Single antenna solutions for autonomy

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High-accuracy upgradeable SMART antennas for autonomous applications

Reliable positioning solutions that can grow with you from development through production.
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    A single antenna solution provides a high-accuracy position with the ability to build a more advanced positioning solution when you are ready. 

    NovAtel’s GNSS antennas have been used in the agriculture industry for decades. Their reliability and robust design provide a solid foundation for any positioning solution. With the addition of an ever-growing list of firmware-based enhancements and features, your equipment can grow with your needs without the need to replace it. 

    Check out the two base-level hardware options to support your autonomous machines. 

    SMART7-SI

    The SMART7-SI includes an integrated IMU and SPAN technology for increased positioning accuracy in variable terrain and operation through minor GNSS outages. 

    Standard Hardware Features Benefit
    SMART7-SI
    • Integrated IMU
    		 Allows for a terrain compensated position, and high accuracy roll and pitch of the vehicle. Includes access to raw IMU data
    • Multiple input/output
    		 Flexible for your system’s needs
    • ROS integration
    		 Speeds up system integration
    • PTP timing
    		 Provides improved sensor performance and logging accuracy. Eliminates the need for additional hardware on robot
    • Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity
    		Provides flexibility for remote connectivity and monitoring
    • SPAN technology
    		 Keeps the machine uptime as high as possible through minor GNSS outages. It is especially useful for tree line and orchard activities. Provides the ability to move the reference point to another point of the vehicle saving integration time, increasing accuracy and removing the need to translate the position output.
    • GLIDE firmware
    		 Smoothing algorithm for repeatable pass-to-pass accuracy.
    • RTK and PPP capable
    		 Unlocked for both PPP and RTK correction signals.
    Optional firmware solutions Benefit
    ALIGN firmware
    • Provides heading and can provide position in relation to a Master receiver.
    		 Static high accuracy heading at startup and when the vehicle is slow moving.
    TerraStar Correction Services
    • Provides 2.0 cm accuracy globally
    		 Supporting high-precision agriculture activities with no blind spots.

    SMART7-I

    The SMART7-I is our base-level hardware for autonomous applications. With excellent positioning capabilities, it provides a quality entry system for basic development. 

    Standard Hardware Features Benefit
    • Multiple input/output
    		 Flexible for your system’s needs.
    • ROS integration
    		 Speeds up system integration.
    • PTP timing
    		 Provides improved sensor performance and logging accuracy. Eliminates the need for additional hardware on robot.
    • Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity
    		Provides flexibility for remote connectivity and monitoring.
    • GLIDE firmware
    		 Smoothing algorithm for repeatable pass-to-pass accuracy.
    Optional firmware solutions Benefit
    ALIGN firmware
    • Provides heading and can provide position in relation to a Master receiver.
    		 Static high accuracy heading at startup and when the vehicle is slow moving.
    TerraStar Correction Services
    • Provides 2.0 cm accuracy globally
    		 Supporting high-precision agriculture activities with no blind spots.
    Terrain Compensation
    • Corrects for errors in position with operating on uneven or sloped terrain.
    		Maintain GNSS accuracy when tasks take place on hills or sloped fields.

    Additionally, you can add RTK and PPP capabilities to NovAtel SMART7-I antennas. 

    Learn more about Hexagon | NovAtel’s SMART7 antennas.

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