New Tools and Features of the GEODNET Console
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GEODNET is a revolutionary decentralized network of Space Weather stations that report the real-time influence of the Sun's solar winds on the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals.
The data collected by the network will be used in a variety of applications, including climate change monitoring, autonomous driving, hi-resolution mapping, autonomous construction, UAV logistics, unmanned farm, VR/AR, geodetic surveying, and deformation monitoring.
This article will give you an overview of GEODNET and the most up-to-date features of the GEODNET console, whether you're new to GEODNET or familiar with the community.
What Makes GEODNET Remarkable?
GEODNET is the first network of its kind that leverages the Earth's surface as the resource, which provides enormous value for the network. By installing a new class of Space Weather stations on rooftops, GEODNET aims to collect extensive real-time geospatial data about Earth and its atmosphere.
The term "Space Weather" describes the effects of the Sun and solar wind on the Earth's Atmosphere. It is important because it can significantly affect technology and infrastructure on Earth, including satellite and GPS navigation, power grids, and communication systems.
Real-time Space Weather data can power various IT applications, such as millimeter-accurate position measurements and nanosecond timing. It can also help to monitor air quality and sea levels and predict earthquakes.
So far, monitoring Space Weather has been costly and restricted to regionally operated specialized networks called "CORS" (Continuously Operated References Stations).
GEODNET is building a new global cyber infrastructure by utilizing cutting-edge receiver technology and the power of blockchain. This new infrastructure will provide a robust range of measurements at a significantly reduced cost.
Latest Features of GEODNET Console
The GEODNET Console is the web platform that allows users to access and control their GEODNET stations. The console provides a convenient dashboard for users to track the performance of their stations, as well as several new features.
Location NFTs
GEODNET Location NFTs were assigned to early stations with high-quality antenna installations.
To hold a Location NFT, a station had to keep a 98% Rolling Reward Rate, a GEODNET installation-quality metric (more below).
New features of the Location NFT will be released at the beginning of Q1 2023.
Rolling Reward Rate
The Rolling Reward Rate (RRR) is GEODNET's name for a metric of installation quality: how many satellites the station's antenna can see and how stable its Wi-Fi connection is. Station operators had to achieve a 98% or better RRR for 30 consecutive days in order to receive the GEODNET Location NFT.
New Hex Map
The GEODNET network's coverage is depicted on the map now as hexagons.
In the future, each Resolution 5 hexagon will be assigned directly to a Location NFT.
However, for early adopters, all stations that operated at 98%+ RRR through January 31, 2023, were assigned a Location NFT. After that, only one Location NFT will be assigned per hex.
A purple outline on the blue station location indicator on the map identifies stations that have been assigned a Location NFT.
Location NFT Alpha Program
GEODNET is currently testing the first batch of 103 NFTs with 93 unique users.
Conclusion
The GEODNET Console is an innovative platform that allows users to access and control their own Space Weather stations. Features such as Location NFTs, the Rolling Reward Rate metric and the Hex Map are designed to show how well each station is installed and connected.
With blockchain technology powering this new global cyber infrastructure, GEODNET gives station operators a way to contribute to a shared, global network of reference data.
Read more on our GEODNET page.
Gear for a GEODNET rooftop install
We don't have GEODNET stations in stock right now; read about the network on our GEODNET page. A GEODNET station comes with its own satellite antenna and cable, but a solid, high mount with a clear view of the sky is up to you. These in-stock parts can help:
- L-type wall mounting pole for a wall or parapet
- I-shaped vertical mounting rod to lift the antenna above the roofline
- U-shaped hoisting pole
- All mounts and antenna accessories
Check that the mount suits your antenna's bracket before you order, or ask us using the chat button. Running a LoRaWAN gateway on the same roof? See our 915 MHz antenna buying guide.
