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Real-Time Kinematic Positioning

A high-precision satellite-positioning technique that uses correction data to resolve carrier-phase measurements.

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Definition

A high-precision satellite-positioning technique that uses correction data to resolve carrier-phase measurements.

Acronym: RTK

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