Satellite navigation testing

Satellite positioning (GNSS, GPS etc.)

Creating and simulating satellite-based navigation systems

GNSS simulators from Rohde & Schwarz are able to generate signals from all operational satellite-based navigation systems, including GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, SBAS and QZSS in the frequency bands L1, L2 and L5. Simulation capabilities include correct modelling of satellite orbits including orbit errors and perturbations as well as other typical error sources like ionospheric and tropospheric effects as well as satellite clock errors.

Ideal for testing automotive GNSS receivers

GNSS test solutions from R&S are the ideal tool for testing automotive GNSS receivers, providing a complete feature set to set up test scenarios for automotive applications. This includes

  • Simulation of a moving receiver with consideration of vehicle attitude
  • Realistic environment simulation with consideration of signal obscuration and multipath effects, including configurable scenarios for driving through urban canyons or tunnels and consideration of signal obscuration by the simulated vehicle itself
  • Real time streaming of external trajectory data to the GNSS simulator; by using this feature, the simulator can be operated in a hardware- or vehicle-in-the-loop environment (HiL/ViL).
  • Simulation of interference and coexistence scenarios to test the receiver’s resilience against typical GNSS threats including jamming and spoofing

Be compliant

GNSS simulation solutions from R&S allow to test automotive GNSS receivers and emergency call systems. R&S offers solutions for

  • Testing GNSS receivers against standards of the EU’s Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
  • Conformance and performance testing of eraGlonass modules
  • Conformance and performance testing of eCall modules

Benefits

  • Realistic: scenarios with consideration of typical GNSS error sources
  • Customizable: GNSS testing under controlled conditions
  • Repeatable: Ensure identical conditions for each test run

Related resources for Automotive satellite positioning

Poster: How high precision GNSS enables new automotive applications

This poster shows the different types of error sources and explains how high precision GNSS calculates and transmits error correction data to vehicles.

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How high precision GNSS enables new automotive applications

Webinar: How high precision GNSS enables new automotive applications

In this webinar, you will learn about the basic principles of high precision GNSS, how GNSS networks and error correction work, how to use high precision GNSS for automotive applications and how to test high precision GNSS.

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Explainer video: High precision GNSS for automotive applications

Explainer video: High precision GNSS for automotive applications

This video explains the principles of high precision GNSS and how it can be used for advanced automotive applications such as ADAS. It then shows how to test the technology throughout the integration chain from chipsets to modules and vehicles.

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Webinar: High accuracy GNSS in 5G – RTK, PPT and RTK-PPP

Webinar: High accuracy GNSS in 5G – RTK, PPP and RTK-PPP

This webinar presents the working principle of high-accuracy GNSS, including the types and distribution methods of correction data, with a focus on the LPP protocol. It will also examine the impact of the antenna phase and gain pattern as well as discuss correction data broadcasting.

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Rohde & Schwarz GNSS Stimulation empowers AVL DRIVINGCUBE™ test environment

GNSS signals 8eg. GPS) are of major importance for positioning and tracking, orientation and safety-related information, such as congestion in road traffic. With collaboration between two of the worlds leading providers of measuring and automotive testing systems now permits the reproduction of realistic GNSS reception conditions for testbed vehicle testing.

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Webinar: GNSS Navigation

Test your receiver’s resilience against jamming and unintentional interference.
The webinar discusses latest requirements for GNSS test solutions and demonstrates state of the art simulation for advanced multi-frequency scenarios from Rohde & Schwarz.

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GNSS receiver stimulation on automotive test-beds for self-driving cars

New possibilities for validating advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving functions combining a complete vehicle on a vehicle test bed with physical sensor stimulation results in fast, reproducible and cost-efficient testing. All possible driving scenarios can be executed under realistic and safe conditions.

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Further information

App card: Hardware-in-the-loop testing with GNSS receivers made easy

The hardware-in-the-loop options for the R&S®SMBV100B and the R&S®SMW200A GNSS simulators enable realistic, cost-efficient and flexible testing in a user-controlled environment.

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App card: GNSS receiver testing in accordance to RED 2014/53/EU Article 3.2

Rohde & Schwarz presents a customizable solution for testing GNSS receivers to ensure a certain resilience against (legal) interference from neighboring bands.

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App note: GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou receiver testing using a GNSS signal simulator

Automated or remote controlled custom GNSS receiver testing made easy, reliable and cost efficient.

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App card: Test your eCall and ERA-Glonass system modules

Perform efficient vehicle type approval tests of eCall / ERA-Glonass cellular modems and their GNSS receivers.

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App note: Simulating automatic obscuration and multipath for realistic GNSS receiver testing

The R&S®SMBV100A is both, a versatile general-purpose vector signal generator and a powerful GNSS signal simulator.

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Customer voices

AVL Deutschland GmbH

Dr.-Ing. Tobias Düser, Head of Advanced Solution Lab at AVL Deutschland GmbH

“In Rohde & Schwarz, we now have a strong and reliable partner for GNSS stimulation. By generating consistent GNSS signals in connection with environment simulation, AVL DRIVINGCUBE™ now provides a test system that allows users to validate GNSS-based driver assistance systems and autonomous driving features.”

Cetecom

Thomas Reschka, Senior Technical Consultant, cetecom advanced GmbH

"We have a long and established relationship with Rohde & Schwarz. The service is fast, competent and absolutely reliable. In particular with innovations and new services which were developed and established on our side, we can count on the support and the excellent measuring equipment of Rohde & Schwarz. This also applies to our globally recognized eCall and ERA-GLONASS services."

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Dr. Markus Irsigler, Product Manager for GNSS applications

Dr. Markus Irsigler, Product Manager for GNSS applications

"GNSS will play an essential role when implementing automated and autonomous driving features into cars. With GNSS test solutions from Rohde & Schwarz our customers can verify and validate the positioning features of their GNSS devices under controlled and realistic conditions."

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