The United States' top advisors on satellite navigation are split over the practical implications of identifying the GPS system as critical infrastructure. (more)
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GNSS-Aided Autonomous Trucks Could Save Fuel, Reduce Congestion

Although media coverage of autonomous or self-driving vehicles has focused on their use by private car owners, an initial report on driver-assistive truck platooning (DATP) highlights the prospects for their use in the commercial freight sector. (more)

Inside GNSS Columnist Gathers Another D.C. Correspondent Award

Dee Ann Divis, an Inside GNSS contributing editor who writes the magazine's Washington View column, continues to garner journalistic awards. (more)

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