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The Trimble Technology Timeline Evolution of GPS Technology – Applications in the Unmanned World Akshay Bandiwdekar Product Portfolio Manager – Avionics / Unmanned Systems Trimble Integrated Technologies
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2 Coarse vs. Precise Positioning Coarse Accuracy GPS Units GPS Measurement Scale Fine Accuracy GPS Chipsets
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3 Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 – 2013 onwards GPS + Satellite Based Augmentation GPS Autonomous Only: 2 – 5 meter absolute positioning GPS + SBAS 0.5 – 1 meter absolute positioning
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4 Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 – 2013 onwards Differential GPS + Real Time Kinematic (RTK) 1 cm accurate vector ∆X, ∆Y, ∆Z
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5 Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 – 2013 onwards Network RTK + Global Differential GNSS Centimeter Level Positioning Only available in certain geographic areas Correction Delivery Mechanism Internet GSM Satellite
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6 Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 – 2013 onwards Next Generation Global Precise Point Positioning Trimble RTX™ Correction Service < 5 - 10 cm global position accuracy Available globally Required Apparatus: Receiver + Antenna Correction Delivery Mechanism Internet GSM Satellite
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7 Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 – 2013 onwards Typical SBAS Performance < 3 meter 3D position Typical PPP Performance < 5 – 10 centimeter (0.05 – 0.1 meter) 3D position
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The Result 8 Full Attitude + Heading with Global Precise Positioning Y Z Precise Heading + Attitude at <0.05° < 5 - 10 cm absolute global position accuracy Available globally
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Robotic Swarm Applications Aerial Mapping / Direct geo-referencing Formation Flying using RTK Autonomous Landing Autonomous Refueling 9 Unmanned Applications Best Suited for Trimble Technology Source – Google. Pictures for representational purposes only
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10 Cellular 3G CORS Based Network Corrections e.g. Trimble CenterPoint™ RTX™, Trimble VRSnow ™ Unique Customer Applications Leader Following Autonomous Vehicles ∆X, ∆Y, ∆Z
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Trimble / Ashtech OEM Solution Portfolio 11 Low Power High Precision BoardsGlobal Precise Positioning (RTX) Precise Attitude + Heading Sensors GPS + Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 3G Capability
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12 THANK YOU Questions?unmanned@trimble.com
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