Guidance on satellite-based positioning systems for offshore applications

  • Informative Guidance
  • Revision 0.2 - January 2017

 

This document provides comprehensive guidance on the selection, installation, and maintenance of satellite-based positioning systems for offshore applications, focusing on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and their augmentation techniques.

Contents

  • Introduction

  • Glossary

  • Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)

  • Augmentation techniques

  • Service providers

  • Selection of a satellite positioning system

  • Pre-installation phase

  • Installation phase

  • Operating global navigation satellite systems

  • Recommendations

  • References

  • Appendix 1 - Installation checklist


Revision

  • Rev. 0.2 - April 2024
    Update of preface, reference links and layout, but no change to content
  • Rev. 0.1 - September 2021
    Document reviewed - retained with no changes
  • Rev. - January 2017
    Initial publication