Accuracy of background imagery in mapping apps
March 11, 2026 Article #14948
Background imagery such as aerial and satellite photos can be highly useful for reference in apps, such as Uinta, ESRI ArcGIS Field Maps, and more. When using background imagery while connected to a high accuracy GNSS/GPS receiver,such as the Geode, comparing the position shown for the receiver to the imagery can appear to be less accurate than desired. The following web pages discuss the accuracy of background imagery.
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