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 webpage.
Use Policy
Mapping grade GPS units can be checked out by users through the MyToolik Equipment Checkout 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