A GPS survey, also known as a Global Positioning System survey, is a method used to determine precise positions and locations on the Earth’s surface using GPS technology. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a network of satellites orbiting the Earth that provides positioning, navigation, and timing information.
During a GPS survey, a GPS receiver is used to receive signals from multiple GPS satellites simultaneously. By calculating the time it takes for the signals to travel from the satellites to the receiver, along with the precise location of the satellites in space, the GPS receiver can determine its own position on the Earth’s surface.
GPS surveys are commonly used in various fields such as land surveying, geodesy, civil engineering, mapping, and construction. They provide accurate and reliable measurements of positions, distances, and elevations. GPS surveys can be conducted using different surveying techniques, including static GPS surveys, kinematic GPS surveys, and real-time kinematic (RTK) surveys.
