At the end of this decade all users of positioning data will be given unbounded access to satellite-based navigation systems controlled by civilians. With the introduction of the European Galileo, the United States will no longer hold their present monopoly of delivering satellite data for positioning tasks, and this system will possibly for the whole future ensure unbounded access to accurate navigation data.
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Positioning
Fugro Oceanor – Equipment aimed at detecting the status of the oceans
Most of the Earth is covered by water, mainly concentrated in the large oceans. The status of these has decisive importance for the conditions on Earth. This spans over fields such as climate, weather, food production etc. To monitor and know the mechanisms in the oceans is therefore important.
Cospas Sarsat – for the rescue service a quarter of a century
A quickly responding rescue service is always important, but especially important for the northern areas, where extreme weather and temperatures mean limited time for the rescue service.
Galileo Services – Positioning itself for the downstream market
Together with several other companies where size span from the small, and newly formed Serpentrio, to the world’s third largest supplier of navigation equipment, Thales, the Norwegian based Konsberg Seatex is one of the founders.
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