RTK corrections in Nova Scotia
RTK Premium delivers network RTK corrections in Nova Scotia, Canada, in NAD83(CSRS), epoch 2010.0, over standard NTRIP. In a fixed solution it reaches under 1.5 cm horizontally and 2.5 cm vertically. Networks cover about 94% of the province's land area, so check each site on the coverage map. A 14-day free trial comes first.
RTK Premium in Nova Scotia
| Coverage | The coverage map shows networks over about 94% of Nova Scotia's land area, most of it with 2+ networks; check your site for 1 network or 2+ networks |
|---|---|
| Frame | NAD83(CSRS), 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 | Priced per device and term. Request pricing |
| Support | Business days, 04:00 to 18:00 Atlantic 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 Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia crews choose between commercial network RTK, crowd-sourced base stations, satellite-delivered corrections and their own base.
| Type | Typical operator | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial network RTK | A private provider with stations across several provinces. | 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(CSRS), epoch 2010.0, on every Nova Scotia connection, and ITRF on request. NAD83(CSRS) and NAD83(2011) are separate realisations of NAD83, so set Canadian projects and controllers to NAD83(CSRS) rather than the US frame. Nova Scotia uses the Modified Transverse Mercator (MTM) projection, with zone 4 (central meridian 61°30′ W) in the east and zone 5 (central meridian 64°30′ W) in the west. The province adds a prefix to the false easting to mark the datum version, so NAD83(CSRS) 2010.0 coordinates carry false eastings of 24,500,000 in zone 4 and 25,500,000 in zone 5, and older provincial data sits in ATS77. Canadian heights follow CGVD2013, which the CGG2013a geoid model turns into orthometric heights from ellipsoidal ones, while older data and many benchmarks still carry CGVD28 heights. Set the project, the controller and the correction service to the same frame, zone and height datum 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 Nova Scotia
Farms: Nova Scotia had 2,741 farms in 2021, and vegetable and melon farms reported 67,438 acres, up from 20,890 acres in 2016. Bed forming, planting and spraying on that land depend on a correction that holds pass after pass. (Statistics Canada, Census of Agriculture, 2021)
Blueberries and orchards: Nova Scotia farms had 35,814 acres of lowbush blueberries in 2021, the third largest area in Canada, and 4,924 acres of apples. Orchard rows, drainage and field boundaries are set out from surveyed points. (Statistics Canada, Census of Agriculture, 2021)
Roads and bridges: Nova Scotia's provincial transportation network has more than 23,000 kilometres of roads and highways and about 4,100 bridges. Twinning, repaving and bridge replacements on that network are staked and checked against design. (Nova Scotia Department of Public Works, Five-Year Highway Improvement Plan 2026-27, 2026)
Quarries: Aggregate is the leading mineral produced in Nova Scotia, and provincial operations produce about 9 million tonnes a year for domestic use and about 4 million tonnes for export. Pit faces, stockpile volumes and haul roads are measured from surveyed control. (Government of Nova Scotia, Mining Highlights, accessed Nov 2026)
Questions about RTK in Nova Scotia
Which RTK correction service serves Nova Scotia?
RTK Premium serves Nova Scotia with network RTK in NAD83(CSRS), epoch 2010.0. Networks cover about 94% of the province's land area, and the coverage map shows where 1 network and where 2+ networks serve a site.
Is there a free RTK network in Nova Scotia?
Community networks host free single base stations of varying quality, so check the distance to the nearest base, how it was surveyed and what it commits to on availability and support before you rely on it for paid work.
How much does RTK Premium cost in Nova Scotia?
Prices depend on the number of devices, the term and the product, and we quote them after a short call. The 14-day trial needs no payment.
Which reference frame and zone do I use in Nova Scotia?
RTK Premium delivers NAD83(CSRS), epoch 2010.0, with ITRF on request. Project the coordinates into the Nova Scotia MTM zone for your site, zone 4 in the east or zone 5 in the west.
Which heights do I use in Nova Scotia?
CGVD2013 is the current Canadian height datum, and the CGG2013a geoid model converts the ellipsoidal heights from RTK into it. Older data and many benchmarks still carry CGVD28 heights, so check which datum your project specifies.
How accurate is RTK in Nova Scotia?
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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