United Nations Global Geodetic Centre of Excellence’s Post

This week in New Zealand experts discuss Global Navigation Satellite Systems #GNSS, which we all depend on. The excellent video by United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) below shows this in more detail. But did you know about the supply chain behind all this? The supply chain which enables GNSS satellites? For satellites to operate accurately and reliably, their place in space and Earth’s place in space need to be observed and analysed constantly, and uploaded to satellites. This place in space information is generated from a global geodesy supply chain of highly qualified people operating ground station observatories distributed around the world, along with data, analysis, combination and product development centres.  

🛰️ Did you know that the same Global Navigation Satellite Systems (#GNSS) that guide your phone’s GPS also help save lives during natural disasters? 🌍 From navigating planes, ships, and cars to supporting precision farming and emergency response, GNSS impacts us all.   This week, the 18th Meeting of the International Committee on GNSS (#ICG) is taking place in 🇳🇿 Wellington, bringing together global satellite providers to ensure seamless coordination between systems. The ICG fosters international cooperation, ensuring that satellite navigation services are compatible and accessible to all countries, supporting sustainable development worldwide.    📢 Read the Press Release from Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand for more information on the meeting: https://lnkd.in/dAc3n6Xs   At #UNOOSA, we’re proud to support the ICG in setting standards and facilitating global collaboration.   🎥 Discover how GNSS and the ICG are driving global connectivity.

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