Summary
The Novatel FlexPak6 GPS receiver provides time standard for all file systems on board. The PPS-impulse is distributed via the DMS component ADA-C1.
| Manufacturer | Novatel |
|---|---|
| Model | FlexPak6 |
| Serial No. | n/a |
| Type | GPS receiver |
Contacts
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Available devices and Specifications
| Name | Model | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Novatel Flexpak6 | Flexpak6 | GPS receiver |
| Novatel Flexpak6 | Flexpak6 | GPS receiver |
| Novatel Flexpak6 | Flexpak6 | GPS receiver |
| Novatel Flexpak6 | Flexpak6 | GPS receiver |
Specifications of FlexPak6 (without mounting)
Dimension (L x W x H) |
147 x 113 x 45 mm |
|---|---|
Weight |
0.4 kg |
Power Supply |
6 - 36 VDC |
Data interface |
serial (RS-232) |
Position
| Origin Description: | Novatel FlexPak6 GPS receiver is installed within a rack. It receives the data from GPS antenna installed on the roof of the aircraft cabin. |
Data logging, storage and archiving
Logged parameter
| Parameter | Sensor Output Type | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| altitude | altitude | m |
| horizontal speed | speed | m/s |
| latitude | latitude | decimal degrees |
| longitude | longitude | decimal degrees |
| number of satellites | amount | none |
| GPS quality | quality flag | none |
| track over ground | direction | degree |
| vertical speed | speed | m/s |
Rawdata storage on board
During flight Flexpak6 data are stored within the aircraft onboard DMS system.
Data archiving on land
After the flight Flexpak6 data are accessible via the land system of the aircraft data managment system (DMS).
DMS
Module name |
B835 ADAS |
|---|---|
Device name |
GPS1 |
Parameters |
Age [sec]; Altitude; Altitude Unit; Day; ErrorText; GPS quality; Horizontal Speed [m/s]; Horizontal dilution of precision; Lat [deg]; Lat dir; Latency [sec]; Lon [deg]; Lon dir; Month; NMEA messages GPS 1; Number of satellites; Solution Status; Status; Track over Ground [deg]; UTC Time; Undulation; Undulation Unit; Velocity Type; Vertical Speed [m/s]; Year |