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OCLC number
771915006
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Author
Nnani, Okwuchi,1970-
Title
Comparison between multi- and single baseline kinematic solutions in a marine environment.
Degree
M. Eng. -- University of New Brunswick, 2008
Publisher
Ottawa : Library and Archives Canada = Bibliothèque et Archives Canada, [2011]
Description
3 microfiches
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Abstract
<?Pub Inc> With increasing use of Global Positioning System in the marine environment involving long baselines, the need for better positional accuracies has also increased. This report focuses on investigating the impact of baselines of various lengths in a marine environment. Two sets of multi-baselines of approximately 204 Ian and 75 Ian, respectively, are used for post-processing kinematic data. The goal is to compare the results and determine the 'best' solution, and the criteria for determining the best solution. The study compares the solutions from the multi-baselines with that from single baseline of the same baseline length. This is achieved by using the Waypoint Products Incorporated software GravNav to process seven days of GPS data obtained from the 'Princess of Acadia' Project. The results show that the two sets of multi-baselines are not equivalent and comparisons made indicate that when a forward/reverse separation plot is used, the shorter baseline has a better solution. For the comparison between multi and single baselines, the solutions differ at cm-level.
ISBN
9780494637326
0494637323