High-Precision GNSS for Smart Transportation

Industrial computing specialist Gateworks Corp. has developed a comprehensive solution that brings centimeter-level positioning accuracy to smart transportation.

Based in Vista, California, Gateworks specializes in industrial-grade single-board computers and wireless communication solutions for embedded systems, serving sectors including smart transportation, smart factories and railway systems. 

Application developers working in smart transportation and industrial automation face increasing pressure to deliver solutions that combine high-precision GNSS positioning in variable outdoor environments with secure, low-latency wireless connectivity. The hardware must be rugged enough for harsh conditions while remaining compatible with diverse wireless standards. 

Compliance and Reliability 

Gateworks addressed these challenges by developing a modular, all-in-one evaluation platform and high-performance single-board computer development kit. The solution integrates u-blox ZED-F9P precision GNSS receivers, NINA-B301 Bluetooth Low Energy modules and Point One Navigation’s PointPerfect Flex GNSS correction services into one platform.

The core components include the GW16143, a Mini PCIe card that integrates the u-blox ZED-F9P receiver to deliver positioning accuracy of less than 2 cm. The complete GW7200 Development Kit combines the Venice single-board computer with the GW16143 card, GW16132 wireless module and a one-month trial of PointPerfect Flex correction services, along with all accessories needed for immediate evaluation.

This approach allows application developers to easily evaluate and deploy precise, real-time positioning and connectivity for smart transportation use cases without extensive integration work. PointPerfect Flex correction data eliminates the need for base stations while maintaining centimeter-level accuracy, which can be particularly valuable for fleet tracking, rail monitoring, health and safety applications, and autonomous vehicle systems. The wireless connectivity ensures correction data reaches GNSS receivers in real-time, enabling continuous high-precision positioning even in remote locations where cellular coverage is available.

Safety Across Sectors 

Modern fleet safety systems leverage Gateworks single-board computers to enable edge artificial intelligence processing that analyzes driver behavior and road conditions directly on the device. Modern fleet safety systems leverage Gateworks single-board computers to perform edge artificial intelligence processing, which analyzes driver behavior and road conditions directly on the device. This approach can lower latency compared to cloud-based systems and offers instant alerts for drivers and fleet managers to quickly respond to unsafe driving behaviors. alert mechanisms for drivers and fleet managers to promptly address unsafe driving practices.

Process data in real time boosts driver safety through proactive monitoring. This results in fewer accidents and lower costs, while also helping compliance with transportation rules. Fleet operators notice notable improvements in safety performance and operational efficiency when they adopt edge-based monitoring systems. 

In the rail industry, Gateworks single-board computers facilitate continuous infrastructure health monitoring through connected sensors that assess track conditions, vibrations and environmental factors. The systems also enable real-time location tracking of maintenance-of-way crews to ensure safety and efficient deployment of personnel. According to Gateworks, operators particularly value the enhanced coordination and safety benefits for on-site personnel working in potentially hazardous environments.