Abstract:
A method of determining a position of a GNSS device includes receiving GNSS signals at the GNSS device from a plurality of GNSS satellites. The GNSS device generates GNSS raw data based on the GNSS signals. The GNSS raw data is stored on the GNSS device. The GNSS device receives first correction data and second correction data. The first correction data and the second correction data are generated from data from at least one reference station. Third correction data is determined based on the first correction data, the second correction data, and the GNSS raw data. Position data for the GNSS device is determined based on the third correction data and the GNSS raw data.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are provided for verifying a location of a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) base station or rover. In one example, a method for verifying a location of a GNSS base station includes measuring velocity of the GNSS base station, determining movement of the GNSS base station based on the measured velocity, and, in response to determining movement of the GNSS base station, transmitting a movement alert to a GNSS rover.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for synchronizing a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver with a GNSS signal are provided. In one example, a GNSS receiver may include one or more sets of 20 GNSS channels that are each configured to integrate a received GNSS signal over a 20 millisecond accumulation window to output a navigation message bit. The accumulation windows of the 20 GNSS channels may be delayed relative to other windows of the 20 GNSS channels by 1 millisecond. The GNSS receiver may identify one of the 20 GNSS channels having the correct synchronization with the GNSS signal based on the navigation message bits output by the 20 GNSS channels. The identified GNSS channel having the correct synchronization with the GNSS signal may be used to determine a location of the GNSS receiver.
Abstract:
A graphics-aided geodesic device is provided. The device includes an antenna for receiving position data from a plurality of satellites and a receiver coupled to the antenna. The device further includes orientation circuitry for obtaining orientation data. The orientation data represents an orientation of the apparatus with respect to a plane parallel with a horizon. The device further includes positioning circuitry for determining the position of the point of interest based at least on the position data and the orientation data.
Abstract:
Low-noise amplifier (LNA) filters and processes for filtering global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signals are disclosed. The LNA filters can be used to down-convert a received GNSS signal to a lower frequency, filter the GNSS signal at the lower frequency, and up-convert the GNSS signal to the original frequency of the GNSS signal. The down-converted frequency can be selected based on a temperature of the GNSS signal to compensate for shifts in the frequency response of the filter due to temperature changes.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for detecting and displaying cycle slips are provided. In one example method, a first L1 signal and a second L2 signal may be received. The coarse/acquisition code from the L1 signal may be extracted and may be monitored to detect a phase shift in the code. In response to detecting a phase shift in the code, a data bit of the L1 signal may be monitored for a predetermined length of time to detect a change in the data bit. A cycle slip may be detected in response to detecting a change in the data bit during the predetermined length of time. In another example, a cycle slip may be detected in response to detecting a change between a phase of the L1 signal and a phase of the L2 signal.
Abstract:
An exemplary method of calculating a position of a GNSS device (e.g., a GNSS rover device) comprises: at the GNSS device in an enhanced real-time kinematic (RTK) mode: receiving a first set of GNSS data corresponding to a first epoch; storing the first set of GNSS data in a buffer; receiving a second set of GNSS data corresponding to a second epoch that is after the first epoch; after receiving the second set of GNSS data, retrieving the first set of GNSS data from the buffer; and calculating the position of the GNSS device based on the retrieved first set of GNSS data and the second set of GNSS data.
Abstract:
A method of calibrating a total station using a GNSS device includes physically coupling the total station with the GNSS device at a first location; determining the position of the total station at the first location based on position data received by the GNSS device; decoupling the total station from the GNSS device; moving the GNSS device to a second location while leaving the total station at the first location; determining the position of the GNSS device at the second location based on position data received by the GNSS device; adjusting the position of a camera on the total station to image the GNSS device while at the second location; determining axes of the camera based on the orientation of the camera and the determined positions at the first and second locations; and calibrating encoders of the total station based on the determined axes.
Abstract:
An exemplary method of calculating a position of a GNSS device (e.g., a GNSS rover device) comprises: at the GNSS device in an enhanced real-time kinematic (RTK) mode: receiving a first set of GNSS data corresponding to a first epoch; storing the first set of GNSS data in a buffer; receiving a second set of GNSS data corresponding to a second epoch that is after the first epoch; after receiving the second set of GNSS data, retrieving the first set of GNSS data from the buffer; and calculating the position of the GNSS device based on the retrieved first set of GNSS data and the second set of GNSS data.
Abstract:
A surveying system includes a first subsystem having a GNSS base station and an optical base station. The optical base station includes an optical sensor, a laser module, and one or more motors configured to reposition the optical sensor. The GNSS base station and the optical base station are configured to be coupleable in a first predefined configuration. The system further includes a second subsystem comprising a GNSS rover communicatively coupled to the GNSS base station and an optical rover comprising a visual pattern. The GNSS rover and the optical rover are configured to be coupleable in a second predefined configuration.