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Post Processing

Last Updated: October 02, 2008 Related resource areas: Geospatial Technology

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Postprocessing is the processing of GPS satellite data after it has been collected in order to eliminate error. This involves using PC software to compare positional data collected in the field with a GPS device to data collected at the base station. Because the base station is on a known location, systematic errors can be determined and removed from the rover data.


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