Positioning Australia expands capabilities with Ginan V4 release

Canberra, Australia – [16 December, 2025] – Geoscience Australia today announced the release of Ginan V4, the latest version of its home-grown, open-source toolkit for precise point positioning. Developed under the Positioning Australia program, Ginan V4 delivers world-class GNSS capabilities to innovators, researchers, and industry professionals—now with a brand-new graphical user interface (GUI) that makes data processing faster, easier, and more accessible than ever before.

The headline feature of Ginan V4 is its intuitive GUI, designed to lower the barrier to entry for users across sectors. With simple data loading and streamlined output downloads, the new interface enables anyone—from navigation specialists to disaster response teams—to harness centimetre-level accuracy without needing advanced technical expertise.

Beyond usability, Ginan V4 introduces enhanced robustness and improved software formatting, reducing errors and accelerating processing speeds. Users can now expect smoother workflows and reliable results, whether calculating orbital mechanics or pinpointing precise locations on Earth’s surface.

Ginan V4 remains fully modular, empowering users to build their own capabilities depending on their needs. From surveying and geospatial analysis to emergency response and scientific research, the toolkit supports innovation across diverse applications.

Key benefits of Ginan V4

• User-friendly interface: Simplifies data loading and output generation.
• Enhanced robustness and speed: Fewer errors, faster processing.
• Modular design: Customise capabilities for orbital mechanics, surveying, or disaster response.
• World-class GNSS accuracy: Centimetre-level precision based on satellite observations.
• Free and open-source: Available to download via Geoscience Australia’s GitHub.

Supporting Australia’s positioning future

As part of Positioning Australia’s suite of capabilities, Ginan V4 reflects Geoscience Australia’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge GNSS capabilities that support innovation, safety, and productivity. By making the software free and open-source, the program ensures that Australian expertise continues to drive global advances in positioning technology.

Availability

Ginan V4 is available now for free download on Geoscience Australia’s GitHub. Further information can be found at ga.gov.au/positioning.