Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up an RTK Base
Follow our detailed guide to correctly set up an RTK base station for accurate surveying. Simplify your workflow with expert tips and
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An RTK base station is a fixed GNSS receiver placed on a known or unknown point. It used satellite signals to continuously calculate its position. Then it sends real-time correction data to a rover in the field. Thus, your rover can achieve maximum accuracy, up to centimeters. This practice replaces you being off by several metres using GPS alone.
There are two main ways to broadcast RTK corrections: Once the base is active and corrections are broadcasting: Connect your rover to the base via radio or NTRIP. Confirm it receives a fixed RTK solution. Stake out or collect a few known test points. Check against local control to verify accuracy.
To get the most out of your RTK receivers, you are going to need to set up your own RTK base. This will give you the best performance and allow you to get the most out of your equipment. However, getting it wrong can cost you hours of rework, and cause you to make costly mistakes.
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