A2.L3 Positioning Systems
The lesson is divided in to 2 topics:
- Positioning systems: GNSS
- Positioning systems: Machinery guidance
The lesson is divided in to 2 topics:
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This topic will provide an overview of the technologies available
for georeferencing machinery or any agricultural equipment on the Earth’s surface. Principles of GNSS (global navigation satellite systems) will be presented, along with current satellite constellations such as NAVSTAR GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo,
etc. Error correction based on SBAS services and RTK technology. RTK networks. Definition of static and dynamic errors and accuracy.
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In modern agriculture, tractors have been fitted with accessories
and technologies to help the tractor guidance. In this topic, these technologies will be explained describing different possibilities for the adoption of farm machinery guidance aids. Differences between systems helping the guidance and autosteering
systems will be defined, along with current state of legislation concerning unmanned vehicles. Levels of precision in the track of the machinery will be explained, related with the GNSS technology onboard. Consequences of a better tractor guidance
on farm tasks and economy will be outlined