A public ESOC Navigation Support Office GNSS station participating in the EUREF Permanent Network
Location
The receiver is located in the Cebreros ESA Deep Space tracking station in Avila, Spain.
History and evolution
The original Ashtech micro Z receiver was installed at the station in July 2005.
In December 2012 a Septentrio Polarx4 receiver was installed and a Septentrio Chokering MC antenna.
In September 2019 the equipment was upgraded to a Septentrio PolarRx5TR (timing) receiver and a Septentrio PolaNt Chokering B3/E6 antenna
Installation
The receiver is located in the 35 meters antenna room of the station. A computer (with warm back-up) provides for the operation and remote control of the system.
The communications are carried out using the ESA permanent operational links.
Photos
from 2019
CEBR GNSS Septentrio antenna
from 2012
CEBR GNSS Septentrio antenna
from 2006
Series of pictures showing the horizon mask.
Series of pictures showing the horizon mask.