Technology

How satellite corrections actually work

A working guide to the technologies that power the Madix network — RTK, CORS, NTRIP, RTCM and multi-GNSS.

RTK

Real-Time Kinematic Positioning

RTK uses carrier-phase satellite measurements plus corrections from a nearby reference station to deliver centimeter accuracy in real time.

  • 2–5 cm horizontal accuracy
  • Sub-second latency
  • Works with any standards-compliant rover
CORS

Continuously Operating Reference Stations

A permanent grid of GNSS receivers at precisely known coordinates that forms the backbone of a national correction service.

  • Geodetically stable sites
  • RINEX observations for post-processing
  • Continuous regional coverage
NTRIP

Networked Transport of Corrections

The open HTTP-based protocol that streams GNSS corrections from a caster to field rovers anywhere with mobile internet.

  • NTRIP 2.0 caster
  • Compatible with every standards-compliant rover
  • Per-user authentication and quotas
RTCM

The Correction Message Standard

RTCM 3.x is the binary message format that encodes GNSS observations and corrections so any compliant rover can use them regardless of brand.

  • Multi-Signal Messages (MSM)
  • Vendor-neutral interoperability
  • Compact, low-bandwidth payloads
Multi-GNSS

Multi-Constellation Positioning

Combining GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou in a single solution for faster fixes, better availability, and stronger performance in challenging environments.

  • GPS · GLONASS · Galileo · BeiDou
  • Faster fix times
  • Better reliability in urban canyons
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