Application Guides
Step-by-step deployment guides for integrating Eview GNSS receivers into real-world applications across surveying, agriculture, UAVs, marine, construction, and more.
Deployment Guides by Industry
Each guide covers hardware setup, antenna placement, software configuration, corrections integration, and troubleshooting tips for the specific demands of each application sector.
Surveying & Mapping
RTK rover · Total station integration · GIS
Set up an Eview receiver as an RTK rover for topographic survey, GIS data collection, and cadastral mapping. Covers NTRIP connection, coordinate system configuration, and data export to common survey software.
- Configure receiver for RTK rover mode
- Connect to NTRIP correction stream (CORS network)
- Set output datum and coordinate reference system
- Interface with Survey Controller / Field Genius / QGIS
- Verify RTK Fixed solution and point accuracy
Precision Agriculture
Auto-steer · Agricultural robots · Sprayers
Integrate an Eview UM982 receiver for sub-centimetre auto-steer guidance on tractors, sprayers, and harvesters. Covers dual-antenna heading setup, AgOpenGPS integration, and base station configuration for field operations.
- Mount dual antennas at known separation distance
- Configure UM982 HEADING output message
- Set up RTK base station or NTRIP connection
- Connect to AgOpenGPS or Ag Leader / Trimble display
- Calibrate heading offset for implement alignment
UAVs & Drones
Base station · PPK · Autopilot integration
Deploy an Eview receiver as a UAV RTK base station or integrate an OEM board into a drone payload. Covers ArduPilot and PX4 integration, PPK logging setup, and radio link configuration for long-range corrections.
- Set up fixed base station with known coordinates
- Configure RTCM output over serial or radio link
- Connect to ArduPilot (GPS inject) or PX4 (RTCM injection)
- Enable raw data logging for PPK post-processing
- Verify drone position fix before takeoff
Marine & Maritime
Vessel tracking · Dynamic positioning · Hydrography
Install an Eview receiver for vessel heading, positioning, and hydrographic survey. Covers marine antenna mounting, NMEA 0183 integration with chart plotters and autopilots, and multi-antenna heading for dynamic positioning.
- Mount antenna with unobstructed sky view above superstructure
- Configure NMEA GGA, HDT, and VTG output
- Connect to NMEA 0183 multiplexer or chart plotter
- Set up second antenna for heading (mosaic-H / UM982)
- Interface with echo sounder for hydrographic survey
Construction & Mining
Machine control · Grade control · Site layout
Configure an Eview receiver for excavator and dozer machine control, site layout, and volume measurement. Covers vibration-resistant mounting, CANbus integration options, and high-update-rate positioning for fast-moving machinery.
- Select vibration-rated antenna and mounting hardware
- Configure 20 Hz or 50 Hz position output rate
- Set up on-site RTK base station for independence from internet
- Connect to machine control system via RS-232 or CAN
- Verify accuracy against site benchmark
Robotics & Autonomous Vehicles
ROS · AGV · Robot dog · AMR
Integrate an Eview OEM board into an autonomous ground vehicle or robot. Covers ROS nmea_navsat_driver setup, dual-antenna heading for yaw estimation, and combining GNSS with IMU data for indoor/outdoor transitions.
- Mount dual antennas for heading without IMU dependency
- Configure UM982 RELPOSNED or HEADING messages
- Set up ROS driver (nmea_navsat_driver / ublox)
- Fuse with wheel odometry or IMU using robot_localization
- Test localisation accuracy on a known test course
Precision Timing & APNT
1PPS · NTP · PTP/IEEE 1588 · Telecom
Use an Eview receiver as a GNSS timing source for NTP servers, PTP grandmaster clocks, and telecom base station synchronisation. Covers 1PPS output configuration, timing accuracy verification, and holdover behaviour during GNSS outages.
- Configure 1PPS output (pulse width, polarity, reference)
- Connect to NTP server (chrony/ntpd) or PTP grandmaster
- Verify timing accuracy against reference (GPS-disciplined oscillator)
- Configure holdover mode for GNSS outage resilience
- Monitor UTC offset and timing alarms
Structural Monitoring
Bridge · Dam · High-rise · Deformation
Deploy Eview receivers for continuous structural deformation monitoring. Covers permanent antenna installation, automated RTCM correction intake, millimetre-level displacement detection, and data logging to monitoring software.
- Install antenna permanently with forced-centring mount
- Configure continuous position logging at 1 Hz or higher
- Connect to NTRIP caster for automated corrections
- Export positions to deformation monitoring software
- Set up alarm thresholds for displacement events
eVTOL & Advanced Air Mobility
Urban air mobility · Air taxi · Vertiport ops
Integrate high-integrity GNSS into eVTOL navigation and vertiport landing systems. Covers multi-constellation redundancy, OSNMA signal authentication for spoofing protection, and interfacing with avionics data buses.
- Select mosaic-X5 for OSNMA anti-spoofing verification
- Configure multi-constellation tracking for redundancy
- Enable AIM+ jamming detection and mitigation
- Interface via RS-232 or Ethernet to flight computer
- Validate integrity monitoring outputs (RAIM/AAIM)
General Deployment Best Practices
📶 Antenna Placement
Always place the antenna with a clear sky view above 10° elevation. Avoid metallic surfaces directly below the antenna that cause multipath reflections. Keep antenna cables away from power lines and motors.
🔗 Corrections Quality
RTK accuracy depends heavily on correction data quality. Keep the baseline between your base and rover under 30 km. Use a multi-frequency (L1/L2/L5) correction stream for fastest initialisation.
⚡ Power Supply
Ensure a clean, stable power supply within the rated voltage range. Voltage spikes and noise from motors or inverters can cause receiver resets. Use ferrite cores and separate power feeds where possible.
🛡 Interference Awareness
GNSS signals are low power and vulnerable to RF interference. In environments with jammers or strong radio transmitters, select a mosaic-X5 based receiver with AIM+ anti-jamming. Monitor the receiver’s interference indicator.
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