GPS900 – creating a local coordinate system (sometimes known as an “on-site calibration”) using the “GPS Resection” application program. GPS Resection step-by-step 1. Start the Program • Type in a Name for the resection (grid), select a Job and continue (CONT (F1)). 2. Measuring the local points • Select Point ID of the known local point and occupy it. Hold...
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GS08 Network Rover explained:
GS08 Network Rover explained: GS08 in a nut-shell: GS08 is an lightweight and cable-free “All-in-One GNSS Network Solution” Viva Rover. What do I get in the box? GS08 antenna, CS10 Field Controller, 3 batteries (6-8hrs each), pole clamp & bracket What sort of positional accuracy is achievable with this kit? 10-15mm in plan, 20-25mm in height, when dialling into SmartNet... -
Image Assisted Surveying – by what measure is IAS faster than instruments with and without ATR
Image Assisted Surveying – by what measure is IAS faster than instruments with and without ATR Speed of target aiming (source: Leica Geosystems CH, 5th Jan 2011): Manual: 14.48 s, + 4 s = 18.48 s ATR: 10.42 s, +4 s = 14.42 s IAS: 7.02 s, +4 s = 11.02 s Based on the typical ‘Measurement Time for... -
What is the NTRIP Caster?
Sources: http://facility.unavco.org/kb/questions/291/What+is+NTRIP%3F http://gisdevelopment.net/technology/gps/images/ma06102_1.jpg When we dial-in to SmartNet after establishing our GPRS/UMTS internet connection on our GNSS-Rover, we are greeted with the “Net 1: Connected”, then “Connected to NTRIP Caster” info messages. But what do they really mean? NTRIP or "Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol," is a protocol developed by the Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy of... -
Logging Raw Obs – a behind-the-scenes life saver
Logging Raw Obs – a behind-the-scenes life saver When creating a RTK configuration-set, (i.e. SmartRover or PDLRover), it is always worthwhile ticking the option to “Log Raw Obs” when “Static & Moving” at a Log Rate of 1Hz. If this option is ticked and raw-obs are logged, you have the ability to post-process your points (using 1s SmartRINEX data from...