Exact positioning through calibrated GNSS and INS

High precision measurements through the only independent calibration laboratory in Europe

Precise positioning is critical in industries such as automotive, aviation, transportation and robotics. Calibrated devices with GPS/GNSS receivers or INS (IMU+GNSS) enable autonomous driving, safe navigation, transport monitoring or accurate robotics applications. They minimize risks, optimize resources and improve efficiency in these key areas.

Calibration of these devices for the measurand velocity is necessary to ensure accurate and reliable data. SPEKTRA - the only manufacturer-independent calibration laboratory in Europe - offers its customers an uncomplicated and fast turnaround.

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GNSS receiver
with simulator

Velocity
Heading / Course
Factory calibration

Acceleration
triaxial

DAkkS-accredited service

Rotational velocity
triaxial

DAkkS-accredited service

Magnetic field

Calibration of magnetic field sensors on request

Services and benefits

As Europe's only manufacturer-independent calibration laboratory for GNSS and INS instruments, we offer fast, reliable and highly accurate calibration with a quality level that is hard to match. Our laboratory is accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 and performs factory calibrations as well as DAkkS calibrations. With our dynamic calibration, especially of IMUs, we set standards in the industry.

Short distances mean less downtime for your equipment. Moreover, our average turnaround time of less than 10 business days allows you to quickly return to your operational processes. Rely on our services and benefit from the precision, efficiency and expertise that set our lab apart.

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Difference between GNSS and INS explained

GNSS, or Global Navigation Satellite System, is a group of satellite systems used for precise positioning and navigation. The best-known GNSS is the U.S.-operated Global Positioning System (GPS), but there are other systems such as the European Galileo, the Russian GLONASS, and the Chinese Beidou.

This technology is widely used in navigation systems for vehicles, aircraft, ships and mobile devices, as well as in areas such as surveying, agriculture and emergency services, where precise positioning is critical.

Unlike GPS or other external reference systems, an INS operates autonomously, without external signals. It uses accelerometers and gyroscopes to measure object motion, even indoors.

Starting with a known initial position and orientation, the INS continuously calculates the current position and orientation data. This enables precise motion tracking in various applications, even in environments without GPS reception. However, because it is more susceptible to measurement error accumulation, it is often combined with other navigation technologies such as GPS.

More efficient and cheaper

We cooperate with the company DTC - Navigation Solutions as a service partner to simplify and accelerate the calibration service for OxTS inertial navigation systems (INS) of the product series RT1000 and RT3000 in Germany.

SPEKTRA is a specialist for DAkkS calibration - manufacturer-independent and accredited. Customers receive a calibration certificate, enjoy lower shipping costs and a faster return of the devices.

If your instrument is out of specification after the DAkkS calibration, DTC will cover the adjustment costs at OxTS, excl. shipping and customs costs.

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Calibration vs. adjustment

Calibration of a measuring device refers to the process of comparing the device to standard reference values to verify its accuracy. Adjustment, on the other hand, refers to the process of adjusting the internal settings of a measuring device to ensure that it measures correctly.

As a certified calibration laboratory, SPEKTRA focuses on a high-precision calibration process and offers comprehensive complementary services.

Calibration vs. adjustment

Calibration of a measuring device refers to the process of comparing the device to standard reference values to verify its accuracy. Adjustment, on the other hand, refers to the process of adjusting the internal settings of a measuring device to ensure that it measures correctly.

As a certified calibration laboratory, SPEKTRA focuses on a high-precision calibration process and offers comprehensive complementary services.