SBG Systems has unveiled the expansion of its inertial navigation systems, Ekinox, Apogee, and Navsight, with updated GNSS receiver options to provide users with enhanced flexibility while maintaining precision and reliability.
Previously SBG Systems inertial navigation solutions integrated a triple-band GNSS receiver with RTK and Fugro Marinestar™ capabilities. Now it’s introducing three additional GNSS receiver variants, broadening the range of positioning solutions available to customers.
Each variant is designed to cater to specific regional and application-based requirements while ensuring core benefits such as:
- Triple-band RTK support for real-time high-accuracy positioning and post-processing precision.
- Full compatibility with major GNSS constellations, including GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BEIDOU, and QZSS.
Specialized GNSS Variants
The three GNSS variants cater to specific user needs. For example, the Marinestar™ variant supports Fugro Marinestar™, providing centimeter-level Precise Point Positioning (PPP) and fast convergence using L-band corrections. This capability eliminates the need for a base station, making it an ideal choice for marine applications, whether near shore or offshore. It ensures optimal performance for hydrographic surveys, dredging, and other maritime operations requiring high-precision positioning with minimal infrastructure.
The HAS Ready/NavIC variant is designed for emerging global services. Designed with a forward-looking approach, this variant incorporates additional GNSS bands, including GALILEO E6, to be ready for the upcoming GALILEO High Accuracy Service (HAS), a free global decimeter-level PPP correction service. Furthermore, it supports the Indian NavIC system, extending its usability to applications in India and beyond. One of its standout features is support for GALILEO AltBOC, which enhances signal robustness and multipath resistance, making it ideal for urban environments, aviation, and other applications where signal integrity is paramount.
CLAS (Centimeter-Level Augmentation Service) is tailored specifically for users in Japan, this variant leverages the QZSS L6 signal and the CLAS service, providing free PPP corrections from the sky. Unlike conventional RTK solutions, CLAS does not require an external correction service, making it an attractive solution for land and marine navigation in Japan. It ensures seamless operation with high accuracy and reliability, reducing dependency on ground-based infrastructure.
Integration into SBG Systems Ecosystem
All three GNSS variants are fully compatible with SBG Systems extensive antenna portfolio and advanced Qinertia post-processing software. As with all SBG Systems solutions, these new options are designed to provide seamless integration, ensuring ease of use and maximum performance. The GNSS variant selection is made at the time of purchase to best match the user’s specific operational requirements.
