Waypoint: GPS Test & Backtrack

Antonio Calabrese

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About this app

Experience a high-performance, modern alternative to traditional GPS test tools.
Waypoint is a technical utility designed for engineers, surveyors, hikers, and power users who require precise GNSS data, high-fidelity altitude analysis, and professional navigation tools.
Whether you are performing a professional device GNSS test, logging NMEA data for post-processing, or navigating a trail, Waypoint provides technical clarity with a clean, modern interface. 🏔️

🛰️ Advanced GNSS Status & Dual-Frequency Test
Get a deep dive into the satellites above you. Waypoint supports GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU, QZSS, and NAVIC.
• Dual-Frequency Support: Track L1 + L5 (GPS) and E1 + E5a (Galileo) signals simultaneously for maximum hardware precision.
• Professional Metrics: View Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), Baseband C/N0, Carrier Frequency, Azimuth, and Elevation.
• Satellite Map: A technical visualization of every visible satellite with constellation-specific iconography.

🏔️ Barometric Altimeter & VSI
Leverage your device's pressure sensor for professional-grade altitude data.
• Fused Altitude: High-accuracy elevation data combining GPS and barometric sensors for stable, precise readings.
• Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI): Real-time monitoring of your ascent or descent rate in m/s or ft/min.
• Altitude History: Visualize your elevation changes over time with a high-resolution graph.
• Weather Trend: Monitor atmospheric pressure changes with storm warning alerts and trend indicators.

🧭 Orientation & 3D Horizon
High-precision navigation using the Android Fused Orientation Provider for smooth, stable results.
• Artificial Horizon: Real-time 3D Pitch and Roll indicators for orientation and tilt analysis.
• Advanced Compass: Stable heading with support for both Magnetic and True North. • Dynamic Radar: A tactical view of your path and waypoints with automatic scaling and distance metrics.

📍 Professional Coordinate Systems
Integrated support for advanced location formats used in surveying, military, and search & rescue.
• UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator): Accurate grid-based location referencing.
• MGRS (Military Grid Reference System): Simplified grid-based location tracking.
• Plus Codes: Support for Open Location Codes to share your position even without a street address.
• Speed Gating: High-accuracy speedometer that filters out stationary jitter for a precise reading.

🛠️ GNSS Hardware Audit
Information regarding your device's GNSS chipset capabilities and hardware integrity.
• Capability Report: Support status for Carrier Phase (centimeter precision), Raw Measurements, Navigation Messages, and Antenna Info.
• Hardware Integrity: Chipset model name, hardware year, and manufacturer features.

📜 Raw NMEA Console & Logger
A dedicated utility for developers and data scientists.
• Real-time Stream: View raw NMEA sentences ($GPGGA, $GPRMC, $GPGSV) directly from the GNSS receiver.
• NMEA Logging: Record GNSS data for post-processing, analysis, or research.

📍 Backtrack Navigation
Record paths and visualize them in real-time.
• Trip Statistics: Total distance traveled and furthest point from origin.
• Background Tracking: Path recording remains active via a persistent service to ensure no data is lost during your trip.

🔒 Permissions:
• Location: Required for GNSS tracking, altitude, and Backtrack functionality.
• Notifications: Required for the Backtrack service to remain active in the background.

Waypoint is built with a focus on high-precision data and technical depth, leveraging advanced Android GNSS APIs for professional-grade fieldwork and hardware testing.