Survey Preparation & Execution; Overview - ashtech Z-Xtreme System Manual

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Survey Preparation & Execution

The previous chapters laid the ground work for understanding the purpose of each

component of the Z-Xtreme Surveying system and the relationship between compo-

nents. This understanding of the functionality and connectivity of the system compo-

nents will prove invaluable during survey preparation and execution. Let's put this

new found knowledge to good use.

This chapter will step through the general process of preparing for and executing a

survey with the Z-Xtreme Surveying System. Specific details on how to utilize the Z-

Xtreme interface or the field application software to perform these steps are not pre-

sented here. Those details can be found in the manuals for the Z-Xtreme receiver

and the field application software.

Previously, we discussed the static and kinematic methods of performing post-pro-

cess GPS surveying. Since the two methods require different procedures in equip-

ment setup and data collection, each is discussed separately below.

Before proceeding any further, let's examine how your Z-Xtreme system is packaged.

Your Z-Xtreme system consists of at least two Z-Xtreme receivers. Each Z-Xtreme

receiver and accompanying components (antenna, cables, power source, etc) resides

in a dedicated transport case. All components required to perform your survey can be

housed in the case, with the exception of the optional Geodetic IV antenna ground

plane and tripod/rover pole. In each transport case you will find a bag, referred to as

the kit bag, housing all the components, as shown in Figure 4.1.

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