Thought Leadership Archives

A Technical Primer: How GNSS Works

July 16, 2024

The incredible but imperfect mechanics of measuring pseudorange — and how we get closer to perfection
Once a technology has been around long enough, you start to take it for granted.…

Ground Penetrating Radar: Everything You Need To Know About [2024]

June 19, 2024

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…

Underground Utility Locator Guide [2024]

June 5, 2024

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…

WGS84: What is the World Geodetic System 1984

June 5, 2024

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…

WGS84 vs. NAD83 vs. ITRF 2014: What are the differences?

June 3, 2024

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.…

Loosely Coupled & Tightly Coupled INS & GNSS [2024 Guide]

June 1, 2024

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

Underground Pipe Location Guide [2024]

May 24, 2024

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…

Navigating the Solar Maximum With RTK Corrections

May 23, 2024

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…

NAD83: What is North American Datum of 1983

May 23, 2024

The North American Datum of 1983, or NAD83, is a crucial system used for mapping and navigation across North America. It was developed to replace the older NAD27 and marked…

ITRF: What is the International Terrestrial Reference Frame? [2024]

May 20, 2024

The International Terrestrial Reference Frame (ITRF) is a reference frame for earth sciences and global positioning derived from the International Terrestrial Reference System (ITRS). The ITRF is approved by the…