We at Ag Technologies know the importance of being informed on the parameters that affect the use of your Precision Ag Equipment.  Here is one of the many ways that we help our clients better understand and use their equipment.  (For more information and help tools request a customer support login where you will gain access to our private customer support pages.  Note:  Used for existing customers of either our products or services.)

Click Here For The Latest Technical Satellite Updates

Note:  The Image below is showing the times of day and the number of visible satellites during that time.  (The left side represents the number of satellites.  Across the bottom is the time of day.)  Lower number of satellites more likely you are to have poor GPS performance and this affects High Accuracy operations more because of their need for higher quality satellite signal.  These maps are updated as our support team notes significant changes.  (Most are updated weekly.)

CLICK HERE FOR MORE GPS NEWS

Satellite Visibility:   Click Here to Learn More

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Want to Learn More Check the Links Below

 Links Related to the Performance of GPS Systems:

•      Solar Cycle Predictions
•     GPS News
•     GPS Interference
•        DOP (Dilution of Precision)
•       Ag Tech Customer Support Pages

Downloads Available:  (Planning Software and Current SSF File)

• Current SSF File (Click Here)
  • Current SSF File is used to keep the Planning software up to date with the current satellite status.  (Before each use of the planning software make sure to download a new SSF File and load in to the software.  For Instructions Click Here.)
• Planning Software (Click Here)
  • Planning Software is used for Predicting the Status of Satellites and the performance of GPS systems during this time.  With a Current SSF File the system will give you  very accurate predictions in order to help you better plan your GPS operations.
• Features of Trimbles Planning Software (Click Here)

  • Trimble's Planning software is a powerful stand-alone software tool supporting any form of analysis to determine visibility for GPS, GLONASS, IGSO and geostationary satellites.

    Some of the features include:

    Station location:
    Pick your location from a list of cities from all over the world, select your location from the world map or type in your local WGS84 position to do more precise mission planning. Add obstructions to your site to determine the best times for GPS observation.

    Multi station planning:
    Put in multiple station locations to determine the best time to observe these stations simultaneously.

    Sky Plots:
    Get detailed sky plots (including obstructions) of your site for any time of the day to aid in determining the best available occupation times.

    DOP charts:
    Chart out the different DOP values by time.

    Visible satellites:
    Get a quick overview on the number of satellites available for your site, for any time of the day.

• Ag Tech Customer Support Pages

  • For more detailed documentation and information customers of Ag Technologies can request a Private Customer Support Login.  This gets you everything you see here and much more.