Antenna height: a small setup detail with large consequences
Antenna-height errors can persist through an otherwise good GNSS solution.
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CORS and network RTK: understanding the reference service
Continuously operating stations provide reference observations; network services process or distribute them in different ways.
Read articleNTRIP explained: caster, client and mountpoint
NTRIP carries GNSS data over the internet; the stream content determines how the receiver can use it.
Read articleRTCM messages: checking correction compatibility
A shared RTCM label is a starting point, not a complete compatibility test.
Read articleUHF radio vs internet corrections for RTK
The communication method changes field logistics, but it does not replace measurement quality control.
Read articleCorrection age and latency: why a connected rover can still struggle
Fresh correction data and a functioning internet or radio connection are related but different checks.
Read articleBaseline length: why distance from the reference matters
As the rover moves away from a reference station, some shared error assumptions become less effective.
Read articleRTK will not fix: a practical troubleshooting order
Check the setup, correction flow and observations before repeatedly restarting equipment.
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Multipath: when GNSS signals take an indirect route
Buildings, metal surfaces and other reflectors can distort the observations a receiver uses.
Read articleGNSS under tree canopy: planning around signal obstruction
Trees can block or weaken signals and reduce the continuity needed for precise phase measurements.
Read articleGNSS near buildings: working in an urban canyon
Tall structures can limit satellite visibility and introduce reflections at the same time.
Read articleDOP and satellite geometry: reading the quality indicators
Dilution of precision describes how observation geometry affects the position solution.
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