How do I choose a base station antenna?

There are several things to consider when choosing a base station antenna such as the size and weight of the antenna, whether the antenna installation will be permanent or not, and whether a relative or absolute calibration is available for this antenna.

What is a containerized mobile substation?

Containerized mobile substations are sheltered and address applications in challenging environmental conditions including areas with high pollution, high humidity, extreme temperatures or sand storms. Containers are easy to transport and fast to install, by reducing foundation works as well as installation and commissioning effort on site.

What should I look for when choosing a base station?

There are two main things to watch out for when selecting a receiver to use as a base station. Firstly, the receiver must be able to output differential corrections (RTCM is strongly preferred).

What is a'smart antenna' for a non-permanent base station?

For non-permanent base station setups, receivers which feature an integrated antenna (so called 'smart antennas') can in some cases provide an interesting alternative. Antennas can be mounted in several ways. Typical mounts are tripods, magnet based poles, welded, cemented or otherwise permanently installed mounts.

Which receivers are suitable for use as base station?

Suitable products range from dedicated reference stations (e.g. PolaRx5) over smaller, more simple integrated receivers aimed at reference network applications and network densification (such as the AsteRx SB3 ProBase) to easy to use and fully integrated (survey) products.

What is the scope of supply for containerized Mobile substations?

The scope of supply covers the complete assembly which may include: Containerized mobile substations are sheltered and address applications in challenging environmental conditions including areas of high pollution, and humidity.