CAST-5000 (from CAST Navigation)

Summary

Tool:

CAST-5000 GPS Wavefront Generator with Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA)

Short Description:

CAST GPS Wavefront Simulator creates a coherent wavefront of GPS RF. The purpose of the CAST 5000 is to perform high dynamic laboratory testing of GPS devices that have multiple antenna elements. Standard system is a twelve (12) satellite constellation (L1, L2, P-Code and AESM {M-Code}) and comes with capability to test seven elements. The RF for each element is adjusted by a lever arm correction corresponding to the elements position on the antenna. System is delivered in a custom rack chassis with an uninterruptible power supply, power conditioner, flat screen monitor, and keyboard. The CAST-DLL for remote control and a master control computer are included. Interference Generator Option required for CRPA testing.

Pending supported GNSS signals: Galileo, Beidou.

Pending supported frequencies: E1/L1, E5a, E5b, E6.

Version:

N/A

Category:

[RF Signal generator]

[Signal propagation simulator]

[Service volume simulator]

[Test bench for receivers]

Conditions of Access:

Buy

Location:

Not fixed

Coordinates:

Not fixed

Website:

https://castnav.com/products/gps-wavefront-generator/cast-5000/

Status:

Operational

How to get it:

Available for Purchase from CAST Navigation, LLC

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Specifications

Supported GNSS signals:: GPS (SPS); GPS (PPS); GLONASS
Supported other signals:: INS; Altimetre; Other
Supported frequencies:: L1; L2; L2C; L5
Target users:: Technology suppliers, developers or researchers; Receiver (module or device) suppliers; Application, Service or Terminal suppliers
Environment of uses:: Open Sky; Urban; Rural pedestrian user; Rural vehicle user; Fixed user; Aeronautical user