
Glossary
88
Ag
GPS RTK Base GPS Receiver User Guide
real-time
differential GPS
Also known as real-time differential correction or DGPS. Real-time differential
GPS is the process of correcting GPS data as you collect it. Corrections are
calculated at a base station and then sent to the receiver through a radio
link. As the rover receives the position it applies the corrections to give you a
very accurate position in the field.
Most real-time differential correction methods apply corrections to code
phase positions.
While DGPS is a generic term, its common interpretation is that it entails
the use of single-frequency code phase data sent from a GPS base station to
a rover GPS receiver to provide sub-meter position accuracy. The rover
receiver can be at a long range (greater than 100 kms (62 miles)) from the
base station.
rover A rover is any mobile GPS receiver that is used to collect or update data in
the field, typically at an unknown location.
Roving mode Roving mode applies to the use of a rover receiver to collect data, stakeout,
or control earthmoving machinery in real time using RTK techniques.
RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services. A commission
established to define a differential data link for the real-time differential
correction of roving GPS receivers. There are three versions of RTCM
correction messages. All Trimble GPS receivers use Version 2 protocol for
single-frequency DGPS type corrections. Carrier phase corrections are
available on Version 2, or on the newer Version 3 RTCM protocol, which is
available on certain Trimble dual-frequency receivers. The Version 3 RTCM
protocol is more compact but is not as widely supported as Version 2.
RTK real-time kinematic. A real-time differential GPS method that uses carrier
phase measurements for greater accuracy.
SBAS Satellite-Based Augmentation System. SBAS is based on differential GPS, but
applies to wide area (WAAS/EGNOS and MSAS) networks of reference
stations. Corrections and additional information are broadcast via
geostationary satellites.
signal-to-noise
ratio
SNR. The signal strength of a satellite is a measure of the information
content of the signal, relative to the signal’s noise. The typical SNR of a
satellite at 30° elevation is between 47 and 50 dBHz.
skyplot The satellite skyplot confirms reception of a differentially corrected GPS
signal and displays the number of satellites tracked by the GPS receiver, as
well as their relative positions.
Comentários a estes Manuais