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NAV10: Position, Location, Timing: Everyone, Everything, Everywhere.30 Nov 2010 00:00 - 02 Dec 2010 00:00This important international conference brings together users and R&D specialists from all areas to discuss the evolution of navigation technology.This three day international conference attracts users and specialists in all areas of navigation from all over the world. This is the perfect opportunity to find out about the latest research in navigation and network with influential specialists. The conference will run as two parallel sessions over the three days and will cover all major applications including marine, aerospace and ground vehicle navigation. Read More
Vehicle insurance discount for GPS users A US company is offering 15% reduction in vehicle insurance for companies monitoring their drivers through GPS.
Three more GLONASS satellites launched A Proton-M rocket lifted off from Baikonur with the GLONASS-M satellites at 0453 Moscow time (0053 UTC) on 2 September.
Successful North Sea ditching The 2 occupants of a light aircraft were rescued after they ditched 3 miles off Orford Ness, Suffolk.
Nav satellites 'contend with stormy Sun' ESA has taken the opportunity to stress that a probable upcoming surge in solar activity would not render satnav devices useless.
PSP Southampton Boat Show The RIN will again have a stand at the boat show.
Annual EGR Taylor Lecture Hans Kok will give a talk about the Dutch East India Company
UAV NAV Symposium Join experts in this one day event on unmanned and autonomous aerial vehicles.
RIN 11 - Birds, Humans and Other Animals Conference 7th International Animal Navigation Conference