A Comparison: Static and Future Kinematic GPS (Global Positioning System) Surveys.
Abstract
A three-year program was begun to introduce the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology to all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Districts and Divisions as a means of performing geodetic surveys. Through this program, district survey personnel have the opportunity to participate in a survey project of the district's choice. Six GPS receivers were purchased to be used in a series of demonstrations in this program. Both during and after each demonstration, feedback is being given by district personnel on items such as how field operations could be changed, how the equipment could be modified to make it more user friendly, and most importantly, how GPS could be applied to assist them in performing their survey mission. Although relative static GPS offers a substantial improvement over the way many conventional surveys are performed, district personnel indicated that many applications are not feasible at present because of the time needed to conduct observations at each monument. Since 1985, there has been growing interest in reducing the observation time required to perform geodetic surveys with GPS. One method of reducing the observation time is a technique referred to as relative kinematic surveying. This paper will examine the techniques of relative static and relative kinematic surveying and discuss the benefits of each. Examples of applications in which each technique could prove beneficial for the Corps surveyor, such as dam monitoring, will be presented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 27, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA194666
Entities
People
- Kevin P. Logan
Organizations
- Geospatial Research Laboratory