ASTA-x – Accurate Handheld
GPS and RTK Solution

ASTA-x is an accurate handheld GPS and RTK solution for in-field point location on a grid and data collection in-field. Powered by a rugged GIS GNSS receiver for online and offline operations.

Increase efficiency with ASTA-x

About Risutec ASTA-x
The Accurate Handheld GPS and RTK Solution

ASTA-x will help you locate the nearest geopoint on a predefined grid with centimeter-level accuracy for planting, pole planting, pitting, mounding, drilling, and other applications that benefit from establishing a defined spacement. It’s the ideal solution for forestry, viticulture, orchards, and more.

Real-time documentation allows you to document results on any numerical variables of interest with precise, georeferenced data points. ASTA-x includes a cloud-hosted service for data retrieval and manipulation as well as powerful APIs that enable real-time integration with any GIS or geographical ERP-system. The solution also facilitates business process re-engineering between contractors and clients, providing more transparency between parties, like moving from hourly or by-area remuneration to spot-based or unit-based billing.

How the ASTA-x works

ASTA-x works in online with multi-band RTK and offline modes with GPS

ASTA-x works in online and offline modes. In offline, or GPS-mode, the unit achieves meter accuracy suitable for most data collection tasks in data-entry and growth monitoring applications. In online mode, the ASTA-x uses the cellular network for multi-band RTK to deliver centimeter-level accuracy in seconds. Online mode enables precise in-field operations for drilling, pitting, and especially with the grid functionality applications with rigorous spacement requirements such as fruit tree or foresty planting.

Marking and grid operations in Online mode

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You start by assigning the distance between lines in centimeters

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The operator marks the starting point

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Assign the spacement between objects (poles, pits, seedlings, etc.) on the line, in centimeters

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The device is moved to a location indicating the direction of the line at least 10 meters away, and point “B” is marked

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Move the device to the zero-point position, i.e., the starting point – “A” – that instantiates the line

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The device always guides you to the nearest point, regardless of whether it is already marked

Documentation and growth monitoring in Online and Offline modes

The ASTA-x service creates a project for the subjects under assessment, such as species or variety, planting depth, growth, diameter, fertilization rate, humidity, temperature – any measurable variable of interest

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Power-on the handheld device, it connects to the internet automatically

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The operator assesses the point for variables of interest and validates the location

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ASTA-x activates the project of interest and is now ready for use (even in Offline mode)

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Upon work completion, the operator uploads the collected data to the project

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The handheld device guides the operator to the geopoint (location) under assessment

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Real-time monitoring of device location is possible as long as the ASTA-x is online

Technical Specifactions

The ASTA-x enables high update rates with highly dynamic applications in mind for centimeter accuracy in a small and energy efficient module. Correction works over the cellular network in 2G and 4G modes, and comes with a robust tripod (7 kg, length 50 cm, breadth 22 x 27 cm).

Multi-band GNSS receiver

Multi-band RTK with fast convergence times and reliable performance

Concurrent reception of GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou

ASTA-x Key Features

Base-station and Rover

One base station can operate/cover many handheld/in-field devices - save compared to traditional GNSS systems.

Integration Options

Overlay in-field results on your preferred map for reporting and research. ASTA-x comes with integration points for any GIS or GEO ERP interface.

Grid Operations

You can create a spatial grid for various applications, such as orchard pole planting or forestry operations. For crane-mounted options see our ASTA product.

Contractor Management

Contractor and sub-contractor management through the cloud-hosted management console.

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