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GNSS Correction Data enhances the accuracy of Global Navigation Satellite Systems by providing additional information to correct errors caused by atmospheric conditions, satellite clock inaccuracies, and other factors. This data is crucial for applications requiring high precision, such as surveying, autonomous vehicles, and precision agriculture.
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Satellite Navigation is a technology that enables precise location determination and navigation using signals from orbiting satellites. It is widely used in various applications, including transportation, mapping, and emergency services, providing real-time positioning and timing information globally.
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Atmospheric refraction is the bending of light as it passes through the Earth's atmosphere, causing celestial objects to appear at positions slightly different from their true locations. This phenomenon is most noticeable near the horizon, where the light passes through more atmosphere and is refracted more significantly, affecting astronomical observations and navigation.
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Satellite clock error refers to the discrepancies in the timekeeping of the atomic clocks onboard GPS satellites, which can lead to inaccuracies in the positioning data they provide. Correcting these errors is crucial for ensuring the precision and reliability of satellite-based navigation systems.
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Differential GNSS (DGNSS) enhances the accuracy of standard GNSS by using a network of fixed ground-based reference stations to broadcast the difference between the positions indicated by the satellite systems and the known fixed positions. This correction information significantly reduces errors caused by atmospheric conditions, satellite clock drift, and other factors, achieving centimeter-level accuracy suitable for precision applications like surveying and autonomous navigation.
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Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) is a satellite navigation technique used to enhance the precision of position data derived from satellite-based positioning systems, such as GPS, by using a fixed base station to provide real-time corrections. This method significantly improves accuracy, often achieving centimeter-level precision, making it ideal for applications like surveying, agriculture, and autonomous vehicle navigation.
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Geodesy is the scientific discipline that deals with the measurement and representation of the Earth, including its gravitational field, in a three-dimensional time-varying space. It plays a crucial role in navigation, mapping, and understanding Earth's physical properties and changes over time.
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Positioning accuracy refers to the degree of closeness of the measured position to the true position of an object, often critical in applications such as GPS, robotics, and surveying. It is influenced by factors like signal quality, environmental conditions, and the precision of the measuring instrument.
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Ionospheric delay is a phenomenon where radio signals traveling through the Earth's ionosphere experience a delay due to the ionosphere's varying electron density, affecting the signal's speed and path. This delay is particularly significant for GPS systems and satellite communications, requiring correction algorithms to ensure accurate positioning and data transmission.
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Tropospheric delay is the slowing of radio signals as they pass through the Earth's troposphere, affecting the accuracy of satellite-based positioning systems like GPS. This delay is caused by the refractive index of the troposphere, which varies with temperature, pressure, and humidity, necessitating correction models for precise geolocation data.
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Error correction is a process used to detect and correct errors in data transmission or storage, ensuring data integrity and reliability. It employs algorithms and techniques to identify discrepancies and restore the original data without needing retransmission.
Real-time Kinematic Positioning (RTK) is a satellite navigation technique used to enhance the precision of position data derived from satellite-based positioning systems, such as GPS, by using a fixed reference station to provide real-time corrections. This method allows for centimeter-level accuracy, making it crucial for applications in surveying, agriculture, and autonomous vehicle navigation.
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