GPS World, March 2015

SIMULATOR BUYERS GUIDE 2015 Spectracom Afforable Flexible and User Friendly GNSS Simulators Spectracom GNSS Simulators support test and development programs from simple manufacturing tests to multi output testing across the diverse ecosphere of industries relying on GNSS technology Spectracoms innovation allows users of any skill level full control over the GNSS constellation vehicle motion attitude and signal path complications such as atmospherics and multipath to develop complex scenarios Typical test conditions include Clock errors Data errors Real world motion from embedded Google Maps In band noise generation Multipath Signal obstructions calculated from 3D building models Current time simulation Real time HIL testing Easy synchronization for multi output testing Automative download of the current almanac Antenna pattern effects Inertial sensor testing Assisted GNSS testing No dedicated PC is required Scenarios are run and managed from the front panel SCPI commands or any PC tablet via a web interface Users can select a Àexible eld upgradeable Spectracom simulator and then purchase the software options they need GSG 6 Series multi frequency advanced GNSS simulator is powerful enough for any cutting edge test program GPS GLONASS Galileo Beidou QZSS and IRNSS signals are available across multiple frequencies The GSG 6 is designed for military research or professional applications GSG 5 Series multi constellation L1 band GNSS simulator is designed for commercial development integration programs If a user is developing commercial products with GNSS capability the GSG 5 will shorten test programs with con dence GSG 51 single channel signal generator is designed for one purpose fast simple go no go manufacturing test and validation ensuring the manufacturing line is operating at full capacity with con dence in quality www spectracomcorp com email sales@ spectracomcorp com phone 585 321 5800 Rohde Schwarz R S SMBV100A GNSS Simulator in Vector Signal Generator The GNSS simulator in the vector signal generator R S SMBV100A is designed for development verification and production of GNSS chipsets modules and receivers The simulator supports all possible scenarios from simple setups with individual static satellites all the way to flexible scenarios generated in real time with up to 24 dynamic GPS GLONASS Galileo BeiDou and QZSS satellites GNSS simulator with support of GPS L1 L2 C A and P code GLONASS L1 L2 Galileo E1 BeiDou and QZSS L1 including hybrid constellations Real time simulation of realistic constellations with up to 24 satellites and unlimited simulation time Flexible scenario generation including moving scenarios dynamic power control and atmospheric modeling Configuration of realistic user environments including obscuration and multipath antenna characteristics and vehicle attitude Static mode for basic receiver testing using signals with zero or constant Doppler shift Support of Assisted GNSS A GNSS test scenarios including generation of assistance data for GPS GLONASS Galileo BeiDou and QZSS Real time external trajectory feed for hardware in the loop HIL applications High signal dynamics simulation of spinning vehicles and precision code P code simulations to support aerospace and defense applications Enhanced simulation capabilities for aerospace applications by supporting ground based augmentation systems GBAS Support of other digital communications and radio standards in the same instrument www rohde schwarz com email customersupport@ rohde schwarz com GPS World March 2015 www gpsworld com 34