BeiDou/Compass capability added to vector signal generator
Rohde & Schwarz ‘s R&S SMBV100A vector signal generator now has BeiDou/Compass capability in its integrated GNSS simulator. With this option the simulator now covers the BeiDou standard as well as the GPS, Galileo and Glonass satellite navigation systems. With this option the simulator now covers the BeiDou standard as well as the GPS, Galileo and Glonass satellite navigation systems.
The option allows users to generate realtime scenarios with up to 24 BeiDou satellites. The generator supports all possible BeiDou orbits and can therefore even simulate satellites that are not yet in orbit. It also supports hybrid scenarios with GPS, Galileo or Glonass satellites. A software update makes it easy to upgrade existing GNSS simulators for BeiDou. No hardware modifications are required.
Users can define their own satellite scenarios in order to test GNSS receivers under diverse conditions. A wide range of options are available for simulating realistic effects such as signal obscuration and multipath propagation. These scenarios can now be configured for BeiDou as well.
The solution does not require an external PC for testing receivers and components of satellite-based navigations systems. In addition to GNSS signals, the vector signal generator can simulate mobile radio, wireless and radio standards, allowing users to test several functions with a single instrument.