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Chapter 4 Survey Preparation and Execution ...................... 123
Static Surveys .................................................................................................. 125
Kinematic Surveys ............................................................................................ 132
Kinematic Survey Setup ............................................................................... 132
Kinematic Survey Execution......................................................................... 138
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting .................................................... 145
GPS Receiver Does Not Track Satellites ......................................................... 146
GPS Receiver is Not Recording Data .............................................................. 148
SECTION 3 - System Guide to RTK Surveying
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................... 153
The Global Positioning System (GPS) ............................................................. 154
Real-Time Kinematic Surveying ....................................................................... 155
Applications ...................................................................................................... 156
Limitations ........................................................................................................ 157
Thales Navigation Z-Max ................................................................................. 158
About The Guide to RTK Surveying ................................................................. 158
Chapter 2 System Components ............................................ 159
GPS Receiver and Antenna ......................................................................... 160
Data Link ...................................................................................................... 164
Power Sources ............................................................................................. 170
Mounting Accessories .................................................................................. 172
Handheld Computer/Field Application Software........................................... 175
Office Software............................................................................................. 177
Chapter 3 Hardware Connectivity ......................................... 179
RTK Base System ............................................................................................ 179
GPS Receiver - Receiver Power System ..................................................... 179
GPS Receiver - GPS Antenna ..................................................................... 181
GPS Receiver - Communication Module...................................................... 182
GPS Receiver - Tripod ................................................................................. 183
Radio - Radio Antenna ................................................................................. 186
GPS Receiver - Radio .................................................................................. 189
Handheld Computer - GPS Receiver ........................................................... 194
Fully Connected RTK Base System ............................................................. 194
RTK Rover System ........................................................................................... 198
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