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IF YOUR BUSINESS DEPENDS As one of the early innovators
ON PRECISE NAVIGATION in the field of precise positioning,
AND POSITIONING THEN YOU we aim to be the market leader in
NEED THE BEST POSITIONING precise navigation and positioning
solutions, through the innovative
SERVICE AVAILABLE
application of technology,
continuous product development
and operational excellence.
To achieve this, we are focused
on our people, our products,
our service and investing in
developing future technologies.
Most of all, we are focused
on our clients to whom we aim
to be not just a supplier, but
a partner for positioning.
PRODUCTS
LD6 INTEGRATED MOBILE UNIT
As a fully integrated mobile unit, the LD6 A powerful onboard processor has the
can receive VERIPOS services through ability to run VERIPOS positioning Physical characteristics
the L-band demodulator. The LD6 can be algorithms and applications. Receiver size: 2U rack mountable x 46cm depth
configured with single or dual frequency Weight: less than 10kg
GNSS receivers, as well as optional A monitor can be attached to the LD6 Display: 8.89cm colour VGA touch-screen LCD display
for a more detailed graphical display Operating temp: -15 to +55 degrees Celsius*
reception modules, to receive corrections
Storage temp: -20 to +70 degrees Celsius
from VERIPOS HF service, MF beacon of positioning QC. A solid-state hard
Input voltage: 100v to 240v AC or 12v to 24v DC
service and UHF correction sources. All disk provides raw data storage for post Power consumption: less than 65W
information is available for output to external processing and support.
equipment and software for processing.
Fourteen galvanic isolated serial ports
can be configured for either EIA232 or Onboard ETX Express PC Optional cards
The LD6 is suitable for a wide range of 1.6 GHz ATOM processor GNSS receivers supported
applications including hydrographic/offshore EIA422 output. Data is also available
1GB SDRAM, upgradeable to 2GB Septentrio AsteRx2 family
surveying, dredging, offshore construction, through dual independent ethernet ports 32GB solid-state hard drive Topcon 112T, 160T and G3-160T
seismic exploration and dynamic positioning. to allow operation on a LAN. Windows Embedded XP operating system
Minimum 70 channel
Data ports and interfaces L1 GPS C/A code
The modular design increases flexibility 6 USB Ports Type-A connector (USB 2.0) L1 / L2 / L2C Carrier Phase
and simplifies the integration of new Dual independent Ethernet ports GLONASS L1 / L2 Carrier Phase
OEM hardware, allowing the LD6 to be 14 EIA 232 / 422 galvanic isolated ports SBAS
upgraded offshore. with RJ45 Connection
HF / MF receiver
VGA monitor port for external monitor
Magellan 3011 HF / MF receiver
A colour touch-screen interface makes Audio line output (max 17.5dBu)
Dual channel receiver for reception of
1PPS and Event marker
set-up quick and easy, from configuration either VERIPOS proprietary HF service
(GNSS card must be installed)
through to monitoring. The LD6 can track or MF Beacon services (e.g. IALA)
VERIPOS L-band demodulator
all signals from the GPS and GLONASS Hemisphere SBX-4 MF receiver
Frequency input 1525 to 1559 MHz input
satellite constellations. It can also receive Dual channel receiver for reception
Data rates 600, 1200, 2400 and 4800 baud
augmentation data using the latest- of MF Beacon services (e.g. IALA)
Regulatory and Environmental
generation VERIPOS L-band hardware. UHF receiver
CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC
Pacific Crest UHF receiver
FCC Part 15 [14] Class B
Frequency 390 to 430 MHz and
Marine Equipment Directive,
430 to 470 MHz options available
EN60945:2002 (Protected Equipment)
EU RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
EU WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC
* Although the test conditions for the LD6 provide for a maximum operating temperature of 55 degrees
Celsius, continuous operation of all electronic components should, if possible, take place at ambient
temperatures of only 25 degrees Celsius. This is a prerequisite for long life and low service costs.
The LD3 is available in a number of The LD3 can be used with both VERIPOS
configurations, from basic satellite high and low-power satellite transmissions. Physical characteristics
demodulator to fully integrated mobile With high-power services, a compact, Receiver size: Aluminium housing 65mm(H) x 110mm(W) x 185mm(D)
positioning unit with demodulator and high-gain, omni-direction antenna is Weight: 1kg
multi-frequency GNSS receiver. The unit required. For low-power operation, a Operating temp: -15 to 55 degrees Celsius
Storage temp: -20 to 70 degrees Celsius
is completely modular and can easily be stabilised dish antenna, such as that used
Input voltage: 10 to 36V DC
upgraded to different configurations. for communicating via Inmarsat, is needed. Consumption: 3W (without GPS card) / 5W (with GPS card)
In this case, a special interfacing kit Environmental: IP67
The LD3 can be used to generate VERIPOS
is available.
proprietary position solutions from metre
to decimetre accuracy depending on the VERIPOS LD3 ensures reliable reception
chosen service. It can also be used as a of VERIPOS services and produces L-band Demodulator
Antenna Input: 1525 to 1559 MHz
sensor to output received data and GNSS superior positioning from metre to
Connector: TNC
measurements to external processing or decimetre level accuracy. GNSS Options: Ashtech DG14 and 16 L1 GPS
quality control software, such as VERIPOS
Septentrio AsteRx2 Family
Verify QC. L1 GPS (+GLONASS)
In addition to calculating position, the LD3 L1 / L2 GPS (+GLONASS)
MF Options: MF Beacon available with DG16
can output all received data in standard
formats such as RTCM. Installation and Interfaces
Power & Data: DC Input
set up is quick and easy and operation
NMEA out (GPS option) RS232
is simple with a bank of LEDs indicating RTCM out RS232
overall operating status. Message out RS232
RTCM in (ext DGPS input) RS232
Connector: Amphenol 7-way male
Control: GPS in (option) RS232
GPS out (option) RS232
OEM in RS232
OEM out RS232
Connector: Amphenol 7-way female
Antenna: Various antenna options available depending on application
Certifications: Certified to IEC60945-2002
HP satellites:
Inmarsat 25E, 98W, 109E, AORE,
AORW, IOR
Apex uses Precise Point Positioning running in VERIPOS-operated Network
(PPP) an absolute positioning technique Control Centres in Aberdeen and Singapore. LP satellites:
which corrects or models all GNSS error These stations are independent from the Inmarsat POR
sources, i.e. GPS satellite orbit and clocks, reference stations used by JPL to derive the
Data format:
tropospheric, ionospheric and multipath orbit and clock corrections used by Ultra. Proprietary
errors. The PPP technique consists of a
single set of globally applicable corrections Apex is broadcast alongside Ultra via seven Typical correction update rate:
geostationary communications satellites to Above: horizontal and vertical position errors 30 seconds
to the satellite orbits and clocks, so position
in VERIPOS Apex solution at a monitor site
accuracy is maintained regardless of ensure availability and service redundancy.
in Aberdeen. Typical latency:
user location. 2 seconds
The Apex service is available using LD2, The 2DRMS (95%) of the VERIPOS Apex solution
above is 0.11m horizontal and 0.16m vertical.
VERIPOS operates its own orbit and clock LD3 or LD6 hardware and through Normal horizontal accuracy:
determination system (OCDS) which derives Verify QC and VERIPOS DP visualisation 10cm (95%)
real-time corrections for all satellites in software applications.
Normal vertical accuracy:
the GPS constellation using proprietary 20cm (95%)
algorithms. The OCDS uses data from the
VERIPOS reference station network with Co-ordinate reference frame:
ITRF05
multiple and redundant OCDS systems
HP satellites:
Inmarsat 25E, 98W, 109E, AORE,
AORW, IOR
PPP consists of a single set of corrections To obtain the high-accuracy solution,
to the GPS satellite orbits and clocks, multipath and GPS receiver noise errors LP satellites:
Above: horizontal and vertical position errors Inmarsat POR
allowing position accuracy to be maintained are minimised through use of carrier phase
in VERIPOS Standard and Ultra solutions at a
regardless of user location. Measurement observables, which are precise to the monitor site in Singapore. Data format:
precision is achieved by using both L1 and millimetre level. Proprietary
The reference station used in the Standard
L2 carrier phase observations, along with solution was located 322km distant at Kemaman.
C/A and P-Code measurements. VERIPOS Ultra provides a truly global, The 2DRMS (95%) of the VERIPOS Ultra solution Typical correction update rate:
seamless, high-accuracy position, which is above is 0.05m horizontal and 0.29m vertical, 30 seconds
while for the VERIPOS Standard solution above
To carry out this absolute positioning robust and effective in all locations, including
the performance is 0.56m horizontal and 1.41m Typical latency:
technique, orbit and clock corrections areas of ionospheric disturbance. vertical, respectively. 2 seconds
derived from the JPL network of stations are
broadcast for every GPS satellite to allow the Normal horizontal accuracy:
removal of satellite-based error components. 10cm (95%)
HP satellites:
Inmarsat 25E, 98W, 109E, AORE,
AORW, IOR
LP satellites:
Inmarsat POR
Although VERIPOS Standard GLONASS Position accuracy of the combined
can be used as a stand-alone solution solution is at the metre level and is similar Data format:
where satellite availability permits, it is to normal VERIPOS Standard. However, RTCM SC104
primarily designed to augment the VERIPOS the main feature of this service is the ability
Message types:
Standard DGPS solution. to integrate GLONASS, an independent 31, 32
GNSS system, with GPS to significantly
Operating in a similar manner to VERIPOS increase observation redundancy and Typical correction update rate:
Standard, pseudo-range corrections are 15 seconds
provide more robust positioning.
derived using the equivalent C/A code
Typical latency:
and carrier phase measurements for all Corrections for the VERIPOS Standard
4 seconds
GLONASS satellites in view. These are then GLONASS service can be received using
broadcast over multiple high and low power any VERIPOS demodulator capable of Normal accuracy:
delivery satellites. Corrections, which are receiving the VERIPOS Standard service. Up to 2000km from station in
conjunction with GPS: <2m (95%)
encoded in standard RTCM format, can
be used directly with compatible GNSS
equipment, or alternatively, with external
processing software, such as VERIPOS
Verify QC.
SOFTWARE
VERIFY QC Technical specifications
Verify QC is a suite of processing software and GPS+GLONASS multi-reference station An unlimited number of outputs can be
designed for the professional positioning and single station calculations. defined through serial ports, TCP/IP
GPS Hardware
user. It delivers real-time position and quality ports or data files. Verify QC supports
Verify QC supports the following
The software can receive and output data the following outputs:
control information with full calculation GNSS receiver hardware:
configuration and performance monitoring. using serial and TCP/IP communication NMEA (including GGA, GLL,
Single Frequency GPS (L1)
ports, as well as to data files. Verify QC GST and ZDA)
The software can be configured to the
operates in real-time and retains full Astech / Magellan DG14 / 16
users operational needs, and supports all WesternGeco Trinav v3 format
VERIPOS data augmentation services and functionality in post-processing mode. Topcon Euro-112T / Euro-160T /
Alstom DP GGA Message
Raw and computed data can be logged G3-160 / Legacy-E
a wide range of GNSS receivers.
for analysis and replay. VERIPOS UKOOA format
Javad GD
Verify QC is designed to be modular and (Spectra compatible)
Verify QC provides users with a window into Trimble 4000 DS
expandable while ensuring user flexibility. RINEX v2.10
The interface is intuitive and simple to the complete position derivation process.
GNSS data in ReceiverServer format
operate and use. Verify QC captures Any number of calculation permutations can Dual Frequency GPS (L1 / L2)
CSL ViGPS (P2 / 94)
both GNSS observation and received be configured, with complete visibility of all Real-time Tides Septentrio AsteRx2 / 2e
augmentation data, and supports GPS parameters and aspects of quality control.
Ashtech/Magellan Z-Family
Minimum PC Hardware Requirements Topcon Euro-112T / Euro-160T /
Pentium IV processor with 256MB RAM G3-160 / Legacy-E
20GB available hard disk space Javad GGD
Windows XP operating system Trimble MS750
A minimum of 3 communications Trimble 4000 SSE / SSi
ports (6+ recommended, including
NovAtel OEM4-G2
DigiBoard ports)
NovAtel OEMV
Keyboard & mouse
Verify QC Tides is a real-time tidal estimation Verify QC Tides provides two real-time tide The Verify QC Tides observation is more
observations. The first method estimates accurate since its vertical reference (MSS)
module within the Verify QC software suite
a Geoid tide relative to a model, either is accurate to the cm level. The Verify QC
and has many advantages over conventional EGM96 or EGM2008, which is a global Tides estimates provide the real-time total
methods, such as tide gauges or tidal approximation of Mean Sea Surface (MSS). variation from a vertical reference (MSS
prediction software. for Verify QC Tides or EGM model for
The second method derives MSS using a Geoid Tide).
Verify QC Tides filter and then estimates the
tide relative to this surface. This observation,
called Verify QC Tides, is independent of
uncertainties in the Geoid model.
The module uses highly stable, accurate To achieve this, the real-time tide
positions from the VERIPOS Ultra or Apex estimation process has to manage height
positioning service in conjunction with variations caused by vessel motion and
proprietary processing techniques. Since by inaccuracies in the GNSS position
the services provide real-time decimetre calculation process. Information and results
level accuracies, it is possible to use these are presented using numerical and graphical
positions to detect height variations relative displays within the Verify QC software.
to a vertical reference offshore. Heights are
typically determined to an accuracy
of 10-15cm.
Verify DPx is a visualisation software package System Status a traffic light warning Map indicates the current location and
tailored for the Dynamic Positioning (DP) Easy-to-use touch-screen controls system, available on all views, continuously the VERIPOS reference stations available
user. It is designed for use with VERIPOS provides system status and alarm information. in the area.
LD3 hardware and operates on an external LD3 hardware configuration DOP provides a 12-hour satellite Polar Plot presents the location of the
touch-screen panel PC. prediction showing the number of satellites GPS satellites in view, along with the status
User-selectable static or rolling displays available and the DOP values. This allows of the satellites, including health and whether
Graphic displays are simple and informative, critical operations to be planned in advance they are being used.
Augmentation / Differential link status to ensure satellite availability.
with an at-a-glance traffic light status Heading Plot optional display which
system. Users have quick access to GPS SNR shows the signal to noise shows a vessel outline and current heading
Map of work area showing reference
positioning status information, along with ratio (SNR) of the GPS satellites which of vessel.
stations available and in use can be used to identify problems with
warnings and alarms, which can be used to
satellite tracking.
troubleshoot problems. Different screens are GPS status including real-time
used to display information, which can be constellation plots Trackplot displays the position history
for a time period, allowing users to monitor
used in static or scroll mode. This allows
Visualisation of position calculation status any drift in position.
information to be displayed without over
complicating the screen layout.
Error / event message log
Verify DPx provides configuration control
Traffic light warning system
over the LD3 hardware, so reference
stations or satellite beams can be selected Vessel outline and orientation plot
or de-selected. The software also features
a 48-hour continuous rolling log which Audible and visual alarms
automatically records all raw data. This
48-hour data logging
can then be used by VERIPOS support
engineers to analyse any positioning issues. Day / night displays
Positional computations are carried out Heading sensor input (NMEA format)
onboard the LD3 hardware which outputs
the position directly to the DP system.
This ensures the DP position feed remains
independent from the panel PC, providing
a robust solution.
Dedicated client support The VERIPOS Online Support System Technical training On-site vessel training
First-line support is provided by a manned (VOSS) lets users log and track the progress VERIPOS modular approach to training On-site vessel familiarisation of VERIPOS
Helpdesk which is contactable, 24/7. of issues in real time. VOSS also contains means courses can be constructed to installation and systems can be provided by
The dedicated team of support specialists, a Knowledge Base, a FAQ section and a meet the clients precise needs. VERIPOS installation engineers to help clients become
located in all VERIPOS offices, has a wide download section for guides, manuals and provides training for all levels from the fully operational as quickly as possible.
spectrum of knowledge ranging from GNSS other technical documents. marine operator through to the more
expertise to the installation and operation of advanced survey/seismic user. Topics range Training support
all VERIPOS equipment. VERIPOS Online Support System from basic GNSS to more sophisticated Training support material includes tools
http://help.veripos.com positioning techniques. Courses are also such as e-learning, a dedicated
Regional operations teams based in available on VERIPOS software applications, support portal and access to technical
Aberdeen, Houston, Rio das Ostras (Brazil) hardware and associated equipment. documentation, such as manuals, bridge
and Singapore provide an additional layer cards and FAQs a combination which
of support that can troubleshoot problems The courses offer classroom and hands-on provides the highest possible support
and, if necessary, arrange visits to vessels. training at VERIPOS training centres in for both new and experienced trainees.
Aberdeen, Houston, Singapore or Rio das
Ostras (Brazil), and can consider training at e-learning
other locations or on vessels in port. VERIPOS offer interactive e-learning
modules for personnel unable to attend
classroom training. Topics cover GNSS,
operation of VERIPOS hardware and
software applications.
GPS GNSS
Global Positioning System Global Navigation Satellite Systems
GLONASS NCC
Russian Global Satellite Network Control Centre
Positioning System
LES
DGPS Land Earth Station
Differential Global
Positioning System SV
Satellite Vehicle
PPP
Precise Point Positioning Dual Frequency GPS receivers
Receivers capable of receiving
OCDS L1 & L2 GPS transmitted frequencies
Orbit & Clock from the orbiting GPS satellites.
Determination System Required for PPP and Standard Plus
high accuracy services
SBAS
Satellite Based Augmentation Dual Beam delivery
System WAAS (USA), Differential correction transmitted
EGNOS (Europe), MSAS (Japan) to a given location by two
independent geo-stationary
communication satellites
HOW TO
CONTACT US
Client helpline:
+44 (0)1224 527104
Online support:
www.veripos.com
Email:
helpdesk@veripos.com
VERIPOS
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HEAD OFFICES Regional Distributors
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AB32 6FE UK Norway
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E: info@veripos.com E: mail@isurvey.no
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VERIPOS Ltd (Americas)
15990 North Barkers Landing Caspian
Suite 200, Houston
Geoglobe Ltd
Texas 77079, USA
9 M. Mukhtarov Str.
T: +1 281 966 7600 Apt. #5, AZ1001, Baku
E: info@veripos.com Azerbaijan
T: +994 12 497 74 21
VERIPOS Ltd (S. America)
E: facit@azeurotel.com
Rua do Caldeireiro
www.geoglobe.az
s/n 28890-000
Mar do Norte, Rio das Ostras
Middle East
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Emphor Fzco
T: +55 2233216450
MB06, RA 12
E: info@veripos.com
Jebel Ali Free Zone
Dubai, UAE
VERIPOS Ltd (AsiaPac)
2E Capital Building T: +971 4 8830233
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#02-01, Singapore www.emphor.biz
528883
South Africa
T: +65 6785 4396
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Capricorn Park, Muizenberg
7945, South Africa
T: +27 21 709 6000
E: info@underwatersurveys.com
www.underwatersurveys.com
India
EGS Survey Pvt Ltd
#1, Dakshna, Plot No. 2
Sector 11, CBD, Belapur
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
400614, India
T: +91 22 27 57 51 04
E: egsindia@egssurvey.com
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