RINEX Converter

About This Tool

RINEX Converter translates Rinex observation files between formats and versions to enable cross-toolchain compatibility in geodesy workflows. It handles Rinex 2.x and Rinex 3.x inputs and emits the chosen target version, maintaining core metadata for traceability. The tool is designed for geodesists, survey engineers, and data managers who receive Rinex data from diverse receivers and vendors. It supports batch conversions, allowing large datasets to be processed in a single job without manual reformatting. The conversion is deterministic: the same input and configuration consistently yields the same output, which is essential for reproducible processing. Core features include header parsing, epoch alignment, and mapping of receiver and antenna metadata, time scales, and satellite identifiers. The converter flags non-mappable fields and provides a detailed diagnostic report to guide manual adjustments when necessary. Use cases include converting a Rinex 2.11 observation file to Rinex 3.03 for modern processing chains, or translating a mixed-set of Rinex files to a uniform target format for archival. Unique value lies in batch processing, explicit validation, and provenance-focused output that preserves critical metadata while adapting syntax to the target version. The tool aims to minimize data integrity risks during format translation and to accelerate data readiness for GNSS analysis and surveying work.

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