Article: POB 2003: GPS equipment survey--geodetic receivers.(Buyers Guide)

 
POB 2003 GPS Equipment Survey--Geodetic Receivers 
 
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR  Leica Leica 
GeosystemsGeosystems 
RECEIVER MODELSR530 SR520 
Manufacturer's phone number   800/367-9453  800/367-9453 
Receiver tracking characteristics 
Single-frequency or dual-frequencyDual  Dual 
  GPS? 
  L1 C/A code, L1 carrier 
  L1 only, codeless 
  L1 only C/A-code 
  L1 codeless and L2 codeless 
  L1 C/A-code and L2 codeless Yes   Yes 
  L1 C/A-code and P-code, L2 P-code 
  L1 C/A-code and L2 P-code 
  Other   ...
<1 seconds 
  (seconds) 
For all available satellites? 10 seconds10 seconds 
  (seconds) 
Can the system be preprogrammed orYes   Yes 
  initialized with session 
  observing criteria at an office 
  before going to the sites? 
  If "Yes," can the system be Yes   Yes 
programmed with information for 
multiple sessions? 
If the system can be programmed,  Yes   Yes 
  can alphanumeric data be input? 
Does the receiver give some   Yes   Yes 
  indication that data is being 
  recorded? 
Size: (W" x W" x D")  9.53 x 6.25 x 6.75 x 6.25 x 
x 1.93x 3.5 
Weight: (lbs. Receiver only)  4.19  3.6 
Is antenna included in the weight?NoYes 
Weight (lbs. Complete RTK Approx. 7 Approx. 5 
  rover-receiver, antenna, 
  controller, radio, pole, 
  batteries) 
Receiver housing material (e.g.   Aluminum  Aluminum/ 
  plastic, metal) Plastic 
Humidity proofing (e.g. 95%, 100% WaterproofWaterproof 
  non-condensing) 
Drop height survival (m/ft) 
Waterproofing (e.g. IPX5, IPX6, 
  IPX7) 
Operating Temperature Range   -40[degrees] to   -40[degrees] to 
  (degrees F/C) 55[degrees] C 55[degrees] C 
Is standard battery internal? Yes   Yes 
Hours of operation at 0 degrees C 20><70 seconds 
  (seconds) 
Can the system be preprogrammed orYes   Yes 
  initialized with session 
  observing criteria at an office 
  before going to the sites? 
  If "Yes," can the system be Yes   Yes 
programmed with information for 
multiple sessions? 
If the system can be programmed,  Yes   Yes 
  can alphanumeric data be input? 
Does the receiver give some   Yes   Yes 
  indication that data is being 
  recorded? 
Size: (W" x W" x D")6.75 x 6.25 
  x 3.5 
Weight: (lbs. Receiver only)3.6 
Is antenna included in the weight?NoYes 
Weight (lbs. Complete RTK Approx 5  Approx. 5 
  rover-receiver, antenna, 
  controller, radio, pole, 
  batteries) 
Receiver housing material (e.g.   Plastic   Aluminum/ 
  plastic, metal) Plastic 
Humidity proofing (e.g. 95%, 100% 100%  Waterproof 
  non-condensing) 
Drop height survival (m/ft)   2m 
Waterproofing (e.g. IPX5, IPX6, 
  IPX7) 
Operating Temperature Range   -40[degrees] to   -40[degrees] to 
  (degrees F/C) 55[degrees] C 55[degrees] C 
Is standard battery internal? Yes   Yes 
Hours of operation at 0 degrees C><4 
  RTK rover inc. receiver, antenna, 
  radio, controller) 
Has the system (including all NoNo 
  components) been tested by the 
  (FCCS) *? 
ANTENNA 
Type: PG-A1 (Zero   Microstrip 
Centered) 
Is antenna built into the receiver?   NoYes 
  If "Yes," is antenna removable?   No 
If it is not removable, is there a  Yes (Optional) 
  provision for an external 
  antenna? 
Weight antenna (lbs.) 1 
Length of antenna cable furnished 3 m 
  with receiver? 
Maximum length of antenna cable   [26]  [26] 
  that can be used? 
Is A system available for Yes   Yes 
  postprocessing data? 
U.S. SUGGESTED LIST PRICE ($) 
Receiver? 
Antenna? 
Postprocessing hardware and   $2000 to $8000$2000 to $8000 
  software? 
WARRANTY (months) 
Receiver? 1212 
Antenna?  1212 
Postprocessing hardware? 
ADVANCED FEATURES [49]  [49] 
READER SERVICE NUMBER 2526 
 
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR  Trimble   Trimble 
RECEIVER MODEL5700 GPS  5800 GPS 
Receiver  receiver 
Manufacturer's phone number   800/538 7800  800/538-7800 
Receiver tracking characteristics 
Single-frequency or dual-frequencyDual  Dual 
  GPS? 
  L1 C/A code, L1 carrier 
  L1 only, codeless 
  L1 only C/A-code 
  L1 codeless and L2 codeless 
  L1 C/A-code and L2 codeless 
  L1 C/A-code and P-code, L2 P-code 
  L1 C/A-code and L2 P-code 
  Other   [32]  [32] 
GLONASS?  N/A   No 
WAAS? Yes   Yes 
Max. number of satellites tracked 1212 
  simultaneously 
Number of receiver channels   2424 
Selectable data interval for phaseYes [33]  Yes [33] 
  measurement? 
When four satellites are tracked, 
  does the receiver display 
  provide: 
  Satellite tracking status?  Yes [34]  Yes [34] 
  Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)?   Yes [34]  Yes [34] 
  Three-dimensional positions?Yes [34]  Yes [34] 
  Velocity?   Yes [34]  Yes [34] 
  Dilution of precision?  Yes [34]  Yes [34] 
  Real-time map display with  Yes [34]  Yes [34] 
linework and background 
  Touch screen display?   Yes [34]  Yes [34] 
  Coordinates in grid, local or   Yes [34]  Yes [34] 
ground values? If yes, state 
which. 
Horizontal Accuracy (Std. Dev.) 
  Static (cm) [+ or -] 0.5 cm   [+ or -] 0.5 cm 
+ 0.5 ppm RMS + 0.5 ppm RMS 
  RTK (cm)[+ or -] 1 cm +   [+ or -] 1 cm + 
1 ppm RMS 1 ppm RMS 
Does the receiver accurately 
  measure and output: 
  Code Phase? Yes   Yes 
  Carrier Phase?  Yes   Yes 
  Integrated Doppler? Yes   Yes 
  Pseudo-range data?  Yes   Yes 
  Full wavelenght L2 carrier-phaseYes   Yes 
data when A/S is implemented? 
  Cross-correlated Y2-Y1  Yes   Yes 
pseudoranges? 
  Other dual-frequency technology 
  Specify available observables   [35]  [35] 
(e.g. L1 C/A, L1 Phase, etc.) 
On what medium is observed data 
  recorded during the observations? 
  Internal memory?Compart   Yes 
Flashcard 
  Other medium?   Direct to PC  Direct to PC 
or Data   or Data 
Collector Collector 
  If recorded in the internal [36]  Serial port 
memory, what medium is 
available to transfer to after 
the observations end? (serial 
port, IR port, USB port, 
removable  media memory, other) 
Maximum internal memory capacity  [37]  2 
  (Mb) 
Maximum data transfer speed from  1 Megabit/sec 115200 
  internal memory to PC (baud) 
RECEIVER INTERFACE 
Are the following supported an the 
  single component of the system, 
  which includes the Receiver (Rx), 
  or the controller or handheld 
  Computer (C) or both (B). 
Alpha-numeric entry of data   C C 
Text warnings C C 
Setting of receiver parametersB B 
Receiver status   B B 
Messages formed with LEDS RxRx 
Messages formed with LCDs C C 
Can receiver be used in a vehicle Yes   Yes 
  for positioning and navigation? 
Can the receiver perform: 
  Kinematic surveys?  Yes   Yes 
  Pseudo-kinematic surveys?   Yes   Yes 
  Rapid statics surveys?  Yes   Yes 
Can the receiver perform real-timeyes   Yes 
  kinematic surveys? 
  If yes, does it have on-the-fly Yes   Yes 
ambiguity resolution 
capabilities? 
  Is RTK radio internal or[7]   [5] 
external? 
  Use of multiple RTK base stations Yes 
on a single radio 
Can the receiver perform real-time  Yes 
  Differential GPS (DGPS)? 
Is the receiver capable of picking  Yes 
  up signals from U.S. Coast Guard 
  beacons? 
Is the receiver capable of picking  Yes 
  up signals from the commercially 
  available DGPS service companies? 
Time to first satellite signal lock><10 seconds 
  (seconds) 
For all available satellites?><2.5 Watts 
  RTK rover inc. receiver, antenna, (including(including 
  radio, controller)Radio)Radio) 
Has the system (including all Yes   [42] 
  components) been tested by the 
  (FCCS) *? 
ANTENNA 
Type: Varies [46]   5800 Internal 
  [43] 
Is antenna built into the receiver?   NoYes 
  If "Yes," is antenna removable?   No 
If it is not removable, is there aYes   No 
  provision for an external 
  antenna? 
Weight antenna (lbs.) Varies [47]   [51] 
Length of antenna cable furnished 1Om (30Ft)Cable free 
  with receiver? 
Maximum length of antenna cable   [48]  N/A 
  that can be used? 
Is A system available for Yes   Yes 
  postprocessing data? 
U.S. SUGGESTED LIST PRICE ($) Contra Dealer Contact Dealer 
Receiver? Contra Dealer Contact Dealer 
Antenna?  Contra Dealer Contact Dealer 
Postprocessing hardware and   Contra Dealer Contact Dealer 
  software? 
WARRANTY (months) 1212 
Receiver? 1212 
Antenna?  1212 
Postprocessing hardware?  1212 
ADVANCED FEATURES [50]  [50] 
READER SERVICE NUMBER 2728 
 
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR  Trimble 
RECEIVER MODEL4600 LS GPS 
receiver 
Manufacturer's phone number   800/538-7800 
Receiver tracking characteristics 
Single-frequency or dual-frequencySingle 
  GPS? 
  L1 C/A code, L1 carrier 
  L1 only, codeless 
  L1 only C/A-code 
  L1 codeless and L2 codeless 
  L1 C/A-code and L2 codeless 
  L1 C/A-code and P-code, L2 P-code 
  L1 C/A-code and L2 P-code 
  Other   [32] 
GLONASS?  No 
WAAS? Yes 
Max. number of satellites tracked 12 
  simultaneously 
Number of receiver channels   12 
Selectable data interval for phaseYes [33] 
  measurement? 
When four satellites are tracked, 
  does the receiver display 
  provide: 
  Satellite tracking status?  Yes [34] 
  Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)?   Yes [34] 
  Three-dimensional positions?Yes [34] 
  Velocity?   Yes [34] 
  Dilution of precision?  Yes [34] 
  Real-time map display with  Yes [34] 
linework and background 
  Touch screen display?   Yes [34] 
  Coordinates in grid, local or   Yes [34] 
ground values? If yes, state 
which. 
Horizontal Accuracy (Std. Dev.) 
  Static (cm) [+ or -] 0.5 cm 
+ 1 ppm RMS 
  RTK (cm)N/A 
Does the receiver accurately 
  measure and output: 
  Code Phase? Yes 
  Carrier Phase?  Yes 
  Integrated Doppler? Yes 
  Pseudo-range data?  Yes 
  Full wavelenght L2 carrier-phaseN/A 
data when A/S is implemented? 
  Cross-correlated Y2-Y1 
pseudoranges? 
  Other dual-frequency technology N/A 
  Specify available observables   [35] 
(e.g. L1 C/A, L1 Phase, etc.) 
On what medium is observed data 
  recorded during the observations? 
  Internal memory?Yes 
  Other medium?   Direct to PC 
or Data 
Collector 
  If recorded in the internal Serial port 
memory, what medium is 
available to transfer to after 
the observations end? (serial 
port, IR port, USB port, 
removable  media memory, other) 
Maximum internal memory capacity  1 
  (Mb) 
Maximum data transfer speed from  38400 
  internal memory to PC (baud) 
RECEIVER INTERFACE 
Are the following supported an the 
  single component of the system, 
  which includes the Receiver (Rx), 
  or the controller or handheld 
  Computer (C) or both (B). 
Alpha-numeric entry of data   C 
Text warnings C 
Setting of receiver parametersC 
Receiver status   B 
Messages formed with LEDS Rx 
Messages formed with LCDs C 
Can receiver be used in a vehicle Yes 
  for positioning and navigation? 
Can the receiver perform: 
  Kinematic surveys?  Yes 
  Pseudo-kinematic surveys?   Yes 
  Rapid statics surveys?  Yes 
Can the receiver perform real-timeN/A 
  kinematic surveys? 
  If yes, does it have on-the-fly 
ambiguity resolution 
capabilities? 
  Is RTK radio internal or 
external? 
  Use of multiple RTK base stations 
on a single radio 
Can the receiver perform real-timeN/A 
  Differential GPS (DGPS)? 
Is the receiver capable of picking 
  up signals from U.S. Coast Guard 
  beacons? 
Is the receiver capable of pickingNo 
  up signals from the commercially 
  available DGPS service companies? 
Time to first satellite signal lock 
  (seconds) 
For all available satellites? 
  (seconds) 
Can the system be preprogrammed orYes 
  initialized with session 
  observing criteria at an office 
  before going to the sites? 
  If "Yes," can the system be [36] 
programmed with information for 
multiple sessions? 
If the system can be programmed,  [37] 
  can alphanumeric data be input? 
Does the receiver give some   Yes 
  indication that data is being 
  recorded? 
Size: (W" x W" x D") 
Weight: (lbs. Receiver only) 
Is antenna included in the weight? 
Weight (lbs. Complete RTK 
  rover-receiver, antenna, 
  controller, radio, pole, 
  batteries) 
Receiver housing material (e.g.   Hardened 
  plastic, metal)   Plastic 
Humidity proofing (e.g. 95%, 100% [42] 
  non-condensing) 
Drop height survival (m/ft)   2m (6.56 ft) 
Waterproofing (e.g. IPX5, IPX6,   MIL-SPEC-810E 
  IPX7) 
Operating Temperature Range   -40[degrees] to 
  (degrees F/C) 55[degrees] C 
Is standard battery internal? Yes 
Hours of operation at 0 degrees C>