If I upload data to OPUS for the purpose of creating a new Known Point, does this information become public? If it does, and the Known Point is in a public space and marked, anyone can place a GNSS receiver over it and use it as their base?
You can upload data to OPUS and keep it private. That’s also the easiest way. Making data public involves a whole checklist of things that need to be done, such as data must neet certain criteria, pictures are taken, and a description must be written; a review process by NOAA is done; and if everything passes - a confirmation email showing you what is about to be made public that must be confirmed. It would be nearly impossible to accidentally make an observation public.
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Like snillor999 said above, the standard option on OPUS is, the “No, don’t share” selection. Here are some of the requirements for sharing your solution, from the OPUS website.
https://www.ngs.noaa.gov/OPUS/about.jsp#sharing
To share your OPUS solution publicly:
- Upload your data file to OPUS
- After entering and verifying your antenna type and ARP height, click the
- button
- For the option share my solution, choose Options >
OPUS shared solutions must meet the following requirements:
- Your GPS data file must be 4 hours or longer.
- Your mark must be a permanent mark of public interest.
- The mark must be durable, have a stable setting, and good satellite visibility.
- Include a description and photos to help others find your mark.
- Your shared solution must be a high-quality solution:
- ≥ 70% observations used and ambiguities fixed
- ≤ 3 cm RMS
- ≤ 4 cm peak-to-peak error ranges for latitude and longitude
- ≤ 8 cm peak-to-peak error range for ellipsoid height
And you also have your receiver orientated correctly, among other SOP’s.
Here’s a tutorial link from their site.
https://www.ngs.noaa.gov/corbin/class_description/opus-share-tutorial/
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