NovAtel Introduces SPAN-SE

NovAtel's SPAN (Synchronous Position, Attitude and Navigation) technology tightly-couples two complementary technologies: Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) positioning and inertial navigation. The pinpoint 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 output is stable and continuously available, even through periods where GNSS signals are blocked.

Utilising NovAtel's patented OEMV receiver technology, the SPAN-SE delivers GPS + GLONASS capabilities and NovAtel AdVance RTK functionality. A CPU for real-time GPS/INS processing results in fast data rates and low raw data and solution latency, for highly dynamic or time-critical applications. SPAN-SE is currently available in a single antenna configuration, with NovAtel planning a dual antenna configuration in the near future.