ISO 12188-1-2010 PDF
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St ISO 12188-1-2010
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Full title and description
Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry — Test procedures for positioning and guidance systems in agriculture — Part 1: Dynamic testing of satellite-based positioning devices. Provides a standardized procedure to evaluate and report the accuracy and dynamic performance of GNSS-based positioning devices (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, etc.) when subjected to motions typical of ground-based agricultural operations.
Abstract
ISO 12188-1:2010 specifies test methods and performance parameters to quantify and compare the dynamic behaviour of satellite-based positioning devices used on tractors and agricultural/forestry machinery. The standard covers measurement conditions, data logging and common metrics for reporting dynamic accuracy, repeatability and related performance characteristics relevant to precision agriculture applications.
General information
- Status: Published (International Standard, confirmed).
- Publication date: March 2010 (First edition, published 2010-03).
- Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
- ICS / categories: 35.240.99; 65.060.01.
- Edition / version: Edition 1 (2010).
- Number of pages: 8.
Scope
Defines procedures to evaluate and report the dynamic positioning performance of satellite-based positioning devices when mounted on tractors and agricultural/forestry machinery. It addresses tests carried out under conditions representative of field operations and establishes common performance parameters and reporting formats so results from different devices and test laboratories can be compared. The part focuses on device-level positioning performance rather than complete vehicle auto-guidance systems.
Key topics and requirements
- Dynamic test methods for GNSS-based positioning devices (motion profiles, test track and operational scenarios).
- Performance metrics (accuracy, repeatability, time latency, position noise, heading and solution integrity under dynamic conditions).
- Data logging and signal/data-record requirements to allow reproducible evaluation.
- Procedure for reporting results in standardized formats to enable comparisons between devices.
- Considerations for different satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) and common receiver configurations.
Typical use and users
Used by agricultural and forestry machinery manufacturers, GNSS receiver and guidance-system vendors, independent test laboratories, research institutions, certification bodies and standards adopters to evaluate device performance and to support product development, validation and comparative marketing claims. National bodies and associations (for example ASABE in the United States) have adopted or referenced the standard for national application and harmonization.
Related standards
ISO 12188-1 is the first part of the ISO 12188 series; a subsequent part (ISO 12188-2) covers testing of satellite-based auto-guidance systems during straight and level travel. Related standards addressing safety, auto-guidance functional requirements and precision-agriculture interfaces (for example ISO standards and sector-specific documents) complement this test-method standard.
Keywords
ISO 12188-1, dynamic testing, GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, positioning device, precision agriculture, tractor guidance, dynamic accuracy, repeatability, latency, test procedures.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ISO 12188-1:2010 is an international standard that defines dynamic test procedures for evaluating satellite-based positioning devices used on tractors and agricultural/forestry machinery, specifying how to measure and report dynamic performance.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers test conditions, motion scenarios representative of field operations, data logging requirements and standardized performance metrics (accuracy, repeatability, latency, heading, etc.) for GNSS positioning devices mounted on agricultural machines. It focuses on device-level positioning performance rather than full vehicle control systems.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Device and machinery manufacturers, test labs, researchers, certification bodies and industry organizations (for example national adopters such as ASABE) use the standard for development, testing, validation and comparison of GNSS positioning equipment used in precision agriculture.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: ISO 12188-1:2010 was published in March 2010 (first edition) and is listed as an International Standard (confirmed stage). Users should check their national standards body or ISO catalog for the most recent review status or national adoptions before relying on it for compliance.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: Yes — ISO 12188 is a multi-part series. Part 1 covers dynamic testing of satellite-based positioning devices; Part 2 addresses testing of satellite-based auto-guidance systems during straight and level travel. Other parts or national adoptions may exist to address additional test scenarios and system-level evaluations.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, dynamic testing, positioning devices, tractor guidance, precision agriculture, accuracy, repeatability, latency.