Revolutionizing Positioning Solutions
Thales Manpack EW Suite introduces the cutting-edge Geonav IoT solution, setting a new standard for precise positioning in both outdoor and indoor environments, with an accuracy of less than 1m at the PNT user level globally. This innovative solution leverages the proven technologies of E-GNSS and Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) to deliver unparalleled positioning capabilities.
Enhanced Positioning in Constrained Areas
In areas with limited accessibility, the Geonav IoT solution enhances GNSS positioning by utilizing a lightweight UWB infrastructure to compute augmented GNSS-UWB PVT information. This approach ensures accurate positioning even in challenging environments, enabling seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces without compromising on location accuracy.
Portability and Versatility
A key feature of the Geonav IoT solution is its portability, allowing the software to be deployed on various platforms, including PCs, servers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices. This flexibility enables users to access precise positioning capabilities across a range of devices, making it a versatile solution for diverse applications.
Benefits of Geonav IoT Solution
The Geonav IoT solution offers a host of benefits, including the ability to track people or assets with high precision in any environment, seamless indoor to outdoor transitions, embedded intelligence for customized applications, real-time data transmission over public or private networks, flexible communication protocol selection, and visualization of computed data on a supervision tool.
Innovative H2020 Program Participation
Selected by the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUPSA) for the Horizon 2020 (H2020) funding program, the Geonav IoT solution is undergoing further development for elite sport, asset management, and autonomous drones. Thales, leading the consortium, is spearheading the firmware and software development, while partners focus on hardware production, GNSS chipset integration, drone testing, and dissemination activities.
Application in Elite Sport
In elite sports like rugby, the Geonav IoT solution revolutionizes player monitoring by providing real-time data on position, speed, acceleration, heart rate, impact detection, and more. Partnerships with sports organizations enhance player performance and safety across various environments, complying with regulatory standards for device size, weight, and durability.
Asset Management in Industry
For industrial asset management, Geonav IoT enables precise location tracking of high-value equipment within industrial sites. Use cases with partners like Nexter Systems demonstrate the solution's effectiveness in monitoring equipment position, production process monitoring, and value-added tooling geolocation, enhancing operational efficiency and asset security.
Integration in Autonomous Drones
Geonav IoT is being integrated into autonomous drones to enhance their positioning accuracy, replacing traditional GPS chipsets. Real-time computation of position and speed enables seamless drone operations for applications like meal delivery. Collaborations with drone manufacturers ensure optimal performance and reliability in drone navigation.