PIXAM in Action: Advancing Precision & Autonomous Robotics (GNSS)
Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) positioning is redefining the standards of accuracy and efficiency across a wide range of industries. This page showcases field deployments and practical applications of RTK technology — from high-precision autonomous vehicles to centimetre-level surveying and smart agricultural systems. Through real-world examples, we demonstrate how RTK enables reliable, real-time decision-making in even the most demanding environments.
This PDF contains a comprehensive article examining the evolution of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) with a particular focus on Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) positioning. It explores the development of multi-constellation integration, the rise of PPP-RTK solutions, and the growing role of AI in enhancing geospatial accuracy. The article also reviews the historical foundations of satellite navigation, its critical role in modern autonomous systems, and the technological advancements shaping the future of high-precision positioning across a range of industries.
RTCM
This document provides a general overview of the RTCM (Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services) standard, with a focus on its structure, purpose, and application within GNSS correction systems. It serves as the foundation for a series of detailed explanations that will follow, aimed at clarifying the format, message types, and operational logic behind RTCM Version 3.x. Whether applied in real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning, satellite-based augmentation systems (SBAS), or high-accuracy surveying applications, RTCM plays a critical role in enabling precise and reliable GNSS performance. The sections that follow will progressively unpack its message layout, technical evolution, and practical significance in modern positioning technologies.
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) are advanced technologies used for plotting, measuring, and mapping with exceptional precision. These systems leverage satellite signals to provide real-time, centimetre or sub-centimetre accuracy, making them indispensable for applications such as land surveying, construction, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. GNSS devices enable professionals to efficiently collect geospatial data, create detailed maps, and ensure precise measurements—even in dynamic or challenging environments. With their ability to deliver reliable and accurate results, GNSS systems have become a cornerstone of modern geospatial solutions, enhancing productivity and decision-making across industries.
This PDF contains an article authored by Steve Zerafa, co-founder of Diginto.tech and founder of PIXAM, a company specializing in GNSS systems and autonomous robotic solutions. In this comprehensive literature review, Steve explores the evolution of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), highlighting key advancements in multi-constellation integration, PPP-RTK technology, and the fusion of GNSS with AI-driven positioning methods. The article delves into the historical foundations of satellite navigation, its role in modern autonomous applications, and the emerging technologies that are shaping the future of high-precision geospatial positioning.
Measuring, Plotting and Mapping with GNSS
GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) are advanced technologies used for plotting, measuring, and mapping with exceptional precision. These systems leverage satellite signals to provide real-time, centimetre or sub-centimetre accuracy, making them indispensable for applications such as land surveying, construction, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. GNSS devices enable professionals to efficiently collect geospatial data, create detailed maps, and ensure precise measurements—even in dynamic or challenging environments. With their ability to deliver reliable and accurate results, GNSS systems have become a cornerstone of modern geospatial solutions, enhancing productivity and decision-making across industries.
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