What exactly is JCORS and its use in the field

[Michael]

Being new to GNSS and not being the sharpest knife in the drawer, I was wondering if anyone could elaborate what JCORS actually is and what the advantages and uses in the field would be. We use the LS+ and with a T-3 as a base. We use TCP exclusively as we very good cell coverage. I have a vague understanding of RTN just by reading articles about the subject. I have not updated to Release 4.0 yet as I am still reading and studying Matt Johnson's guide and due to being in the middle of some large projects and not wanting to change just yet. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Mike

Forgot to mention that we have UHF Spread Spectrum installed if needed.

 

[nusouthsc]

Michael,
This is a very basic explanation but here goes. JCORS is essentially a correction forwarding service that allows you to ditch the static IP. You forward your base corrections to a JAVAD server that allows your rover to dial in much like an RTN. We already have static IP setup on our hotspots so I have no reason to switch just yet. There are other services that do the same thing that we use to run non-JAVAD bases the same way.
I guess the main benefit would be saving the $500 for the static IP setup. That is if JAVAD doesn’t begin to charge at some point.

 

[Jim Campi]

Excellent explanation Josh.

What I have read is that the feature allows you to set up a JCORS (Javad continuously operating referance station). Another option is that your entire team can receive corrections from the same base simultaneously.