How Emerging Markets Are Refining Traditional GNSS Networks
Tyler Collier
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Abstract:
SmartNet North America is the largest network with in the US and Canada and second to SmartNet Europe in size and operations. There are many lessons learned in IT, coordinate management and network operations that positions SmartNet NA for the next technology leap.
New markets are constantly emerging in mapping and positioning that are far outside the core markets most Surveying manufacturers are use to serving. These markets and how to address them via new GNSS data formats and delivery methods are part of the challenge SmartNet faces moving forward in this ever changing landscape. Even more challenging is how to manage a large scale GNSS network to be able to deliver a service level for safety of life is critical to addressing these new markets.
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Bio:
Tyler Collier is a Civil Engineer with 15 years of experience in the GNSS and terrestrial survey technology industry. Tyler has Developed, deployed and managed GNSS Networks throughout North America and currently is Product Manager for SmartNet North America and the technical liaison with SmartNet global.
Tyler’s expertise is in hardware installation and deployment, IT infrastructure, GPS/GNSS theory and network design, and large scale GNSS Network management. Tyler has worked on various statewide private and DOT networks throughout
the U.S, as well as nation-wide geodetic control networks.
