Ashtech Solutions 2.6 -

The software employs OTF (On-The-Fly) ambiguity resolution algorithms. It supports three primary methods:

The "Fixed" solution in Ashtech Solutions 2.6 is notoriously robust, often resolving integer ambiguities with fewer than 4-5 satellites, outperforming some modern algorithms in high-noise environments.

Version 2.6 introduces a new dashboard interface that gives you a holistic view of your project status. Ashtech Solutions 2.6

To understand its position, here is a quick comparison:

Over two decades of user experience have produced several "pro tips" for this version:

1. Use the "Double Difference" Graph Wisely The double difference residual plot is your best diagnostic tool. If you see a sinusoidal pattern, you are looking at multipath. If you see a drift, you have an unmodeled tropospheric effect. do not use the default settings.

2. Processing Long Baselines ( > 50 km) For baselines exceeding 50 km, do not use the default settings.

3. Batch Processing for Kinematic Routes If you have thousands of epochs in a kinematic survey, do not process each point manually. Use the Process > Batch Processing command. Define your base station once, and let Solutions 2.6 automatically process every epoch in the rover file sequentially.

One of the most beloved features of Ashtech Solutions 2.6 is its verbose reporting. The software generates detailed ASCII reports that include:

Eventually, hardware failures or operating system updates will force users to move on from Ashtech Solutions 2.6. If you are planning a migration: