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GPS Trends with GPS 3 rd Generation

GPS Trends with GPS 3 rd Generation. Gary Hallbauer, NCGC Fort Worth, Texas For APIO, August 18, 2009. Overview. GNSS News and notes GPS News and notes Augmentation news and notes Solar issues 3 rd Generation GPS Interagency studies Guiding principles Equipment recommendations

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GPS Trends with GPS 3 rd Generation

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  1. GPS Trends with GPS 3rd Generation Gary Hallbauer, NCGC Fort Worth, Texas For APIO, August 18, 2009

  2. Overview • GNSS News and notes • GPS News and notes • Augmentation news and notes • Solar issues • 3rd Generation GPS • Interagency studies • Guiding principles • Equipment recommendations • Concerns

  3. GNSS News • Current players • GPS, global, 24 • GLONASS, global, 24 • Galileo, global, 24 to 30 • New players • Compass (China), global, 30 +10 • QZSS (Japan), regional • IRNSS (India), regional

  4. Galileo concerns • European Court of Auditors findings: • Galileo ill-prepared and poorly managed • Result is 5 year delay to system buildout • EU is withholding signal structure • A move to give ‘head-start’ to EU manufacturers

  5. Compass concerns • Beidou (Compass) 1A malfunctioned • Follow on satellite (Beidou 1D) also malfunctioned • Information on system development is hard to come by but don’t count on it for near term

  6. GPS News • Launch of GPS IIR-21M • New signals – L5 in test on SVN 49 • Rapid development & launch to satisfy WRC • Issues related to the test • Additional signal – L2C • Transition L2 (military)

  7. GPS News – GAO Report • Constellation Health – GAO Report • http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-09-670T • The problem is with the launch rate of replacements for older satellites

  8. Augmentation News • NDGPS – Still going but . . . • Maritime component, no worries, replacements pending 2010 (2) in FL • Inland component, lean budgets

  9. Augmentation news – How WAAS works http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/techops/navservices/gnss/waas/howitworks/

  10. Augmentation News • WAAS – Good for go! • Full coverage of North America • Proven reception in northern tier of states (ND, MN, ME)

  11. Augmentation news – Cellular RTK • Allows for elimination of base system (save $$$) • Accesses some kind of high accuracy network tied together with cellular technology • Oregon and Minnesota most developed (sponsored by DOTs) • Precision Ag industry is building capability to use

  12. Solar Maximum • It’s back…. • Early start in 2010 with peak in 2013 • Number & intensity of spots, flares is unknown

  13. Solar Maximum Effects Over Time Source: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/SolarCycle/SC24/Baker_slide2.png

  14. Guiding Principles for Next Generation GPS • Optimize advancements in GPS and augmentations • Look for Industry technology leaps • Multiple form factors • Image display and data collection capability • Integrates with USDA GIS Enterprise • Extended battery life • Rugged and lightweight • Easy to use

  15. GPS Interagency Investigations • Partners: USAF, USFS, NPS, USGS, ARS • GPS ecosystem investigations, 2004 to 2008 • Standardized testing in multiple ecosystems with emphasis on forested • High accuracy (cm) control

  16. GPS Interagency Investigations • Simultaneous data collection with multiple systems • GPS & GPS Augmentations (WAAS, NDGPS) • Multiple Equipment Configurations (no antenna, antenna) Powell Site, Idaho

  17. What we learned • WAAS is available up north & under light canopy • NDGPS is valuable under heavy canopy • External antennas are still needed under canopy • Move slow & deliberate to allow GPS & augmentation signals to reach you when under canopy • More work regarding canopy characterization & WAAS availability/effectiveness on north facing slopes is needed

  18. Some results . . . Under canopy

  19. More results … open sky

  20. Next Generation Equipment Recommendations

  21. Smart AntennaSolution • Fully Integrated Antenna • GPS L1 C/A Code Receiver • WAAS capability • Bluetooth – wireless communication to handheld, PC, or tablet PC • Rugged – Lightweight • Advanced Power System • Lithium Polymer battery • Visible battery depletion gauge • 5 Year life expectancy • Backpack / Vest/ Range Pole/ ATV / Vehicle capable

  22. A-100 Smart Antenna Unit Price:$1595.00 Source: 3-D MarketingP.O. Box 45Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-0045 Toll Free: 888-809-6105          Fax: 858-756-9415

  23. GPS Receivers & Data Collectors GeoXT Pro XYZ Handheld / All in one L1 C/A Code Receiver Improved Antenna Advanced WAAS Windows Mobile ArcPad Applications Exchangeable Memory Rugged – Lightweight All Weather Easy to Use

  24. GeoXT Key Features Rugged handheld High-performance GPS with integrated WAAS and EVEREST multipath technology High resolution VGA display Bluetooth and wireless LAN 1 GB onboard storage plus SD slot for removable cards Windows Mobile version 6 operating system Rechargeable Li-Ion battery 2008 Model

  25. GeoXT GSA Price: $4045.00 Source: Trimble Navigation Susan Rufe Federal Account Manager Trimble Mapping & GIS Division 202.657.3898 - Mobile 208.756-2525 - Direct 1-866-228-8516 - Fax

  26. Pro XYZ Key Features Rugged handheld High-performance GPS with integrated WAAS and COAST technology High resolution QVGA display Bluetooth and wireless LAN 512 MB internal storage with CF and SD slot for removable cards Windows Mobile version 5 operating system 3900m Ah Li-Ion battery

  27. Pro XYZ Unit Price:$1995.00 Source: 3-D MarketingP.O. Box 45Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-0045 Toll Free: 888-809-6105          Fax: 858-756-9415

  28. Why the additional $$$$? • Advanced multipath rejection • Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM)

  29. Software applications for Next Generation GPS receivers • ArcGIS – GPS Toolbar for Tablet PCs • Limited set of functions • ArcPad for hand held devices • Ability to edit shape files / shape file vertices in field • Ad hoc data collection / editing in the field • ArcGIS Mobile for Windows Mobile 5/6 and ArcGIS Server 9.3 • Task driven light application • Has much of ArcPad functionality • Data is checked out from GIS Server as a ‘job’

  30. Things to look for • Additional signal integration as a result of GNSS negotiations and deployment • Full Operational Capability of Russian Federation GLONASS • Integration of Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) into handheld GPS/GNSS • Driven by urban applications • Cross over to natural resources (canyons, very heavy canopy) • Calibrate in open, gyros etc. provide data & update position based on user movement

  31. Concerns • Agency procurement lacking (state by state ad hoc) • Equipment replacement for new signals not planned • Loss of L2 to survey equipment by 2020 is not planned for • License / maintenance costs of software • Required: A holistic planning & investment strategy for refreshing GPS technology

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