Sokkia RADIAN IS, Operation Manual

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RADIAN™IS 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 What is the Radian ™ IS?
Welcome to the Radian IS Operations Manual. This manual will
provide you with complete information about your Radian IS
(integrated system) and its function.
The Sokkia Radian IS is a state-of-the-art, real-time kinematic,
post-processing, dual-frequency, survey-grade GPS solution.
The Radian IS is the next generation of Radian receiver!
One exciting characteristic of the new Radian IS is that it
features a more powerful GPS engine, yet it uses very little
power. As well, the new Radian IS integrates the receiver,
antenna, data memory and batteries into one lightweight and
rugged component. Integrating the components of the system
means you will have fewer cables to connect.
Wireless data transmission is another exciting feature offered
with the Radian IS. Transferring your data from the receiver to
the data collector through a wireless communications port is a
unique characteristic that eliminates troublesome cables found
in conventional GPS surveying systems.
Surveyors can use the Radian IS for topographic stake-out and
control surveys. As well, the innovative design of the Radian IS
receiver will help reduce the man-power necessary because it
eliminates the limitations of traditional survey methods such as
requiring line of sight between points.
The Radian IS is used for RTK or post processing applications,
and it uses proven PAC™ (Pulse Aperture Correlator)
technology, combined with a powerful 32-bit microprocessor.