GPS World, May 2016

WATCH MARKET OEM 2 MARKET SEGMENTS Breaking down this level of Galileo compatibility further the GSA found variations across different market sectors In the high precision market used primarily for surveying and agriculture applications all the leading brands have integrated Galileo into their products For example in 2008 Septentrio launched a fully integrated industrial Galileo capable GNSS receiver followed 15 years later by a multi frequency multi constellation OEM platform for machine control and survey applications built on a new Galileo capable application specific integrated circuit ASIC tracking all Galileo signals and frequencies called AsteRx3 Likewise Javads Triumph receivers track all satellite systems including Galileo Other companies in the high precision market who have integrated Galileo into their products include NovAtel Furuno Leica Geosystems ComNav Trimble and Topcon Looking toward automotive and mass market products in general the integration of Galileo within the hardware is complete although activation tends to remain pending depending on the request of customer Most companies serving this sector including u blox STMicroelectronics Broadcom Qualcomm Intel and Mediatek have announced products that are Galileo capable In regulated transport systems where safety and liability critical applications are key for example aviation maritime and rail the integration of Galileo signals tends to be slower This is the result of integration being dependent on the updating of necessary standards and regulations on top of the very long lifespan of these devices SUPPORTING INTEGRATION To further increase the level of Galileo integration in all three of these market sectors the GSA continues to work directly with chipset and receiver manufacturers through technology workshops sharing Galileo updates co marketing efforts and dedicated funding for receiver development projects and studies The GSA also coordinated a comprehensive testing program in cooperation with the European Commissions Joint Research Centre and the European Space Agency ESA Over the past year hundreds of tests and live in field testing hours were conducted verifying how different models integrate Galileo signals This information allows manufacturers to update their technology and get the most out of the systems increased accuracy and reliability within a multi constellation environment The GSA also launched its Fundamental Elements program a research and development funding mechanism supporting the development of chipsets and receivers The program will run through 2020 and has a projected budget of 1115 million euros Its main objective is to facilitate the development of applications across different sectors of the economy and promote the development of such fundamental elements as Galileo enabled chipsets and receivers The European Unions Horizon 2020 research program which aims to foster adoption of Galileo via content and application development focuses on the integration of services See GALILEO next page Galileo Testing more wflflhflNflvX NCSflPrflflflssflflflflflflGPS GNSSflSflmflflflflflrfl For Americas MAY 2016 WWW GPSWORLD COM GPS WORLD 31 In co operation with 1 951 739 7331 M Wilson@ ifen com IFEN GmbH 49 8121 2238 20 sales@ ifen com www ifen com IRNSS GPS GLONASS Galileo BeiDou QZSS For additional information contact us IFEN Inc Uflflqflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflfl