TerraStar Correction Services Brochure

TerraStar Correction Services
Enabling accurate GNSS solutions around the world

The trusted GNSS correction source
for applications worldwide

Accuracy
Seamless, consistent accuracy
wherever you move without being
tethered to a base station

Availability
With 99.999% uptime andavailability, corrections arealways streaming

Efficiency
Same simple setup wherever
you go, with no extra
equipment or configurations

Repeatability
Exact same positioning
every time you work

Scalability
Move, expand or split out into
multiple project areas – there’sno limit

Security
Quick and secure access,with one-way data transfer
of corrections to your receiver

Speed
Fast converging PPP accuracy saves
you time and keeps you working in
more challenging conditions
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TerraStar Correction Services BrochureIndustry leaders trust TerraStar
for reliable, available andaccurate positioning

Agriculture

TerraStar Correction Services unlock highperformance real-time positioning for applications
around the world. Powered by an expansive global
system, TerraStar corrections provide seamless
worldwide coverage giving you the highest quality
data for assured, reliable positioning anywhere,anytime.

Mobile Mapping

TerraStar completes the high-precision
solution for OEM7 applications from Hexagon |NovAtel on or above land, including agriculture,
construction, survey, UAV and ground truthsystems. Witha range of options to fit your needs, TerraStar
is as precise and flexible as you need to be.

Automotive

Aerial survey

Outdoor robotics

Construction

MiningTransport

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There is an ideal TerraStar solution for your precision
Global PPP services
TerraStar's global services deliver correction data in real-time with minimal latency directly to your NovAtel receiver.
Driven by a culture of innovation and excellence, TerraStar’s global positioning is faster and more accurate than everbefore, proving that RTK From the Sky performance is possible anywhere, anytime. With 99.999% availability andthe convenience of both satellite and Internet delivery, TerraStar is always on and ready to power your application,
wherever you are in the world.

TerraStar-C PRO – Best in classposition for fast, reliable accuracy

TerraStar-C – Standard highaccuracy position for OEM6

TerraStar-L – Entry level
performance for basic positioning

Delivering 2.5 cm accuracy in as
fast as three minutes, TerraStar-C
PRO is the world's most reliableglobal service at the fastest speeds.
Transformed by our global RTK From
the Sky technology, TerraStar-C PRO
redefines the global PPP experience.

The trusted choice for centimetrelevel positioning on NovAtel’s OEM6
receivers. TerraStar-C delivers
centimetre accuracy in less than
30 minutes for applications thatneed precision and reliability.

Reliable sub-metre accuracy forbasic positioning needs. TerraStar-L
is a dependable choice for
operations requiring consistent,repeatable performance with noconcerns of data outages or service
downtime. Ideal for users outside ofSBAS regions.

Powered by RTK From the Sky

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TerraStar Correction Services Brochure

Advanced corrections technology
TerraStar offers advanced solutions for NovAtel OEM7 users to enhance their positioning
experience, even improving existing RTK configurations. RTK ASSIST options maintain reliable
centimetre-level accuracy during RTK outages and TerraStar-X continues the traditionof leading-edge technology, all with the convenience of satellite delivery.

TerraStar-X – Premium performanceof two-centimetre accuracy in undera minute

RTK ASSIST PRO – Flexible
performance for hybrid PPP& RTK users

This is the total RTK From the Sky
experience. Leveraging the powerof regional PPP, TerraStar-X delivers
the instant availability and accuracyof RTK with the convenience andreliability of satellite delivery. But it
doesn’t end there; TerraStar-X also
provides unlimited RTK bridging andis simultaneously backed by our mostadvanced global TerraStar-C PRO,
unlocking fast, reliable corrections
outside of the TerraStar-X region.

Powered by TerraStar’s mostadvanced global technology, RTK
ASSIST PRO provides unlimited RTK
assistance, maintaining centimetrelevel accuracy for extended RTK
correction outages. Corrections
can also be used for fast andindependent centimetre-level
positioning, enabling operations inareas with no RTK base or network
coverage. RTK ASSIST PRO is theflexible, high-performance choice
for mixed RTK and PPP use.

Powered by RTK From the Sky

RTK ASSIST – Basic extensionof RTK coverage
Reliable, independent corrections
maintain centimetre-level accuracy
during short-term RTK data
outages due to radio signal blind
spots or interruptions in cellularnetwork connectivity. RTK ASSIST
seamlessly supports centimetrelevel positioning for up to 20 minutesof RTK correction outages.

Powered by RTK From the Sky

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High-performance global corrections
TerraStar’s worldwide reference station network delivers a constant stream of clean measurements into
our correction generation servers. This independently owned and operated network is the backbone forhigh-quality, multi-constellation and multi-frequency clock and orbit corrections.

Reliability trusted by leaders
Reliability is built into the whole system, from redundancy at each reference station to geographicallyseparated, independent network control centres. This robust system, combined with our expert
monitoring and support teams, ensures over 99.999% service availability and uptime.

Total solution design
TerraStar users get the best performance and experience from NovAtel systems. Long-trusted forhigh-precision positioning technology, NovAtel's corrections, positioning algorithms and hardware aredesigned side-by-side to ensure a seamless solution with powerful performance. The result is 24/7/365
all-weather operation.

The security of simplicity
Corrections are broadcast over geostationary L-Band communication satellites for continuous,
no-hassle data delivery and are conveniently available over the Internet for connected users.
Subscriptions are easy to manage online, with flexible durations and scalable service levels to suit
your application needs.

6TerraStar Correction Services BrochureConvergence
Time

RTK
Bridging

Supported
GNSS Signals

Pass-to-Pass
Accuracy(95%)

2.5 cm5 cm

2.5 cm

<1 minUnlimited

OEM7GPSGLO

TerraStar-C PRO3(Firmware prior
to 7.08.10)

2.5 cm(3 cm)

5 cm(6 cm)

2.5 cm(3 cm)

3 min(15 min)

—

OEM7

GPS
GLO
GAL
BDS

TerraStar-C

5 cm

10 cm

3 cm

<30 min—

OEM6GPSGLO

TerraStar-L 450 cm

75 cm

15 cm

<5 min—OEM7OEM6GPS
GLO

OEM7
OEM6GPS
GLO

OEM7GPS
GLO
GAL
BDS

Maintain

RTK ASSIST

20 min

RTK
Performance

HardwareVerticalAccuracy(95%)

TerraStar-X2Correction
Delivery

Review with your NovAtel hardware
details to find the best fit for yourapplication

Horizontal
Accuracy(95%)

Simple subscriptions
for the best positioning1

L-Band SatelliteInternet

Choose the TerraStar service that fits your needs

Maintain

RTK ASSIST PRO5

RTKUnlimitedPerformance

1. Performance specifications subject to GNSS system characteristics, Signal-in-Space (SIS) operational degradation, ionospheric and tropospheric conditions,satellite geometry, baseline length, multipath effects and the presence of intentional or unintentional interference. Best performance achieved with OEM7700
and GNSS-850 antenna. Signal content subject to change.
2. TerraStar-X is available on OEM7700, OEM719, OEM729, PwrPak7, SMART7. Subscription includes TerraStar-C PRO functionality outside of the TerraStar-X region.
3. TerraStar-C PRO enhancements with RTK From the Sky technology currently supported with 7.08.10 firmware on OEM7700, OEM719, OEM729, PwrPak7 and CPT7700.
4. TerraStar-L is available on OEM628, FlexPak6, SMART6-L, SMART2 and all OEM7 products.
5. In addition to RTK bridging, RTK ASSIST PRO subscription also provides independent centimetre-level positioning with TerraStar-C PRO functionality.

TerraStar-X region
TerraStar-X is available regionally in the United States,
approximately represented by the mapped green area.
A subscription also includes access to TerraStar-C PRO
corrections for positioning outside the green region.

TerraStar-C PRO: Fast performance withglobal RTK From the Sky technology
Better than ever before, TerraStar-C PRO users now
experience noticeable improvements in performance
including convergence time, accuracy and recovery.

Full GNSS Signal SupportGPSGLOGALBDS

L1
L1
E1
B1C

L2L2E5aB2aL5E5bB2bE6
B3The best performance is achievable with hardware
support for all signals (full frequency, multiconstellation), on firmware 7.08.10 and higher.
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7About Hexagon | NovAtel
Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are
putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure,public sector, and mobility applications.
Our technologies are shaping production and people-related ecosystems to become increasingly connected andautonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.
NovAtel, part of Hexagon, is a global technology leader, pioneering end-to-end solutions for assured positioning for land,sea, and air. NovAtel designs, manufactures and sells high precision positioning technology developed for efficient and rapidintegration. Its solutions are empowering intelligent positioning ecosystems in vital industries that depend on the ability totackle the most complex challenges in the most demanding environments. Learn more at novatel.com.

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NovAtel, OEM6, OEM7, RTK ASSIST, RTK ASSIST PRO, RTK From the Sky, SMART2, TerraStar, TerraStar-X, TerraStar-C PRO, TerraStar-C and TerraStar-L are trademarks of NovAtel, Inc.,
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