SMART ANTENNA

NovAtel’s SMART ANTENNA™ is a rugged, self-contained GPS receiver and antenna designed for harsh tracking environments.

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Carrier phase capability

The SMART ANTENNA features 12-channel code and carrier phase tracking for improved positioning accuracy and reliability. It provides position, velocity, and time (PVT) output at rates up to 5 Hertz or raw carrier phase measurement data at rates up to 5 Hertz. For precise timing applications, the SMART ANTENNA also features an optional 1PPS accuracy of 50 nanoseconds (typical).

SBAS support standard

The SMART ANTENNA also includes standard support for Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) corrections provided by WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS systems. Use of SBAS correction data provides increased positioning accuracy without additional cost or equipment.

Ease of integration

A combined GPS receiver and antenna, the SMART ANTENNA requires minimal installation effort. Available in multiple configurations, including an RS-232 or RS-422 interface, the SMART ANTENNA is designed to meet or exceed MIL-STD-810E specifications for shock and environmental contaminants such as salt spray, sand, and dust.

Flexible interface

The SMART ANTENNA offers a flexible command and log interface. System integrators can choose either NovAtel’s proprietary L1 family binary format, which allows for high throughput, or the industry-standard NMEA format, to ensure compatibility. For DGPS applications, the SMART ANTENNA features RTCM SC-104 messages.