SPAN-MPPC Product Sheet

SPAN-MPPC™

The SPAN-MPPC combines NovAtel's precision GNSS technology with inertial navigation technology, to create a power-PC processer board stack that maximizes navigation capabilities in challenging environments.

SPAN™ Technology is a GNSS Solution Unlike Any Other

NovAtel's SPAN (Synchronous Position, Attitude and Navigation) technology brings together two different, but complementary technologies: GNSS positioning and inertial navigation. The absolute accuracy of GNSS positioning, and the stability of inertial measurement unit (IMU) gyro and accelerometer measurements are tightly coupled to provide an exceptional 3D navigation solution that is stable and continuously available, even through periods when GNSS signals are blocked.

SPAN-MPPC Overview

The SPAN-MPPC is designed to connect directly to NovAtel's OEMV-3 GNSS receiver to create a powerful GNSS/INS receiver board stack. When connected to a SPAN-supported IMU, the MPPC creates a continuous GNSS/INS navigation system that delivers accurate position, velocity and attitude. It outputs raw measurement data or solution data over several communication protocols. Multiple GPS-synchronous strobes and event input lines ensure the MPPC is easy to integrate into larger systems.

Exceptional Advantages

Tight coupling of the GPS and IMU measurements provides more satellite observations and the most accurate, continuous solution possible. With NovAtel's world-class OEMV® technology as its GNSS receiver, the SPAN-MPPC receiver stack delivers many powerful features including GPS+GLONASS capability and AdVance™ RTK performance. A dedicated CPU for real-time GPS/INS processing results in fast data rates and low raw data and solution latency for highly dynamic or time-critical applications.