GPS World, August 2013

Â PRODUCT SHOWCASE gpsworld com products MACHINE CONTROL PRECISION AGRICULTURE Network RTK Repeater radio to connect the repeater to precision agriculture systems or machine control Repeater field application versatility is managed by intuitive software using a touchscreen Settop Survey www settopsurvey com OEM SIMULATOR The Settop Repeater allows network RTK rover use in areas of low or non GSM coverage by receiving differential corrections via radio A new firmware update allows connection via any external Multi Frequency Record and Playback System The SS6425 multi frequency GNSS record and playback RPS test system provides RF recordings for GPS GLONASS Galileo BeiDou and QZSS constellations L1 L2 L5 frequencies 30 MHz bandwidth and more features than the companys previous systems to support a wide range of positioning and timing test applications The test system is self contained and portable enabling users to record and play back data in the field without the need for an additional PC or external power Complex signal conditions can be faithfully captured and replayed including urban environments indoor spaces like airport terminals and dense forests Multiple environments can be brought into the lab and replayed in a repeatable and controlled manner helping developers improve receiver and system performance Spirent Communications www spirent com WIRELESS TIMING Durable Antenna The VIC100 Series antenna is an active L1 GPS antenna designed for timing and synchronization It offers immunity to noise and interference and secure performance by attenuating noise and interference near the GPS L1 frequency through triple filtering design The VIC100 Series is housed in a waterproof enclosure designed for excellent performance under severe environmental conditions Its shape prevents accumulation of snow and ice eliminating problems with bird perching and enhanced immunity to lightning surge Panasonic panasonic com gps SURVEY MAPPING Integrated GIS Receiver The HiPer SR for GIS is a compact integrated GNSS receiver with sub meter accuracy Scalable options are available via OAF Options Authorization File upgrades delivering accuracy levels of sub decimeter and centimeter without the need for additional hardware The HiPer SR for GIS can be paired with a Topcon controller and eGIS software or used with Topcons eGPS utility software to use a third party device and application such as ArcPad or ArcGIS mobile running on a Windows tablet or mobile device HiPer SR features the 226 channel universal tracking capable Vanguard chip for unmatched performance flexibility and can be used for jobs such as locating utilities within an inch or providing sub meter accuracy for an environmental study Topcon Positioning Systems www topconpositioning com Robot Continued from page 32 controller monitors live conditions and the embedded controller and onboard systems and serves as a direct line for remote wireless e stop Electronics Motors These includes six high performance 4 inch motors motor controllers cut off contactors and overall cut off system for e stop Conclusion The IIHS expansion project is a first of its kind for automated vehicle testing breaking new ground for target positioning and control and providing the first indoor test track for this purpose Data from these tests will be used to improve safety of on road semiand fully automated vehicles and help save many thousands of lives setting a high bar for capability and performance of all automated vehicle functions Requirements for safety repeatability and seamless handoff between driver and autonomous control of the test vehicles as well as the speeds at which the robots must travel and survive collisions pose significant challenges We believe our systems meet them fully GPS World August 2013 www gpsworld com 44