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NovAtel Releases Oceanix Nearshore GNSS Correction Service for Marine Applications

NovAtel today unveiled its Oceanix Nearshore correction service at Ocean Business 2017 in Southampton, UK.

Oceanix Nearshore, a subscription-based GNSS correction service for Precise Point Positioning (PPP), provides exceptionally reliable sub-decimeter positioning for marine applications such as dredging, hydrographic survey, mapping and coastal patrolling, according to NovAtel.

With a robust infrastructure, Oceanix precise corrections data is generated utilizing a network of more than 80 strategically located GNSS reference stations globally.

NovAtel today unveiled its Oceanix Nearshore correction service at Ocean Business 2017 in Southampton, UK.

Oceanix Nearshore, a subscription-based GNSS correction service for Precise Point Positioning (PPP), provides exceptionally reliable sub-decimeter positioning for marine applications such as dredging, hydrographic survey, mapping and coastal patrolling, according to NovAtel.

With a robust infrastructure, Oceanix precise corrections data is generated utilizing a network of more than 80 strategically located GNSS reference stations globally.

Oceanix high rate corrections are designed to ensure the full accuracy of carrier phase is gained for enhanced solution accuracy. Oceanix corrections are delivered via geostationary satellites over L-B and directly to the end-user, providing reliable high accuracy positioning worldwide, according to the company.

Miguel Amor, chief marketing officer for Hexagon Positioning Intelligence, said, “NovAtel is in the unique position to have control over the entire PPP data generation process as well as the positioning algorithms that drive GNSS receiver performance, delivering the best user experience for our marine customers. With the launch of Oceanix Nearshore, our customers now have the ability to obtain not only world-leading GNSS technology, but also a truly robust correction service and integrated support all from a single vendor.”

Oceanix offers multiple subscription durations so that clients can select the service that best fits with the needs of their application.
Featuring the NovAtel CORRECT positioning engine, Oceanix Nearshore delivers four centimeter horizontal and six centimeter vertical accuracy RMS. Algorithms proprietary to NovAtel CORRECT can greatly enhance the accuracy and recovery speed from GNSS signal interruptions.

In other news related to this week’s Ocean Business event, new for Ocean Business 2017 will be two events organized by the Marine South East and Enterprise Europe Network and supported by the European Commission. The new events will focus on defense and commercial applications in autonomous systems and satellite applications. Both events are free to attend for all Ocean Business visitors.

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