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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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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Customer voices

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  • 2cetecom advanced GmbH
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.”

Related products

R&S®SMBV100B vector signal generator

  • Frequency range from 8 kHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz
  • Ultra high output power up to +33 dBm
  • 1 GHz modulation bandwidth with perfect accuracy

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Our experts

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."

Bring satellites into your lab - Introduction

High-End GNSS simulation with the R&S®SMW200A video series

In this video series we are covering the new R&S®SMW200A GNSS simulator. A general discussion of today’s GNSS testing needs is followed by an overview of key features and possible GNSS configurations for the R&S®SMW200A.

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