Determining Location of Base Unit

Reach RS2 / RS2+ RTK / PPK configuration
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It’s been a few years since I’ve had to set up a base unit without a known location. I have a new associate coming to work in a few weeks and I want to teach him how to do this. The last time I did it, the process involved turning on logs, setting the base up for at least four hours and then using the logs, special software and an internet site to find the base location. As I also recall, it takes two or three weeks after collecting the data to get the most accurate location information from the website.

Has this process changed with advances in technology? Is there a recent tutorial showing the process from start to finish?

Located in NW Georgia, USA-two RS2 units.

Thanks,

Frank

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Since in USA, just use OPUS instead of PPP.
OPUS uses differential GPS static solutions to determine a user’s position. It does not use Precise Point Positioning (PPP).
Personally, I would log for 7-8 hours for the best result depending on your tolerances.

How to log data for OPUS | Reach RS2/RS2+

OPUS: the Online Positioning User Service, process your GNSS data in the National Spatial Reference System

All the info is here:
OPUS: the Online Positioning User Service, process your GNSS data in the National Spatial Reference System

You can try OPUS BETA also.
OPUS: the Online Positioning User Service, process your GNSS data in the National Spatial Reference System

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Tim,

Thanks for the response. Headed out into the field but ill take a look at this.

Frank