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Ground-penetrating radar is an electromagnetic technique that provides high-resolution 2D and 3D subsurface images. In this guide, we dive into how it works and why RTK corrections can significantly improve the accuracy of GPR. What is Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)? Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is a geophysical method that emits radar pulses into the ground to measure the reflected […]

Tom joins the company at a critical time, bringing his experience with six previous startups to bear as we look toward a season of aggressive growth and expansion ahead. As he takes the operations helm this summer, we wanted to share more about his background, what drew him to Point One, and what he sees for the company over the next 24 months.

There’s at least one underground utility strike in the United States every minute, resulting in significant damage to well-being and properties, financial loss, and service disruptions. Underground utility locators minimize the occurrence of these strikes by identifying and mapping pipes and cables buried in the ground. This guide will help you understand underground utility locators, […]

The Emlid Reach RS2+ is a state-of-the-art GNSS receiver that offers high-precision positioning suitable for various surveying tasks. The advanced device is designed to meet the demands of professionals who require reliable and accurate data. When paired with an RTK network like Point One Polaris, it can achieve centimeter-level accuracy in real time. Supporting a […]

The World Geodetic System (WGS) is a standard that defines Earth-centered, Earth-fixed (ECEF) models, Earth gravitational, and World Magnetic models. In 1983, a new realization of WGS—WGS84—was developed from modifications of the Navy Navigation Satellite System (NNSS). Today, that realization is used worldwide for global positioning and navigation in automotive and mobile devices. This article […]

How Polaris’ latest upgrade makes fleet-level positioning simple Companies that rely on positioning solutions at scale often face a logistical mess when it comes to deploying and managing their fleets of drones, rovers, or other satellite receivers. A day’s work may involve planning miles of underground pipelines in multiple locations or deploying several new groups […]

Geodetic reference datums are central to geospatial positioning applications such as Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), forming the foundation for geospatial mapping and inertial navigation systems. The first of these reference datums, the North American Datum of 1927 (NAD27), was published in the 20th century, but since then, datums have been […]

Learn about the differences between loose and tight coupling in GNSS, and why tight coupling provides greater precision to power more reliable solutions.

Accurate underground pipe location is critical for engineers and construction teams to avoid damaging existing infrastructure, minimize the risk of costly repairs or accidents, and ensure the safety of both the workers and the public during excavation and building projects. Pipes carrying wastewater, gas, and oil are usually buried underground for safety and aesthetic reasons–but […]

From Earth, the sun looks like a steady celestial presence, a small but powerful speck that reliably shares its light day in and day out. But a closer look at our central star reveals something far less steady and settled. This is especially evident during the solar maximum, a period of peak activity in which […]