You're probably aware of GPS (Global Positioning System) and its ability to answer the question: "Where am I?" A simple GPS receiver can tell you its position almost anywhere on Earth. There are countless applications for GPS and new ones are constantly emerging. At Leica Geosystems, we believe that the GPS revolution is just beginning. Throughout the country and around the world, we continue to see GPS playing an ever-increasing role in our daily activities.

GPS Reference Stations are key pieces of the GPS infrastructure. As GPS grows, so does the need for Reference Stations. In this document, we provide answers to questions often asked by people who are considering GPS and Reference stations. Please take a few minutes to read the questions and answers, and to investigate your next steps into the GPS revolution.