SPAN-SE

Solution Receiver for NovAtel's SPAN™ Technology

NovAtel's SPAN (Synchronous Position, Attitude and Navigation) technology brings together two different, but complementary technologies: GNSS positioning and inertial navigation. The absolute accuracy of GNSS positioning and the stability of IMU gyro and accelerometer measurements combine to provide a 3D position, velocity and attitude solution. Unlike GNSS-only navigation systems, the solution is stable and continuously available, even through periods when GNSS signals are blocked.

SPAN-SE is the solution receiver of NovAtel's leading-edge SPAN technology. It provides the user interface to SPAN and outputs raw measurement data or solution data over several communication protocols or to a removable SD card. Multiple GPS-synchronous strobes and event input lines offer easy integration into a larger system. Combining SPAN-SE with a SPAN-supported IMU creates a complete GNSS/INS system. For applications requiring an external heading reference, a dual-antenna version of SPAN-SE will be available soon.

Utilizing Powerful, Proven GNSS Technology

The SPAN-SE utilizes NovAtel's powerful OEMV® receiver technology. The OEMV is a feature rich receiver, delivering GPS + GLONASS capability and AdVance™ RTK. A dedicated CPU for real-time GNSS/INS processing results in fast data rates and low raw data and solution latency for highly dynamic or time-critical applications.

Benefits

• Single antenna configuration and future dual antenna support
• SD card data logging
• Environmentally sealed
• GPS-only or GPS + GLONASS options
• Wheel sensor input for ground applications
• Designated USB port
• Ethernet functionality

Features

• Delivers tight-coupling of GNSS/INS technology, resulting in more accurate positioning, velocity and attitude for user applications
• Compatible with IMUs from various suppliers
• SE software is backwards compatible with previous SPAN products
• Available in a fully enclosed product or as a board stack for OEM integrators