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Aug 1, 1989

GPS Antenna Set‐Up Procedures and Error Sources

Publication: Journal of Surveying Engineering
Volume 115, Issue 3

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The significance of accurate antenna position determinations is presented. Various error sources that affect the precision of the position of the antenna phase center relative to the station mark are also presented. Field procedures and equipment improvements that help reduce errors and detect blunders are included.

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Journal of Surveying Engineering
Volume 115Issue 3August 1989
Pages: 297 - 303

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Published online: Aug 1, 1989
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David H. Minkel
Lieutenant Commander, NOAA, Asst. Branch Chf., Gravity, Astronomy and Space Geodesy Branch, Nat. Geodetic Survey, Charting and Geodetic Services, Nat. Ocean Service, NOAA, Rockville, MD 20852

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