Montpellier - Install Ground Brace Mounted CORS to NGS Standard

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Benefit

Installing a new ground braced CORS monument at the Montpelier ITD yard to NGS standards will provide a stable long-term replacement for the existing station that is currently located on a building scheduled for demolition. This installation will help preserve GNSS coverage in a gap area for Idaho and northern Utah users, support continued data delivery to the Utah TURN network, and position the site for future inclusion in the NGS CORS network. Building the monument and associated site setup to current NGS guidance helps ensure long-term monument stability, data quality, proper metadata collection, and compatibility with national CORS requirements.

Acceptance Criteria

• coordinate with ITD, TURN, and NGS contacts on monument installation requirements and site readiness
• install a shallow driven ground braced monument at the approved Montpelier ITD yard location
• ensure monument construction and antenna mounting meet applicable NGS CORS guidance for stability, orientation, and long-term operation
• verify the site provides adequate sky visibility and minimizes nearby obstructions and interference sources
• support installation planning for power, communications, and equipment mounting needs
• collect and organize required site metadata, including monument details, equipment information, and site photographs
• collect and provide required test GNSS data for NGS review in the requested format
• document the completed installation and provide information needed for future NGS CORS site evaluation and TURN integration

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