Platform Overview

The FastRTK Platform is a modern, web-based management system for RTK correction networks. Whether running on a local base station or in the cloud, it provides complete control over your GNSS infrastructure through an intuitive dashboard.

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Key Features

Real-Time Dashboard

• Live satellite tracking and position display
• Connected user monitoring
• Data throughput statistics
• System health indicators

NTRIP Caster

• Industry-standard NTRIP v1/v2 protocol
• Multiple concurrent mountpoints
• Unlimited user connections
• Source table management

User Management

• Individual NTRIP accounts
• Subscription expiration dates
• Concurrent connection limits
• Mountpoint-specific access control

RINEX Logging

• Automatic data archiving
• Configurable recording intervals
• Multi-constellation support
• Post-processing ready

Stream Relay

• Connect to external CORS networks
• Relay corrections from state/regional systems
• Automatic failover
• Network redundancy

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Dashboard Overview

The FastRTK dashboard provides at-a-glance status of your entire correction network:

Home Screen

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  FastRTK Dashboard                              [User] [Logout] │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                 │
│  ┌──────────────┐  ┌──────────────┐  ┌──────────────┐          │
│  │ Satellites   │  │ Users Online │  │ Data Rate    │          │
│  │     24       │  │      12      │  │  45 KB/s     │          │
│  └──────────────┘  └──────────────┘  └──────────────┘          │
│                                                                 │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│  │                                                             ││
│  │                    [Interactive Map]                        ││
│  │                                                             ││
│  │              Base Station + Connected Rovers                ││
│  │                                                             ││
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│                                                                 │
│  Recent Activity                                                │
│  ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│  • user_survey connected to RTCM3 mountpoint                    │
│  • RINEX file archived (2024-01-15_14.rnx)                      │
│  • System health check passed                                   │
│                                                                 │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Navigation

Section	Purpose
Dashboard	Real-time overview and map
Mountpoints	Configure correction streams
Users	Manage NTRIP accounts
RINEX	Data logging settings
Relays	External CORS connections
Settings	System configuration

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Deployment Options

Local Installation (Base Station)

Run FastRTK directly on your base station hardware:

• Raspberry Pi - Low-power, always-on operation
• Full control - No cloud dependencies
• Private network - Keep data on-premises
• No subscription - One-time purchase

Cloud Platform

Access FastRTK as a hosted service:

• No hardware - We manage the infrastructure
• Multi-site - Monitor multiple bases from one dashboard
• Automatic updates - Always the latest version
• Anywhere access - Manage from any device

Hybrid

Combine local bases with cloud management:

• Local processing - Base stations run independently
• Cloud dashboard - Centralized monitoring
• Redundancy - Continue operating if cloud unavailable

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Technical Architecture

System Components

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                        FastRTK Platform                         │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                 │
│  ┌─────────────┐    ┌─────────────┐    ┌─────────────┐         │
│  │   Django    │    │    Redis    │    │  Database   │         │
│  │   Backend   │◄──►│   Pub/Sub   │◄──►│  (MariaDB)  │         │
│  └──────┬──────┘    └─────────────┘    └─────────────┘         │
│         │                                                       │
│         ▼                                                       │
│  ┌─────────────┐    ┌─────────────┐                            │
│  │    React    │    │   NTRIP     │                            │
│  │   Frontend  │    │   Caster    │◄──── Client Connections    │
│  └─────────────┘    └─────────────┘                            │
│                                                                 │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Network Ports

Port	Service	Protocol
80/443	Web Dashboard	HTTP/HTTPS
2101	NTRIP Caster	TCP
10000	NTRIP Caster (alt)	TCP

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Supported Protocols

Input Sources

• Serial GNSS receiver
• TCP/IP GNSS stream
• NTRIP client (relay from other casters)

Output Formats

• RTCM 3.2 / 3.3
• CMR / CMR+
• NTRIP v1 and v2

Logging Formats

• RINEX 2.11
• RINEX 3.x
• Raw RTCM

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System Requirements

Local Installation

Component	Minimum	Recommended
Hardware	Raspberry Pi 3B+	Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB)
Storage	16GB microSD	64GB+ microSD
Network	Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Power	5V 2.5A	5V 3A with UPS

Cloud Access

Component	Requirement
Browser	Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
Connection	Broadband internet
Display	1280x720 minimum

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Getting Started

Ready to set up your FastRTK Platform?

1. Getting Started Guide - Initial setup and configuration
2. User Management - Create NTRIP accounts
3. Mountpoints - Configure correction streams

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Workflows & Tutorials

• RINEX File Processing - RINEX file naming conventions and post-processing with OPUS and AUSPOS
• Correcting Features with Approximate Base Position - Post-process field data collected with an unknown base position using ArcGIS Pro

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