Free Training Seminar: New Developments & Solutions in GNSS

Join us in San Jose, California

Wednesday 21st September, 8.30am – 1:00pm

 

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Further your GNSS knowledge with Spirent

Join us for a training seminar to learn about the latest industry and testing developments

The seminar will feature training led by Spirent’s product managers and engineers on state-of-the-art GNSS simulation and test equipment. It will leave you informed about the latest developments in GNSS and provide guidance on how to test your GNSS / GPS-enabled products.

Topics covered include:

  • Review of the latest developments in GNSS systems and vulnerabilities / threats to GNSS
  • How to evaluate the fundamental performance of your device
  • What tests to run and how to interpret results
  • How to prepare for multi-frequency commercial GPS / GNSS
  • Bringing the richness of the real-world into your testing, including high-fidelity and high-bandwidth record and playback approaches
  • New product releases (GSS7000 and GSS6450 Record & Playback System)


More reasons to attend

If the comprehensive agenda wasn't enough, we'll have some fantastic giveaways:

  • One free day of testing in our San Jose lab
  • Exclusive discount coupons for Spirent equipment
  • A Fitbit and a GoPro
  • Spirent branded shirts and mugs


Who should attend?

Unsure if you should attend? This seminar is ideal for you if:

  • You’re working on GPS / GNSS technology or adding GPS / GNSS to your system or application
  • You want to improve the performance of your device in tricky locations
  • Your system is safety or commercially critical and you want to improve resilience to GNSS vulnerabilities and threats including jamming, spoofing, atmospheric and system effects
  • You are looking to add multi-frequency GPS / GNSS to your device, to improve performance or resilience
  • You want tips and information about how to test and how to interpret results


Venue

Spirent Communications, 2708 Orchard Pkwy #20, San Jose, CA 95134.

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Stuart Smith

Product Lead

Spirent Communications

Stuart holds a degree in RF and Communications Engineering and has been working with GNSS for 17 years. He is a member of the Technical Committee of the Royal Institute of Navigation, and at Spirent he drives the development of GNSS simulation capabilities and methodologies globally.

Ajay Vemuru

Technical Manager - Sales

Spirent Communications

Ajay Vemuru has over 7 years of experience as navigation engineer and has worked on various aspects of GNSS receivers, from research and development to integration and testing. Ajay got his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Ohio University.


Adam Price

Commercial Market Lead

Spirent Communications

Adam holds a Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering and has postgraduate qualifications with Stanford University and the Chartered Institute of Marketing. He has worked in Communication Test, Optical Network and Wireless Technology Markets and currently leads Marketing for the Commercial and Robust PNT segments.

 

Agenda


8:00AM to 8:30AM Welcome (Coffee and pastries)
8:30AM to 8:45AM Introduction
8:45AM to 9:15AM GNSS Technology Update (Stuart Smith)
  • Brief Technology Update
  • View from Regions across North America (Type and # of Visible Satellites)
  • Sources of Information
  • New Product Offerings from Spirent
9.15AM to 10:00AM Positioning and Navigation Industry Trends (Stuart Smith)
  • Evolving Applications & Use Cases
  • Potential Growth Areas
  • Common Problems
  • Security Concerns
10:00AM to 10:15AM Break
10:15AM to 11:00AM Testing of GNSS (Ajay Vemuru)
  • Fundamental Testing
  • Advanced Testing
  • Application Specific Testing
11:00AM to 11.45AM Examples of Application Testing (Ajay/Stuart)
  • Wearables
  • Drones
  • Timing
  • Automotive
11:45AM to 12:30PM Hands-on/Live Demonstrations
  • Record/Playback with GSS6425/6450
  • Next Generation Simulator – GSS7000
  • Automation with TestBench
  • Timing & GNSS Testing
  • Robust PNT and Library of Threats
12:30PM to 1:00PM Light Lunch - Sandwiches/Water/Soda/Chips
Summary/Closing

Additional Information:

  • Attendees are welcome to stay longer for specific questions as necessary or schedule specific time between 1PM and 5PM
  • Spirent will be doing random drawings for numerous awards to include a free day of testing in Spirent lab, discount coupons, electronic devices and Spirent promotional items