Base station site survey

What is a base station?

The Base station is positioned at a known and stable location with known geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude, and elevation). It remains stationary during the survey or data collection process. The Base station typically receives signals from multiple GNSS satellites and records precise time, satellite positions, and other data.

What is a GNSS base station?

A GNSS receiver set up at a static reference point is known as a base station. By using a base station, GNSS positioning data can achieve the level of accuracy demanded by surveying applications. Let’s look more closely at how it works in practice. How does a base station work?

Why do you need a rover & base station?

Rovers and base stations have been around and used in our industry for a long time. When paired with the GPS Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) operation, it gives you impeccable accuracy down to the centimeter. Choosing the best location for set up on the job site is the most crucial first step towards obtaining the best data possible.

What makes a good base station?

The heart of a base station is a high-quality GNSS receiver capable of tracking signals from multiple constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, etc.) across a wide range of channels. A multi-channel receiver offers enhanced signal reception and processing, crucial for maximising accuracy. Rugged and weatherproof design.