GPS-04 is an effective means of teaching GPS (Global Positioning System) technology. This system tracks up to twelve satellites simultaneously using the antenna provided with the system. All GPS Antennas operate on the line-of-sight principle; the antenna must have line-of-sight visibility with at least three GPS satellites for fairly accurate tracking of location and for better analysis & understanding of GPS. Mounting the Trainer's Antenna outside a classroom window would provide the necessary visibility. Students can perform various experiments using this system. The system is supplemented with a CD containing GPS software for use on a PC, as well as the complete Experiment & Circuit Description Manual. The Manual contains excellent discussions on several GPS and related topics, facilitating students to understand concepts of the Global Positioning System Technology. Navigation concepts and GPS background are also dealt with in detail. Students can also learn to correlate their position in terms of latitude and longitude and measurement accuracy of GPS hardware. The software analyzes the GPS data and provides a navigation fix display. The output of the Interface Board provides an RS-232 level signal. This signal can be connected to any PC that has NMEA GPS software installed on it.

FEATURES:
Simultaneously tracks up to twelve satellites
Receiver and satellite status Indicator
Position, Velocity and GMT indication
Land navigation
Digital base band processing
Navigation updates every second
User initialization is not required
One PPS output for timing measurements
LED indicators with Beeper for receiver section
Software interface with signal strength indication and survey window
Trace window for NMEA received sentences analysis.
Fully shielded construction for maximum EMI and RFI protection.
Mains supply / battery operated

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:
Introduction to GPS.
Software installation.
Getting started with GPS training system.
Satellite signal strength indication using SNR plot.
Study of Satellite Azimuth & Elevation window using Sky plot.
Measurement of geographical location with GMT/IST using Navigation window.
To study graphical representation of geographical position using Survey plotting.
Study of NEMA received sentences using Trace window.
To study GPS applications.
Switch faults