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3. Signals of GNSS

This chapter discusses the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and their operational principles, highlighting the various signals transmitted by satellites, the advantages and disadvantages of GNSS technology, and the types of GNSS receivers available. The chapter explores surveying techniques using GNSS, including static, kinematic, and real-time kinematic methods, along with their respective pros and cons. Additionally, the role of augmentation systems like WAAS and MSAS in enhancing GNSS accuracy is outlined.

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Sections

  • 3.4.4

    Signals Of Gnss

    This section explains the key signals used in the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), including L1, L2, and L5 frequencies, and their applications in both military and civilian contexts.

  • 3.4.5

    Advantages And Disadvantages Of Gnss

    This section outlines the key advantages and disadvantages of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), emphasizing their benefits in navigation and positioning, as well as their limitations in various environments.

  • 3.4.5.1

    Advantages

    GNSS provides a range of advantages, including ease of navigation, global availability, and independence from weather and visibility conditions.

  • 3.4.5.2

    Disadvantages

    This section highlights the key disadvantages of GNSS technology.

  • 3.4.6

    Types Of Gnss Receivers

    This section details the various types of GNSS receivers, including their applications and accuracy levels.

  • 3.4.6.1

    Navigation Receivers

    Navigation receivers are devices used for various applications including personal and vehicular navigation, offering varying degrees of positional accuracy.

  • 3.4.6.2

    Surveying Receivers

    Surveying receivers are specialized GNSS devices designed to achieve high accuracy for various surveying applications.

  • 3.4.6.3

    Geodetic Receivers

    Geodetic receivers are advanced GNSS devices designed for high-precision applications, using multiple frequency signals to achieve centimeter-level accuracy.

  • 3.4.6.3.1

    Code Phase Receivers

    Code phase receivers utilize GNSS P- or C/A-code signals for navigation and positioning, allowing them to determine location without prior knowledge of coordinates.

  • 3.4.6.3.2

    Carrier Phase Receivers

    Carrier phase receivers utilize GNSS signals to provide precise positioning through direct measurement of the signal phase changes.

  • 3.4.7

    Working Of A Gnss

    This section explains the operational principles of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), focusing on how satellites use signals to determine accurate locations through trilateration.

  • 3.4.7.1

    Trilateration

    Trilateration is a positioning method used by GNSS systems that determines the location of a receiver based on distances from multiple satellites.

  • 3.4.8

    Gnss Surveying Techniques

    This section discusses various GNSS surveying techniques, particularly focusing on static, rapid static, kinematic, and real-time kinematic approaches.

  • 3.4.8.1

    Static Surveying

    Static surveying is a GNSS technique that ensures high accuracy by continuously collecting data over a set period at defined locations.

  • 3.4.8.2

    Rapid Static Surveying

    Rapid static surveying is an efficient GNSS surveying method that allows for quick and accurate measurements, particularly suitable for short-range applications.

  • 3.4.8.3

    Kinematic Surveying

    Kinematic surveying involves using differential carrier phase tracking to obtain precise location data for surveying applications.

  • 3.4.8.4

    Stop And Go Kinematic Surveying

    This section discusses the stop and go kinematic surveying technique used in GNSS, focusing on its methodology and applications.

  • 3.4.8.5

    Real-Time Kinematic (Rtk) Surveying

    RTK surveying is a technique that allows for real-time, highly accurate positioning using GNSS data by employing a stationary base station and one or more roving receivers.

  • 3.4.8.6

    Pseudo-Kinematic Surveying

    Pseudo-kinematic surveying combines static and kinematic techniques to effectively collect GNSS data in challenging environments.

  • 3.4.8.7

    Differential Gnss (Dgnss) Surveying

    Differential GNSS (DGNSS) surveying enhances the accuracy of standard GNSS by using two GNSS units: a reference (known location) and a rover (unknown location) to calculate differential corrections.

  • 3.4.9

    Other Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems (Sbas)

  • 3.4.9.1

    Wide Area Augmentation System (Waas) Survey

    The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) significantly improves GPS accuracy and reliability for navigation by providing correction signals.

  • 3.4.9.2

    Msas Japan

    The MSAS (MTSAT Satellite-based Augmentation System) enhances the accuracy and reliability of GPS signals in Japan.

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