Navigation accuracy and timely operations for critical situations

There exist a number of applications requiring reliable and accurate navigation services in environments difficult to access where available commercial products struggle to satisfy the variety of user demands. Such applications include very deep indoor applications, for which navigation accuracy and timely operations are critical to users, as for example in emergencies or underwater/urban-canyon situations.

Reducing environmental impact through autonomus shipping

Maritime transport is currently facing new challenges such as significant increases in transport volumes, more stringent environmental requirements and a shortage of seafarers in the future. One of the many new concepts having the potential to overcome these challenges is autonomous ship navigation. In particular, the concept is expected to allow for more efficient and competitive ship operations while reducing the vessels’ environmental impact.

Resilient PNT for the maritime and wider transport sector

Integrity risk monitoring for autonomous vehicles

Corrections for delays in service improving positioning accuracy in Transport

Real-time indoor and outdoor precise tracking

GEONAV is a THALES innovative IoT solution, allowing real-time Indoor/Outdoor precise (<1m) tracking at PNT and User Ground Segments level and available worldwide. GEONAV positioning algorithms take advantage of two existing positioning technologies that have already proven themselves: E-GNSS (European Global Navigation Satellite System) and Ultra-Wide Band (UWB).

Improving European rail traffic management

The objective of the activity is to study GNSS carrier phase integrity techniques for application in railway safety of life applications, and in particular, the evolution of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) with virtual Balise detection using GNSS.

System Suitability Study for Train Positioning Using GNSS in ERTMS in 2020

ERTMS is an EU initiative with the aim of improving safety and increasing interoperability of rail transport through a Europe-wide standard for train control and command systems, replacing existing national systems. ERTMS consists of two parts: the European Train Control System (ETCS), an automatic train protection system providing in-car train control; and GSM-R, a radio system based on GSM for voice and data communications between the train and trackside.

Resilient GNSS modules for industrial use

Time distribution service improving financial markets