1. The Next Generation of Trimble VRS® Network™ Solutions
The Step Beyond GPSNet
Christopher Daub

2. Scalable Infrastructure Solutions
Trimble® GPSNet™/RTKNet™
Designed to connect Multiple Reference Stations in a Network
Designed especially to create Network corrections
Ideal for any application requiring reliable, fast, high precision wide area positioning
Enables high-accuracy positioning

3. Scalable Infrastructure Solutions
Advantages Trimble VRS Networking
Significantly reduces systematic errors
Extended operating range with improved initialization and accuracy
Eliminates need to establish local reference station
One common access point for the whole network

4. Scalable Infrastructure Solutions
Trimble VRS Networks: more than 3,000 reference stations worldwide
More than 200 Trimble Virtual Reference Station (VRS) Networks in more than 50 countries worldwide
Most accepted network solution worldwide
Continuous improvement and development

5. The Next Generation of Trimble VRS Network Solutions
Introducing…
The Next Generation of Trimble VRS Network Solutions
Trimble® VRS³Net™

6. Trimble VRS³Net Keep the proven concepts Improve where required
Listen to the experienced customer base
Scalable solution depending on requirements
Benefits for users

7. Trimble VRS³Net Completely New and Independent Software
Software to operate Virtual Reference Station networks
Targeted to fulfill demands of growing networks and new opportunities
Partial Import functionality of existing GPSNet/RTKNet configuration

8. User Requirement Trimble VRS³Net runs as a Windows service
Separation of User Interface and Functionality
Less load resulting in even higher stability
Service runs in the background, no login required
Resulting in higher IT security

9. Benefits: User Interface
Multiple User Interfaces allowed
System easier to manage by multiple administrators
Work via different user interfaces synchronized
No additional remote software necessary

10. Benefits: User Interface
Access control through user login
Secure access
Management control through access level
Allow defined tasks: guest/operator/admin
Property change tracking and reporting
Know who changed what and when

11. Benefits: User Interface
Multi Server System appears as one to the user
Faster checks possible
No need to switch between different servers

12. Benefits: User Interface
Status of RTKNet Processor, Real Time Output and Station availability in one view
Easier checks and response to users

13. Benefits: User Interface
Change properties of multiple modules at once
Reduces workload
Single, multiple or all selection
Tasks can be done quicker

14. Benefits: User Interface
Google Maps for Admins
Knowing where the users are
Improved “trouble shooting”

15. New Demands Additional Satellite Signals New Satellite Systems
GPS L2C, L5
GLONASS improved L2, third frequency
New Satellite Systems
GALILEO
COMPASS, BEIDOU
QZSS (Quasi Zenith Satellite System)
IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System)
New platform designed to manage upcoming constellations

16. New Operating System Support
System based on .Net 3.5 framework
Improved exception Handling
Improved Security Concept
Resulting in higher stability
Supported Operating Systems:
Windows 2003 Server
Windows 2008 Server
Windows XP and Windows Vista
Support of 32 bit and 64 bit OS with improved memory management

17. Improvements in Distribution
Different tasks run independently from each other
Maximum Support for Multi Core/Multi Processor Server
Higher Stability and improved Load Distribution
Issues in one module have no influence on other modules resulting in higher availability and performance
Different “container” can be restarted independently resulting in easier maintenance

18. Improvements in Distribution
Easier Maintenance
Property information are synchronized (e.g. station coordinates)
Operator needs to enter the coordinates only once
Changes are applied to the full system
Support for multiple network cards and multiple IP addresses on one network card
Improved flexibility with IT hardware and IT department requirements

19. Changes in the Protection
One dongle for a distributed system
Combination of dongles
The highest value counts
Improved stability in case of hardware failure

20. New Databases Microsoft SQL Database
All information in real-time into Database
All history views are created from database
All graphs are created from database
Can be viewed any time
Changes on the system are in the Database

21. New Report Generator New Reports based on Database content
Report Generator on demand or scheduled
Various formats: html, pdf, csv, txt
Flexible Reports through XML definition

22. Improvements to Existing Modules
RTKNet Processor now Network Processor
Improved Multithreaded processing
Improved modeling on very large networks
Better Network Performance
More stations per server can be computed
New satellite signals and constellations are managed

23. Improvements to Existing Modules
Data Storage
New Storage Possibilities: T01 and T02 files
RINEX 1 hour with 1 s: approx. 8 MB
T01 1 hour with 1 s: approx. 1 MB
T02 1 hour with 1 s: approx. 400 kb
RINEX 3.0 support
SBAS storage in RINEX 3.0
Dat and TGD file support
Storage Integrity integrated in Receiver Module
One download for any number of storage modules
Less data download required

24. Improvements to Existing Modules
Real Time Output
Line Relay is integrated in RTO module
Switch of network without user disconnect
Manual switch of a user between networks
Even better availability for end user in the field

25. Improvements to Existing Modules
Real Time Output
Dynamic creation of RTO generators on demand
Fixed pre-configuration of RTCM generators not required
Number of RTO generators defined in Trimble NTRIP Caster
Backup Control Line for each Mount Point
Can also be used as load distribution

26. Improvements to Existing Modules
Reference Station
Separation between connection details and station parameters
Stations sorted in alphabetical or numerical order
Coordinates need to be entered only once in station list

27. Improvements to Existing Modules
Reference Station
Each station with independent velocity
Each station with independent tectonic plate

28. New User Management Contracts, subscriptions and users
Create a contract (e.g. unlimited use for one year)
Create subscriptions (start of use: March, 1st)
Provide access details

29. Improved Web Server Functions
New User Account Management Possibilities
User name includes company name
Change of password
New user registrations can be activated with a mouse click

30. Improved Web Server Functions
Micro Browser Support
Information for end users in specific areas
Information via RSS feed

31. Improved Web Server Functions
New Reference Data Shop
Support for redundant file storage incl. zipped files
Multiple formats for input and output

32. New Accounting Possibilities
New accounting and billing modules
Session Overview for users
End users can check the use of their details
Can be used for accounting/billing

33. Trimble Integrity Monitoring Package
Improved Monitoring package with Trimble Integrity Manager engines integrated

34. Trimble VRS³Net New platform for VRS generation
Highly reliable and flexible
State of the art software development
Proven concept improved based on customer input and demand
New Operating Systems and Satellite Constellations can be managed
Ease workload and workflow for operators

35. Sessions with similar topic
INF 1920: VRS Technology - A Detailed Look at the Future Architecture of VRS Network Software by Christian Pagels
INF – 1926: VRS Networks – The Magic Behind the Scenes Second level by Xiaoming Chen

36. Thank you very much for your attention
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