GPS World, December 2017

WATCH MARKET UAV 2 2 TRANSPORTATION NovAtel Esterline Partner on Aviation Receiver DECEMBER 2017 WWW GPSWORLD COM GPS WORLD 37 N ovAtel and Esterline CMC Electronics and have entered a new strategic partnership extending their collaboration in GNSS positioning technology that started in the late 1990s The partnership will see Nov Atels GNSS measurement technology integrated into a new Esterline CMCdesigned multi constellation multifrequency chipset for certified aviation use The goal is a new generation of high performance products to support current and new aircraft GNSS precision approach The DO 254 Level A certified chipset will allow both companies to develop new GNSS receiver solutions for use in a variety of safety critical applications including DO 178C Level A certified products designed for commercial aviation military and unmanned aerial systems UAS Combining the capabilities of NovAtels GNSS expertise with Esterline CMCs aviation and certification experience will allow the companies to bring innovative solutions to the market meeting the requirements of new and evolving industry standards as the modern age of multi GNSS positioning in aviation is ushered in the companies said NovAtel and Esterline CMC plan to combine their resources to deliver competitive solutions with a new standard for excellence in this application space Esterline CMC Electronics is known for its reliable DAL A certified CMA 5024 and CMA 6024 landing system receivers NovAtel is a supplier of precise GNSS technology for mission critical military and civilian uses Tampa Demonstrates Connected Vehicle Technology T ampa Florida took a big step toward its goal of becoming a smart city on Nov 13 when the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority THEA hosted its first public demonstration of connected ccar technology THEA plans to equip 1600 privately owned automobiles with connected vehicle technology by mid 2018 as part of the Tampa Connected Vehicle Pilot In the project volunteers automobiles will be equipped to communicate with downtown traffic and pedestrian signals to enhance safety improve traffic flow and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases Ten buses and 10 streetcars will also be equipped Tampa is one of three sites deploying the technology as part of the U S Department of Transportations Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program The other two sites are New York City and the Interstate 80 corridor in the state of Wyoming Tampas project is the only one that involves local residents driving their own cars THEA is now recruiting volunteer drivers and pedestrians for the Tampa Connected Vehicle Pilot Participating drivers commuting on the equipped expressway will receive a warning when traffic backs up or when approaching a curve at an unsafe speed Drivers who near pedestrians in certain crosswalks also will receive alerts Pedestrians will be able to participate in the pilot by installing an app on their smartphones that will enable them to request a walk signal at certain intersections and issue audible alerts if a bus or streetcar is moving nearby