Old Telegraph Station CORS (AU012) Stuart, Northern Territory, Australia
By dahumbug on 10-Mar-24. Waypoint TP13690

A CORS (Continuously Operating Reference Station) is a GPS or GNSS reference station that provides continuous and permanent real-time positioning information for a specific area

AUSLIG 19701 AUSLIG 19665

Milled Stainless Steel Plate With Permanent GPS Unit Set In Substantial Concrete (NTR2 Survey Mark)

About 100 m NW Of Ranger Station at Old Telegraph Station
 

Recovery Points (These are small round concrete pillars with brass pins in the centre with  round steel lids with holes in the centre)(pics added to gallery)
AU012/2
S 23 40.197 E 133 53.125
AU012/3
S 23 40.215 E 133 53.131
 

Operation

CORS stations are designed to operate continuously, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing real-time GNSS information to users. The GNSS data collected by the CORS station is processed and transmitted to users via the internet, allowing them to access high-precision positioning information from anywhere, at any time.

Accuracy

CORS stations provide high-precision GNSS information, with accuracy levels typically in the range of millimeters to centimeters. This level of accuracy is much higher than what can be achieved with most consumer-grade GNSS receivers and is achieved through the use of high-quality GNSS receivers, antennas, and processing algorithms.

Application

CORS stations are used in a wide range of applications, including land surveying, construction, engineering, and mapping. The high-precision GNSS information provided by CORS stations can be used to create detailed maps, survey land, and support autonomous vehicles, among other applications.

Networking

CORS networks, made up of multiple CORS stations, are used to provide even more comprehensive GNSS coverage and higher accuracy. By combining the data from multiple CORS stations, GNSS receivers can receive information from a greater number of satellites, and the data can be combined to achieve even higher levels of accuracy and reliability.

Accessibility

CORS station data is typically made available to users through a web-based interface, allowing users to access and use the GNSS information easily. Some CORS stations may also allow users to download raw GNSS data, which can be used for additional processing and analysis.

CORS stations are an important component of the GNSS infrastructure, providing high-precision GNSS information for a wide range of applications. With the increasing use of GNSS technology in various fields, the number of CORS stations is expected to continue to take off in the coming years.