ESOC GPS Receiver at Cebreros


Location

The receiver is located in the Cebreros ESA station.

History and evolution

The Ashtech micro Z receiver was installed at the station in July 2005.

Equipment

The receiver is located in the 35 meters antenna room of the station. A computer (with warm back-up) provides for the operation and remote control of the system.

The communications are carried out using the ESA permanent operational links.

Miscellaneous

The Station Information Form (SIF) summarises the characteristics and development of the GPS site. The last version and more information are available from the IGS Central Bureau

Some photos* of the site:

The receiver rack in the Antenna Room
The back of the receiver rack in the Antenna Room
The Hydrogen maser housing in the Antenna Room

Series of pictures showing the horizon mask.

Horizon direction North-West
Horizon direction North-East
Horizon direction South-East
Horizon direction South-West

(*) status July 2005


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Contact info. Last Update: February 2005