Positioning Starts at the GNSS Antenna

摘要

A common misconception in the marketplace is that the GNSS antenna is a peripheral component of a GNSS system. However, positioning actually begins at the antenna thus; antenna technology and design plays an integral role in the performance of a GNSS receiver. Size, weight, signal reception, antenna gain, and phase center stability are just a few of the factors that can have significant implications on positioning. It is important to understand how to take full advantage of these factors to maximize performance and efficiency at the GNSS receiver.