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8 RTK Mapping<br />

Figure 8.2 Geoid-ellipsoid separation<br />

The differences between the geoid and ellipsoid result in a perceived<br />

degradation of accuracy between the GPS positions and the ‘known’<br />

survey marks. The inaccuracies can be accommodated through a<br />

process called calibration. A calibration applies a least squares<br />

adjustment to derive a ‘best fit’, by moving the GPS-derived positions<br />

slightly to reflect the positions of the existing survey control more<br />

appropriately, as illustrated by Figure 8.3. This is achieved by<br />

observing or collecting GPS positions over known survey marks, then<br />

creating a local site using the GPS Pathfinder Office software.<br />

GPS Position<br />

Ellipsoidal Height<br />

Geoidal Separation<br />

Known Position<br />

Figure 8.3 Local site calibration schematic<br />

194 TSC1 Asset Surveyor Operation Manual<br />

Orthometric (Geoidal)<br />

Height<br />

Ground<br />

Geoid<br />

Ellipsoid<br />

(Diagram not to scale)

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