Versatile GNSS Receiver

Altus Positioning Systems debuts its APS-U GNSS receiver at the Intergeo 2011 conference and trade fair show in Nuremberg, Germany. The APS-U provides multi-frequency capability together with GNSS heading, L-Band positioning and wireless communications, all within a rugged housing that meets military environmental specifications.  

With its range of interfaces and 9-30V power input options, the APS-U is considered as a GNSS solution for machine control, agriculture, aerial photogrammetry, heading sensors and military applications.

The design is scalable from a single stand-alone GNSS receiver to full options with heading, wireless links and RTK capability. The unit has an additional processor for on-board configuration and custom applications separate from the GNSS engine. It has an extensive suite of interfaces for data output, timing, event marks and a second antenna port for GNSS heading.

The 136-channel receiver is designed to use all GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO frequencies. Integrated wireless options include Bluetooth for easy configuration, plus a GSM or CDMA cellular modem and UHF radio modem for transmission and reception of RTK corrections. It also works with WAAS, EGNOS and other satellite-based augmentation systems. The new APS-U units incorporate Septentrio GNSS receiver engines.

The rugged APS-U meets MIL-STD-810G specifications for humidity, dust, shock and vibration, and operates under temperatures from -30 to +65 degrees C.