CHAPTER 10

GPS & QUALITY CONTROL


10.1 GPS and Quality Issues

 
10.1.1 Introduction
 
10.1.2 Quality Assurance Procedures
 
10.1.3 Managing Quality : Tracking the GPS Surveying Process

 

10.2 GPS Surveying Standards

 
10.2.1 Introduction
 
10.2.2 Survey Accuracy Standards
 
10.2.3 Assigning the Order of a Survey
 
10.2.4 Vertical Control Standards

 

10.3 GPS Surveying Specifications & Recommended Practices

 
10.3.1 Specifications For GPS Surveys
 
10.3.2 Network Design
 
10.3.3 Instrumentation and Testing
 
10.3.4 Field Procedure Specifications
 
10.3.5 Data Processing Specifications
 
10.3.6 Calibration and Result Validation : The Quality Control Issues

 

10.4 Quality Control Procedures for GPS Networks

10.4.1 Introduction
10.4.2 Single-Session Tests
10.4.3 Multi-Session Tests
10.4.4 Remedial Action : Summary and Some Guidelines

 


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