Canadian Spatial Reference System
Natural Resources Canada's (NRCAN) Canadian Geodetic Survey (CGS) provides an online application for GNSS
data post-processing enabling higher accurate positioning from raw observation data. This service is unique as
it allows the submission from a single frequency receiver, such as the GNSS Surveyor. In addition, processing
capabilities are provided for operation in either static or kinematic modes.
Bad Elf users of the GNSS Surveyor can capture raw data and convert this raw data directly to RINEX via the
tools built into the Bad Elf iOS app. Results are typically delivered in 90 minutes or less.
Before you can use this service you must create an account. To create an account at the Natural Resources of
Canada, visit the following link: https://webapp.geod.nrcan.gc.ca/geod/account-compte/login.php
RUNNING THE CSRS-PPP ONLINE TOOL
The steps listed below are provided as a guide for the most common of scenarios. Bad Elf suggests that you
explore the NRCAN portal for a complete understanding of all the options and expectations for the results.
This web link provides additional description on the service and some of the additional capabilities not
outlined here.
CSRS-PPP SUBMISSION PROCESS
Offload a recorded RINEX file from the Bad Elf app to your local hard drive. For more information on this process see this link.
Log into the NRCAN CSRS-PPP web site
Enter email address to which the processing results will be sent
Select the processing mode: static or kinematic
Select the reference frame of the output coordinates: NAD83 or ITRF
If NAD83 is the selected reference frame, choose an epochImport the RINEX observation .ZIP file produced by the Bad Elf app by clicking on "Choose file" and upload the file
Click "Submit to PPP"
An email will be sent to you that includes a number of links and an output file. A sample of the output is available via this link.
