Base Crew 101

GENERAL GUIDE AND INTRODUCTION

Outline
1.

Conceptual Framework

2.

Establishment of Ground Control Points (GCP) and Benchmarks (BM)

3.

Base Data

4.

Baseline Processing using Trimble Business Center

5.

Technical Report (Base)

6.

GCP and BM Database

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Conceptual Framework

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LiDAR Technology

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Conceptual Framework - Heights

Ellipsoidal Height (h)
Orthometric Height (H)
Geoid Height (N)
EGM2008

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Conceptual Framework: Coordinates

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Conceptual Framework: Coordinates

Geographic: Latitude (f), Longitude (l), Elevation (h)
WGS84 (Global); PRS92 (Local)

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Conceptual Framework: Coordinates

Grid: Northings (N), Eastings (E), Height (H)
UTM Zone 51N (Global); PTM (Local)
UNIVERSAL TRANSVERSE MERCATOR PROJECTION
ZONE NO.
CENTRAL Meridian
EXTENT OF ZONE
50
117
114-00 to 120-00
51
123
120-00 to 126-00
PHILIPPINE TRANSVERSE MERCATOR PROJECTION

ZONE NO.
I
II
III
IV
V

CENTRAL MERIDIAN
117
119
121
123
125

EXTENT OF ZONE
116-00 to 118-30
117-30 to 120-30
119-30 to 122-30
121-30 to 124-30
123-30 to 127-00
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GCP and BM Establishment

As per Sir Chris email dated August 7, 2014

http://www.geodeticengineer.org.ph/geodetic-control-points/

One of the objectives of DAC is to

acquire 50 cm horizontal and 20 cm
vertical accuracy. To obtain this, we need
2nd and higher ordered GCPs (i.e. Zeroth
and 1st) as base stations.
Based on GCP MASTERLIST.xls, there are
currently 74 Zeroth order, 314 1st order,
2,361 2nd order, 3,867 3rd order and
10,618 4th order GCPs

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GCP and BM Establishment

Duration of Observation
In case there is no recovered 1st or 2nd order GCPs in the area of interest, establishment of GCP
takes place. You can opt to recover 3rd and 4th order GCP, then re-process later. Other option is to
establish a semi-permanent marker.
As per Memorandum Circular No. 2010-13 Section 24. A minimum of four (4) satellites shall be
observed with the following duration for Static Mode:

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GCP and BM Establishment Accuracy

To obtain the accuracy of our established GCP, we refer to Memorandum Circular No. 2010-13
Section 25. Connection to existing controls Connection shall be made to control of the same
or higher Order of Accuracy with the following number of observations:

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Base Data GPS

Currently, we have 4 models of GPS Antenna/Receiver: Trimble SPS985, Trimble SPS882, Trimble
SPS852 and Topcon GR-5

SPS985

SPS852

SPS882

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GR-5
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Base Data .T02 and .TPS file

The raw data we download from Trimble GPSs are in .T02 format, while those of Topcon GPS are in .TPS format.
Each model has different ways of downloading it, well just discuss one for each, the ones often used for each
model.

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Download T02 Trimble SPS852

Trimble SPS852: Using the USB cord Plug the receiver to a computer using the USB Cord. A
folder named Trimble Storage will automatically open. Open Trimble Data folder to view T02
files. Select the T02 file for the day, copy and paste.
Naming of Base Data

SPS852 45382360.T02 Last 4 digits of Serial Number + Julian Date + 0 for first observation of
the day, 1 for second, so on and so forth : August 24, 2014
Internal Memory Capacity: 32MB, T02 file ~3-5MB

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Download T02 Trimble SPS985

Trimble SPS985: Using IP Address Turn on the
GPS receiver. Connect to a Wireless Network
Connection named Trimble GNSS, 7543
represents the last four (4) digits of the GPSs
S/N.

Open a web browser (e.g. Google Chrome) and

type http://192.168.142.1/ in the address bar.
(INCOMPLETE)

SPS985

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Download T02 Trimble SPS985

Open a web browser
(e.g. Google Chrome)
and type
http://192.168.142.1/
in the address bar.
Click Data Logging /Internal and navigate
through the folders to
download the file.

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Download T02 Trimble SPS985

Navigate through the folders to download the file. Folders are sorted by month (left) and by day (right).

SPS985

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Download T02 Trimble SPS985

Just click the desired file to download it.

SPS985

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Download T02 Trimble SPS985

Naming of Base Data

SPS985 5245F15419201503032351.T02 Serial Number + Date (YYMMDD)+ Start

Time of observation (24H), : March 03, 2015 23:51
Internal Memory Capacity: 1GB

Note: GPS Recorded time of observation is GMT.

SPS985

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Download T02 Trimble SPS882

Trimble SPS882: Using Trimble Data Transfer Utility If you are downloading data using the
Data Transfer utility for the first time, download (http://www.trimble.com/datatransfer/v156/)
and install.

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Download T02 Trimble SPS882

Open Data Transfer
located in your Desktop.

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Download T02 Trimble SPS882

Click on the Devices Devices
window will open.

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Download T02 Trimble SPS882

Click New Create New Device
window will appear.
Select the type of device to create:
GPS Receiver (R/SPS/5000 Series).

Click OK.

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Download T02 Trimble SPS882

Port Options window will appear. To
select the right port, check the
Bluetooth settings for the Com Ports
with Outgoing Direction (i.e. the
computer initiates the connection).
There may be multiple com ports with
outgoing directions, just select one.

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Download T02 Trimble SPS882

After selecting the right port. Enter a
name for the device (e.g. SPS882
2305), click next. Default values will be
used in the Serial Port Properties
window, click next and then click
Finish.

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Download T02 Trimble SPS882

On the device tab, search for SPS882
2305 (you created this) and click the
connect
button.

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Download T02 Trimble SPS882

Click the Add button and navigate
through folders to locate the desired
file. Click Open.

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Download T02 Trimble SPS882

Click Transfer All button. Take note of
the destination folder of the
downloaded file.

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Download T02 Trimble SPS882

Naming of Base Data
SPS882 99481190.T02 Last 4 digits of Serial Number + Julian Date + 0 for first observation of the day, 1
for second, so on and so forth : April 29, 2015

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Download T02 Trimble SPS882

Note: If you use the Data Transfer utility to download the internally-logged files, a DAT (*.dat)
file is automatically created after the download. We only need the TO2 File for our purpose.

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Base Data Active Geodetic Stations

In case the GPS battery died early, which happens some
times, we have our option for replacement of base data
provided by the Active Geodetic Stations (AGS).
AGS are networks of permanently-installed continuously
operating geodetic stations that provide real time, high
precision geographic position data.
Data can be requested at NAMRIA Philippine Active
Geodetic Network (PageNET). For further details, please
visit NAMRIA website.
AGS located in Legazpi City, Albay (PLEG)

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Base Data Active Geodetic Stations

As of March 18, 2014, there are a total of 16 AGS working and continuously logging GNSS data.
Listed below are locations of running AGS throughout the country.
1.

PTAG (NAMRIA Office)

9. PTAC (Tacloban, Leyte)

2.

PURD (Urdaneta, Pangasinan)

10.PGEN (General Santos City, South Cotabato)

3.

PFLO (Floridablanca, Pampanga)

11.PBAY (Bayombong, Neuva Vizcaya)

4.

PTGY (Tagaytay, Cavite)

12.PLEG (Legazpi, Albay)

5.

PCAB (Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija)

13.PPPC (Puerto Princesa City, Palawan)

6.

PCAN (Candelaria, Quezon)

14.PZAM (Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Del Sur)

7. PILC (Iloilo City, Iloilo)

15.PDAV (Davao City, Davao Del Sur)

8. PSUR (Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte)

16.PSTC (Sta. Cruz, Laguna)

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NAMRIA Certificates GCP

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NAMRIA Certificates GCP

Geographic Coordinates
(Latitude, Longitude, Ellipsoidal
Ht) is pretty straightforward. The
tricky part arises with Grid
Coordinates (Northings, Eastings,
Orthometric Ht) because of
zoning. Tabulated are zoning
applied in the Philippines.

These values are significant in

converting coordinates from
geographic to grid, vice versa.

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NAMRIA Certificates GCP

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NAMRIA Certificates Benchmark

Note: Elevation shown here is similar to Orthometric Ht

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Base Data Folder T02 File

After downloading the base data,
rename the T02 file: GCP + Date
(e.g. CBU-11 08-13-2014)

Compile it in a folder named BASE

+ Date. (e.g. BASE 08-13-14)

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Base Data Folder Base Info.txt Format

Notice that there is a text file from the previous slide. Below are details found in it describing the base station occupied.
Date
Station Name
Latitude (WGS84)
Longitude (WGS84)
Ellipsoidal Ht (WGS84)
Antenna Ht
Antenna Type
Measured from
Note
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Base Data Folder Base Info.txt Format

All inputs of base info.txt are relatively straight forward, except for Measured from and its
corresponding Antenna Height measurement where there are variations depending on the GPS
model used. Antenna heights can be measured vertically (Bottom of Antenna Height) or inclined
(Bottom of Notch) from the ground.

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Baseline Processing using TBC

Install Trimble
Business Center
HCE. If installed
already, click
located in
your Desktop.

TBC Start Page

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EGMPH.GGF Note: This part is a one-time set-up only.

Show hidden files
and folders. Navigate
to C:\Program Files
(x86)\Common
Files\Trimble\GeoDa
ta\ and copy
EGMPH.GGF there.

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EGMPH.GGF Note: This part is a one-time set-up only.

Click on Tools
Coordinate
System Manager

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EGMPH.GGF Note: This part is a one-time set-up only.

Coordinate System
Manager window
will appear.
Click Geoid
Models tab
Right Click on
empty space
Add New Model

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EGMPH.GGF Note: This part is a one-time set-up only.

Type EGMPH in
Name Field.
Browse for
EGMPH.GGF. Click
Apply, then OK.

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EGMPH.GGF Note: This part is a one-time set-up only.

Notice that new
Geoid Model you
have created
added in the list:
EGMPH. Close the
current window.

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Baseline Processing using TBC

Install Trimble
Business Center
HCE. If installed
already, click
located in
your Desktop.

TBC Start Page

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Baseline Processing using TBC

File New Project
Project Change Coordinate System New System
Coordinate System Group : UTM
Zone: 51N
Datum Transformation: PRS92 (Seven Parameters)
Geoid Model: EGMPH

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Protocol
1.

Always setup two (2) base stations (main and backup)

2.

Only use 2nd order GCPs and above

3.

Flight plans must be within at most 30 km radius of the base station

Reminders
Download base data everyday
Always re-charge GPS batteries before going to sleep
Always take pictures of your set-up and GCP for Base Part of the Technical Report. Also, take pictures of
ID of your local hires, for liquidation purposes.
For SPS882, do not press the power button long as it may compromise the data stored in it. (i.e.
unintentional data deletion)
We do not have a list of BMs scattered around the country, as is the case for GCPs. But BMs are usually
located at bridges.

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There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The
one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave.
Dale Carnegie

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