Who operates it
- The RBMC-IP (Rede Brasileira de Monitoramento Contínuo dos Sistemas GNSS – IP) is operated by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).
- It forms the backbone of Brazil’s official geodetic infrastructure.
Availability & access
- Data and real-time corrections are free of charge.
- RINEX files can be downloaded for post-processing, while real-time corrections are provided via NTRIP.
Coverage & scale
- RBMC-IP is a nationwide network with more than 100 CORS stations distributed across Brazil.
- It is integrated with regional systems such as SIRGAS and contributes to the International GNSS Service (IGS).
Typical use cases
- National mapping and cadastral surveying.
- Infrastructure and engineering projects requiring high-precision positioning.
- Scientific research in geodynamics, tectonic monitoring, and atmospheric studies.
- Support for precision agriculture in Brazil’s large farming regions.
How it’s used in practice
- Surveyors connect to the RBMC-IP NTRIP service for real-time RTK or Network RTK corrections.
- Researchers download RINEX data for geodetic, geophysical, and environmental studies.
Notes
- RBMC-IP is one of the largest free-access CORS networks in South America.
- It plays a crucial role in maintaining Brazil’s geodetic reference frame (SIRGAS2000).
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