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The "centimeter-level positioning service" provided by ALES is a service that delivers correction information generated by the "ALES distribution system" based on signals received by SoftBank's unique reference points (fixed stations) to GNSS receivers mounted on agricultural machinery, construction equipment, autonomous vehicles, drones, etc., via the internet (Ntrip method). By utilizing this correction information along with the signals received by the GNSS receiver to perform RTK positioning, it becomes possible to achieve high-precision positioning with an accuracy of a few centimeters in real-time. Additionally, the correction information generated by the "ALES distribution system" can be linked to GNSS receivers via smartphones.

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We have observation data from across the country because we receive signals from GNSS at over 3,300 unique reference points established by SoftBank Corp. It is also possible to provide observation data useful for research on crustal deformation and other studies.

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We are currently seeking agents (referral companies) who can introduce our services. If a user referred by an agent applies for our services, we will pay the agent a sales commission (one-time payment).

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- Usable with drones and GPS guidance (also compatible with BeiDou) - No need for fixed station installation with network-based RTK - Available for several thousand yen per month, with options for annual and monthly plans ALES's "centimeter-level positioning service" can be utilized in various fields such as agriculture and surveying.

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GNSS positioning can be broadly divided into standalone positioning and relative positioning, with RTK positioning being one type of relative positioning. Utilizing RTK positioning is effective for achieving high-precision positioning. Its positioning accuracy is said to be within a few centimeters. ALES's "centimeter-level positioning service" is a service that uses RTK positioning.

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RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) is a technology that utilizes position information from a reference station to achieve high-precision positioning. While conventional GPS has an error of several meters, RTK can reduce this error to within a few centimeters. With RTK, centimeter-level high-precision positioning becomes possible, and its application is expected in many industrial fields, starting with agriculture.

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To perform RTK-GNSS positioning, one method is to establish your own reference points at the site, but the drawback is that it takes time to set up and adjust. At ALES, users can utilize SoftBank's unique reference points, which are densely installed across a wide area nationwide, eliminating the need for users to set up their own reference points, allowing for easy and cost-effective service use. Additionally, when traveling long distances, it is also possible to automatically switch reference points while maintaining high-precision and stable positioning.

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ALES's "Centimeter-Level Positioning Service" utilizes over 3,300 unique reference points nationwide from SoftBank Corporation, eliminating the need for customers to prepare or maintain reference points, and allowing use across a wide area of the country. Additionally, the distance to the reference points can be checked on the ALES website.

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ALES's "centimeter-level positioning service" achieves high-precision positioning by utilizing five satellites, including BeiDou. By using BeiDou, the stability of positioning accuracy is particularly improved in urban and mountainous areas.

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ALES's "Centimeter-level Positioning Service" currently offers two pricing plans: an annual plan and a monthly plan, allowing you to choose based on your usage needs. For details on pricing, please check here: https://ales-corp.co.jp/service-payment/ We also have a pricing simulation available based on the number of months you plan to use the service, so please take a look at that as well.

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Do you know about the ALES Ntrip client? It is a smartphone application that allows you to easily deliver correction data to GNSS receivers with simple operations. By connecting your GNSS receiver/GNSS antenna that supports RTK to a smartphone with this application installed via Bluetooth, and entering the Ntrip ID, password, etc. into the app, you can receive correction data using the Ntrip method, enabling high-precision positioning. For more details, please see here: https://ales-corp.co.jp/service-app/

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You can try our centimeter-level positioning service for free for one month. If you are interested, please contact us using the link below. https://ales-corp.co.jp/contact-us-other/ Experience the high precision positioning with an accuracy of a few centimeters.

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ALES is currently recruiting agents (referral scheme) for centimeter-level positioning services. If you are a company dealing with GPS guidance, drones, surveying equipment, etc., please feel free to contact us. For detailed inquiries, please visit here: https://ales-corp.co.jp/contact-us-all/

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Are you familiar with self-driving tractors? They automate the steering of agricultural machinery, allowing for hands-free operation. Even tractors without self-driving features can be retrofitted with GPS guidance systems and automatic steering systems, enabling automatic driving along a set route and allowing for self-driving through automatic control of the steering. Self-driving technology enables precise work and makes farming easier. Additionally, many GPS guidance systems and automatic steering systems utilize ALES's "centimeter-level positioning service."

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We will introduce the differences between GNSS guidance systems for agriculture and GNSS automatic steering systems. The GNSS guidance system allows for manual steering while monitoring the work path on a screen. On the other hand, the GNSS automatic steering system controls the steering automatically. At ALES, we provide high-precision correction information available for GNSS guidance systems and GNSS automatic steering systems through our "centimeter-level positioning service." We encourage you to make use of it.

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Due to the rising costs of pesticides and fertilizers, high-performance drones for efficient automatic pesticide spraying have recently gained attention. By introducing agricultural drones, it is possible to spray liquid pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides. However, with standard GPS positioning, there can be errors in location information, which may lead to spraying on other crops or neighboring fields, making the accuracy of location information crucial. ALES offers a network RTK service called "centimeter-level positioning service" to improve the accuracy of automatic navigation for drones.

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