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List of abbreviations, acronyms and other notation used in
this manual
ARP – Antenna Reference Point
CMR – A format used to transmit differential corrections and related data from the Base receiver to
the Rover receiver in DGPS and RTK applications
C/A – Coarse Acquisition code
DGPS – Differential GPS
DLL – Delay Lock Loop
DNS – Domain Name System
GUI – Graphical User Interface
IP – Internet protocol
LO – Local Oscillator
MINTER – Minimum INTERface. A dedicated user interface designed for TPS receivers
NS – Navigation Satellite
P – Precise code
PC – Personal Computer
PLL – (Carrier) Phase Lock Loop
PLLC – (Carrier) Phase Lock Loop Control
PS – Pseudorandom Sequence
Receiver – Satellite Navigation User Receiver developed and manufactured by TPS
RMS – Root-mean-square
RNSS – Radio Navigational Satellite System
RTCM – (
Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services). This
format is used to transmit
differential corrections and related data from the Base receiver to the Rover receiver in DGPS and
RTK applications
RTK – Real-time kinematic
SW – software
VCO – Voltage Control Oscillator
