Alberding precision agriculture solutions Alberding GmbH AGRITECHNICA 2015, 8 14 November 2015, Hanover, Germany Presentation by: Tamás Horváth & Katrin Arendholz
Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 1 Agenda About us Alberding GmbH Your own RTK Alberding Ntrip Caster Fleet management Data conversion Monitoring Low-cost GNSS and GIS solutions for field data collection GNSS and GIS in the ag market Alberding A07 sensor Alberding AGIS mapping software Data acquisition with A07 and AGIS
About us Your Own RTK GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 2 Alberding GmbH German GNSS software and hardware development company Based in Wildau (near Berlin) 20 years of experience in high-accuracy GNSS positioning Specialised in GNSS data communication, management, processing and monitoring Independent from GNSS receiver manufacturers 9 engineers + external employees
About us Your Own RTK GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 3 Alberding GmbH experience System solutions for GNSS infrastructure operators Data communication Data management, processing and analysis Monitoring GNSS hardware development Technology development (DGNSS, PPP) Machine positioning Standardisation (RTCM Ntrip, SSR, MSM) Customised software and hardware solutions Consulting & studies
About us Your Own RTK GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 4 Current projects GNSS data broadcasting via the Internet Low-cost GNSS receiver development Landslide monitoring systems DGNSS/RTK service performance monitoring GNSS data management Maritime and inland waterway navigation systems Mining machine control Atmospheric state monitoring
About us Your Own RTK GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 5 Your Own RTK
About us Your Own RTK > Ntrip Caster GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 6 Machine auto-steering Agricultural machine auto-steering requires high accuracy positioning (cm dm level) high quality GNSS equipment on the tractor/harvester correction service to improve absolute GNSS accuracy Corrections may come from a global service provider via geostationary satellites (PPP) a local GNSS base station via UHF radio link (RTK) a local or regional GNSS infrastructure via the Internet (RTK, network RTK) no need for radio repeaters Internet-based correction dissemination requires mobile Internet access and relies on the Ntrip protocol
About us Your Own RTK > Ntrip Caster GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 7 Ntrip protocol Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol (Ntrip) - GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA/... Mobile Internet - Based on HTTP Reference Caster Rover Source: BKG
About us Your Own RTK > Ntrip Caster GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 8 Ntrip concept Ntrip Server Ntrip Caster Ntrip Client
About us Your Own RTK > Ntrip Caster GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 9 GNSS data streaming Server Splitter Caster Client ~5 kbit/s per GNSS stream max. Source: BKG
About us Your Own RTK > Ntrip Caster GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 10 Alberding GmbH offers: Your Own RTK Your Base Station Alberding GmbH provides GNSS base station hardware and can assist you with installation, receiver configuration and station coordination Your Ntrip Caster The Alberding Ntrip Caster software distributes RTK corrections via the Internet Data conversion allows to support any base station and rover receiver types User accouts and data streams can be managed through the web interface Your RTK Service We help you quickly launch your own cm accurate RTK service Your investment is safe: the infrastructure can be easily expanded at any time
About us Your Own RTK > Ntrip Caster GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 11 Alberding Ntrip Caster Main purpose: distribute RTK corrections via the Internet Designed for mass usage can handle hundreds of base stations and thousands of simultaneous user connections Can be installed on a local PC to work in single station mode central server to operate in multi-station mode Input data from Ntrip Server, another Ntrip Caster, TCP or UDP port Available for Linux OS There exists a basic Windows version w/o GUI interface Available for purchase or as a service provided by Alberding GmbH
About us Your Own RTK > Ntrip Caster GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 12 Alberding Ntrip Caster advantages Web interface for system configuration, data and user management and monitoring Nearest base station auto selection Map display Fleet management User access data export for billing Support of multiple ports and virtual casters Different access levels (admin, subadmin, user) Ntrip 2.0 and UDP support Fault-tolerant architecture (backup Ntrip Caster) Receiver brand neutral Scaleable, easily expandable solution new station and user licences can be added when needed
About us Your Own RTK > Ntrip Caster GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 13 RTK data transmission via the Internet Internet GNSS Receiver + Ntrip modem GNSS Base Station(s) Alberding Ntrip Caster
About us Your Own RTK > Ntrip Caster GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 14 Multiple stations via a single Ntrip Caster
About us Your Own RTK > Ntrip Caster GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 15 Nearest base station auto-selection Initial selection of the nearest base upon client connection Auto-switch to nearest station as the tractor moves
About us Your Own RTK > Ntrip Caster GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 16 User and data management
About us Your Own RTK > Fleet management GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 17 Real-time fleet management Real-time display of user position information Based on user NMEA GGA messages Colour-coded RTK fixing status indicator History data analysis KML user track export and display Easy troubleshooting (e.g. correction reception issues)
About us Your Own RTK > Fleet management GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 18 Real-time map display of stations and users
About us Your Own RTK > Fleet management GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 19 Real-time fleet management user status table
About us Your Own RTK > Fleet management GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 20 Real-time export of user information to SQL DB username Ntrip mountpoint used connection start/stop times position number of SVs DOP correction data age base station ID distance to base station RTK fixing status GSM service provider ID IP address etc. Allows for complex SQL queries Performance statistics can be easily derived e.g. ratio of RTK fixed rovers in different geographical regions Important information for service quality improvement weak points of service
About us Your Own RTK > Data conversion GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 21 Alberding DataConv real-time GNSS data translation Raw data DataConv RTCM, CMR RINEX Leica Trimble Topcon Ashtech Septentrino Javad NovAtel Hemisphere GPS etc. RTCM 2.x RTCM 3.x CMR CMR+ RINEX 2.11 RINEX 3.02
About us Your Own RTK > Data conversion GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 22 Alberding DataConv cont d RTCM DataConv CMR RINEX
About us Your Own RTK > Monitoring GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 23 Input data stream availability monitoring Basic availability monitoring via the Ntrip Caster web interface
About us Your Own RTK > Monitoring GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 24 Alberding-QC dedicated, professional monitoring tool Quality control software for DGNSS, RTK / network RTK and PPP service providers Multi-purpose tool: 3 modules integrated into a single web interface Monitors availability, accuracy and data consistency Available for Linux and Windows OS Available for purchase or as a service by Alberding GmbH
About us Your Own RTK > Monitoring GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 25 Alberding-QC software modules RTK-Check Positioning accuracy and RTK fixing time Checkstream Ntrip stream availability and consistency monitoring InspectRTCM GNSS binary data decoding and visualisation
About us Your Own RTK > Monitoring GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 26 Checkstream Ntrip monitoring Ntrip Caster server and Ntrip stream availability monitoring Periodical data sampling Data decoding - format verification (RTCM, CMR, raw data) Data content analysis message types and update rates Data age analysis Monitoring multiple casters from a single website Monitoring hundreds of Ntrip mountpoints NMEA output for network RTK streams Availability statistics for 24/7 and normal working hours PDF reporting
About us Your Own RTK > Monitoring GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 27 Checkstream web interface
About us Your Own RTK > Monitoring GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 28 Checkstream history data analysis
About us Your Own RTK GNSS & GIS solutions Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 29 Your Own RTK 1. Set up your own Base Stations 2. Install your own Ntrip Caster 3. Operate your own RTK Service Be independent from external service provides! Cut on running costs! Pay only for what you really need! Become an RTK Service Provider!
About us Your Own RTK Data collection Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 30 Low-cost GNSS & GIS solutions for field data collection
About us Your Own RTK Data collection > GNSS & GIS in the ag market Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 31 GIS becomes indispensable for the ag market Ability of GIS to analyse and visualise agricultural environments and workflows is beneficial to those involved in the farming industry GIS use in agriculture: Land and property management (cadastral data) harvest analysis selection of prospective planting sites in-field data collection determining irrigation requirements company-wide information portal
About us Your Own RTK Data collection > GNSS & GIS in the ag market Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 32 Benefits of using GIS in the farming industry Integrate & collect valuable ground data that cannot be gathered via satellite Integrate essential data from a variety of sources Help farmers to conduct crop forecasting Alberding Mapping Solution! GIS in the ag market Collect georeferenced samples & apply statistical processes to the samples More effective & efficient farming techniques Less paperwork, less double data entry, less confusion etc.
About us Your Own RTK Data collection > GNSS & GIS in the ag market Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 33 How do we obtain field data easily? LOCATE COLLECT TRANSMIT A07-N-11 low-cost single frequency multi-constellation receiver COLLECT MAP Alberding AGIS Mapping Software (for Android) ANALYSE Use your existing desktop GIS
About us Your Own RTK Data collection > GNSS & GIS in the ag market Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 34 GIS Data Collection Effective geo data capture in the field Simple, lightweight and productive The A07 receives correction data via Ntrip DGNSS position solution (RTK in development) Position transmission via Bluetooth A07-N-11 + AGIS Mapping Software Low-cost L1 GNSS multiconstellation receiver GIS field software
About us Your Own RTK Data collection > A07 sensor Alberding A07 sensor 75 mm 120 mm Single frequency GNSS multi-constellation receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo*/SBAS, 32 tracking channels External GNSS antenna connector Membrane keypad with On/Off button and status LEDs External GSM antenna connector (optional) RS232 serial port (optional) Dimensions: 12 cm x 7.5 cm x 2.7 cm Weight: 190 g (with internal battery) 27 mm *realised in next firmware Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 35
About us Your Own RTK Data collection > A07 sensor Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 36 Alberding A07 sensor Integrated memory (MicroSD card) Integrated processor (data management) Integrated GPRS modem with antenna and Ntrip support Integrated Bluetooth module with antenna Integrated battery (rechargeable via mini-usb) Configuration tool CE certified
About us Your Own RTK Data collection > AGIS software Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 37 Alberding AGIS Mapping Software Professional GIS field software running on Android platform Connection and data transmission via Bluetooth Standard formats allow of high compatibility: ESRI Shapefiles Import existing GIS data and make updates in the field
About us Your Own RTK Data collection > AGIS software Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 38 AGIS features Log and edit: Points Lines Polygons
About us Your Own RTK Data collection > AGIS software Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 39 AGIS features Default fields in the attribute tables: X, Y, Z, remarks, date, time, receiver information, fixing mode, satellite geometry, length and area information, start and end points
About us Your Own RTK Data collection > AGIS software Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 40 AGIS features Quality check of GNSS positions by displaying fixing mode & satellite geometry Take a georeferenced photo of field objects Navigation to existing features
About us Your Own RTK Data collection > Data acquisition Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 41 Example: Taking sample points with A07 & AGIS
About us Your Own RTK Data collection > Data acquisition Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 42 Example: Agricultural data acquisition with A07 collect and wirelessly transfer data received from external sensors, like weather sensors, geotechnical sensors etc. Easy connection via RS232 interface with external sensors Data logging on internal SD card and data transmission via GSM to a central server Autonomous operation mode Flexible output rates (e.g. 1Hz, 5 Hz, 5 sec. )
About us Your Own RTK Data collection > Data acquisition Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 43 Agricultural data acquisition data flow On the server: automatic processing Comfortable access via the web interface Alarming email/ SMS Visualisation of time series plots, PDF reports, CSV output
About us Your Own RTK Data collection Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 44 What data do you want to collect? ONE SYSTEM MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS Easy setup & handling in the field Sensor manufacturer independent No need for expensive equipment Efficiently collect the data you need!
Alberding GmbH - Precision agriculture solutions - Agritechnica 2015 45 Alberding GmbH Schmiedestraße 2 Tel.: +49 3375 5250 370 15745 Wildau Mail: info@alberding.eu Germany Web: www.alberding.eu