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Appendix B: Specifications

Table B-1 through Table B-5 provide the 3D’s GPS sensor, communication, power, mechanical, and
environmental specifications

.

Table B-1: GPS sensor specifications

Item

Specification

Receiver type

L1, C/A code with carrier phase smoothing

Channels

Two 12-channel, parallel tracking
(Two 10-channel when tracking SBAS)

SBAS tracking

2-channel, parallel tracking

Update rate

Standard 10 Hz, optional 20 Hz (position and heading)

Horizontal accuracy

< 1.0 m 95% confidence (DGPS

1

)

< 4.0 m 95% confidence (autonomous, no SA

2

)

Heading accuracy

< 0.75° rms

Normal operation: GPS
Coasting (no GPS): Gyro

Heave accuracy

< 30 cm rms

5

Normal operation: GPS
Coasting (no GPS): None

Pitch accuracy

< 1.5° rms

Normal operation: GPS
Coasting (no GPS): Inertial sensor

Roll accuracy

< 1.5° rms using accelerometer

Normal operation: Inertial sensor
Coasting (no GPS): Inertial sensor

Rate of turn

90

°

/s maximum

Cold start

< 60 s typical (no almanac or RTC)

Warm start

< 20 s typical (almanac and RTC)

Hot start

< 1 s typical (almanac, RTC, and position)

Heading fix

< 10 s typical (valid position)

Compass safe distance

30 cm (11.8 in)

4

Maximum speed

1,850 kph (999 kts)

Maximum altitude

18,288 m (60,000 ft)

Table B-2: Communication specifications

Item

Specification

Serial ports

2 full-duplex RS-232

Baud rates

4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200

Correction I/O protocol

RTCM SC-104

Data I/O protocol

NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000