GNSS & WGS 84 for marine navigation in UK waters

The following paper reports on the progress of a large collaborative projec t in the UK to investigate novel strategies for the implementation of GNSS within all phases of marine navigation. The project is funded by the UK Gov ernment (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) under the lead ership of the IESSG at the University of Nottingham. The project receives t he support from a prestigious team of collaborators which include the UK Mi nistry of Defence Hydrographic Office, Trinity House Lighthouse Service, No rthern Lighthouse Board, Commissioners for Irish Lights and the Port of Lon don Authority. This consortium is of strategic importance, as their operati ons encompass the provision of aids to navigation for all phases of marine transport within the UK and elsewhere.