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Global Positioning Systems

Published by: Global Industry Analysts

Published: May. 1, 2008 - 534 Pages


Table of Contents



I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions and Scope of Study

Land-Based Applications

OEM Applications

Aviation Applications

Marine Applications

Military Applications

Timing Applications

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Global Market Overview

Introduction

Volume Analysis by Select End-Use Applications

Table 1: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Global Positioning System - Select End Use Applications (In-Vehicle Navigation, Tracking / Machine Control, Marine, and Aviation) Independently Analyzed by Unit Shipments for the Years 2003 through 2010 in ‘000 Units (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Growing Availability and Declining Prices Provide Impetus to the Market

Wireless Connectivity to Drive GPS Market

GPS: The Technology Factors

GPS’s Journey Towards Mainstream

International Space Programs Aiming Towards Stronger GPS World

High-Precision GNSS - An Insight

GPS-based Handsets Market to Grow Rapidly

2. Market Trends

Consolidation Activity Gaining Momentum

GPS Markets on the Rise

GPS: New Uses, New Markets

End of Selective Availability Aids Market Growth

GPS Receivers - A Disaster-Prediction Tool

Availability of Economical GPS Chips Boost GPS Commercial Application

Automobile Navigation Systems Gain Popularity

GPS Car Security Systems: Getting Smaller and Simpler

Telematics Finds Increasing Takers

GPS based Emergency Response Systems Enable Effective People Tracking

GPS Technology Commands Increasing Usage in Fleet Management

Location-Based Services Gaining Traction

Dedicated PNDs - The In Thing

GPS Technology in Cellular Phones: New Frontiers

Smartphone Mobile Navigation Increases

GPS Chipsets to Form Integral Components of Cellular Phones

Hardware Implementations to Form Pick of GPS Growth in the Cellular Phone

Market

GPS Enabled Mobile GIS Services Gaining Ground

Handheld GPS Devices - A Multifaceted Navigation Gizmo

Global Demand for PNDs Increases

Latest Mobile Mapping/Surveying Technologies Create New Market Opportunities

GPS and HazMat Tracking - A Case in Point

GPS Technology in Wrist Watches

3. Product/Services Information

Introduction

US Government and the GPS

Evolution of GPS

GPS Development Over the Years

Working of GPS

Signals

Errors in GPS

Ionosphere and Troposphere Delays

Signal Multipath

Receiver Clock Errors

Ephemeris (Orbital) Errors

Satellite Visibility

Satellite Geometry/Shading

Degraded Signal

Classes of GPS

Survey-Grade GPS Receivers

Single-Phase Centimeter-Level GPS Receivers

Sub-Meter GPS Receivers

Handheld GPS Receiver

Components of GPS

Ground Segment/Ground Stations

Space Segment

Block I Satellites

Block II Satellites

Block IIA Satellites

Block IIR Satellites

Block IIF Satellites

User Segment

Sequential Receivers

Continuous Receivers

Multiplex Receivers

Accuracy of GPS

Augmentations and Upgrades to GPS

Wide Area Augmentation System

Benefits/Advantages

LAAS

Differential GPS

Types of DGPS

Beacon DGPS

L-band DGPS

Space Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) DGPS

GPS III: The Latest Upgrade

Selecting the Right GPS Device - What to Watch for

4. End-Use Applications

Major Applications

Land-Based Applications

Ground Navigation

In-Car Computing Systems

In-Car Computing Systems in Major Regions

Car Navigation Systems

Telematics

Digital Radios

Car PCs

Handset-Based Technologies

GPS-Enabled Surveying

Integration of GPS Improves Architectural Survey Process

GPS Car Protection/Security System

Aviation

Major Aviation Applications

Maritime

Major Maritime Applications

Military

Timing

Geographic Information System

GPS for Georeferencing

Ecology

Mining and Construction

A Brief Overview of Select Applications of GPS

Communications

Environmental Protection

Forestry and Agriculture

Ground Transportation

Health Care

Law Enforcement and Safety

Maritime and Waterways

Recreation/Entertainment

Infrastructure Development/Management

Weather Forecasting

Public Safety

5. GPS Alternatives

Galileo (European Union)

An Introduction

Purpose and Advantages of Galileo

Features

Guaranteed Service

Global Integrity

Enhanced Signal Performance

Search and Rescue Services

GLONASS (Russia)

Overview

6. Regulatory Environment

GPS and Galileo: Withering Differences between the US and EU

7. Research and Technological Developments

GPS/IMU Navigation System - In the Wings

IBM Corporation and CERT Develop Falcon GPS-based Car Navigation System

US Scientists Develop Wearable Audio Navigation System

Shenzhen Maxwell & Planet Map to Develop Electronic GPS Maps Network

GPS and Maritime Measurement

Mobintelecom and Fastrax Launch TRAXER Personal Security Tracker

Direct-Track Offers Internet Vehicle Tracking System

Mirenco Develops Technology to Control Vehicle Emissions

Compact Flash GPS Modules

TrueTime Enhances Network Timing Accuracy

Sippican Incorporates Andrew’s Micro Pulse™ Antennas in GPS Mark II

High-Precision Crane Guidance by GPS

UPS Aviation Develops the ADS-B System

Development of Low Cost GPS Receiver for Space applications

8. Product Innovations/Introductions

KVH Industries Launches CNS-5000, a Self-reliant Navigation System

Hemisphere GPS Launches Outback S3™

Magellan Launches RoadMate 1400 Series

Magellan Launches Maestro™ Elite 5340 Connected Navigation Device

SiRF Technology Holdings Launches SiRFprima™ Multifunction Platform

SiRF Technology Holdings Launches SiRFInstantFixII Technology

Trimble Launches AgGPS® EZ-Guide® 250 Lightbar Guidance System

Lowrance Launches XOG™ Cross-Navigation GPS

Lowrance Launches GlobalMap® Baja 840C GPS

Mio Technology Launches C620 and C620t, Premium 3D mapping devices

Mio Technology Launches C230

NavCom Technology Launches LAND-PAK All-in-One RTK Land Survey Solution

NavCom Technology Introduces SF-2110R and SF-2110M StarFire GPS Receivers

Symmetricom Introduces SyncServer® S300/S350

Trimble Introduces Trimble® VRS Now™ Service in Ireland

Trimble Introduces the First GPS Multimedia Layer for Google Earth Users

Accord Software Introduces NextNav

Jackson Labs Launches Fury, a GPS Disciplined Oscillator

Symmetricom Launches IEEE 1588 Grandmaster Clock

FALCOM Launches New GPS Module

Magellan Launches CrossoverGPS™ Navigation Device

Magellan Launches New Car Navigation Device

mobiles2go Launches i-Kids GPS Child Safety System

SiRF Offers GPS Receivers for Mio's Latest Personal Navigation Products

Delphi Announces Launch of NAV200 Portable Navigation System

u-Nav Microelectronics Offers GPS Technology for Casio’ Wristwatch

Taiwan Secom Launches GPS-enabled Transport Monitoring System

MicroTRAKGPS Introduces Locate 1 Personal Tracking System

TeleNav Launches TeleNavTrack™ for Mobile Tracking of Resources

TCS Unveils 20/20 Home Health Delivery™

NovAtel Announces Compatibility of New OEMV GPS Systems with GLONASS

Satellites

Navman Launches ‘Jupiter 32’ GPS Receiver

Navman Unveils Jupiter 30

NavSync Introduces GPS Receivers for Weak Signal Networks

Chipidea Launches CMOS RF Platforms

Magellan Launches RoadMate™ 2200T Range in Europe

ProLink Launches ProStar and GameStar GPS Systems

Pharos and Microsoft Launch GPS Locator

Trimble Unveils Two GPS Site Survey Model

Nokia Provides GPS Navigation System in N95 Model

Sony Launches Single-Chip GPS CMOS IC

Nordnav Unveils Ultra Sensitive GPS Receiver

Topcon Launches GR-3 GPS Receiver for All Satellite Constellations

Garmin International Launches GPS Navigation System

Lowrance Designs GlobalMap Baja® 540c GPS

Lowrance Unveils LMS-334C iGPS IceMachine™

Lowrance Integrates GPS Antennas in LMS-Series Sonar/Chartplotter Models

Lowrance Upgrades iFINDER® Mapping Product Line

Trimble Launches AgGPS® Implement Steering System

Trimble Targets Personal Fitness Management with Trimble Outdoors™

Xi’an Develops China’s Foremost GPS Chipset

Telmex Introduces GPS Navigation Service

Magellan Offers eXplorist™ 210 Outdoor Bundle

Remote Dynamics Unveils REDItote™

Symmetricom Unveils Time Server for Avaya Networks

HTC Signs Agreement with TomTom

Leica Geosystems Unveils GPS900 GPS System

Raven Introduces New GPS Receiver

Raven Launches New Range of DGPS Receivers

Raymarine Launches New SmartPilot

Magellan Introduces eXplorist™ 500 LE Handheld GPS

Thales Offers RoadMate™ 860T Vehicle Navigator

The Sharper Image Introduces Portable Tracking Device

Magellan Unveils New Magellan Professional Line of Survey & GIS Solutions

Navman Introduces New GPS Navigation System

Pharos Unveils New Pocket GPS

Cingular Launches PDA-Based GPS Navigation System

TeleNav Introduces GPS Navigation for Mobile Phones

Cingular Introduces Location-Based Service

Palm Unveils New GPS Navigator Smartphone

Navicore Launches Personal GPS Navigation Software

ARGO Introduces New GPS-based Tracking Solution

Fastrax Introduces New OEM GPS Receiver

Cambridge Positioning Systems Launches GPS Mobile Navigation Technology

Atmel and Magellan Launch New GPS Chipset

MicroTRAK Launches AutoTRAK

Alltel Wireless Offers TeleNav Services

Magellan Extends RoadMate Product Line

ViaMichelin Introduces Portable GPS Navigation X-930

CSI Wireless Rolls Out New SBX-4 DGPS Beacon Module

NavCom Introduces Improved Aerial Survey Solution

CSI Wireless Rolls Out Crescent Series DGPS Receivers

SiRF Unveils Thin GPS Chip, GSCi-5000

Trimble Extends Trimble Outdoors(TM) with Geocaching Application

Trimble Unveils Latest Version of TrimTrac Locator

Averatec Releases Voya 320 Latest GPS Navigation System

RF Micro Devices Rolls Out Host-Based GPS Solution

u-blox Introduces Dead Reckoning GPS Module

Navman Releases Next Gen In-Vehicle Navigation Devices

u-blox Introduces Low-Cost GPS Module

u-blox Releases New GPS Chips

u-blox Rolls Out Compact GPS Module

Antenova Introduces GPS RADIONOVA® Antenna

Nokia Launches First GPS Device

Dopod International Introduces GPS-Based PDA

Asustek Releases GPS-Based PDA

Satguard Asia Rolls Out GPS-Based Vehicle Tracking and Security Device

TomTom Introduces Novel GPS Service

ALK Technologies Releases Cost-Effective Fleet Management Solution

Vettro Enhances GPS Capabilities in Vettro 360 Product Service

TomTom Introduces Trendy GPS-Enabled Mobile Handset

Garmin International Launches Garmin Mobile 10

Garmin International Releases New Automotive Navigation System

Garmin Launches Portable GPS Navigators with Sea and Land Cartography

Garmin International Introduces Enhanced GPS Portable Aviation Device

Wherify Wireless and Entel PCS Together Releases Ubicom

Athena Technologies Launches Two New Micro Guidance Systems

IEE Introduces Military Qualified Hand Held Control Display Unit

Cobra Electronics Rolls Out New Color GPS Navigator

MicroTRAKGPS Launches JaguarWatch

Rockwell Collins Releases WAAS-Enabled GPS-4000S

NemeriX Rolls Out GPS Integrated Circuit

Uniden Forays into Portable GPS Market

Sony Electronics Introduces Novel GPS-enabled Device

Sony Extends Product Line of Sat Nav

Garmin Introduces Entry Level GPS-enabled PDA

Garmin Introduces Premium GPS Package

GlobalPositioningSystems Releases GPS Software for Blackberry Devices

Telogis Introduces Advanced Version of Fleet Tracking and Management System

Siemens Communications to Introduce New Modules

Homeland Security Introduces Child Tracking Device

Sanyo Releases Portable Navigation Device

Harman Kardon Launches First Portable GPS Device

MicroTRAKGPS Introduces Novel GPS Portable Product Line

Central Pacific Launches GP-10 GPS Receiver

Garmin Introduces Trail Guide® GPS Navigation System for Jeep Wrangler

SiRF Launches GPS SiRFstarIIx Chipsets

AutoFarm Launches Cultiva OnTrac Steering Systems

Garmin Launches GPS-Based Garmin Mobile Applications for Mobiles

Symmetricom Launches New Network Time Servers

Symmetricom Introduces GPS Time/Frequency Receiver

Symmetricom Introduces Time/Frequency Receiver for GPS of Defense Department

Symmetricom Launches GPS Timing Instrument

FALCOM Unveils GPS enabled JP14 module

Leica Geosystems Launches New Dual Frequency GPS Receiver

Leica Geosystems Unveils Cable Free RTK GPS

Leica Introduces GPS-enabled Machine Navigation

Leica Introduces SmartStation Surveying System

Thales Launches Range of Handheld Navigation Solutions

Thales Introduces New eXPlorist XL

Thales Navigation Launches New GPS Handheld

Thales Navigation Introduces RoadMate 360 Vehicle Navigation System

Fastrax Launches OEM GPS Receiver

RFDomus Introduces RFD1400

NovAtel Unveils Series of GPS Receivers

SiRF Introduces GPS Chip Set for Car Navigation System

Garmin Introduces GPS Navigation in India

VECTRONIC Unveils Range of GPS PRO Pet Trackers

GPS Tracks Launches GlobalPetFinder Tracker

Navman Introduces Sport.Tool Personal GPS Trainer

Topcon Offers New 3Di-GPS Features

Symmetricom Introduces Time/Frequency Receiver

Garmin Launches Two-Way Radio/GPS Unit

Lowrance Introduces Cordless iWAY™ 350C

NavCom Introduces NCT-2100D GPS engine

Navman Introduces Jupiter 110 GPS Receiver

Trimble Unveils AgGPS 332 Receiver

Navman Launches Jupiter 21 Receiver

Trimble Unveils New GPS Handheld

Trimble Launches DSM™ 232 Receiver

Nokia Unveils Wireless GPS Module

RFDomus Released RFD1400 GPS Receiver

Wherify Introduces Wrist Watches with GPS

Navman Launches Bluetooth™ GPS Solution

Sony Develops GPS Chip

Trimble Launches TrimTrac

NemeriX Develops Low-Power AGPS Chipset

Nextel Offers TeleNav Services

RF Micro Launches New GPS Receiver

Televigation Introduces New Service

Centrality Announces Availability of New GPS-Enabled Solutions

Wherify Launches GPS Locator Phone

uLocate Introduces Internet-based Tracking Services

Surrey Technology Develops Satellite Constellation

Garmin Extends Rino Product Line

NovAtel Launches New Product Range

Motorola Launches AGPS Module

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Murshid In-Car Navigation System

Magellan Introduces New GPS Navigation System

Garmin Launches the iQue GPS PDA

Navman Launches GPS Navigation Solution

NEC Launches New Chipsets for GPS Applications

Motorola Launches New Timing Module

Trimble Launches SiteVision 5.0

ProClip Introduces GPS Navigation Systems

eRide Develops New GPS Chip Architecture

CSI Introduces Solar Powered Tracking Device

GeoSentry Launches New Tracking Device

TomTom Launches Personal Navigation System

New GPS Marine Information Device

‘I Go Go’ launched in China

Spirent Communications Launches New GPS Simulators

GPS Navigator from Pharos

Javad Launches New Products

Navcom Launches New Receiver

Positioning Solutions Increases Product Range

Telus Adds GPS to Wireless Network

Xybernaut and TeleType Introduce Wearable Computers with GPS

Telus Launches GPS Enabled Handsets

Sierra Wireless Launches Wireless GPS Modem

VascoTrack Launches the V502 GPRS/GPS Tracking Device

u-blox Launches New Receiver Board

Guardian Mobility Launches Asset Tracking Devices

9. Recent Industry Activity

Garmin International and MapQuest Forge Partnership

Magellan Partners with Primordial

MiTAC International’s Mio Technology and Navman Merge with Each Other

Hexagon Acquires NovAtel

Orolia and Rapco Electronics Strike Partnership

Orolia Acquires Pendulum Instruments

Trimble Acquires Crain Enterprises

Current Technology Acquires 51% Stake in Celevoke

GPS Industries Takes Over Assets and Operations of UpLink

Garmin International and Garmin Corporation Extend Agreement with NAVTEQ

Garmin Acquires GPS Gesellschaft

Hemisphere GPS Acquires BEELINE Technologies

Magellan Partners with Zenitron

Raytheon Acquires M-code GPS Receivers Development Contract

Raytheon Acquires System Design Development Contract

SiRF Technology Holdings Acquires Centrality Communications

Effective Control Trucking Acquires Argo Navigation

Vericom Technologies Takes Over Portable Internet

Springbank Resources Consents to Acquire PocketFinder

Broadcom Takes Over Global Locate

Sentex Sensing Technology To Take Over ICOM Holdings

North Star Diamonds Acquires Chanaral Resources

CalAmp Takes Over Aircept.com

Esterline Technologies Acquires CMC Electronics

ProLink Solutions Acquires Assets and Business of ScoreCast

SK Telecom Acquires 65% Stake in Shenzhen E-eye

Atheros Communications to Purchase u-Nav’s Assets and Some Liabilities

Northrop Grumman Wins U.S. Air Force Contract

SatNav Technologies Introduces GPS Related Software

Nokia Consents to Acquire Navteq

Broadcom Acquires Global Locate

Lowrance Electronics Merges with Navico

MicroTRAK Acquires Fibergrations

Shah Capital Acquires Thales Navigation

Trimble Acquires Intellectual Property of The XYZs of GPS

Ultradata Acquires Stake in Talon

Dmatek Takes Over Operations of ProTech Monitoring

Topcon Acquires KEE Technologies

Nokia Acquires gate5

GHL Technologies Acquires EVI

CSI Takes Over DEL NORTE

Alanco Acquires StarTrak

Istithmar Acquires Stake in GPS Industries

SiRF Acquires TrueSpan to Strengthen GPS Platform

Glonav Acquires GPS Technology Assets from Ceva

ProLink Solutions to Acquire Parview

Garmin and GPS-Buddy in Alliance to Provide Real-Time Navigation Facilities

Lockheed Martin and ITT Ally to Compete for GPS Block 3 Contract

Archetype Forms Strategic Alliance with Quake Global

Mobile Crossing and Pocket Real Estate Collaborate for Real Estate GPS Navigation

System

SiGe and Nordnav Offer Advanced GPS Receiver

Magellan Partners with AAA Clubs

Maryland Transit Administration Inks Pact with Orbital Science

Nokia Inks Pact with Navicore to Offer First Arabic GPS System for Mobile

Devices

Remote Dynamics Inks Agreement with Savoya

Magellan and AAA Ink Pact to Make Modified Version of RoadMate Auto Navigator

SiRF Technology Inks Agreement with Tyco Electronics

Trimble and Nokia Ink Cooperative Licensing Agreement for GPS Technology

Garmin in Agreement to Provide GPS Systems to BMW Dealerships in UK

Emergency Vehicle Installation Inks Agreement to Install GPS Systems for CEMEX

USA

TomTom Inks Distribution Agreement with RadioShack

TomTom and Vodafone to Provide GPS-Based Real-Time Traffic Information

The Tracking Corporation Signs Agreement with Platinum Wireless

iSECUREtrac Inks Contract with Mammoth

Leica Geosystems Receives Supply Order from Mexican Government

Raytheon Bags US Air Force Contract to Develop GPS Receivers

Spirent Bags Contract from the US Navy

Telvent Signs Contract to Provide GPS-Based Traffic Control System for Jincheng

City

Rockwell Bags Contract for Developing Advanced GPS Technology from US Air

Force

NextBus Bags Contract from AC Transit

iSECUREtrac Wins Contract for Providing Electronic Monitoring Services

Quanta Bags Contract for Manufacturing TomTom’s Vehicle GPS Systems

Globecomm and EMS SATCOM Bag Force Tracking System Contract from NATO

iSECUREtrac Bags GPS Tracking Services Contract in South Carolina

Trimble Offers VRS Technology for Serbia’s GPS Infrastructure Network

SiRF Technology Offers SiRFstarIII™ Architecture to Pioneer

SiRF Technology Offers SiRFstarIII GPS Receiver for Fujitsu Siemens’

Smartphones

SiRF Provides GPS Technology to Bushnell

TeleNav Incorporates GPS Navigation Function into Smartphones

Garmin Delivers StreetPilot® Automotive Navigator to Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Garmin Provides Portable Navigator for Daimler Chrysler Automotive Brand

Spirent Provides GPS Simulation System to US Navy

NovAtel Offers GPS Receivers in Testing GPS Block IIF Signals

Trimble Provides GPS and VRS Solutions for SiReNT in Singapore

Trimble Provides GPS Technology for GNSS Infrastructure Network in Perth

Topcon Authorizes Mehra Eyetech to Market GPS Products in Indian States

MicroTRAK Changes Name to The Tracking Corporation

Fibergrations Changes Name to TRACKINGrfid

GloNav Establishes as Spin Out from Ceva

Topcon Restructures Positioning System Operations in Australia and New Zealand

NemeriX Sets Up North American Center to Benefit from Growing GPS Market

Garmin’s New Facility in UK to Operate as European Headquarters

Lockheed Martin Built GPS IIR-M Satellite System Becomes Completely

Operational

Boeing Concludes GPS Software Testing

Raytheon Concludes Preliminary Test for GAGAN-TDS

Lockheed Successfully Concludes System Requirements Review of GPS III

NovAtel Acquires Waypoint Consulting

Homeland Integrated Security Systems to Acquire ActSoft

SiRf Technology Takes Over Motorola’s GPS Chip Business

Garmin Acquires Business Operations of MotionBased Technologies

Amalgamated Technologies Acquires Prolink in Reverse Takeover Transaction

DataLogic Acquires CBSiHoldings’ Assets to Expand Business Operations

CBSi Holdings Inc Acquires Panther Trak™ from DataLogic International

Rockwell and Honeywell Form 50:50 Joint Venture

LogiaCMG and CPS in Partnership for European AGILE Project

Hertz and Thales’ Navigation Offer NeverLost Car Navigation System in European

Market

Pharos Renews GPS Receiver Supply Agreement with Microsoft Streets & Trips

Savoya Inks Agreement with Remote Dynamics for REDIview Fleet Solution

iSECUREtrac Bags GPS Program Contract from BOPP

Comtech Bags Order for Delivery of GPS and RFID-Based Transceivers

Leica Receivers Supply Order from the New York Department of Transportation

Garmin Provides GPS Navigation System for Honda Gold Wing Motorcycles

SiRF Technology Incorporates SiRFstarIII Technology on TomTom RIDER

Leica to Establish GPS Network in China

ITT Acquires Allen Osborne to Extend GPS Capabilities

PCS Industries Takes Over Infodesk

Trimble Awarded Contracts by US Air Force

BrailleNote GPS Wins Awards

NovAtel Acquires CMC Electronics' Non-Aviation GPS OEM Product Line

Trimble Acquires MENSI

Trimble Acquires Applanix

Garmin Purchases UPS Aviation

Brunswick Acquires Share in Navman

Fugro Acquires Thales GeoSolutions

Raytheon Receives Anti-Jam Contract

ERI in Contract with US Army

Raytheon in Contract with RAF

Oskando and Fastrax in Alliance

SiRF Inks Partnership Agreement with Cambridge Positioning

Trimble Wins Deutsche Telekom Contract

Sprint in Agreement with Coleman for Providing GPS Enabled Services

CSI Receives Patent

USAF Launches GPS IIR Satellite

KDDI Bags GPS Contract

10. Focus on Select Global Players

Fei-Zyfer, Inc. (USA)

Furuno USA, Inc. (USA)

Garmin International, Inc. (USA)

Hemisphere GPS (Canada)

ITT Corp Space Systems Division (USA)

KVH Industries, Inc. (USA)

Lowrance Electronics, Inc. (USA)

Magellan Navigation, Inc. (USA)

Mio Technology (Belgium)

NavCom Technology, Inc. (USA)

Navman NZ Ltd. (New Zealand)

NovAtel, Inc. (Canada)

Orolia (France)

Raytheon Systems Co. (USA)

Rockwell Collins, Inc (USA)

SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc. (USA)

Sokkia Co., Ltd. (Japan)

Symmetricom, Inc. (USA)

TomTom International B.V. (The Netherlands)

Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. (USA)

Trimble Navigation Limited (USA)

11. Global Market Perspective

Table 2: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Global Positioning System by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 3: World Long-Term Projections for Global Positioning System by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Global Positioning System by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 5: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Land Based GPS Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 6: World Long-Term Projections for Land Based GPS Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Land Based GPS Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 8: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for GPS Based In-Vehicle Navigation Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 9: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based In-Vehicle Navigation Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 10: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based In-Vehicle Navigation Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 11: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for GPS Based Consumer Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 12: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Consumer Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Consumer Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 14: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for GPS Based Survey/Mapping Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 15: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Survey/ Mapping Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Survey/Mapping Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 17: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for GPS Based Tracking/Machine Control Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 18: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Tracking/ Machine Control Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Tracking/Machine Control Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 20: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for GPS Based OEM Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 21: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based OEM Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 22: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based OEM Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 23: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for GPS Based Aviation Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 24: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Aviation Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 25: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Aviation Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 26: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for GPS Based Marine Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 27: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Marine Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 28: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Marine Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 29: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for GPS Based Military Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 30: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Military Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 31: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Military Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 32: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for GPS Based Timing Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 33: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Timing Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 34: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Timing Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Trends and Issues

North American GPS Market for Public/Military Utility

Table 35: US Non-Cellular GPS Chip Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Shipments by Application Type - Vehicle Tracking, Vehicle Navigation, Recreation, Maritime, Military/other, Timing, Surveying, and Aviation (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

GPS: Part of Economic Infrastructure and National Security

GPS Technology - An Antidote to Growing Needs of US Transportation Industry

AVL Market - A Prime Consumer of GPS/Wireless Devices

GPS and the Trucking Business

Market Trends

Consumer Products Propel New Market Growth

Measures Initiated to Upgrade GPS Capabilities

Price Declines to Spur GPS-based Navigation System Sales

Manufacturers Focus on Improving Performance / Price Ratio to Spur GPS Navigation

System Uptake

In-Vehicle Navigation Systems Sales On Rise

Table 36: US Automotive GPS Market (2003-2007): Penetration Rates (in Cars) of Different GPS Products - Dealer/Factory Navigation Systems, GPS-Enabled PDAs, GPS-Enabled Integrated Devices, and GPS-Enabled Mobiles (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Portable GPS Devices Command Rapid Uptake

Technology Advancements Create New Avenues for GPS Application in GSM Mobile

Phones

Consumers Show High Interest in Location-based Services

GPS-Based Mobile Gaming - Fantasy to Reality

Companies Eye GPS as a Potential Marketing Tool

Latest GPS Units Come Loaded with Live Traffic Information

Competitive Framework

Regulatory Environment

Enhanced GPS Gets FAA Approval

FCC Mandates for Carriers

Selective Availability: A Brief Review

Cessation of Selective Availability Enhances Effectiveness of Existing

Products

New GPS Policy - Goals and Objectives

Product Launches/Developments

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 37: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Global Positioning System by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38: US Long-Term Projections for Global Positioning System by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey / Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39: US 10-Year Perspective for Global Positioning System by End Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Japan

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Car Navigation Systems Market

In-Car Traffic Information: The Japanese Way

Japan’s Satellite Navigation Program

Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 40: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Global Positioning System by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey/ Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41: Japanese Long-Term Projections for Global Positioning System by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Global Positioning System by End Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Europe

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Galileo Development Program

European Union Launches First GPS Satellite

Market Trends

Galileo to Drive the European GPS Market

Personal Use to Drive GNSS Market

Navigation Systems: No More a Luxury Product

In-Car Navigation Market to Witness Strong Growth

Table 43: European Automotive GPS Market (2003-2007): Penetration Rates (in Cars) of Different GPS Products - Dealer/Factory Navigation Systems, GPS-Enabled PDAs, GPS-Enabled Integrated Devices, and GPS-Enabled Mobiles (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

GSM-based PNDs Gaining Ground

GPS-Enabled Mobile Navigation Devices Increase Penetration

Taiwanese GPS Device Manufacturers Dominate European Market

Patients and Ambulance Crews to Benefit from Satellite Navigation Systems

Competition

TomTom and Garmin Rule the Roost

Table 44: European Mobile GPS Navigation Devices Market (2005 & 2006 (H1)): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Shipments of Leading Players - TomTom, Garmin, Mio Technology, Navman, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Lack of Explicit Regulation for Accurate Positioning of Emergency Calls

Finland

Rising Popularity of GPS-Enabled Phones in Finland

Product Launches/Developments

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 45: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Global Positioning System by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey/ Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46: European Long-Term Projections for Global Positioning System by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey / Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47: European 10-Year Perspective for Global Positioning System by End Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/ Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Asia-Pacific

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Telematics Market in Asia-Pacific

Overview of Select Markets

Australia

R&D Plays a Major Role

Declining Prices Boost Mobile GPS Systems Market

Satellite Controlled Buses Deal with Traffic Congestion in Sydney

China

Market Overview

An Emerging Space Power

China to Partner EU in Galileo Development

Major Application Markets

Increasing Need for GPS Tracking Solutions

Handheld GPS Market - An Overview

GPS-Enabled PMP and PDA Market

Telematics Market in China

Japanese Navigation System Brands Gain Advantage

Traffic Management - A Major Driving Force for Telematics Growth

Hong Kong

OEM Software - The Mainstay for Hong Kong GPS Companies

India

Market Overview

GPS Market to Witness Faster Growth

Government Participation in GPS Technology

Telematics Market in India

Market Trends

Luxury Cars Drive Demand for GPS Navigation Systems

In-Car Navigation Systems Market Offers Growth Potential

Expensive GPS-Enabled Cell Phones Limit Adoption

New Zealand

New Zealand to Get Expanded GPS Network Coverage

South Korea

Traffic Management and Continuous Internet Connectivity Drive Telematics

Market

Taiwan

Market Overview

Exports the Mainstay

Manufacturers Increasingly Integrate Multimedia Features on Handheld GPS

Receivers

Domestic Players Dominate the Market

Adoption of Telematics Devices

Advanced Technology: Playing a Major Role

Declining Retail Prices Boost Demand for GPS-Enabled Devices

Product Launches/Developments

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 48: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Global Positioning System by End Use Application- Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey/ Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49: Asia-Pacific Long-Term Projections for Global Positioning System by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Global Positioning System by End Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey / Mapping and Tracking / Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Rest of World

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Overview of Select Markets

Canada

The Geo-Spatial Market

CDGPS to Help Navigation and Geo-Referencing

Product Launches/Developments

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 51: Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Global Positioning System by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52: Rest of World Long-Term Projections for Global Positioning System by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Global Positioning System by End Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey / Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 135 (including Division/Subsidiaries - 146)

Region/Country Players

The United States

Canada

Japan

Europe26

France

Germany

The United Kingdom

Spain

Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)

Middle East

Latin America


Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Global Positioning Systems in Millions of US$. The major end-use applications analyzed are Land-Based Applications (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer Applications, Survey/Mapping Applications, & Tracking/Machine Control Applications), OEM Applications, Aviation Applications, Marine Applications, Military Applications, and Timing Applications. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 137 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Fei-Zyfer, Inc., Furuno USA Inc., Garmin International, Inc., Hemisphere GPS, ITT Corp Space Systems Division, KVH Industries, Inc., Lowrance Electronics, Inc., Magellan Navigation, Inc., Mio Technology, NavCom Technology, Inc., Navman NZ Ltd., NovAtel, Inc., Orolia, Raytheon Systems Co., Rockwell Collins, Inc., SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc., Sokkia Co. Ltd., Symmetricom, Inc., TomTom International BV, Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc., and Trimble Navigation Limited. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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