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GPS/RTK

Last updated May 16, 2025, generated by Sumble

What is GPS/RTK?

GPS/RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) is a satellite navigation technique used to enhance the precision of position data derived from satellite-based positioning systems (global navigation satellite systems, GNSS) such as GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou. It relies on a fixed base station receiving the same satellite signals as the rover, and uses this data to provide real-time corrections to the rover. This greatly improves positional accuracy, often down to centimeter level. It's commonly used in surveying, precision agriculture, construction, and autonomous navigation.

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What other technologies are related to GPS/RTK?

GPS/RTK Competitor Technologies

Laser Scanning Technology

Laser scanning provides a different method of geospatial data acquisition that, while often complementary, can also be used as an alternative to GPS/RTK for certain surveying and mapping tasks, therefore it is categorized as a competitor.

mentioned alongside GPS/RTK in 70% (105) of relevant job posts

total stations

Total stations are an alternative surveying technology to GPS/RTK, providing high-accuracy measurements using different principles. This makes them a competitor in the surveying space.

mentioned alongside GPS/RTK in 1% (69) of relevant job posts

GPS/RTK Complementary Technologies

Machine Control Models

Machine control models are used in conjunction with GPS/RTK systems to guide construction equipment, making them complementary.

mentioned alongside GPS/RTK in 98% (57) of relevant job posts

Civil 3D

Civil 3D is used to process and analyze data collected by GPS/RTK systems, such as creating surface models, performing earthwork calculations, and designing infrastructure, making it complementary.

mentioned alongside GPS/RTK in 0% (179) of relevant job posts

AutoCAD Civil 3D

AutoCAD Civil 3D is used to process and analyze data collected by GPS/RTK systems, such as creating surface models, performing earthwork calculations, and designing infrastructure, making it complementary.

mentioned alongside GPS/RTK in 0% (78) of relevant job posts