GPS Receiver¶
The robots have each one a Novatel GPS receiver model OEMV-1. We have a custom software to publish the GPS readings in ROS and a custom hardware to power the receiver.
Specs¶
- GPS tracking
- L1, L-Band and SBAS signal tracking
- Low power consumption for longer operating time
- Single frequency
Antenna¶
«The ANT-35C1GA-TW-N is an active GPS antenna, 88.9 mm (3.5”) in diameter, and designed to operate at the GPS L1 frequency of 1575.42 MHz. Its mechanical configuration is a spherical radius molded radome which provides enhanced protection against rain and ice.»[1]
Power Board¶
Power Board
A circuit board was built to integrate GPS and IMU readings, to communicate with onboard pc and to power the GPS receiver and the IMU.
Power Board with GPS Receiver and IMU (under GPS) in its case.
| [1] | See more in the antenna user guide. |