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GPS Basics: Geodesy, WGS84, and Projections by Kyen Vidallon is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Here are some key reasons why GPS is advantageous over traditional surveying techniques: - Weather independence - GPS works regardless of weather conditions like fog or rain that can limit traditional surveying. - No line of sight required - GPS satellites provide positioning from space so there is no need for direct visibility between survey instruments and targets on the ground. - High accuracy - GPS provides positioning with accuracy up to the centimeter level for geodetic/mapping applications. - 2

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Kyen Vidallon

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