RTK corrections in Louisiana
RTK Premium delivers network RTK corrections in Louisiana in NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0, over standard NTRIP. In a fixed solution it reaches under 1.5 cm horizontally and 2.5 cm vertically. It costs $900 per device per year, or $690 for RTK Core on a single network, and a 14-day free trial comes first.
RTK Premium in Louisiana
| Coverage | The coverage map shows networks over about 99% of Louisiana's land area; check your site for 1 network or 2+ networks |
|---|---|
| Frame | NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0; ITRF on request |
| Accuracy | Under 1.5 cm horizontal, 2.5 cm vertical, in a fixed solution |
| Service level | 99.9% monthly availability for RTK Premium where the coverage map shows an Eligible Area |
| Trial | 14 days on your own receiver; your account arrives by email within two working hours |
| Price | In the US, RTK Premium costs $900 per device per year, RTK Core $690 and RTK Access $350, excluding sales tax. Monthly plans run from $39 to $100. |
| Support | Business days, 02:00 to 16:00 Central Time (09:00 CET to 17:00 ET) |
| Stream | RTCM 3.x over NTRIP; caster rtkpremium.xyz, port 2101, mountpoint COMMON |
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Correction services in Louisiana
Louisiana crews choose between the state university's public network, commercial network RTK, crowd-sourced base stations, satellite-delivered corrections and their own base.
| Type | Typical operator | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Public state network | A state university's geoinformatics center, with real-time access sold by subscription. | Subscription terms, coverage near your sites, whether an availability commitment is published, and support hours. |
| Commercial network RTK | A private provider with stations across several states. | How many correction sources serve your area, the published service level and its remedy, and the term. |
| Crowd-sourced network | Independent owners hosting single base stations. | Distance to the nearest base, station uptime, and how each base was surveyed. |
| Satellite or state-space (PPP-RTK, SSR) | A provider broadcasting an error model without a local base. | Convergence time, accuracy and vertical performance. |
| Your own base | Your crew, on a surveyed point. | The survey of the base point, range, and the time spent setting it up and guarding it. |
Coordinates and heights
RTK Premium delivers NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0, on every Louisiana connection, and ITRF on request. Louisiana uses three State Plane zones under NAD83: North, South and Offshore. Set the project, the controller and the correction service to the same frame and zone before the job starts.
Setup
- Start the 14-day free trial on this site, or order a subscription. Your account arrives by email within two working hours.
- Enter the caster rtkpremium.xyz, port 2101 and mountpoint COMMON in your controller or receiver, with the username and password from your account.
- Measure a control point you trust before the job starts, and compare the result with its published coordinates in your project's frame.
Industries using precise positioning or RTK corrections in Louisiana
Farmland: Louisiana had 24,300 farm operations on 8,000,000 acres operated in 2025, and farmers produced 30,963,000 hundredweight of rice. Land leveling, planting and spraying on those fields run on guidance that holds pass after pass. (USDA NASS, State Agriculture Overview, 2025)
Sugarcane: Louisiana produced 16,872,000 tons of sugarcane for sugar and seed in 2025. Cane is planted and harvested on fixed rows, and growers steer equipment along them to protect the stubble. (USDA NASS, State Agriculture Overview, 2025)
Roads: Louisiana had 66,515 miles of public road in 2024, 43,254 of them rural. Paving, drainage and embankment work on those roads are staked and checked against design. (FHWA, Highway Statistics, Table HM-10, 2024)
Power plants: Louisiana's power plants had a net summer capacity of 24,707 megawatts in 2024, and natural gas was the primary energy source. Plant sites, pipelines and transmission routes are laid out from surveyed points. (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2024)
Questions about RTK in Louisiana
Which RTK correction service serves Louisiana?
RTK Premium serves Louisiana with network RTK in NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0. The coverage map shows where 1 network and where 2+ networks serve a site.
Is there a free RTK network in Louisiana?
Louisiana's public real-time network is run by a state university's geoinformatics center and sells access by subscription. Check its coverage near your sites and what it commits to on availability and support before you rely on it for paid work.
How much does RTK cost in Louisiana?
RTK Premium costs $900 per device per year, RTK Core $690 and RTK Access $350, with monthly plans from $39 to $100, excluding sales tax.
Which reference frame and zone do I use in Louisiana?
RTK Premium delivers NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0, with ITRF on request. Project the coordinates into the Louisiana State Plane zone for your site, North, South or Offshore.
Do I need my own base station?
No. Network RTK builds the correction for your position from the surrounding stations, so there is no base to set up, survey or guard.
How accurate is RTK in Louisiana?
In a fixed solution under good conditions, RTK Premium reaches under 1.5 cm horizontally and 2.5 cm vertically.
Can I try it before I buy?
Yes. The 14-day free trial runs on your own receiver and needs no payment.
Last updated: 12 November 2026
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