The Pinnacle service by NextNav enhances geolocation by introducing precise floor-level altitude measurements. It utilizes the barometric sensors found in common devices such as smartphones and tablets to deliver vertical accuracy exceeding the FCC's requirement of 3 meters. This system is supported by a dedicated network offering city-wide coverage, ensuring comprehensive altitude data across metropolitan areas.
Developers can integrate the Pinnacle service into applications with ease, thanks to NextNav’s user-friendly SDKs and APIs. This vertical positioning technology is designed to work seamlessly with existing device infrastructure, avoiding the need for additional hardware. The focus on enhancing barometric sensor accuracy also includes an industry certification program by NextNav, aimed at improving the quality of vertical data provided by these sensors.
This technology boasts several features critical for urban applications, such as its ability to deliver real-time altitude data through a network of precisely surveyed altitude stations. By processing environmental data in the cloud, Pinnacle creates a hyperlocal model of conditions that adjusts altitude readings for improved accuracy. Such advancements cater to applications where precise vertical positioning is essential, such as emergency response and smart city projects.
