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Localization calculator – Spectra Precision Survey Pro v4.5 Ranger User Manual User Manual

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Localization Calculator

Note: The Localization calculator is used to provide the field

procedure for a workflow supported in Survey Pro versions prior to

3.5. This routine is similar to using the Start GPS Survey wizard one
point setup mode, except that rotation is calculated parallel to a
selected map projection.

1. After choosing the projection settings and configuring the base

and rover receivers, go to the Survey > Projection screen.

2. Tap Solve Localization… to open the Solve Localization wizard and

then tap Calculator>.

Note: The vertical card will be the vertical manual parameter screen
described in the previous section.

3. Leave the scale at 1.0. For an explanation of the scale factor or to

review the reference height used for ground scale, tap the Calc

Scale button.

4. Calculate the rotation for this setup. Tap Calc. Rotation to open

the Localization Calculator. If you have not already selected a

mapping plane, you will be prompted to do so now.

5. Tap Solve Rotation> to calculate rotation for the localization

origin in the selected map projection zone.

6. Examine the results. The Rotation is the negative of meridian

convergence between the central meridian of the selected map

projection zone and the base point.

7. If you set your base up on a known point, then the base station

coordinates are already entered into the Base Station Local
Coordinate

fields. Tap Solve> to calculate the localization

parameters. Tap Accept to finish setup and return to the
Projection screen.

8. If you set your base up on a new point, you need to tap

Occupy Control. You will be prompted to make sure your Scale