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• About the SouthPAN partnership

  The Southern Positioning Augmentation Network (SouthPAN) is a joint initiative of the New Zealand and Australian Governments that provides Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) services for New Zealand and Australia.
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• Australasian Satellite-based Augmentation System (SBAS) test-bed trial

  Toitū Te Whenua and Geoscience Australia explored the feasibility of SouthPAN in an 18-month trial focused on 10 sectors in Australia and New Zealand. The trial confirmed the benefits, including improved GPS accuracy, improved signal integrity, and…
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• SouthPAN benefits

  New Zealand and Australia have jointly confirmed the feasibility of SouthPAN. Between 2017 and 2019, a trial established that SouthPAN improved GPS accuracy, improved signal integrity, and reduced commercial costs.
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• Services disclaimer

  The Southern Positioning Augmentation Network (SouthPAN) is a satellite-based augmentation system that provides positioning and navigation services for users in Australia and New Zealand.
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• How SouthPAN works

  The technology behind SouthPAN uses a network of ground stations to calculate and correct errors in GNSS signals to improve the accuracy of satellite positioning and navigation systems.
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• Applications for SouthPAN

  Wherever industry relies on accurate positioning information, SouthPAN will make a difference. It will support innovation in sectors as diverse as primary production, transport, construction, forestry and aviation.
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• SouthPAN services

  SouthPAN early Open Services are available now and are progressively being improved. A certified Safety of Life service will be provided for aviation and other Safety of Life operations from 2028.
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• Accessing SouthPAN services

  Many users will already be able to access SouthPAN if their devices are compatible and are configured properly.
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• Compatibility and configuration

  Signals from SouthPAN L1 SBAS can be tracked and processed by many GNSS receivers compatible with WAAS, EGNOS and other SBAS.
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• SouthPAN compatible devices

  We have an ongoing programme to test the compatibility and performance of SouthPAN services on a range of GNSS devices used across different industry sectors.
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• Technical information

  Technical information for equipment manufacturers, solution providers and users of SouthPAN.
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• Service definition

  GNSS equipment manufacturers, solution providers and end users should use the SouthPAN service definition documents to implement the early Open Services from SouthPAN on their devices.
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• Geodetic software

  Our software is used to adjust geodetic networks and convert coordinate systems. This software is free, and runs on Windows.
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• SNAP guidance

  SNAP (Survey Network Adjustment Package) is a specialist software programme that is used when working with large or complex survey networks. It can perform a range of tasks including adjusting geodetic control marks, transforming between coordinate…
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• Geoid transformation grids

  Geoid transformation grids are used to convert heights between coordinate systems, such from the historic Local Vertical Datums (LVD) to New Zealand Geodetic Datum 2000 (NZGD2000). This page includes links to geoid transformation grids used in New Zealand.
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• Horizontal distortion grids

  The most accurate method for transforming coordinates between New Zealand Geodetic Datum 1949 (NZGD1949) and New Zealand Geodetic Datum 2000 (NZGD2000) is to use a distortion grid. On this page you can download the distortion grid file and find other…
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• Connect to the PositioNZ Real Time service

  This page provides information required to connect to the PositioNZ Real Time Service. Access to the network is free, but users need to register.
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• PositioNZ Real Time service - support and availability

  Information about technical support and monitoring the availability of the Toitū Te Whenua PositioNZ Real Time Service.
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• PositioNZ-PP RINEX file format

  PositioNZ Post Processing Service (PositioNZ-PP) uses RINEX (receiver independent exchange format) files for input and output. The input file must be at least 60 minutes in length with accurate and complete metadata. Find out more about the RINEX data…
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• PositioNZ–PP expected accuracy

  Expected accuracy of the Toitū Te Whenua PositioNZ Post Processing Service (PositioNZ-PP), and how to improve the accuracy of the output coordinate.
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• KML Service

  Geodetic mark information is available in KML format. This enables geodetic data to be viewed spatially in 3D visualisation software such as Google Earth.
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• Geodetic mark data in LINZ Data Service

  To download all geodetic mark data, use the LINZ Data Service.
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• Instructions for online height conversions

  How to transform heights between vertical datums.
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• SouthPAN case studies

  These case studies feature real-world applications and benefits of SouthPAN.
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• Providing survey mark feedback

  We welcome feedback about the safety, maintenance, coordinate or height information of any survey mark. Let us know if marks have been damaged or destroyed, and suggest where new marks should be installed.
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• Extra protection for permanent reference marks (PRMs)

  Important survey marks can be disturbed, damaged or destroyed simply because people are unaware of them. Marks below ground level are most at risk as they are practically invisible to those working nearby.
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• Geospatial capability

  Every day, people use location information to make important decisions. Demand for people with geospatial capabilities is growing both in New Zealand and overseas.
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• Managing the geodetic control network

  Find out more about geodetic control network development, maintenance and protection.
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• Taipuni Ruakere - Geospatial careers profile

  Taipuni is a Postgraduate Diploma in arts (Geospatial Science) student via distance learning at Massey University
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• Chloe Samaratunga - Geospatial careers profile

  Chloe Samaratunga is studying for a Bachelor of Advanced Science with Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
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• Geospatial Capability Committee

  Vision, goals and membership details of the Geospatial Capability Committee (GCC).
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• Will Jones - Geospatial graduate profile

  Will Jones is a geospatial developer at Orbica.
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