CAN-GPS Field Station
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In
2010, Orion developed a new field station designed for rapid deployment
and emergency response. The CAN-GPS modularized our SinglePoint GPS
tracking station into a much more manageable size and weight by
separating GPS and wireless from the power hardware. This segregation
enabled a small (<0.25 cu. ft), lightweight (<10 lb) station that
could be deployed quickly and easily even in the most adverse
environments. GPS and RF antennae were mounted on the CAN enclosure.
Input power was enabled for any external 12VDC source.
The
primary design goal - to reduce size and weight to improve field
handling - was met. The system saw initial on-site setup times drop to
under 90 seconds, greatly reducing operational hazard exposure. At the
same time, the station's hardened, secure, weather-resistant enclosure
was more than suitable for continuous, long-term operations. In fact,
CAN-GPS stations have been continuously operating in desert, alpine and
tropical climates for more than two years.
The primary design goal - to reduce size and weight to improve field handling - was met. The system saw initial on-site setup times drop to under 90 seconds, greatly reducing operational hazard exposure. At the same time, the station's hardened, secure, weather-resistant enclosure was more than suitable for continuous, long-term operations. In fact, CAN-GPS stations have been continuously operating in desert, alpine and tropical climates for more than two years.
