GNSS Education & Training Systems
EDU3000 is our current GNSS education and training system for university laboratories, industry training programs, and R&D education. It retains the full functionality of EDU1000 and EDU2000, with additional features and improvements.
GNSS Education & Training
Hands-on GNSS learning with EDU3000.
EDU3000 is a satellite navigation teaching experiment system for universities, product R&D, and industry training. It combines an experiment host, supporting software, and experiment guides to help learners understand navigation principles, operate GNSS equipment, and explore receiver implementation.
EDU3000 retains the full functionality of EDU1000 and EDU2000, with additional features and improvements. Both earlier models are discontinued, and EDU3000 is the current model for new teaching lab projects.
The system provides 41 teaching experiments covering signal processing, acquisition and tracking, navigation message decoding, positioning, timing, and differential positioning. Its integrated 11.6-inch capacitive touchscreen and 4G communication support experiment operation without an external computer.
Teaching Experiment Host
Integrated navigation experiment hardware, capacitive touchscreen, and 4G communication.
Experiment Software & Source Code
Demonstration software and source code for studying navigation processing and receiver implementation.
Experiment Guides & Teaching Materials
Structured exercises and instructional materials for classroom teaching and practical laboratory sessions.
Product Family & Model Status
EDU3000, EDU1000 & EDU2000.
EDU3000 is the current system for new teaching lab projects. EDU1000 and EDU2000 are no longer in production; their product pages remain available for reference.
| Model | Status | Role in the Product Family | Details & Enquiries |
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| EDU3000 | Current Model | Retains the full functionality of EDU1000 and EDU2000, with additional features and improvements. | Enquire About EDU3000 |
| EDU1000 | Discontinued | Earlier standard teaching experiment kit. Its full functionality is retained in EDU3000. | View EDU1000 Details |
| EDU2000 | Discontinued | Earlier enhanced training experiment kit. Its full functionality is retained in EDU3000. | View EDU2000 Details |
Previous-Generation Models
EDU1000 & EDU2000 reference information.
EDU1000 and EDU2000 are no longer in production. Their product pages remain available for model information, experiment coverage, and technical specifications.
EDU1000
DiscontinuedA GNSS navigation teaching experiment kit combining an experiment host, supporting software, and experiment guides. Designed for navigation principle teaching, receiver operation, positioning data analysis, and practical laboratory training.
EDU2000
DiscontinuedAn integrated GNSS education and training kit with a built-in touch display and 4G connectivity. Combines the teaching host, experiment software, and structured guides for classroom demonstration and hands-on navigation experiments.
Teaching Experiment Coverage
41 experiments from signal processing to positioning.
EDU3000 supports hands-on study of the GNSS receiver processing chain, navigation data, positioning, and measurement errors. Explore the six learning areas below to plan your laboratory sessions.
01 Signal Processing Fundamentals Study how navigation signals are sampled, converted, and analyzed. 7 experiments
- Analog downconversion
- ADC sampling
- Digital downconversion
- Digital automatic gain control (AGC)
- Modulation-domain analysis
- Spectrum analysis
- Time-domain analysis
02 Acquisition, Tracking & Measurements Explore signal search methods, tracking loops, and receiver measurements. 10 experiments
- Serial signal search
- Time-domain parallel search
- Frequency-domain parallel search
- High-dynamics carrier-tracking loop optimization
- High-sensitivity code-tracking loop optimization
- Carrier-to-noise ratio estimation
- Correlation peak generation
- Pseudorange measurement
- Carrier phase measurement
- Doppler measurement
03 Navigation Messages & Satellite Data Decode navigation messages and calculate satellite information. 6 experiments
- Bit synchronization
- Frame synchronization
- Navigation message extraction and decoding
- Satellite ephemeris and almanac calculations
- Satellite position and clock-bias analysis
- Relationship between carrier-to-noise ratio and satellite elevation
04 Positioning & Integrity Analysis Calculate position solutions and examine geometry and integrity. 7 experiments
- Position solution calculation
- Real-time dilution of precision (DOP) calculation and analysis
- Navigation positioning data acquisition and analysis
- BeiDou satellite position calculation and analysis
- Receiver autonomous integrity assessment
- Satellite integrity detection
- User position solution analysis
05 Coordinates, Time & Data Formats Convert coordinates and time systems, and interpret navigation data. 7 experiments
- ECEF and geographic coordinate conversion
- UTC, BDS, GPS, and local time conversion
- RINEX format interpretation and conversion
- NMEA navigation data parsing
- BeiDou positioning and map matching
- Satellite position and Doppler-shift analysis
- Receiver velocity simulation and verification
06 Differential Positioning & Error Analysis Perform differential positioning experiments and study measurement errors. 4 experiments
- RTK positioning measurements
- RTD positioning measurements
- Measurement error characterization and analysis
- Ionospheric and tropospheric ranging-error correction
Application Scenarios
GNSS education for classrooms, engineering teams, and industry.
Connect satellite navigation theory with practical experiments. The EDU series supports university teaching, receiver development education, and industry training, with experiment topics selected around the learners' background and course objectives.
University Education
GNSS courses & teaching laboratories
Help students connect navigation principles with receiver operation and observable experiment results. Build laboratory exercises around signal processing, positioning, and navigation data analysis.
Example teaching topics
- Signal acquisition, tracking, and message decoding
- Position solutions, satellite geometry, and DOP analysis
- Coordinate systems, time conversion, and error analysis
Product R&D Education
Receiver algorithms & implementation
Give engineering teams a practical environment for studying receiver processing and navigation algorithms. Use demonstration software, source code, and open interfaces to explore how signals become measurements and position solutions.
Example development topics
- Sampling, downconversion, and signal analysis
- Acquisition methods and tracking-loop optimization
- Pseudorange, carrier phase, and Doppler measurements
Industry Training
Applied GNSS skills & practical workshops
Structure hands-on sessions for teams learning to operate GNSS equipment and interpret navigation data. Focus exercises on the positioning, timing, and data workflows relevant to their day-to-day engineering tasks.
Example workshop topics
- NMEA parsing and RINEX data interpretation
- RTK and RTD positioning experiments
- Positioning results, timing, and measurement errors
Teaching / Lab Workflow
From teaching objectives to experiment results.
Structure GNSS laboratory sessions around a clear learning objective, practical experiments, and evidence-based analysis. Adapt the workflow to the course level, session length, and available teaching equipment.
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Define the objective
Select the GNSS concepts or practical skills learners need to understand. Choose experiment topics that match their background and the time available.
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Prepare the lab
Prepare the teaching system, experiment software, and guides. Check the signal inputs, connections, and supporting equipment required for the selected exercises.
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Run the experiment
Follow the experiment procedure, observe receiver behavior, and collect the relevant signals, measurements, or navigation data. Record the setup and operating conditions.
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Analyze the results
Interpret the outputs and compare them with the expected principles. Review signal processing, positioning, timing, or NMEA/RINEX data according to the exercise.
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Review & document
Summarize observations, processing steps, and conclusions. Explain differences between expected and measured results, and identify questions for further study.
Configuration Notes
Plan the lab around your teaching requirements.
Start with what learners need to understand and practice. Define the course objectives, experiment scope, workstation arrangement, and existing equipment before discussing your teaching system configuration.
- Course objectives & learner level
- Describe the course or training program, the learners' background, and the available laboratory time. Identify whether the focus is navigation fundamentals, receiver implementation, or applied GNSS operation.
- Required experiments & GNSS topics
- List the experiments and navigation systems your course needs. Include relevant signal processing, positioning, timing, NMEA/RINEX data, or differential positioning topics.
- Workstations & teaching format
- Confirm the class size, number of student groups, and planned workstations. Explain whether equipment will be used for instructor demonstrations, shared group exercises, or individual laboratory practice.
- Existing equipment & lab connections
- Describe the GNSS antennas, receivers, signal sources, and other equipment already available. Identify the connections and supporting equipment required for the selected experiments.
Teaching Lab Enquiries
Discuss your GNSS teaching lab.
Share your course objectives, required experiments, workstation count, and existing equipment. Contact our team to discuss EDU3000 for your new teaching setup and request current product documentation.