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Differential GPS during hydrographic surveys in 1990

By: Language: English Series: Land & Minerals Surveying ; 9(3) March 1991, 5-7(3)Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: With the resumption of GPS satellite launches it was believed that at last, in 1990, the GPS would offer the RN Hydrographic Service a viable alternative to traditional land navigation systems. In late 1989 a tender exercise was conducted and a contract was let to Racal Marine Systems for the provision of three ship equipments and a Differential Service. This article describes the system and the results of an accuracy assessment carried out in March 1990.

With the resumption of GPS satellite launches it was believed that at last, in 1990, the GPS would offer the RN Hydrographic Service a viable alternative to traditional land navigation systems. In late 1989 a tender exercise was conducted and a contract was let to Racal Marine Systems for the provision of three ship equipments and a Differential Service. This article describes the system and the results of an accuracy assessment carried out in March 1990.