The latest version of Ginan, Geoscience Australia’s open-source toolkit for precise point positioning, has been released.

The Ginan service and toolkit provides a GNSS position correction system that can result in centimetre-level positioning accuracy. It is funded through Geoscience Australia’s (GA) Positioning Australia program.

Version 4 of Ginan features a new graphical user interface (GUI) that is said to make data processing faster, easier and more accessible than ever before.

According to Geoscience Australia (GA), the GUI is “designed to lower the barrier to entry for users across sectors. With simple data loading and streamlined output downloads, the new interface enables anyone — from navigation specialists to disaster response teams — to harness centimetre-level accuracy without needing advanced technical expertise”.

Specifically, version v4.0.0 of the toolkit introduces Ginan binaries for Linux, MacOS and Windows, and features enhanced robustness and improved software formatting for reducing errors and accelerating processing speeds, along with smoother workflows.

The Ginan toolkit’s fully modular nature means users can build their own capabilities depending on their precise point positioning needs.

It supports a diversity of applications, from surveying and geospatial analysis to emergency response and scientific research.

Ginan V4 is available for free download from Geoscience Australia’s GitHub repository. A user manual is also available.