The Next Generation of Trimble VRS Network Solutions

The Next Generation of Trimble VRS® Network™ Solutions The Step Beyond GPSNet Christopher Daub

Scalable Infrastructure Solutions § Trimble® GPSNet™/RTKNet™ – Designed to connect Multiple Reference Stations in a Network – Designed especially to create Network corrections – Ideal for any application requiring reliable, fast, high precision wide area positioning – Enables high-accuracy positioning

Scalable Infrastructure Solutions § Advantages Trimble VRS Networking – Significantly reduces systematic errors – Extended operating range with improved initialization and accuracy – Eliminates need to establish local reference station – One common access point for the whole network

Scalable Infrastructure Solutions § Trimble VRS Networks: more than 3, 000 reference stations worldwide § More than 200 Trimble Virtual Reference Station (VRS) Networks in more than 50 countries worldwide § Most accepted network solution worldwide § Continuous improvement and development

Introducing… The Next Generation of Trimble VRS Network Solutions Trimble® VRS³Net™

Trimble VRS³Net § Keep the proven concepts § Improve where required § Listen to the experienced customer base § Scalable solution depending on requirements § Benefits for users

Trimble VRS³Net § Completely New and Independent Software § Software to operate Virtual Reference Station networks § Targeted to fulfill demands of growing networks and new opportunities § Partial Import functionality of existing GPSNet/RTKNet configuration

User Requirement § Trimble VRS³Net runs as a Windows service – Separation of User Interface and Functionality – Less load resulting in even higher stability – Service runs in the background, no login required – Resulting in higher IT security

Benefits: User Interface § Multiple User Interfaces allowed – System easier to manage by multiple administrators – Work via different user interfaces synchronized – No additional remote software necessary

Benefits: User Interface § Access control through user login – Secure access § Management control through access level – Allow defined tasks: guest/operator/admin § Property change tracking and reporting – Know who changed what and when

Benefits: User Interface § Multi Server System appears as one to the user – Faster checks possible – No need to switch between different servers

Benefits: User Interface § Status of RTKNet Processor, Real Time Output and Station availability in one view – Easier checks and response to users

Benefits: User Interface § Change properties of multiple modules at once – Reduces workload – Single, multiple or all selection – Tasks can be done quicker

Benefits: User Interface § Google Maps for Admins – Knowing where the users are – Improved “trouble shooting”

New Demands § Additional Satellite Signals – GPS L 2 C, L 5 – GLONASS improved L 2, third frequency § New Satellite Systems – – GALILEO COMPASS, BEIDOU QZSS (Quasi Zenith Satellite System) IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System) § New platform designed to manage upcoming constellations

New Operating System Support § System based on. Net 3. 5 framework – Improved exception Handling – Improved Security Concept – Resulting in higher stability § Supported Operating Systems: – Windows 2003 Server – Windows 2008 Server – Windows XP and Windows Vista § Support of 32 bit and 64 bit OS with improved memory management

Improvements in Distribution § Different tasks run independently from each other – Maximum Support for Multi Core/Multi Processor Server – Higher Stability and improved Load Distribution – Issues in one module have no influence on other modules resulting in higher availability and performance – Different “container” can be restarted independently resulting in easier maintenance

Improvements in Distribution § Easier Maintenance – Property information are synchronized (e. g. station coordinates) – Operator needs to enter the coordinates only once – Changes are applied to the full system § Support for multiple network cards and multiple IP addresses on one network card – Improved flexibility with IT hardware and IT department requirements

Changes in the Protection § One dongle for a distributed system § Combination of dongles – The highest value counts – Improved stability in case of hardware failure

New Databases § Microsoft SQL Database § All information in real-time into Database – All history views are created from database – All graphs are created from database – Can be viewed any time § Changes on the system are in the Database

New Report Generator § § New Reports based on Database content Report Generator on demand or scheduled Various formats: html, pdf, csv, txt Flexible Reports through XML definition

Improvements to Existing Modules § RTKNet Processor now Network Processor – Improved Multithreaded processing – Improved modeling on very large networks – Better Network Performance – More stations per server can be computed – New satellite signals and constellations are managed

Improvements to Existing Modules § Data Storage – New Storage Possibilities: T 01 and T 02 files § RINEX 1 hour with 1 s: approx. 8 MB § T 01 1 hour with 1 s: approx. 1 MB § T 02 1 hour with 1 s: approx. 400 kb – – RINEX 3. 0 support SBAS storage in RINEX 3. 0 Dat and TGD file support Storage Integrity integrated in Receiver Module § One download for any number of storage modules § Less data download required

Improvements to Existing Modules § Real Time Output – Line Relay is integrated in RTO module § Switch of network without user disconnect § Manual switch of a user between networks § Even better availability for end user in the field

Improvements to Existing Modules § Real Time Output – Dynamic creation of RTO generators on demand § Fixed pre-configuration of RTCM generators not required § Number of RTO generators defined in Trimble NTRIP Caster – Backup Control Line for each Mount Point § Can also be used as load distribution

Improvements to Existing Modules § Reference Station – Separation between connection details and station parameters – Stations sorted in alphabetical or numerical order – Coordinates need to be entered only once in station list

Improvements to Existing Modules § Reference Station – Each station with independent velocity – Each station with independent tectonic plate

New User Management § Contracts, subscriptions and users – Create a contract (e. g. unlimited use for one year) – Create subscriptions (start of use: March, 1 st) – Provide access details

Improved Web Server Functions § New User Account Management Possibilities – User name includes company name – Change of password – New user registrations can be activated with a mouse click

Improved Web Server Functions § Micro Browser Support § Information for end users in specific areas § Information via RSS feed

Improved Web Server Functions § New Reference Data Shop – Support for redundant file storage incl. zipped files – Multiple formats for input and output

New Accounting Possibilities § New accounting and billing modules § Session Overview for users – End users can check the use of their details – Can be used for accounting/billing

Trimble Integrity Monitoring Package § Improved Monitoring package with Trimble Integrity Manager engines integrated

Trimble VRS³Net § New platform for VRS generation § Highly reliable and flexible § State of the art software development § Proven concept improved based on customer input and demand § New Operating Systems and Satellite Constellations can be managed § Ease workload and workflow for operators

Sessions with similar topic § INF 1920: VRS Technology - A Detailed Look at the Future Architecture of VRS Network Software by Christian Pagels § INF – 1926: VRS Networks – The Magic Behind the Scenes Second level by Xiaoming Chen

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