SMART V-1 ANTENNA

NovAtel's SMART -V1 Antenna is a rugged self-contained GPS receiver and antenna designed for harsh environments.

Product Datasheet
Available models

Capability

The SMART-V1 Antenna features 14 channels for L1 code and phase tracking, as well as 2 dedicated channels for
Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) signals and 1 dedicated channel for L-Band signals. It provides
measurement or position data at up to 20Hz, and can provide a 1PPS signal to within 20ns (typical).

Integration

The SMART-V1 Antenna integrates a GPS receiver, an L-Band receiver and an antenna in a single, rugged housing. This product is available with an RS-232 or RS-422 interface, as well as support for either CAN or USB. The SMART-V1 Antenna is designed to meet or exceed MIL-STD-810F specifications.

Corrections

The SMART-V1 Antenna includes standard support for SBAS corrections provided by WAAS, EGNOS and MSAS. An integrated L-Band capability also allows for corrections from the Canadian DGPS (CDGPS) service, and subscription-based corrections for an OmniSTAR VBS solution. The SMART-V1 Antenna is compatible with RTCM differential corrections.

Customization

The SMART-V1 Antenna includes an option for Application Programming Interface (API) functionality. The API allows for an application to be developed to run directly on the receiver which can result in reduced system hardware, a reduction in development time, and quicker time to market.

• The Power data cable has 2x 9-pin female serial connectors and 1x USB. The power wires are terminated as cig lighter plug
• Includes SLA bag and SLA battery for shoulder / backpack transport.

Here is a list of accuracies and the methods of attaining them that are supported by the Novatel product line. All are stated at 95% confidence level.

1. DGPS: 0.9 to 1.4m depending on product and method (this includes Omnistar VBS, AMSA Beacon and DGPS from a local base station over radio link). This is called Code Phase or Pseudorange Differential because it uses only the code transmitted by the GPS satellites.

2. RT20: 20cm solution that can smooth down to better than 10cm over time.

This method includes Omnistar HP/XP and operation using a local base station.

Unlike Pseudorange differential this method uses the carrier wave hence the name Carrier Phase Differential. The difference between this and 3 is that the receiver does not try to resolve the count of the last wave length (20cm). RT20 can be done with L1 only receivers from a local base but Omnistar HP/XP require L1/L2 receivers.

3. RT2: 2cm solution that can be obtained using a local base or obtaining carrier phase data from a Virtual Reference Station network (VRS) such as SydNet or VicPos. The receiver resolves the last wavelength (Integer Ambiguity) to provide what is known as a Fixed RTK (Real Time Kinematic) solution as opposed to a Float solution in 2 above.

The V1 products from Novatel will only work as L1 units although they can be upgraded from a basic position unit to RT20 rover (GPS only or GPS/GLONASS depending on model). The V2 & V3 can be purchased as basic L1 units with say Omnistar VBS and upgraded all the way to GPS/GLONASS RT2 using AUTH codes.