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Survey Preparation & Execution
The previous chapters laid the ground work for understanding the purpose of each
component of the Z-Xtreme Surveying system and the relationship between
components. This understanding of the functionality and connectivity of the system
components will prove invaluable during survey preparation and execution. Let’s
put this new found knowledge to good use.
This chapter will step through the general process of preparing for and executing
a survey with the Z-Xtreme Surveying System. Specific details on how to utilize
the Z-Xtreme interface or the field application software to perform these steps are
not presented here. Those details can be found in the manuals for the Z-Xtreme
receiver and the field application software.
Previously, we discussed the static and kinematic methods of performing post-
process GPS surveying. Since the two methods require different procedures in
equipment setup and data collection, each is discussed separately below.
Before proceeding any further, let’s examine how your Z-Xtreme system is
packaged.
Your Z-Xtreme system consists of at least two Z-Xtreme receivers. Each Z-Xtreme
receiver and accompanying components (antenna, cables, power source, etc)
resides in a dedicated transport case. All components required to perform your
survey can be housed in the case, with the exception of the optional Geodetic IV
antenna ground plane and tripod/rover pole. In each transport case you will find a
bag, referred to as the kit bag, housing all the components, as shown in Figure 4.1.
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