How to use Smart Positioning in Zeno Mobile
With the release of Zeno Mobile 3.0 the new Smart Positioning functionality is available.
With Smart Positioning you will always receive the maximum possible positional accuracy. The Post
Processing will happen automatically on the cloud, taking into consideration the following:
• Processing will use a minimum of 1 and max of 5 stations
• An algorithm is used to automatically choose the correct amount of stations for the best results
depending on proximity to the user
• Maximum baseline used is 80km
• Data for processing is stored on the servers for 30 days at the moment but over the next month
this will be changed to 1 year
Depending on the current conditions and available services, Zeno Mobile selects the optimal
correction source – from RTK to Post Processing.
Steps Description
1. Enter the GPS settings. The new Smart Positioning
option is available. A switch allows you to activate it.
In order to log raw data, Smart Positioning
must be ON.
2. In the Smart Positioning settings it is possible to:
• Define the occupation time (previously known
as Averaging).
• Define the network to be used for post-
processing over the air.
• Select the server to be used for post-
processing.
3. You can define the occupation time (in seconds) and when the occupation time should
be used:
• Always: Occupation time will be always used.
• If accuracy is worse than: Activates the occupation time depending on the 2D
accuracy value.
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4. When the 2D accuracy is worse than the defined
accuracy (in this example 0.5 m), a pop-up will
automatically show when pressing the measurement
button.
5. In the server page a list of all the available HxGN
SmartNet servers is shown.
6. Select your country and enter your HxGN SmartNet
credentials.
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7. Once your account is validated the service is
activated.
8. Now you are ready to collect measurements without
constantly watching the estimated accuracy or state of
RTK corrections.
Zeno Mobile will ensure you are taking the most
accurate measurements depending on the conditions
at the time.
9. In this example the first 3 vertices of the line feature
are measured with RTK and the last 4 without.
As you can see the 4 points measured without RTK
are not aligned accurately. This issue will be resolved
the next time an internet connection is available.
Once your device is connected to the internet, your
measurements are sent to the HxGN SmartNet server
to be processed.
The corrected data is stored locally on your device
and a notification informs the user when the
measurements are ready to be updated.
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10. When you are ready to update your points just tap on
the notification and a pop-up will ask you if you want
to improve the data now.
Tap OK to start the process.
11. The update process is fast but does depend on the
number of points to be updated.
As you can see, all the vertices of the line feature
measured without RTK are now accurately aligned.
Best Practice for GNSS survey
To obtain the best quality GNSS measurements it is useful to consider some basic principles when
collecting data.
What can improve the quality of your data?
1. The number of visible satellites: more visible satellites means more accurate measurements.
2. The use of different constellations. An antenna able to track GPS + Glonass + Beidou + Galileo
will give you better results.
3. Absence of obstructions: Obstacles can reduce satellite visibility and introduce disturbances.
Whenever possible ensure the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
4. Weather: Avoid measuring on an unseasonably good/bad day. This is due to models used
during post processing assuming certain atmospheric conditions at different times of year.
5. L1/L2 signals: A multifrequency antenna will provide better results over a single frequency
antenna.
6. Cut-off angle: 10° is optimal.
7. Increase the occupation time when RTK is not used. A longer occupation time gives better
accuracy when the data is post-processed.
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8. If you`re seeking high precision results, use a survey pole. This is a must if you are attempting
to achieve repeatable centimetre precision.
What to avoid:
9. Reference - Rover relative position: The closer you are surveying to a SmartNet reference
station the more accurate your results will be.
10. Large elevation differences between reference and rover (>1000 m) can have an adverse
effect.
11. Reference – Rover common satellites. Best results care achieved when your reference station
tracks identical satellites to your rover.
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