Call for Surprising Ideas for Positioning Application Services
Japanese first positioning satellite, the Quasi-Zenith Satellite*-1 will be launched in 2010. Because the Quasi-Zenith Satellite uses unique orbit to stay close to the zenith of Japan, during certain time of the day, it will improve positioning accuracy of GPS as well as availability. lnnovative ideas for making full use of the unique characteristics of this positional information will be welcomed. Please visit the SPAC website (URL listed below) for details, and to apply. Outstanding ideas received will be introduced to related business industry, institutions and other entities towards realization.



