# Theory and Workflow

## Data Acquisition Workflow

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[1. Reference Station Setup](/rover/theory-and-workflow/reference-station-setup.md)
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[2. Connect to Rover](/rover/theory-and-workflow/connect-to-rover.md)
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[3. Field Scanning](/rover/theory-and-workflow/field-scanning.md)
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[4. Download Data](/rover/theory-and-workflow/download-data.md)
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[5. Post Acquisition Checks](/rover/theory-and-workflow/post-acquisition-checks.md)
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[SLAM](/rover/theory-and-workflow/slam.md)
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## Theory and Best Practices

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[Log Files](/rover/theory-and-workflow/log-files.md)
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[Acquisition FAQs](/rover/theory-and-workflow/frequently-asked-questions.md)
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[Orientation and Offsets](/rover/theory-and-workflow/orientation-and-offsets.md)
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[Flight Planning](/rover/theory-and-workflow/flight-planning-1.md)
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[Navigation & Alignment Techniques](/rover/theory-and-workflow/navigation-and-alignment-techniques.md)
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[Boresighting Flight Strategy](/rover/theory-and-workflow/boresighting-flight-strategy.md)
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[Backpack Acquisition - Best Practices](/rover/theory-and-workflow/backpack-acquisition-best-practices.md)
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[Mobile Acquisition - Best Practices](/rover/theory-and-workflow/mobile-acquisition-best-practices.md)
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## Data Acquisition Documents

### LiDAR/Imagery/Navbox

* [LiDAR Acquisition Training PDF presentation](https://www.phoenixlidar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/STABLE_08262020_PLSAcqTraining.pptx.pdf)
* [LiDAR Acquisition Training Outline](https://www.phoenixlidar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/08262020_Phoenix-LiDAR-Systems-Acquistion-Training-Outline.pdf)
* [LiDAR Acquisition Training Handout](https://www.phoenixlidar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/STABLE_08262020_Phoenix-LiDAR-Systems-Acquistion-Training-Handout.pdf)
* [Importing Calibration Settings from a PLP file](https://www.phoenixlidar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Technical-Bulletin-Importing-Calibration-Settings-from-a-.plp-file-.pdf)
* [AIR Navbox Instructions](https://www.phoenixlidar.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/AIR_Navbox_Instructions_08122019.pdf)

### UAV

* [UAV Pilot Training Outline](https://www.phoenixlidar.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190906_PLS_Pilot_Training_Outline.pdf)
* [UAV Pilot Training Handout](https://www.phoenixlidar.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190906_PLS_Pilot_Training_Handout.pdf)
* [M600/M5000 Checklist](https://www.phoenixlidar.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/M600_M5000_Checklist_20190828.pdf)

### Ladybug Camera

* [Ladybug5/5+ Checklist](https://www.phoenixlidar.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ladybug5_Checklist.pdf)
* [Ladybug5 Trigger Configuration with LadybugCapPro](https://www.phoenixlidar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Technical_Bulletin_LadyBug5Trigger_with_LadyBugCapPro.pdf)

### Reference Station and Ground Control&#x20;

* [Ground Control Tips](https://www.phoenixlidar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Survey-Ground-Control-Recommendations.pdf)
* [Stonex Static Reference Station Configuration Via Web Interface](https://www.phoenixlidar.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/PLS_Stonex_S900_Static_Base_Configuration_Via_Web_User_Interface.pdf)

### Ground Station

* [Reconfiguring Ground Station Wi-Fi (Bullet M5)](https://www.phoenixlidar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Technical-Bulletin-Reconfiguring-Ground-Station-Wi-Fi-Bullet-M5.pdf)
* [Reconfiguring Ground Station Wi-Fi (Groove)](https://www.phoenixlidar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Technical-Bulletin-Reconfiguring-Ground-Station-Wi-Fi-Groove.pdf)


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