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Introducing Virtual RTK

Published September 19, 2024
GPS is not new. The US Air Force started development of GPS (Global Positioning System; known internationally as GNSS, or Global Navigation Satellite System) in 1974 and the first satellite was launched in 1978. Originally meant for military use, US President Ronald Reagan made it available for civilian use in 1983. At that time, interestingly, […]
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Point One launches its Virtual RTK service to deliver complete, centimeter-accurate positioning at continent scale across the US, UK, and EU

Published September 19, 2024
Virtual RTK complements Point One’s True RTK service, expanding its Polaris product to offer unmatched coverage, accuracy, and reliability for applications across robotics, agriculture, autonomous vehicles, and more. San Francisco, CA – September 19, 2024 – Point One Navigation, a leader in precise positioning technology, has launched its Virtual RTK service to provide customers with […]
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What is NTRIP?

Published August 13, 2024
Network Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol (NTRIP) is a revolutionary technology in the world of modern surveying and geolocation. Developed by the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM), NTRIP serves as a standardized protocol designed to facilitate the transfer of GNSS corrections data over the Internet. For those working in precision agriculture, construction, […]
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Ground penetrating radar for sale (plus rentals)

Published August 13, 2024
Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is an electromagnetic technique that provides high-resolution 2D and 3D subsurface images. This geophysical method, developed over the past 30 years, is primarily used to investigate the shallow subsurface of the earth, building materials, and infrastructure like roads and bridges. In this guide, we explore how GPR works and why RTK […]
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Eos Arrow Gold: How It Works & RTK Setup

Published August 12, 2024
Navigating the world of GNSS technology can be daunting. With several high-precision GNSS receivers on the market, it can be challenging to determine which product will provide the most precision and reliability.  Today, we’ll dive into Eos Arrow Gold, a state-of-the-art GNSS receiver, and how you can set it up with Polaris RTK to achieve […]
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LiDAR Data Stitching: How to Improve SLAM with Precision Location

Published August 12, 2024
In just one afternoon, the Point One team built a scalable technical demonstration for globally georeferencing LiDAR scans without stitching, showcasing how high-precision GNSS solutions can develop a universal reference frame for global mapping at-scale.
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