Comparison of map and survey grade GPS receivers

A comparison and evaluation of the positional accuracy of mapping and survey grade GPS receivers relative to published survey control monuments in northern Albuquerque.

Project highlights

  • Developed data model for the feature service in ArcGIS Online.
  • Collected mapping grade data using Trimble TDC100 Series handheld GNSS receiver (survey grade data collected with a Carlson BRx6 GNSS receiver).
  • Performed distance and direction analysis of collected points compared to published survey control monuments.
  • Used ArcGIS Pro to perform analysis and produce 24×36 cartographic map.

Map layout

Distance and direction analysis

Attribute table