MPC OM-20000072 B.3.2 Static vs. Kinematic Positioning, B.3.3 Real- ti me vs . Post-m is si on Da t a Pr oces si ng

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positioning requires eith er a data link between the two stations (if the positioni ng is to be ach iev e d in
real-time) or else post-processing of the data collected by the remote station. At least four GPS
satellites in view are still required. The absolute accuracy of the remote station’s computed position
will depend on the accuracy of the reference station’s position.
Figure 82: Example of Differential Positioning
B.3.2 Static vs. Kinematic Positioning
Static and kinematic positioning refer to whether a GPS receiver is stationary or in motion while
collecting GPS data.
B.3.3 Real- ti me vs . Post-m is si on Da t a Pr oces si ng
Real-time or post-mission data processing refer to whether the GPS data collected by the receiver is
processed as it is received or after the entire data-collection session is complete.
Remote station
GPS antenna
Reference station
Radio
TX
GPS
RX
Radio
RX
GPS
RX
Differential
data
GPS satellites
GPS antenna
(shown with
choke-ring ground plane
)
User with hand-held
computer