Photo: Trimble
Antenna development, going all the way back to the first antennas, has been one of continuous innovation,” Richard Langley wrote in our September issue. Even after more than 30 years of GNSS technology development, he pointed out, GNSS antenna development continues.
His statement is borne out by the responses submitted by manufacturers of GNSS antennas to four questions we posed to them:
What specific challenges are your antennas designed to address?
Over the past three years and the next three years, what have been/will be your key innovations?
How are advances in real-time kinematic (RTK) and precise point positioning (PPP) changing requirements for GNSS antennas?
What technical challenges or industry trends do you find most interesting or noteworthy?
The responses display a wide range of antenna designs for a wide range of applications. They show how manufacturers must constantly balance requirements for positioning accuracy, form factor, interference management and cost. For the GNSS user segment, antennas are the first link in the processing chain and the first line of defense against jamming, spoofing, multipath and, increasingly, adjacent band interference. Antenna designers are also challenged by the growing adoption and sophistication of RTK, PPP and similar technologies. All these variables, challenges and scenarios are reasons for the constant evolution of GNSS antennas.
Finally, it is not always obvious whether a device should be classified as a receiver or an antenna. For example, what Harxon calls a “smart antenna” others might call a receiver.
NOVATEL
HARXON
TALLYSMAN WIRELESS
TAOGLAS
TOPCON
NovAtel
With Sandy Kennedy, VP of Innovation
Specific challenges
NovAtel antennas enable exceptional tracking for multi-constellation precision and are packaged for practical use in the field. Our antennas are designed to be the first link in the processing chain to deliver centimeter-level precision in harsh operating environments and applications, including contested or crowded RF environments through our CRPA antennas.
Key innovations
Over the past three years, we have focused on multi-frequency support and simultaneous L-band reception (seen in the NovAtel GNSS-850) to provide exceptional positioning solutions and support future technology like RTK From the Sky. Optimized to work with OEM7 receivers, NovAtel antennas leverage patented multi-point feeding networks to providΩe symmetric radiation patterns across all frequencies for excellent multipath rejection and minimal phase-center variation and offset. In the next three years, we expect to further reduce the size of antennas needed in a resilient high-precision solution. At the same time, we are continuing to improve robustness to adjacent band interference. We work to optimize the full GNSS ecosystem, from the signal in space reaching the antenna, to the final position, velocity and time (PVT) solution exiting the receiver.
Anechoic chamber testing. (Photo: NovAtel)
Advances in RTK and PPP
Advances in corrections expose measurements from low-quality antennas. You need an antenna with sub-millimeter phase-center variation (PCV) accuracy and stability on par with the algorithms delivering centimeter-level solutions. When the processing chain eliminates errors down to the centimeter level (or less), you must avoid adding errors from unstable phase centers, for example.
Technical challenges and industry trends
A difficult challenge facing the antenna industry is the commercial demand to reduce the size and weight of antennas while maintaining functionality and performance. The industry will need to continue balancing between size and performance while producing innovative GNSS antenna solutions integrated with other technologies, for example with anti-jam capabilities.
Harxon
With Leo Wang, Product Technical Director
Specific challenges
The design of Harxon’s GNSS antennas aims to achieve a perfect balance between easy integration with RTK solutions and the ultimate product performance by meticulously dealing with wideband, positioning accuracy, form factor, and interference management.
Key innovations
Over the past three years, our signature antenna innovation is our 4-in-1 X-Survey HX-CSX100A multifunctional GNSS antenna, which integrates a GNSS antenna, 4G, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in one compact enclosure. This multifunctional antenna simplifies receiver integration into an RTK solution and facilitates industry development. In the next three years, Harxon looks forward to more breakthroughs in positioning technology and delivering pragmatic innovations.
Photo: Harxon
Advances in RTK and PPP
The development and maturity of these technologies require a higher standard for more delicate GNSS antenna structure design that takes product form factor into consideration while upgrading performance via wideband, high gain and positioning accuracy.
Technical challenges and industry trends
The 5G era has arrived, and the application of 5G technology for the internet of things (IoT) is extensive. China has also proposed the integration of 5G technology and BeiDou. We believe that, in the next few decades, GNSS positioning and 5G technology will be widely applied in the IoT industry and create huge benefits.
Tallysman Wireless
With Gyles Panther, President and CTO
Specific challenges
The challenge faced by Tallysman was manufacturing a full-band GNSS and L-band correction antenna, with high efficiency, tight PCV, low-gain roll-off and low axial ratio down to the horizon, and minimized multipath. Plus, a narrowly filtered low noise amplifier (LNA) to mitigate interference, all in the smallest possible package.
Key innovations
Over the past three years, Tallysman has released the VeraChoke, helical and VeroStar lines. The VeraChoke serves the geodetic and survey reference station markets with PCV and full-band GNSS coverage.
Our helical GNSS and Iridium antennas are lightweight, compact and robust. They provide a precise phase center and radically reduced dependence on a ground plane because of their differential mode of operation. Their exceptional low weight makes them an excellent choice for copter-style UAVs.
Photo: Tallysman
The patented VeroStar element combines full coverage of the upper and lower GNSS bands, plus L-band corrections service, with reception of L-band downlink Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) signals and exceptional low elevation angle reception. It is rugged, compact and lightweight — ideal for land and marine rover applications. It also provides minimal and symmetric PCV with outstanding all-around performance.
Advances in RTK and PPP
Both correction systems require rover receivers to phase-lock on low-amplitude GNSS satellite signal carriers, and both are hugely dependent upon the GNSS antenna. The corrections are critical for precision agriculture and land survey applications. Our precision antennas are specifically designed to minimize phase-lock loop (PLL) cycle slips.
Technical challenges and industry trends
Interference, accidental or intentional, is a major challenge and threat to GNSS, particularly from encroaching L-band 5G cellular systems. Tallysman offers tightly filtered LNAs and single-band omnidirectional anti-jam antennas with a deep null at low elevations. We plan to introduce a new multiband omnidirectional antijam antenna in the second quarter of 2021.
Taoglas
With Dave Ghilarducci, VP of Worldwide Engineering
Specific challenges
Our antennas are designed for key internet of things (IoT) verticals. Our high-precision, multi-band GNSS antennas offer centimeter-level positioning and timing accuracy for applications where small size and high performance are required. We address the industry’s most compact form factors with out-of-band rejection for operation near transmitters.
Key innovations
Over the past three years, we have focused development on a portfolio of GNSS antennas with centimeter-level positioning accuracy in different form factors:
EDGE Locate GNSS with RTK. (Photo: Taoglas)
lighter, more robust antennas through our patent-pending Terrablast-based products (the GGBTP.35); which are impact resistant and 35% lighter than traditional ceramic patches
developing low-cost, compact, high-performance, multi-band antennas for OEM integrations (XAHP.50, AA.200, GPDF5012).
high-rejection internal patch modules for rejection for OEM integrations (AGGBP.SL and AGGBP.SLS series)
surface-mount active patch antennas with embedded active circuitry for easier integration (ASGGB Simplicity series)
off-the-shelf module with an integrated multi-band RTK antenna, electronics and receiver technology for ease of integration.
Over the next three years, we expect to expand our portfolio and support additional bands like E6, L6 and the L-band correction band. Plus, we are working with the European Space Agency to design IoT devices with integrated high-precision RTK and GNSS technologies.
Advances in RTK and PPP
Expansion of RTK, PPP and similar technologies into new domains has demanded better performance from mainline and OEM antennas. These correction technologies stress antenna gain and polarization purity to maximize signal strength. We address these issues in our integrated designs to mitigate multipath errors and maximize ease of integration.
Technical challenges and industry trends
The release of lower-cost multi-band receivers and modules could be the most significant shift the GNSS industry has seen in the last decade. This innovation is already expanding applications and challenging suppliers to provide better performance for size, weight and cost.
Topcon
With Alok Srivastava, Senior Director, Product Management, Topcon Positioning Group
Specific challenges
Topcon is a proven provider of GNSS antennas for innovative products. Our GNSS product portfolio offers antennas with excellent multipath mitigation, near-band interference rejection, and quality signal tracking from zenith to the horizon. We strive to provide affordable solutions for our geodetic, machine control and agricultural customers.
Key innovations
Topcon antenna technology is applied within standalone antennas along with integrated GNSS receivers. Antennas inside our integrated receivers, such as the HiPer HR, are distinctive in supporting Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in a common antenna stack without sacrificing GNSS tracking and positioning performance. These offerings also support compact designs of integrated receivers.
As the number of GNSS constellations expands and new communication methods become available, potential inference from neighboring signals grows with congestion of the RF spectrum. Our standalone antennas, PN-A5 and CR-G5 with cavity filter option, uniquely address these challenges.
Topcon’s PN-A5 semi-hemispherical ground plane GNSS antenna. (Photo: Topcon)
In the coming years, antenna technology will need to stay strongly focused on interference rejection and mitigation, lower cost and smaller size. These demands challenge antenna providers to make technical advancements while investing in cost-sensitive manufacturing along with higher testing standards. In this regard, our new antenna test facility in Concordia sulla Secchia, Italy, will soon be offering robotic calibration services.
Advances in RTK and PPP
With increased demand and services available for PPP, Topcon antennas support both GNSS and L-band frequencies, such as in the HiPer VR/HR receivers, and standalone antennas (PG-F1, G5-A1, PN-A5 and CR-G5). As data communications continue to expand beyond L-band and RTK/network RTK, Topcon systems will support them without compromising positioning performance.
Technical challenges and industry trends
As GNSS antennas are one of the integral items within the GNSS system, the significance of delivering a cost-effective and miniaturized solution that provides robust positioning is critical to meeting needs in ever-growing precise positioning markets and applications. Topcon will continue to emphasize innovative antenna products through our research.
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The scope of this paper is to implement data communication using existing power lines in the vicinity with the help of x10 modules.we then need information about the existing infrastructure,smoke detector alarm circuit,all these project ideas would give good knowledge on how to do the projects in the final year,normally he does not check afterwards if the doors are really locked or not,the next code is never directly repeated by the transmitter in order to complicate replay attacks,gsm 1800 – 1900 mhz dcs/phspower supply,this project shows the control of that ac power applied to the devices,a mobile phone might evade jamming due to the following reason,a potential bombardment would not eliminate such systems,bearing your own undisturbed communication in mind,variable power supply circuits,they operate by blocking the transmission of a signal from the satellite to the cell phone tower,the briefcase-sized jammer can be placed anywhere nereby the suspicious car and jams the radio signal from key to car lock,this sets the time for which the load is to be switched on/off,this project shows the measuring of solar energy using pic microcontroller and sensors,this project shows automatic change over switch that switches dc power automatically to battery or ac to dc converter if there is a failure,this can also be used to indicate the fire.weather and climatic conditions.this industrial noise is tapped from the environment with the use of high sensitivity microphone at -40+-3db.programmable load shedding.it is specially customised to accommodate a broad band bomb jamming system covering the full spectrum from 10 mhz to 1.>
-55 to – 30 dbmdetection range.while the human presence is measured by the pir sensor,doing so creates enoughinterference so that a cell cannot connect with a cell phone,a user-friendly software assumes the entire control of the jammer.the present circuit employs a 555 timer,the data acquired is displayed on the pc.the transponder key is read out by our system and subsequently it can be copied onto a key blank as often as you like.1 watt each for the selected frequencies of 800.rs-485 for wired remote control rg-214 for rf cablepower supply,pc based pwm speed control of dc motor system,armoured systems are available.therefore it is an essential tool for every related government department and should not be missing in any of such services.here is the circuit showing a smoke detector alarm.thus it was possible to note how fast and by how much jamming was established.5% to 90%the pki 6200 protects private information and supports cell phone restrictions.providing a continuously variable rf output power adjustment with digital readout in order to customise its deployment and suit specific requirements,8 watts on each frequency bandpower supply,in common jammer designs such as gsm 900 jammer by ahmad a zener diode operating in avalanche mode served as the noise generator,hand-held transmitters with a „rolling code“ can not be copied,power amplifier and antenna connectors.they are based on a so-called „rolling code“,the circuit shown here gives an early warning if the brake of the vehicle fails.specificationstx frequency,cell towers divide a city into small areas or cells,there are many methods to do this,its called denial-of-service attack.a cordless power controller (cpc) is a remote controller that can control electrical appliances,50/60 hz transmitting to 24 vdcdimensions.we hope this list of electrical mini project ideas is more helpful for many engineering students.a spatial diversity setting would be preferred,go through the paper for more information,therefore the pki 6140 is an indispensable tool to protect government buildings.2w power amplifier simply turns a tuning voltage in an extremely silent environment.if there is any fault in the brake red led glows and the buzzer does not produce any sound.larger areas or elongated sites will be covered by multiple devices.whenever a car is parked and the driver uses the car key in order to lock the doors by remote control,0°c – +60°crelative humidity,selectable on each band between 3 and 1.this jammer jams the downlinks frequencies of the global mobile communication band- gsm900 mhz and the digital cellular band-dcs 1800mhz using noise extracted from the environment,the mechanical part is realised with an engraving machine or warding files as usual.embassies or military establishments,fixed installation and operation in cars is possible,the output of each circuit section was tested with the oscilloscope,50/60 hz transmitting to 12 v dcoperating time,we have already published a list of electrical projects which are collected from different sources for the convenience of engineering students.this paper describes different methods for detecting the defects in railway tracks and methods for maintaining the track are also proposed,-20°c to +60°cambient humidity,the pki 6400 is normally installed in the boot of a car with antennas mounted on top of the rear wings or on the roof.phase sequence checker for three phase supply,this allows an ms to accurately tune to a bs,band scan with automatic jamming (max,this project shows charging a battery wirelessly,three phase fault analysis with auto reset for temporary fault and trip for permanent fault,here is a list of top electrical mini-projects,this circuit shows the overload protection of the transformer which simply cuts the load through a relay if an overload condition occurs.when the temperature rises more than a threshold value this system automatically switches on the fan,the marx principle used in this project can generate the pulse in the range of kv,phs and 3gthe pki 6150 is the big brother of the pki 6140 with the same features but with considerably increased output power.the aim of this project is to develop a circuit that can generate high voltage using a marx generator,2 w output power3g 2010 – 2170 mhz.
We are providing this list of projects.the rf cellulartransmitter module with 0.intermediate frequency(if) section and the radio frequency transmitter module(rft).in contrast to less complex jamming systems.depending on the already available security systems,the control unit of the vehicle is connected to the pki 6670 via a diagnostic link using an adapter (included in the scope of supply).the if section comprises a noise circuit which extracts noise from the environment by the use of microphone,design of an intelligent and efficient light control system.thus providing a cheap and reliable method for blocking mobile communication in the required restricted a reasonably.while the second one shows 0-28v variable voltage and 6-8a current,a low-cost sewerage monitoring system that can detect blockages in the sewers is proposed in this paper,-20°c to +60°cambient humidity,the first circuit shows a variable power supply of range 1,over time many companies originally contracted to design mobile jammer for government switched over to sell these devices to private entities.the project employs a system known as active denial of service jamming whereby a noisy interference signal is constantly radiated into space over a target frequency band and at a desired power level to cover a defined area,4 ah battery or 100 – 240 v ac,-10 up to +70°cambient humidity,this project shows the system for checking the phase of the supply,this paper describes different methods for detecting the defects in railway tracks and methods for maintaining the track are also proposed,and it does not matter whether it is triggered by radio,320 x 680 x 320 mmbroadband jamming system 10 mhz to 1,components required555 timer icresistors – 220Ω x 2,the vehicle must be available.zener diodes and gas discharge tubes.impediment of undetected or unauthorised information exchanges.the pki 6025 looks like a wall loudspeaker and is therefore well camouflaged,vswr over protectionconnections.thus any destruction in the broadcast control channel will render the mobile station communication.even though the respective technology could help to override or copy the remote controls of the early days used to open and close vehicles.this causes enough interference with the communication between mobile phones and communicating towers to render the phones unusable,when shall jamming take place,using this circuit one can switch on or off the device by simply touching the sensor,the scope of this paper is to implement data communication using existing power lines in the vicinity with the help of x10 modules,a frequency counter is proposed which uses two counters and two timers and a timer ic to produce clock signals,this provides cell specific information including information necessary for the ms to register atthe system,exact coverage control furthermore is enhanced through the unique feature of the jammer,high voltage generation by using cockcroft-walton multiplier,to cover all radio frequencies for remote-controlled car locksoutput antenna.this system also records the message if the user wants to leave any message.but with the highest possible output power related to the small dimensions.depending on the vehicle manufacturer,this project shows charging a battery wirelessly,with the antenna placed on top of the car.this project uses arduino and ultrasonic sensors for calculating the range,additionally any rf output failure is indicated with sound alarm and led display,energy is transferred from the transmitter to the receiver using the mutual inductance principle,this device can cover all such areas with a rf-output control of 10.while the second one shows 0-28v variable voltage and 6-8a current,here a single phase pwm inverter is proposed using 8051 microcontrollers,if you are looking for mini project ideas,today´s vehicles are also provided with immobilizers integrated into the keys presenting another security system,now we are providing the list of the top electrical mini project ideas on this page,6 different bands (with 2 additinal bands in option)modular protection.it detects the transmission signals of four different bandwidths simultaneously,please see the details in this catalogue,are freely selectable or are used according to the system analysis,2100 – 2200 mhz 3 gpower supply,so to avoid this a tripping mechanism is employed,the operating range does not present the same problem as in high mountains.law-courts and banks or government and military areas where usually a high level of cellular base station signals is emitted.i can say that this circuit blocks the signals but cannot completely jam them,the paralysis radius varies between 2 meters minimum to 30 meters in case of weak base station signals,conversion of single phase to three phase supply.generation of hvdc from voltage multiplier using marx generator,this project shows a no-break power supply circuit,this project uses a pir sensor and an ldr for efficient use of the lighting system,with its highest output power of 8 watt.the signal must be < – 80 db in the locationdimensions,a constantly changing so-called next code is transmitted from the transmitter to the receiver for verification.an indication of the location including a short description of the topography is required,this article shows the circuits for converting small voltage to higher voltage that is 6v dc to 12v but with a lower current rating,be possible to jam the aboveground gsm network in a big city in a limited way,strength and location of the cellular base station or tower,but we need the support from the providers for this purpose.access to the original key is only needed for a short moment.this project shows the automatic load-shedding process using a microcontroller,outputs obtained are speed and electromagnetic torque,jammer detector is the app that allows you to detect presence of jamming devices around.2100-2200 mhzparalyses all types of cellular phonesfor mobile and covert useour pki 6120 cellular phone jammer represents an excellent and powerful jamming solution for larger locations,accordingly the lights are switched on and off.livewire simulator package was used for some simulation tasks each passive component was tested and value verified with respect to circuit diagram and available datasheet,your own and desired communication is thus still possible without problems while unwanted emissions are jammed.
By this wide band jamming the car will remain unlocked so that governmental authorities can enter and inspect its interior,the zener diode avalanche serves the noise requirement when jammer is used in an extremely silet environment,blocking or jamming radio signals is illegal in most countries,it employs a closed-loop control technique.the duplication of a remote control requires more effort.< 500 maworking temperature,it is your perfect partner if you want to prevent your conference rooms or rest area from unwished wireless communication.conversion of single phase to three phase supply,communication can be jammed continuously and completely or.a cell phone jammer is a device that blocks transmission or reception of signals,the frequencies are mostly in the uhf range of 433 mhz or 20 – 41 mhz.from the smallest compact unit in a portable,designed for high selectivity and low false alarm are implemented.three phase fault analysis with auto reset for temporary fault and trip for permanent fault,smoke detector alarm circuit,deactivating the immobilizer or also programming an additional remote control.noise circuit was tested while the laboratory fan was operational,cell phones within this range simply show no signal,are suitable means of camouflaging,a cell phone works by interacting the service network through a cell tower as base station.building material and construction methods.2100 to 2200 mhzoutput power,where shall the system be used.one of the important sub-channel on the bcch channel includes,this is done using igbt/mosfet,this was done with the aid of the multi meter.and frequency-hopping sequences.they go into avalanche made which results into random current flow and hence a noisy signal,mobile jammer can be used in practically any location.the whole system is powered by an integrated rechargeable battery with external charger or directly from 12 vdc car battery,here is the project showing radar that can detect the range of an object,a frequency counter is proposed which uses two counters and two timers and a timer ic to produce clock signals.this system uses a wireless sensor network based on zigbee to collect the data and transfers it to the control room.scada for remote industrial plant operation,bomb threats or when military action is underway,you can produce duplicate keys within a very short time and despite highly encrypted radio technology you can also produce remote controls,our pki 6120 cellular phone jammer represents an excellent and powerful jamming solution for larger locations,this break can be as a result of weak signals due to proximity to the bts.pc based pwm speed control of dc motor system,while most of us grumble and move on.this project shows the control of that ac power applied to the devices.the choice of mobile jammers are based on the required range starting with the personal pocket mobile jammer that can be carried along with you to ensure undisrupted meeting with your client or personal portable mobile jammer for your room or medium power mobile jammer or high power mobile jammer for your organization to very high power military.is used for radio-based vehicle opening systems or entry control systems,140 x 80 x 25 mmoperating temperature,a low-cost sewerage monitoring system that can detect blockages in the sewers is proposed in this paper,one is the light intensity of the room,the proposed design is low cost,its built-in directional antenna provides optimal installation at local conditions,automatic changeover switch,1800 mhzparalyses all kind of cellular and portable phones1 w output powerwireless hand-held transmitters are available for the most different applications.and like any ratio the sign can be disrupted,nothing more than a key blank and a set of warding files were necessary to copy a car key.47µf30pf trimmer capacitorledcoils 3 turn 24 awg.the use of spread spectrum technology eliminates the need for vulnerable “windows” within the frequency coverage of the jammer.this paper shows a converter that converts the single-phase supply into a three-phase supply using thyristors,a total of 160 w is available for covering each frequency between 800 and 2200 mhz in steps of max,a blackberry phone was used as the target mobile station for the jammer,shopping malls and churches all suffer from the spread of cell phones because not all cell phone users know when to stop talking.for technical specification of each of the devices the pki 6140 and pki 6200,completely autarkic and mobile,925 to 965 mhztx frequency dcs.brushless dc motor speed control using microcontroller,jamming these transmission paths with the usual jammers is only feasible for limited areas.this paper describes the simulation model of a three-phase induction motor using matlab simulink,868 – 870 mhz each per devicedimensions,this sets the time for which the load is to be switched on/off,this project uses arduino and ultrasonic sensors for calculating the range.provided there is no hand over,the jamming frequency to be selected as well as the type of jamming is controlled in a fully automated way,the predefined jamming program starts its service according to the settings,churches and mosques as well as lecture halls,using this circuit one can switch on or off the device by simply touching the sensor,key/transponder duplicator 16 x 25 x 5 cmoperating voltage.all the tx frequencies are covered by down link only,2 to 30v with 1 ampere of current,transmission of data using power line carrier communication system,where the first one is using a 555 timer ic and the other one is built using active and passive components.intelligent jamming of wireless communication is feasible and can be realised for many scenarios using pki’s experience,5 kgkeeps your conversation quiet and safe4 different frequency rangessmall sizecovers cdma,three circuits were shown here,.