SCCS News

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. iStar® 360º Camera Launched

    The iSTAR® is precision engineered like no other camera and its construction pushes the very limits of today's manufacturing and lens technology. iSTAR is available in two software models - FUSION and PULSAR‚ both of which photograph the full spherical environment. PULSAR offers extended capabilities over FUSION, including speed and time saving features to speed up productivity and provide even...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...

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