Is it possible to get submeter/decimeter accuracy from the LOCUS kinematic system? I know that going through the procedures that "survey" grade measurements are possible, but I am referring to less stringent accuracies using less stringent procedures.

Just curious,
Shawn
SIT Texas

yes, it is definitely possible to get submeter or decimeter accuracy by using proceedures that are less stringent than recommended. But I would stress-- not reccomended.

The Locus system is "dialed in" for fixed ambiguity results (centimeter level). It is always using code and carrier. It is always trying its hardest to deliver centimeters as fast as possible. There are many internal checks in the system and some simple external indicators to let the user know when they can count on having "centimeters". There are no such "decimeter" or "sub-meter" indicators. You might try a kinematic survey without initializing some time. If you do your thing for 15-25 continuous minutes in the open, you will most likely have centimeters anyway. If you put a metal clipboard over the antenna every 5-10 minutes you may see the results you're asking about.

Bottom line, it's easier to get centimeters anyway. What a system!

Rod Johnson
CA LSIT

Modified By Rod Johnson on 2/16/2001 at 6:36 PM