The hidden hand of GNSS How far does your business depend on GNSS?

摘要

You can't get away from global navigation satellite systems. They inform the SatNav in your car, your mobile phone, and help cab drivers find their way to your door. 20 years ago it was a miracle, now we take them for granted. In fact, few people realise just how much today's business and the whole of society depends critically on GNSS. Maritime cargo is the life-blood of international trade, and ships rely on GNSS for safe navigation and docking. It also provides the basis for the world's automatic identification system (AIS), used to track and manage shipping location and movements worldwide. AIS ensures safety in busy shipping lanes, helps combat piracy while policing national waters and fishing rights. In the world's container ports, automated cranes are often guided by GNSS to pick up the right container and move it to the right place.