We are thrilled to announce that a collaborative project led by Prof. Wu CHEN, Head of the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), has won a Bronze Award at the prestigious 2026 Edison Awards. This marks the establishment of Hong Kong’s first GNSS signal quality monitoring and interference detection platform, a significant milestone for the city’s smart development.
The award-winning project, titled “Hong Kong GNSS signal quality monitoring and interference detection system”, was developed in collaboration with the Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM). It has earned the Bronze Prize in the “Public Safety, Security & Digital Integrity” category at the 2026 Edison Awards.
This innovative system enables continuous monitoring of GNSS data quality, provides real-time alerts in case of malfunction, and detects and locates sources of signal interference. With global applicability, the system supports a wide range of critical applications, including civil aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and communication networks. It addresses Hong Kong’s need for reliable GNSS infrastructure, ensuring the safety and reliability of navigation and timing services across the region.
The Edison Awards, established in 1987, recognise and honour outstanding innovations, products, and services that demonstrate originality, creativity, and advanced technology. Organised by the non-profit organisation Edison Universe, the awards are dedicated to promoting innovation worldwide. PolyU’s recognition at this level underscores the University’s consistent emphasis on research collaboration to develop key technologies for future advancement and translate them into practical solutions.
Please join us in offering our warmest congratulations to Prof. Wu CHEN on this well-deserved international recognition.
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Winners of Edison Awards 2026
Hong Kong GNSS signal quality monitoring and interference detection system (LSCM)
