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UTRAQ GPS Navigation modules Using IRNSS Features, Dependency, Specifications
India has launched its own module known as UTRAQ which will use Indian satellite IRNSS for GPS instead of using US satellite.
L110 GNSS and L100 GNSS are the two modules launched.
These are GPS receivers Modules based on IRNSS supported by GAGAN/NaviC signals, designed using L5 and S bands.
It is owned by Ramakrishna Electro Component & manufactured by Shanghai Mobiletek.
This will be used for VTS (vehicle tracking system).
IRNSS User Receiver module is integrated with front-end chipset and embedded high-performance ARM9 processor from leading chipset manufacturer.
It has an internal S RAM, UART, USB, CAN and 10 Bit ADCs.
UTRAQ modules can be used for marine, aerial, terrestrial navigations. These modules can also be used for vehicle tracking and Geodetic data capture among others.
The company has launched the Vehicle Tracking System under ‘Utraq’ brand. This system will replace the currently in-use GPS application that is working on US satellites.
VTS module was first initiated in 1999 after the Kargil war. VTS module which was part of IRNSS was pushed to track the position of Pakistan troops, but the US refused to give data during War.
UTRAQ's launch will help ISRO systems will be able to provide accurate data without any dependency on foreign satellites.
