Trimble’s culture of disruptive innovation is contagious. Find out what drives us to develop core technologies and workflows that make your work better, faster and safer. These podcasts don’t just inform, they transform. And you’ll come away from each one with a deeper, immersive understanding of how our solutions can help you work with greater confidence.
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Trimble’s culture of disruptive innovation is contagious. Find out what drives us to develop core technologies and workflows that make your work better, faster and safer. These podcasts don’t just inform, they transform. And you’ll come away from each one with a deeper, immersive understanding of how our solutions can help you work with greater confidence.
Stuart Riley, vice president of GNSS technology at Trimble, discusses the rigorous testing and engineering developments at Trimble. He provides a current state overview of the GNSS industry, covering the major global and regional systems, and introduces new developments around commercial constellations.
0:00 - Intro
1:21 - The current state of GNSS constellations
2:14 - The rise of private GNSS constellations
3:26 - Comparing different satellite orbits (MEO vs. LEO)
5:39 - Trimble's transition from GPS to GNSS
7:07 - ProPoint GNSS engine
9:10 - GNSS+ integrating other sensors like IMUs
11:36 - The history of the Sunnyvale Trimble office
12:59 - Trimble's testing labs and procedures
15:32 - Vibration testing for durability and longevity
16:44 - Real-world threats: jamming and spoofing
21:24 - Trimble's defense against jamming and spoofing
27:18 - The evolution of RTK "fixed" and precision
28:58 - Trimble's deep commitment to testing and data sets
40:59 - Career paths in GNSS engineering
43:14 - The personal satisfaction of solving technical problems
Point Taken Podcast by Trimble
Trimble’s culture of disruptive innovation is contagious. Find out what drives us to develop core technologies and workflows that make your work better, faster and safer. These podcasts don’t just inform, they transform. And you’ll come away from each one with a deeper, immersive understanding of how our solutions can help you work with greater confidence.