Introduction In the previous post we looked at planning for reception of GOES16(R) weather signals. We determined a ball-park estimate of a received level at -84dBm (assuming a satellite transmit power of 60dBmi) at an azimuth of 174deg and elevation angle of 39.4deg for a location in Toronto, Canada. Signal Capture for GOES16(R) Figure 1… Continue reading RTL-SDR for Satellite Weather on GOES16 – Signal Capture
Category: Navigation
Navigation: Celestial, Sextant, Equipment
RTL-SDR for Satellite Weather on GOES16 – Planning
Introduction In previous posts we looked at receiving weather information via HFWEFAX (Ref.1) and GRIB files (Ref.2) over an internet connection. In the next several posts, we will examine receiving weather information directly from a geostationary satellite GOES16(R) and see if it is suitable in a marine application for solo/family blue water sailors. My thanks… Continue reading RTL-SDR for Satellite Weather on GOES16 – Planning
RTL-SDR for Satellite GPS on OpenCPN
Introduction In the previous post we looked at how to receive GPS spread spectrum signals using an RTL_SDR V3 with a patch antenna (Ref.1, Ref.2). In this post we will see how to send the RTKNAVI data to OpenCPN so that we can plot our position on a nautical chart. RTKNAVI Output Stream Setup Figure… Continue reading RTL-SDR for Satellite GPS on OpenCPN
RTL-SDR for Satellite GPS
Introduction The GPS Global Positioning System first came on line in 1993 with a constellation of 24 satellites (Ref.1). GPS receivers are ubiquitous now, but it is instructive to see if we can examine the actual GPS signal. I will use an active GPS patch antenna with an RTL-SDR V3 receiver. GPS satellites follow a… Continue reading RTL-SDR for Satellite GPS
OpenPlotter – RPi4 Headless_b
Introduction Previously I looked at using the RPi4 remotely with a WiFi hotspot and controlled by an iPhone10 using VNC viewer (Ref.1/2). In this post I field tested the setup down at Toronto Harbourfront. Figure 1 shows the setup. Field Test Figure 2 shows the field equipment setup on a bicycle. I was not able… Continue reading OpenPlotter – RPi4 Headless_b