About AlgoNav
A young team of positioning enthusiasts with backgrounds in geodesy, computer science, robotics, and traffic engineering. We combine modern AI approaches with established parameter estimation techniques to provide reliable, high-precision positioning solutions.
Core Expertise
Specialized knowledge drawn from 20+ years of research and industry experience
Strapdown Airborne Gravimetry
Pioneer in MEMS-based strapdown gravimetry. Developed advanced calibration methods achieving sub-mGal precision. Conducted surveys in Antarctica, Chile, Malaysia, Mozambique, and more.
GNSS/INS Sensor Fusion
Expert in tightly-coupled GNSS/IMU integration for high-precision navigation. Cutting-edge research on raw GNSS processing and multi-constellation solutions.
Airborne & UAV Navigation
Extensive experience with fixed-wing aircraft, motorized gliders, and various drone platforms (multi-rotor, heli drones). On-site sensor operation and data processing.
Post-Processing Software
Lead engineer for commercial post-processing software development. Expertise in automotive R&D, geophysical exploration, and navigation system validation.
Research Projects
Selected field campaigns and research projects conducted by our founder across six continents
PolarGap & FISS Campaigns
Antarctica 2015–17
NOAA GRAV-D Project
USA 2015–16
Malaysia/Borneo Survey
Southeast Asia 2014–15
Drone Gravimetry Research
Australia 2018–19
Chile National Survey
South America 2013
Baltic Sea Campaign
Germany 2017
Publications & Academic Work
Peer-reviewed research, invited presentations, and university-level teaching
Selected Publications
M. Shako et al., Remote Sensing 15(15)
Doctoral Thesis (Distinction), TU Darmstadt
D. Becker et al., Journal of Geodetic Science
S. Ferguson et al., Tectonophysics
Conference Highlights
NOAA NGS Airborne Gravimetry Summer School – Silver Spring, USA (2016)
AGU Fall Meeting – San Francisco, USA (2015)
International Workshop on Polar Airborne Geodesy – Dresden (2017)
ISPRS Congress – Berlin (2016)
University Teaching
Since 2020: Physical Geodesy (M.Sc.) – TU Darmstadt
2011 – 2018: Navigation I, Physical & Satellite Geodesy – TU Darmstadt
2008 – 2011: Robotics 1 & 2 – TU Darmstadt
Leadership
Meet the expert behind AlgoNav
Dr. David Becker
Leading-edge specialist in sensor fusion and positioning algorithms since 2004. Dr. Becker founded AlgoNav to bring cutting-edge positioning technology to industries worldwide.
Participant in ESA Business Incubation Centre Hessen
Our Location
AlgoNav UG (haftungsbeschränkt)Parkstr. 82
64289 Darmstadt, Germany
📍 30 minutes from Frankfurt International Airport
Ready to Work Together?
Contact us to learn how AlgoNav can enhance your positioning solutions with 20+ years of expertise.