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ATTENTION: GEOMAGNETIC STORM IN PROGRESS
ATTENTION: GEOMAGNETIC STORM IN PROGRESS
Earth is entering a stream of high-speed solar wind, and this is causing G1-class geomagnetic storms on February 16th. This is not the CME we have been waiting for since Valentine’s Day. Instead, the solar wind is flowing from a coronal hole on the sun. Visit www.spaceweather.com for photos and more information.
This generally means GPS RTK will not fix as quickly or render as high precision. Spend more time on each point to improve precision.
Leap Second Introduction June 30, 2015
Tyler C. posted this on Jun 24, 4:58 PM
We would like to bring to your attention important information related to the introduction of a leap second by the IERS
(International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service) on June 30, 2015. The introduction of a new leap second has been announced to be introducedfor June 30th, 2015 at 23:59:59. This will increase the difference between UTC and GPS time by 1 second to new 17 seconds.
All care is being given to assure that SmartNet North America GNSS infrastructure is not adversely affected by this introduction, but similar care should be taken by all SmartNet North America users on their GNSS rovers as well.
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Leica Captivate Training Videos
Leica Viva and Nova Total Stations
Leica Viva Training Videos
Massachusetts CORS (MaCORS) Network Connection Quick Guide for Viva
Massachusetts CORS (MaCORS) Network Connection Quick Guide with Viva
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Get account setup:
- Register with user ID and Password
- Shop for products: RTK Data Products
- Receive email notification of access
To set up on Viva:
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TS Viva Quick Survey Guide for CS15
Maine Technical – TS Viva Quick Survey Guide for CS15
- Start Up.
-Turn on Smart Antenna
-Turn on CS15 Controller (may take a moment as boots and open Viva program)…Press F1 (Next) if needed until getting to Main Menu (below):
How to Process RTK Data in Leica Geo Office
In this video Jim will show you how to take downloaded data from Leica Viva SmartWorx into Leica Geo Office software. How to create a project, setup and apply proper coordinate system, and export data into an acsii file for use in your environment.
Quick Guide for Attaching Geoid 12 Files in Carlson SurvCE
Carlson has created a knowledge base article with steps to setup and configure Geoid 2012 on your device. Please see the link referencing the article.
Guide for Installation and Operation of Geoid 2012a in Leica Geo Office
Leica Geo Office Guide for Installation and Operation of the New Geoid 2012a Model.