7min 26s Intermediate
This video shows how to set up a traditional tripod. Tripods are needed for GNSS/GPS base stations, often a part of near-surface geophysics surveys. Traditional tripods can take a little while to learn to set up, but they can be more precisely placed than a quick tripod and are more stable in high winds.
Find teaching resources, quick guides, and how to borrow instruments on the Geophyscis Field Education page.
This module introduces students to global navigation satellite systems (GNSS, a more universal term than GPS). It focuses on static and kinematic methods, and shows examples for use in measuring topography and change detection.
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