11 - SatGen Wideband

GPS L1 C/A

Transmitted by all GPS satellites on the L1 (1575.42 MHz) frequency. The most important signal for civilian applications, accepted by a huge majority of GNSS receivers around the globe.

GPS L1 P & GPS L2 P

Transmitted by all GPS satellites on the L1 (1575.42 MHz) and the L2 (1227.6 MHz) frequencies. They are precision military signals, normally encrypted and referred as the P(Y) code. The encryption algorithm is classified, but receiver manufacturers managed to develop special codeless or semi-codeless techniques to acquire L1P(Y) and L2P(Y).

The position accuracy is improved, because dual-frequency receivers can now measure the difference between signal reception times between the two frequencies and calculate the exact value of the ionospheric delay (which is the main source of error). All receivers accepting the P(Y) code will also accept the unencrypted P code simulated by SatGen.

GPS L2 C

Transmitted by GPS IIR-M and newer satellites on the L2 (1227.6 MHz) frequency. It is the second civilian signal and the fact that it is transmitted on a different frequency than L1C/A makes it possible to measure the ionospheric delay and improve accuracy. Dual frequency civilian receivers can now provide the same level of accuracy as military receivers which use L1P(Y) and L2P(Y).

GPS L5

Transmitted by GPS IIF and newer satellites on the L5 (1176.45 MHz) frequency. It is a signal intended for life critical applications such as aircraft precision approach guidance. It consists of two signals L5 I and L5 Q transmitted on the same frequency. The L5 I signal is modulated by the navigation message. The L5 Q signal does not carry any data.

GPS L1 M & GPS L2 M

Transmitted by GPS IIR-M and newer satellites on the L1 (1575.42 MHz) and the L2 (1227.6 MHz) frequencies. They are modernised military signals intended to eventually replace L1P(Y) and L2P(Y). Very little has been published about them, but the modulation details are known and SatGen can transmit random data using the BOCsin (10,5) modulation and create signals matching the M-Code spectral characteristics.

GALILEO E1 B/C

Transmitted by all Galileo satellites on the E1 (1575.42 MHz) frequency, same as GPS L1. Standard precision Open Service signal consisting of Data component B and Pilot component C.

GALILEO E5a

Transmitted by all Galileo satellites on the E5a (1176.45 MHz) frequency, same as GPS L5. Open Service signal consisting of Data component I with the F/NAV navigation message and Pilot component Q. Intended to be used together with E1 B/C to improve accuracy.

GALILEO E5b

Transmitted by all Galileo satellites on the E5b (1207.14 MHz) frequency, same as BeiDou B2. Open Service signal consisting of Data component I with the I/NAV navigation message and Pilot component Q. Intended to be used together with E1 B/C to improve accuracy.

GALILEO E6 B/C

Transmitted by all Galileo satellites on the E6 (1278.75 MHz) frequency. High accuracy Commercial Service signal consisting of Data component B and Pilot component C. Since the content of the C/NAV navigation message is encrypted, SatGen transmits a dummy navigation message, which should be accepted by all receivers.

GLONASS L1 OF

Transmitted by all GLONASS satellites on the GLONASS L1 frequency band (14 channels around the 1602 MHz nominal frequency). Standard precision civilian signal. Compared to GPS, thanks to more inclined orbits of GLONASS satellites, it is more suitable for navigation in the polar regions.

GLONASS L2 OF

Transmitted by GLONASS-M and newer satellites on the GLONASS L2 frequency band (14 channels around the 1246 MHz nominal frequency).

Standard precision civilian signal, identical to L1 OF (but with smaller channel spacing). The fact that it is transmitted on a different frequency band than L1 OF makes it possible to measure the ionospheric delay and improve accuracy when using a dual frequency receiver.

BEIDOU B1l

Transmitted by all BeiDou satellites on the B1 (1561.098 MHz). Standard precision civilian signal, very similar to GPS L1C/A.

BEIDOU B2I

Transmitted by all BeiDou satellites on the B2 (1207.14 MHz) frequency. Standard precision civilian signal, identical to B1I. The fact that it is transmitted on a different frequency than B1I makes it possible to measure the ionospheric delay and improve accuracy when using a dual frequency receiver.

BEIDOU B3I

Transmitted by all BeiDou satellites on the B3 (1268.52 MHz) frequency. Standard precision civilian signal, similar to B1I, but with 5 times higher chipping rate. The fact that it is transmitted on a different frequency than B1I makes it possible to measure the ionospheric delay and improve accuracy when using a dual frequency receiver.

NAVIC L5 SPS

Transmitted by all NAVIC (formerly known as IRNSS) satellites on the L5 (1176.45 MHz) frequency, same as GPS L5 and Galileo E5a. It is a Standard Precision Service, the main public signal of the NAVIC constellation.

NAVIC S SPS

Transmitted by all NAVIC (formerly known as IRNSS) satellites on the S (2492.028 MHz) frequency. It is a public Standard Precision Service, very similar to L5 SPS, but transmitted on a different frequency to allow receivers to measure the ionospheric delay and improve accuracy. NAVIC is the only constellation to use S band.