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receiver: So-called trajectories can be created with Google Maps
®
or imported from other
devices and applications such as Google Earth
®
.
StudioView converts a list of waypoints from a CSV file, or waypoints, routes and tracks from a
GPX file (GPS exchange format) into the NMEA format, as required by the unit. Google KML
and KMZ files can be opened, edited, and saved. Waypoints can be edited individually or in
batches.
When converting a trajectory file to the NMEA format, you can specify altitude and speed at
each waypoint or use a constant value for the trajectory. Trajectory waypoints can be inter
polated at a set interval from 100 ms to 1 hour.
Pre-defined events occur along the trajectory: Whether a vehicle stops at a red traffic light, or a
building temporarily blocks the line of sight to a satellite – in StudioView you can create and
edit different types of events that will make any test scenario more realistic and test the cap
abilities of a GNSS receiver even under difficult conditions.
Ephemeris and Almanac Data
Based on the scenario start time and duration, GSG StudioView software identifies and pre-
downloads the relevant RINEX files from the official websites. Once a scenario is uploaded to
the GSG simulator, no further downloads are required.
4.9.2 Installing StudioView
A free 30-day demo version of StudioView can be downloaded from the Spectracom website,
see the link below.
After the 30-day trial period you need to purchase a StudioView license to activate all features,
with the exception of the
Uploader , which does not require a license. The Uploader is used to
perform firmware updates or upload scenario files to a GSG unit.
To install StudioView:
1.
Download the software:
https://files.spectracom.com/public-downloads/gsg-56-
update-files-and-documentation
2. Locate the downloaded
.exe
file, and launch it. Follow the on-screen installation instruc
tions.
3.
Towards the end of the installation process, among other things you will be asked if you
want to install the
National Instruments VISA driver : This driver is required for Studioview
to communicate with your GSG unit, so please check the box (unless you do not plan to
connect your PC to a GSG unit).
4. Save the VISA runtime
.exe
file, and launch it to install the driver.
The topic "Connecting StudioView to GSG" on the next page describes how to establish com
munication between StudioView and a GSG unit (or any other device on the network).
4.9 Studioview Tasks
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