Marine and Aerospace Navigational Systems

Market Trends for Aviation and Marine GNSS Receivers and Autopilot Systems

With the United States’ GPS system now in use and Europe’s Galileo to be operational in 2008, the accuracy and reliability of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) is reaching unprecedented heights. At the same time, display and electronic chart technologies continue to improve and provide users with enhanced levels of graphical content. As air, road and waterways traffic increases, navigation systems play a key role in their efficient use.

This study presents regional forecasts for aviation handheld and panel mounted GPS receivers and for marine GPS receivers for the period 2004-2012. World forecasts are given for autopilot systems used in aviation and marine applications, and the report discusses current and future marine and aviation market trends in detail. Unmanned vehicle regulatory and economic issues are also analyzed, and the research examines the impact Galileo is expected to have on future GNSS receiver development. The study also offers profiles of many of the major industry participants.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

  • What are the technical and regulatory issues facing unmanned vehicles?
  • What future do LORAN and DGPS have?
  • What role will Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) play in future navigation systems?
  • What technologies are driving the marine GPS market?
  • Will augmentation systems be needed in the future?
  • What effect will increased aviation usage have on air traffic control infrastructure?
  • What is the expected market impact of Europe’s Galileo system?
  • What issues are raised by a unified European airspace?
  • What is the fate of LAAS?
  • What are SAASM GPS receivers, and are they needed?
  • How serious are jamming threats and what can be done about them?

Who Needs This Report?

  • Aircraft OEMs
  • Boat and Ship OEMs
  • GPS Receiver Manufacturers
  • Electronic Charting Companies
  • Tier 1 Suppliers
  • GPS Chipset and Module Manufacturers
  • Silicon Vendors
  • Software Developers
  • VC Firms