GEOSPATIAL FRONTIERS

A Publication by Project Geospatial

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Geospatial Frontiers, a new publication from Project Geospatial, brings together leading voices and experts from across the geospatial ecosystem to tackle the industry's most pressing challenges. Through in-depth articles and discussions, Geospatial Frontiers aims to explore innovative solutions and spark critical conversations that will shape the future of geospatial technology and its applications.

AUTHORS

Adam Simmons

Keith Barber

Fred Woods

Matthew Husted

The Price of Neglect: Assessing the Consequences of Underfunding Earth Measurement
Adam Simmons Adam Simmons

The Price of Neglect: Assessing the Consequences of Underfunding Earth Measurement

As the US Geodesy Crisis deepens, the 'invisible threads' of our global infrastructure are beginning to unravel. With the recent cancellation of the Space Force’s Resilient GPS (R-GPS) program, the Geodetic Doomsday Clock has ticked closer to a systemic midnight, threatening the Terrestrial Reference Frame (TRF) and the core PNT infrastructure we rely on daily. This comprehensive analysis pulls back the curtain on the catastrophic technical and economic consequences of neglecting Earth measurement—from power grid instability to the failure of autonomous navigation. Discover why maintaining this 'unseen pillar' is no longer a scientific luxury, but a prerequisite for national security and global economic stability in an increasingly restless world.

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The Unseen Axis: How a Cold War Military Project Became the Invisible Foundation of Your World
Adam Simmons Adam Simmons

The Unseen Axis: How a Cold War Military Project Became the Invisible Foundation of Your World

Ever wondered how your phone knows you’re at Starbucks and not the cafe next door? Dive into the world of WGS-84, the invisible global grid that powers your GPS. Discover why this Cold War-era system is still the king of coordinates, how it's constantly updated to centimeter-level accuracy, and how it stacks up against alternatives like ITRF and NAD83. Uncover the secret language of location that silently runs our world.

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