The Route tab will always be present on the section on the right-hand side of the screen. It will, however, change the available settings based on your SatGen 4 variant and the route you have configured.
Start (UTC):
This is where you can set the start time and date for the scenario you are creating.
The earliest date you can use for a scenario is 15 January 1998. Not all constellations will be available at all dates.
Total Duration and Distance
Underneath the summary, you will see the total duration and distance calculated for the current route.
Summary
Waypoints
The summary of the route includes the following information for each waypoint:
- Start coordinates
- Duration
- Routing mode
- Speed
Click on the Settings and more button next to a waypoint in the summary to open the information and settings for that waypoint.
You can also click on the relevant point on the map to open these settings.
This will display the waypoint's Latitude and Longitude . It also gives you the ability to set a delay for that point.
Use the Bin icon in the top right corner to delete a point.
Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the previous/next waypoint.
SatGen 4 will also display further information about the route between two waypoints, such as the selected routing mode, the distance between the points, the estimated travel time between the points, the target speed and the apex distance limit.
You can edit the target speed and the apex distance limit and change the set routing mode.
Options
Map provider
Select the map provider you wish to use for your scenario:
- Bing
- OpenStreet
- AMap
Map provider
Select the map provider you wish to use for your scenario:
- Bing
- OpenStreet
- AMap
Dynamics
Select the dynamics you wish to use for your scenario.
- Car
- Race Car
- Train
- Pedestrian
- User Defined
Information Icon
Click on the Gear icon to the right of the Dynamics value to configure the selected dynamics option.
You can configure the following values for the different types of dynamics:
- Longitudinal Acceleration (g)
- Longitudinal Deceleration (g)
- Lateral Acceleration (g)
- Vertical Acceleration (g)
- Longitudinal Acceleration Jerk (g/s)
- Longitudinal Deceleration Jerk (g/s)
- Lateral Jerk (g/s)
- Vertical Jerk (g/s)
Dynamics
Select the dynamics you wish to use for your scenario.
- Car
- Race Car
- Train
- Pedestrian
- User Defined
Information Icon
Click on the Gear icon to the right of the Dynamics value to configure the selected dynamics option.
You can configure the following values for the different types of dynamics:
- Longitudinal Acceleration (g)
- Longitudinal Deceleration (g)
- Lateral Acceleration (g)
- Vertical Acceleration (g)
- Longitudinal Acceleration Jerk (g/s)
- Longitudinal Deceleration Jerk (g/s)
- Lateral Jerk (g/s)
- Vertical Jerk (g/s)
Altitude (m)
Set the altitude you wish to use for your scenario.
Altitude (m)
Set the altitude you wish to use for your scenario.
Datum
Select which datum you want to use for your scenario:
- WGS84 Ellipsoid
- EGM84 Geoid
- EGM96 Geiod
- EGM2008 Geoid
Datum
Select which datum you want to use for your scenario:
- WGS84 Ellipsoid
- EGM84 Geoid
- EGM96 Geiod
- EGM2008 Geoid
Default target speed (km/h)
This option lets you set the default target speed for your scenario.
Apply All
Apply the current value for Default Target Speed to all the existing waypoints in the current route.
Default target speed (km/h)
This option lets you set the default target speed for your scenario.
Apply All
Apply the current value for Default Target Speed to all the existing waypoints in the current route.
Apex Distance Limit (m)
Set the Apex Distance Limit for the route.
Apply All
Apply the current value for Apex Distance Limit to all existing waypoints in the current route.
Apex Distance Limit (m)
Set the Apex Distance Limit for the route.
Apply All
Apply the current value for Apex Distance Limit to all existing waypoints in the current route.
Delays
Enable the delays by ticking the boxes next to them.
This will give you the opportunity to adjust the delay value. Use the up and down arrows next to the value to adjust it to a value between 0 minutes and 0 seconds and 45 minutes and 0 seconds.
You can set delays for both the start and the end of the route.
You can also click on the drop-down arrow to use the time controller to set the time value.
Elevation mask
You can adjust the elevation mask with the up and down arrows or type in your required value between - 90° and + 90°.
Elevation mask
You can adjust the elevation mask with the up and down arrows or type in your required value between - 90° and + 90°.
True horizon (space simulations)
Tick this box to enable the use of true horizon. This is recommended for space simulation only. This will make SatGen adjust the list of visible satellites based on the horizon as seen from the simulated position.
True horizon (space simulations)
Tick this box to enable the use of true horizon. This is recommended for space simulation only. This will make SatGen adjust the list of visible satellites based on the horizon as seen from the simulated position.
World Map
This area contains a world map that will indicate the location of your current route.
Start (UTC):
This is where you can set the start time and date for the scenario you are creating.
The earliest date you can use for a scenario is 15 January 1998. Not all constellations will be available at all dates.
Total Duration and Distance
Underneath the summary, you will see the total duration and distance calculated for the current route.
Examples
A quick and easy way to get started with a script is to use one of the predefined examples. This list of predefined user instructions covers a selection of popular tests you can complete with SatGen 4 and LabSat to test GNSS devices.
You can select a scenario example to apply to your script editor.
The examples are:
Options
Auto-Preview
Tick this box to enable auto-preview of your scenario.
Auto-Preview
Tick this box to enable auto-preview of your scenario.
Map Provider
Select the map provider you wish to use for your scenario:
- Bing
- OpenStreet
- AMap
Map Provider
Select the map provider you wish to use for your scenario:
- Bing
- OpenStreet
- AMap
Dynamics
- Car
- Race Car
- Train
- Pedestrian
- User Defined
Information Icon
Click on the Gear icon behind the Dynamics value to configure the selected dynamics type.
You can set configure the following values for the different types of dynamics:
- Longitudinal Acceleration (g)
- Longitudinal Deceleration (g)
- Lateral Acceleration (g)
- Vertical Acceleration (g)
- Longitudinal Acceleration Jerk (g/s)
- Longitudinal Deceleration Jerk (g/s)
- Lateral Jerk (g/s)
- Vertical Jerk (g/s)
Dynamics
- Car
- Race Car
- Train
- Pedestrian
- User Defined
Information Icon
Click on the Gear icon behind the Dynamics value to configure the selected dynamics type.
You can set configure the following values for the different types of dynamics:
- Longitudinal Acceleration (g)
- Longitudinal Deceleration (g)
- Lateral Acceleration (g)
- Vertical Acceleration (g)
- Longitudinal Acceleration Jerk (g/s)
- Longitudinal Deceleration Jerk (g/s)
- Lateral Jerk (g/s)
- Vertical Jerk (g/s)
Datum
Select which height geoid you want to use for your scenario:
- WGS84 Ellipsoid
- EGM84 Geoid
- EGM96 Geiod
- EGM2008 Geoid
Datum
Select which height geoid you want to use for your scenario:
- WGS84 Ellipsoid
- EGM84 Geoid
- EGM96 Geiod
- EGM2008 Geoid
Elevation mask
You can adjust the elevation mask with the up and down arrows to a value of between - 90° and + 90°.
Elevation mask
You can adjust the elevation mask with the up and down arrows to a value of between - 90° and + 90°.
True horizon (space simulations)
Tick this box to enable the use of true horizon. This is recommended for space simulation only.
True horizon (space simulations)
Tick this box to enable the use of true horizon. This is recommended for space simulation only.
Click on the Almanacs button to see the almanacs that are used for your scenario and your almanac options.
You can choose to keep the default Automatic setting:
This setting will automatically use the latest online version.
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Click on the reload icon to reload an almanac from the Internet.
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Click on the folder icon to open the almanac folder in Windows Explorer.
You can set it to Manual:
This setting lets you manually select an almanac from your local files for each constellation.
- Click on the … button to open Windows Explorer and navigate to your required almanac file.
Constellation tabs:
You can use the tabs at the bottom half of the view to see the applied almanac for each constellation.
Click on the Almanacs button to see the almanacs that are used for your scenario and your almanac options.
You can choose to keep the default Automatic setting:
This setting will automatically use the latest online version.
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Click on the reload icon to reload an almanac from the Internet.
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Click on the folder icon to open the almanac folder in Windows Explorer.
You can set it to Manual:
This setting lets you manually select an almanac from your local files for each constellation.
- Click on the … button to open Windows Explorer and navigate to your required almanac file.
Constellation tabs:
You can use the tabs at the bottom half of the view to see the applied almanac for each constellation.
The Satellites tab will show you a list of the available satellites in the different constellations applicable to your system. You can see the satellites that are visible above the set elevation mask, the satellites' PRN number, azimuth in degrees and elevation in degrees, an ascension/descension indicator for each satellite and the attenuation level for each satellite.
The top bar in the Satellites tab contains:
- The UTC time for the selected first waypoint/timeline point in the route or for the selected waypoint.
- You can adjust the date by clicking on the up and down arrows on the right-hand side of the date or by clicking on the single down arrow to see a dropdown with a calendar to pick a new date.
- You can adjust the time by clicking on the time and typing in the new one.
- Arrow buttons for navigation between waypoints/timeline points in the route.
- Click on the left and right arrows to navigate to the previous or next point in the route.
- Settings and more button
Click on the Settings and more button to see a dropdown with the following options for the selected constellation:
- Select All
Select all the satellites in all the constellations.
- Deselect All
Deselect all the satellites in all the constellations.
- Select All in [current constellation]
Select all the satellites in the current constellation.
- Deselect All in [current constellation]
Deselect all the satellites in the current constellation.
- Link Attenuation for [current constellation]
Link the attenuation level across all the satellites in the current constellation,
- Clear satellite changes
Delete changes made in the Satellites tab, such as ticking or unticking satellites or changing the attenuation.
Click on the Settings and more button to see a dropdown with the following options for the selected constellation:
- Select All
Select all the satellites in all the constellations.
- Deselect All
Deselect all the satellites in all the constellations.
- Select All in [current constellation]
Select all the satellites in the current constellation.
- Deselect All in [current constellation]
Deselect all the satellites in the current constellation.
- Link Attenuation for [current constellation]
Link the attenuation level across all the satellites in the current constellation,
- Clear satellite changes
Delete changes made in the Satellites tab, such as ticking or unticking satellites or changing the attenuation.
Right-click on any element in the Satellites tab to access a dropdown menu where you can:
- Select All
Select all the satellites in the current constellation.
- Deselect All
Deselect all selected satellites in the current constellation.
- Link Attenuation
Editing the attenuation level for one satellite will update it for all the satellites in the current constellation.
- Unlink Attenuation
Remove the linking of the attenuation for the satellites in the current constellation.
Right-click on any element in the Satellites tab to access a dropdown menu where you can:
- Select All
Select all the satellites in the current constellation.
- Deselect All
Deselect all selected satellites in the current constellation.
- Link Attenuation
Editing the attenuation level for one satellite will update it for all the satellites in the current constellation.
- Unlink Attenuation
Remove the linking of the attenuation for the satellites in the current constellation.
Click on the Create tab to configure and create your output file.
Select the format of your output file, which is the LabSat product you wish to replay the scenario on or a file type to export.
You have the following options:
LabSat
- LabSat 4 Realtime
- LabSat 4
- LabSat 3 Wideband
- LabSat 3
- LabSat Realtime
- LabSat 2
- LabSat 1
Other
- NMEA
- KML
- CSV
Select the format of your output file, which is the LabSat product you wish to replay the scenario on or a file type to export.
You have the following options:
LabSat
- LabSat 4 Realtime
- LabSat 4
- LabSat 3 Wideband
- LabSat 3
- LabSat Realtime
- LabSat 2
- LabSat 1
Other
- NMEA
- KML
- CSV
Information
Click on the information icon to the right of the selected format to expand the information area and view relevant information for your chosen LabSat product, such as the Data rate, Sample rate, Bandwidth and Frequency.
Information
Click on the information icon to the right of the selected format to expand the information area and view relevant information for your chosen LabSat product, such as the Data rate, Sample rate, Bandwidth and Frequency.
This is where you enter the name for your scenario file. SatGen 4 will use New Scenario_xxxx as the default name.
If you have entered a file name but want to revert to the automatic naming system, you can click on the Reset button next to the file name.
This area will display the signals that are available. They will change depending on the set output format and the SatGen 4 license you are using.
Click on the signals you wish to include in your file.
Selected options will be highlighted in blue.
This area will display the signals that are available. They will change depending on the set output format and the SatGen 4 license you are using.
Click on the signals you wish to include in your file.
Selected options will be highlighted in blue.
This area gives you the option to select the quantisation applied to your signal.
This area gives you the option to select the quantisation applied to your signal.
You can use the attenuation tick box to enable or disable the attenuation.
When it is enabled, you have the option to adjust it between 0 and -15 dB.
You can use the attenuation tick box to enable or disable the attenuation.
When it is enabled, you have the option to adjust it between 0 and -15 dB.
Click on the Create File button to make SatGen 4 generate your scenario file and save it in your chosen directory.
The file will be available in the queue where you can see the progress of the creation.
When the file has been created SatGen will go on to process any remaining scenarios in the queue.
Click on the Create File button to make SatGen 4 generate your scenario file and save it in your chosen directory.
The file will be available in the queue where you can see the progress of the creation.
When the file has been created SatGen will go on to process any remaining scenarios in the queue.
