NovAtel STEADYLINE Firmware
STEADYLINE technology reduces position jumps that can occur when a GNSS receiver changes positioning modes.
Description
Overview
NovAtel’s STEADYLINE technology reduces position jumps that can occur when a GNSS receiver changes positioning modes. This effect is especially evident when a receiver transitions from a high accuracy RTK position solution to a lower accuracy solution such as PPP (TerraStar), DGPS, SBAS+GLIDE or even autonomous GLIDE. Smooth transitions are extremely important for precision agricultural steering applications where sudden jumps are disruptive.
STEADYLINE internally monitors the position offsets between all the positioning modes in the receiver. When the current positioning mode becomes unavailable, the receiver automatically transitions to the next most accurate positioning mode. To handle the transition, STEADYLINE supports multiple accuracy modes including Maintain, Transition and Prefer Accuracy.
Features
- Works with RTK, PPP and autonomous solutions
- Three types of accuracy modes available to optimize steering performance
- Allows user to set accuracy levels for reporting operational, warning and out of bounds limits
- Smooths transitions between changes in position mode types – reduces position jumps
- Ideal for agricultural and machine guidance systems
Options
Maintain
When the receiver transitions to a different positioning mode, it maintains the position offset calculated to limit a potential real position jump. The receiver continues to apply the position offset to all positions calculated in the new positioning mode.
Transition
When the receiver transitions to a different positioning mode, the position offset is applied to the calculated position to limit a potential real position jump. The position then slowly transitions to the new reference position type over a user specified period of time.
Prefer Accuracy
In Prefer Accuracy mode, the positioning mode change depends on the accuracy level of the positioning modes. When the position mode changes from a more accurate to a less accurate mode the receiver uses the Maintain option. When the position mode changes from a less accurate to a more accurate mode the receiver uses the Transition option.
User Accuracy Levels
User accuracy levels can be set to change the solution type in the GPGGA and BESTPOS messages. When User Accuracy Level mode is used along with STEADYLINE, the accuracy mode is adjusted based on the current estimated accuracy.
Warranty
NovAtel products come with a one-year warranty. The warranty, provided by NovAtel, covers any product which does not materially conform to NovAtel’s specifications or that is significantly defective in materials or workmanship, for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment. Accessories come with a similar 90-day warranty. NovAtel’s Extended Warranty Program provides the option to increase the duration of the warranty by an additional 12 or 24 months. The warranty is covered in more detail in the NovAtel Warranty and Return Policies page.
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Ordering
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