Carlson Software Video - Configuring Receiver on Real Time Networks

CRTN NTRIP account details:

• Connection to CRTN requires an NTRIP Username and Password and can be requested by registering at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CRTN_Registration ($100 processing fee, exempt for universities and schools). Username and Password ARE case sensitive. The data stream format is RTCM 3.0. Once you’ve made a successful connection, your data controller will display a list of CRTN base stations for you to choose. If possible, choose the closest base station.

More information on NTRIP can be found at: http://igs.bkg.bund.de/ntrip/ntriphomepage

It may take at least 7 days to receive a CRTN NTRIP login and password. Once you receive your account information, it may take an additional 3-5 business days to troubleshoot connection issues with your instruments. Test your instruments with your CRTN NTRIP account before going out in the field.

CRTN base stations broadcast CSRS Epoch 2017.50 (NAD83) positions.

RTK Rover Equipment Settings:

Your RTK equipment must have and support the following items:

• Dual Frequency GPS or GNSS receiver (L1 & L2)
• Internet access modem (cell phone, MiFi device, etc.)
• Support NTRIP connection
• Support RTCM 3.0 data format

Many of the basic RTK settings may be found on the following presentation at: http://sopac-csrc.ucsd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Connecting_to_CRTN_Resource_11-14-19.pdf

Email Updates:

In order to receive updates about the status of CRTN, you will be automatically subscribed to the CRTN Community Notices email list when you receive your CRTN login. Approximately every one to four months, you may receive an email update. If you wish to unsubscribe, please email Maria Turingan at mrturingan@ucsd.edu.

CRTN Forum:

We recommend that you subscribe to our forum where you can interact with expert users, troubleshoot issues, and obtain more information about CRTN (note the different login and password from CRTN NTRIP account).

To register as a new user on the forum, please go to http://geoforum.ucsd.edu/sopac/ubbthreads.php?ubb=newuser (Note, this link is under construction as of 5/2018)

CSRC Participation:

CRTN is part of a larger organization, the California Spatial Reference Center (CSRC)

To receive CSRC email updates and meeting information, please subscribe by emailing Maria (mrturingan@ucsd.edu). During the CSRC semi-annual meetings, generally in April/May and October/November and alternating between Southern and Northern California, we give presentations and updates about CRTN.

Give a Gift to CRTN. Please do not include any comments online under special instructions. If you have instructions or comments, please email your gift confirmation with your comments to Maria (mrturingan@ucsd.edu).