ESOC GPS Receiver at Tahiti-Faaa in cooperation with Meteo France


Location

The receiver is located in the Meteo France facilities at the Tahiti-Faaa airport.

History and evolution

The Ashtech micro Z receiver was tested and installed at the station in February 2005.

Equipment

The receiver is located in the Main Equipment Room of the station. A computer provides for the operation and remote control of the system.

The station has pressure, temperature and humidity data hourly available.

The communications are carried out using an ADSL connection.

Miscellaneous

The Station Information Form (SIF) summarises the characteristics and development of the GPS site. The last version and more information are available from the IGS Central Bureau

Some photos* of the site:

The receiver in the Main Equipment Room

Series of pictures showing the horizon mask.

Horizon direction North
Horizon direction North-East
Horizon direction East
Horizon direction East-South
Horizon direction South
Horizon direction South-West
Horizon direction West
Horizon direction West-North

(*) status February 2005


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Contact info. Last Update: February 2005