GPS Overview
Toolik Field Station (TFS) maintains a full suite of survey and mapping grade GPS units on site. GPS units are available to all registered science users, staff, managers, and administrators on a pre-arranged basis. Informal training in the use of the equipment, processing support, field consultation and field data collection are also available via TFS GIS staff. TFS operates and maintains a Continually Operating Reference Station with support from Earthscope. More information and data can be found on the NGS NOAA CORS Network Station Page: .
Use Policy
Mapping grade GPS units can be checked out by users through the system. Survey-grade GPS units and collection require more involved field support and coordination by the TFS GIS staff. Science users interested in survey-grade GPS support should contact TFS GIS office prior to their arrival to discuss their research needs.
Training
TFS GIS staff offer on-site training for GPS equipment use and data collection. We can also provide a more comprehensive, extensive and advanced GPS training session by prior arrangement.
Field Support
TFS GIS provides the following field support to the Toolik research community:
- Mapping-grade GPS data collection
- Survey-grade PPK/RTK GPS services
- Consultation regarding appropriate GPS data collection methods to meet a user's specific research needs
