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Garmin Provides New Integrated Navigation Device for MINI Vehicles

2013-05-22 21:35:55| Location-Based Services (LBS) Zone

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skobbler launches GPS Navigation & Maps for Android

2013-05-16 19:36:05| Location-Based Services (LBS) Zone

iOS success story skobbler launches GPS Navigation Maps for Android, a market first that delivers online and offline functionality for both worldwide digital mapping and turn-by-turn navigation, all at an unbeatable price skobbler targets the Achilles heels of Google Maps and premium satnav apps with its powerful NGx-based navigation AND mapping solution

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EPSSG Image Navigation and Registration INR Support

2013-05-14 12:37:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

EPSSG Image Navigation and Registration INR Support, based at EUMETSAT, Darmstadt, Germany Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. All members of our recruitment team have extensive space experience, so have the insight necessary to support you through the application process. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently seeking someone to be integrated into the INR and Calibration Section, which provides support for the EPSSG Programme in the area of INR and geometrical processing. Tasks Help to develop the INR processing functionality for the mission data processing of all EPSSG instrument missions, throughout the procurement lifecycle Acquire detailed knowledge on the EPSSG System INR architecture including dependencies and interactions between the platform and the instruments as well as between the instruments hosted on the same platform. Any incompatibilities to the EPSSG requirement baseline need to be identified and resolved Ensure that the INR processing functionality, including INR testing functionality, which is developed as part of the mission data processing is consistent with the EPSSG System architecture and able to meet the EPSSG requirements on geometric quality and performance. Inconsistencies and noncompliances must be flagged and mitigation measures proposed Establish and implement a model of the EPSSG INR System architecture, including of the INR estimation process, which allows verification and benchmarking of the INR approach selected for the instrument mission data processing Develop, maintain, and procure a INR related test tools and software including INR reference processor software and b INR related test datasets that are necessary for the testing and verification of the EPSSG requirements baseline Ensure a proper knowledge transfer of all INR aspects from industry to EUMETSAT is implemented in order to ensure longterm maintainability of the preoperational or operational software Define, develop and maintain INR related processing functionality requirements and specifications. Monitor the evolution of the requirements and the applicability of their versions to developed or procured items Prepare documents to support tender actions in the area of INR data processing, and, potentially, evaluate responses to them Support studies and Instrument Functional Chain Team IFCT activities in the area of INR and geometrical processing Monitor and support INR aspects during the GS development, including contribute to reviews, verification, and testing against appropriate versions of requirements and monitoring and advising on the resolution of deviations Support system engineering activities related to INR, including reviews, working with the EPSSG System and EPSSG Ground Segment teams, and the EPSSG Science team Support interactions related to INR with the Space Segment, including supporting the review, andor analysis, of INRrelated documentation Any other tasks deemed appropriate by the technical officer in support of the overall aim of the tasks above. Qualifications and Requirements Applicants require a University degree in a relevant discipline such as aerospace engineering, physics or remote sensing, and a minimum of five years experience in system design, specifications and implementation of INR processors andor simulators andor mathematical models for both imager and sounder instruments including the development of INR software for operational processing of satellite meteorological data in UNIX environments. Essential Expert level on Image Navigation and Registration INR methodologies and techniques, including observable processing, LineofSight LOS modelling, geolocation, and state vector estimation for threeaxis stabilised satellites preferably in low Earth orbit Specification, development, and testing of INR processor software for threeaxis stabilised platforms Integration, Verification and Validation of INR processing subsystems for satellite meteorological or remote sensing data Proficiency in a highlevel programming language e.g. CC suitable for the implementation of prototype and operational INR processor software Relevant experiences with characterisation and modelling of space segment elements related to INR e.g. scan mirror and line of sight models experience with threeaxis stabilised is considered a clear advantage Familiarity with mission data processing of satelliteborne instruments knowledge of EPS and EPSSG instrument being an advantage, in particular in relation to INR, geolocation, and geometrical processing Desirable Processes, phases and documentation related to the development of operational data processing systems in the field of Earth Observations Specification and maintenance of processing requirements and related tools e.g. IBM DOORs Global standards for data, e.g. NetCDF4 or HDF5 ECSS standards The ability to perform under high workloads A high degree of autonomy and good analytical skills Very good communication, presentation and listening skills. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply by either clicking on, or copying into your browser, the URL below. httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid41471 If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position EPSSG INR Support Reference G013075EUM Application closing date 200513 Start date 010813 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about EUMETSAT, please consult httpwww.eumetsat.int

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Navigation engineer

2013-05-10 19:35:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

WHO ARE WE? GMV www.gmv.com is a privately owned technological enterprise group with an international presence employing more than 1.100 staff. Founded in 1984, GMV mainly operates in eight large sectors for both public and private organizations Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Health, Security, Transportation, Telecommunications and Information Technologies. GMV currently runs eight work centers in Spain Tres Cantos Madrid headquarters, Boecillo Valladolid, Seville, Barcelona, Valencia, Tenerife, Len, Zaragoza and also work centers in Lisbon Portugal, Rockville Maryland, USA, Darmstadt Germany, Warsaw Poland, Bucharest Romania, Malaysia, Toulouse France and New Delhi India. We recruit and hire excellent engineers, and encourage innovation, technical excellence and continuing education. Our engineers regularly present papers at technical conferences, continue their education more than 85 have a masters degree, and we reinvest more than 12 of budget in IRD projects. This striving for excellence, innovation and flexibility is a major part of our culture. We provide very competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and a great work environment with lots of opportunities for professional growth. JOB DESCRIPTION Navigation Engineer Responsibilities Duties Tasks Support to operations for Navigations department at ESOC orbit determination and GPS GLONAS. Qualifications Aerospace Engineer, Mathematician or Physicist. Required knowledge Satellite Navigation Fluent English. Desirable Knowledge Orbit determination. FORTRAN 7790 UnixLinux SW Development. Experience Experience is important but not essential Applicants should also be able to work effectively, both in a team setting and autonomously. WHAT DO WE OFFER? As soon as they join the organization our professionals are given the chance to tackle technological challenges in an innovative environment, to work in multidisciplinary teams and deal directly with clients. This helps them to mature quickly as professionals. We provide continual topup training to keep our career professionals perfectly abreast of all technologies used. We offer a permanent contract and attractive package including a highly competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. If you would like to work in an interesting, fun, fastpaced, challenging, diverse and global company which is growing rapidly, please send us your resume to jobsgmv.com For more information about GMV, please visit our website at www.gmv.com

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Facebook to buy navigation app Wave - report

2013-05-09 16:54:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) Facebook is in advanced talks to buy navigation and traffic congestion app developer Waze for up to USD 1 billion, according to multiple reports from Israel, where Waze is based. Apple was earlier rumoured to be interested in Waze, at a price tag of around USD 500 million. The Waze app provides GPS navigation and crowd-sourced updates on congestion, police, traffic cameras, accidents and road hazards. The company has more than 34 million users and expects to reach 70 million by the end of the year. Founded in 2009, Waze raised USD 30 million in October 2012 from Li Ka-Shing's Horizons Ventures, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, and Ifund. The company has raised USD 67 million to date. Other investors include BlueRun Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, Microsoft, Magma Venture Partners, and Vertex Venture Capital.

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