GPS Reference Networks Need Regulation
by Harry O. Ward, PE
July 1, 2010
Contractors using GPS rovers or automated machine guidance are
making heavy use of GPS reference networks these days, and they are absorbing
3D data from satellites routinely. While doing research for an upcoming
article, I came across information that may call into question the accuracies
of GPS reference networks. I believe these potential faults should be
researched, evaluated, solved, standardized and regulated.
Editor's note: A version of this blog is also posted at www.rpls.com/blogs/2/22.
Harry O. Ward, PE
hward@harken-reidar.com
Harry O. Ward, PE, is a registered professional engineer, a state licensed contractor and certified in machine control. He is president of Harken-Reidar (www.harken-reidar.com), a new infrastructure solutions company. He has been a member of the engineering faculty at George Mason University since 1997. He can be reached at hward@harken-reidar.com.
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Title: Nuts
By: John
Posted: July 4, 2010 3:30 PM
Trying to drum up work by requiring regulations. So you have examined the entiere GOS system and found flaws. Instead of calling for more government to regulate such why not be part of the solution by telling those managing the system about he flaws so they can correct them. But no morw regulation so that a licensed few can corner more work for themselves while the little business man has to go away or fork out more money. Go back under the rock u crawled out from under. NO MORE GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS ON ANYTHING>
Title: GNSS Ref Network Regulation
By: Irish Simon
Posted: July 8, 2010 6:26 AM
A better understanding at all levels of how different networks calculate rover positions / maintain their control stations (quality of installation) and the limitations of different data formats can only be better for the end user.
If regulation means more transparency and less reliance on a sales pitch then this is a good idea..