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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The 15 years of EGNOS Open Service (OS) highlights Europe’s leadership in building a robust satellite navigation system that has also become a worldwide reference to other SBAS (Satellite-Based Augmentation System) systems around the world. Europe’s pioneering development with the European Geostationary Navigation…
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The new Open Service SDD v3.0 introduces several updates to keep the user informed and up to date with the latest status of the service.Updated Commitment MapOne of the standout features in OS SDD v3.0 is the introduction of the updated commitment map. This new map provides a more accurate representation of the EGNOS Open Service…
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Contribute to the evolution of EU satellite navigation by taking part in the 2024 EGNOS and Galileo User Satisfaction SurveysLike in previous years, EUSPA is looking for feedback from EGNSS (EGNOS and Galileo) users so we can improve our services from practical experiences and user expectations. By taking just a few minutes, you can play a key…
Monday, September 23, 2024
EGNOS, initially deployed for safety of life navigation services in aviation, has expanded its applications to emerging domains such as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations, which have evolved exponentially in the recent years.In this type of operations, GNSS has become essential for a safer and more reliable navigation of UAS…
Monday, September 09, 2024
The new EGNOS SoL Service for Aviation SDD introduces several updates designed to improve the precision, reliability, and safety of satellite navigation services in aviation. One of the standout features in SDD v3.6 is the introduction of updated commitment maps. These maps visually represent the regions where EGNOS commits to delivering a…
Monday, July 01, 2024
Eight months ago, the release of EGNOS last version marked a significant milestone in the evolution of this essential technology, and its performance has been exceptional, even amid the challenges of the solar peak.The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) is a satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) that…
Friday, April 05, 2024
On 24 March a solar flare caused satellite anomalies and periods of GPS degradation. But, thanks to EGNOS, you probably didn’t even notice.Have trouble telling your north from your south? You’re not alone. It turns out, the sun seems to get things mixed up too. That’s because every 11 or so years, the sun’s magnetic field…
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), together with European Satellite Services Provider (ESSP), held a two-day meeting in Dublin last week. More than 130 people participated from 23 different countries, including national air navigation service providers and authorities, civil aircraft operators, maritime receiver’s…
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
EGNOS, Europe's regional satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS), is adding a new service to its repertoire: The EGNOS Safety of Life Assisted Service for Maritime Users (ESMAS). “Although GNSS is the primary means of obtaining positioning, navigation and timing information while at sea, these signals must be augmented…
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) declared the new EGNOS Safety of Life (SoL) assisted service for MAritime userS (ESMAS). A new User Support Website for the service has been published and the former EGNOS User Support Website has been modified. The following changes are brought to the attention of all EGNOS users:…