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Esri GPS Base Station Joins National Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) Network

May 9, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, ESRI, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Members, News, Surveying Software, Trimble

Real-Time, Precise Data Will Serve Professionals in the Redlands Community

Esri GPS Base Station GISA

The Esri GPS base station, GISA, is mounted to a building in Redlands, California.

Redlands, California—Esri recently installed a GPS base station to assist its GIS developers and to support surveyors, engineers, scientists, and those in public works and public safety in the community surrounding the Esri campus in Redlands, California. The base station, named GISA, has been accepted by the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) and incorporated into the national Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) network.

“GPS, originally designed as a US Department of Defense system, has become part of everyday life, with the technology in all types of devices from smartphones to shipping containers,” said Brent Jones, Esri surveying and engineering industry manager. “The Esri GPS base station is a great benefit to the community, as professionals can use it in surveying and positioning to achieve accurate locations in real time.”

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Professional Land Surveyor Vlog 004-Survey Earth in a Day Interview

May 8, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Videos, Links, Members, News, Videos, Vlog

PLS VLOG

PLS VLOG

PLS Vlog 004-Survey Earth in a Day Interview

In this Professional Land Surveyor Vlog I’m introducing a new format of Professional Land Surveyor Spotlight interviews. I hope you enjoy the interview and I will have more from time to time.

In this inaugural Professional land Surveyor Spotlight, I interview Scott Warner, RLS, and VP Senior Director & Editor of Land Surveyors United, about their upcoming Survey Earth in a Day event.

On the day of the summer solstice June 20 2012, geospatial professionals around the world and members of Land Surveyors United (a global support network for land surveyors) will be simultaneously recording survey grade GPS data from thousands of points around the globe, in order to gain a more accurate understanding of the earth’s surface.”

Professional Land Surveyor Source: SurveyEarth

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Trimble Survey Software Improves Productivity for the Office and Field

April 26, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Members, News, Surveying Software, Trimble, Trimble

Professional Land Surveyor News

Professional Land Surveyor News

Trimble’s Survey Software Improves Productivity for the Office and Field

Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today new versions of its office and field surveying software—Trimble® Business Center Software version 2.70 and Trimble Access™ software version 2012.10. The software is part of Trimble’s portfolio of Connected Site® survey solutions. The new software enhancements allow surveyors to collect, share and deliver data faster to improve accuracy, efficiency and productivity.

“Trimble is focused on providing Connected Site solutions that minimize rework and improve productivity. Workflow integration and connectivity provide surveyors with the day-to-day flexibility to adapt to a variety of situations in the field and office,” said Anders Rhodin, director of Trimble’s Survey Business. “Trimble’s portfolio of software solutions gives surveyors improved workflows for field data collection and enhance collaboration between the field and the office.”

Trimble Business Center Software Version 2.70

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CHC Releases the LT30 GPS/GIS Handheld Collector

April 9, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, CHC, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Members, News

CHC LT30 GPS-GIS handheld

CHC LT30 GPS/GIS handheld

CHC Releases the LT30 GPS/GIS Handheld Collector

Shanghai, China - (April 2nd, 2012) - CHC’s new LT30 series enters the GIS data collection market with a cost-effective, rugged and connected GPS/GIS handheld collector for a wide range of applications such as natural resources, forestry, utilities, agriculture, emergency response…

Designed for real outdoor conditions, LT30 combines superb brightness and crisp 3.7″ full VGA sunlight readable display, all day battery life and a high-sensitivity 20-channel GPS receiver to capture data wherever you need.

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Leica Geosystems Introduces The Latest Version 4.2 Of Its Leica Spider Software Suite For GNSS Networks and Reference Stations

April 9, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, Leica, Members, News, Surveying Software

Leica Spider Software Suite

Leica Spider Software Suite is the professional business solutions for GNSS Networks.

Leica Geosystems introduces the latest version 4.2 of its Leica Spider Software Suite for GNSS Networks and Reference Stations

Leica Geosystems is pleased to release the new version 4.2 of its market leading Leica Spider software suite.  The globally used solution for GNSS RTK networks is being continually enhanced and developed following the market needs and technological development to the benefits of its users.

Leica Spider software is an integrated suite of programs for GNSS networks, consisting of Leica GNSS Spider, Leica SpiderWeb and Leica SpiderQC.  With its scalability and modularity it can be tailored to suit various GNSS surveying, machine control, GIS, seismic and structural monitoring applications. Professional service providers worldwide count on the Leica Spider infrastructure software.

Support for new GR25 reference server

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LightSquared Bankruptcy Now A Possible Option For Investor Phil Falcone

April 5, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Members, News

Professional Land Surveyor News

Professional Land Surveyor News

Phil Falcone, who invested around $3 billion in LightSqaured through his hedge fund Harbinger Capital Partners, is now considering placing the troubled broadband wireless company in bankruptcy.

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup March 4, 2012

March 4, 2012 in Associate Membership, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Quick Tips and Tricks, Business, Continuing Education, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Leica, Links, Professional Land Surveyor Practice, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Videos

Granite Bound Reset

Granite Bound Reset

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup February 26, 2012

February 26, 2012 in Associate Membership, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Quick Tips and Tricks, Business, Carlson, Continuing Education, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Hemisphere GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying 911, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Links, News, Professional Land Surveyor Practice, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Topcon, Videos

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Topcon Introduces The PN-A5 GNSS Antenna

February 24, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Topcon

Topcon PN-A5 GNSS Antenna

Topcon PN-A5 GNSS Antenna

Topcon introduces the PN-A5 GNSS antenna

Innovative convex impedance ground plane, improved multipath mitigation


LIVERMORE, Calif. – February 23, 2012 Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announces the new PN-A5 GNSS antenna that combines the company’s TA-5 full spectrum GNSS antenna element with a newly designed semi-hemispherical convex impedance ground plane.

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup February 19, 2012

February 19, 2012 in Associate Membership, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Quick Tips and Tricks, Business, Continuing Education, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Hemisphere GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying 911, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Links, News, Professional Land Surveyor Practice, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Topcon, Videos

Land Surveying 911

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Hemisphere GPS and Carlson Software Establish Strategic Alliance

February 18, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Carlson, Carlson, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Hemisphere GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Surveying Software

Hemisphere GPS' new S320™ GNSS survey receiver system

Hemisphere GPS' new S320™ GNSS survey receiver system www.S320surveyor.com (CNW Group/Hemisphere GPS Inc.)

Hemisphere GPS and Carlson Software Establish Strategic Alliance

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Feb. 16, 2012 /CNW/ – (TSX: HEM) Today, Hemisphere GPS and Carlson Software announced a strategic alliance. This alliance will provide a roadmap for new, integrated solutions for land survey, mapping, construction, mining and other key machine control markets. Carlson Software is a leading developer of field and office-based land development software.

This strategic alliance is part of Hemisphere GPS’s recent formation of their survey and construction group, where the two companies will combine their expertise to develop intuitive and powerful GNSS-based solutions that improve the efficiency and performance in several applications including data collection, land development design and earth moving. Recently, collaborations with Carlson include survey data collection software that supports Hemisphere GPS’ new S320™ GNSS survey receiver system (see www.S320surveyor.com).

“Hemisphere GPS’ GNSS technology, guidance terminals and other hardware technologies are the ideal complement to Carlson Software products,” says Randy Noland, Vice President of Carlson Software Machine Control. “This partnership will help us bring application centric solutions to the market much faster. The solutions will enhance the complete design-build project lifecycle.”

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup February 12, 2012

February 12, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Links, News, Topcon, Trimble

Iron Rod with Cap under a Bucket

Iron Rod with Cap under a Bucket

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Congress Told LightSquared Network Would Cripple GPS Air Traffic Navigation System

February 11, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Links, News, Technology Videos, Videos

Chairman Thomas Petri's Opening Statement at GPS Hearing

Chairman Thomas Petri's Opening Statement at GPS Hearing

THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON AVIATION HEARING EXAMINES GPS USE IN AVIATION INDUSTRY

On Wednesday, February 8, The Subcommittee on Aviation held a hearing to review of issues associated with protecting and improving our nation’s aviation satellite-based global positioning system infrastructure.

Here’s are interesting statements by the Honorable John Porcari, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation:

GPS is at the center of FAA’s Next Gen air traffic control modernization program, which will optimize air traffic controller performance, consolidate obsolete facilities, enhance safety improvements, and improve operational efficiency of the national airspace system. The Honorable John Porcari, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, testified to the benefits of NextGen this morning: “The FAA and industry have invested as much as $8 billion into NextGen. The FAA conservatively estimates that the benefits of NextGen will total $23 billion by 2018 and over $120 billion by 2030.”

Porcari added, “In addition to the transportation applications I mentioned, GPS is essential for the operations of first responders, search and rescue, resource management, weather tracking and prediction, earthquake monitoring, national security, and critical infrastructure such as dams and power plants, financial transactions, surveying and mapping, and industries such as precision agriculture, where the ability to fertilize plants with centimeter-level accuracy increases conservation, reduces waste run-off, and saves American farmers up to $14-30 billion, annually.”

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Topcon Precision Ag TV Spot Video

February 8, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Technology Videos, Topcon, Videos

Topcon Precision Ag TV Spot

Topcon Precision Ag TV Spot Video

Topcon Precision Ag TV Spot Video

Topcon Precision AG Ad featured on US Farm Report — 8 Weeks, Feb. 11 and 18; Mar. 10 and 17; Apr. 7, 14, 21 and 28 – 30+ States on 150+ Stations To see where it plays in your area go to: http://www.agweb.com/usfr/stations

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New Rugged Trimble Juno Series Puts GIS Field Work in Your Pocket

February 8, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GIS, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Surveying Software, Trimble

New Rugged Trimble Juno Series Puts GIS Field Work in Your Pocket

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today a new generation of GNSS devices for GIS field applications—the Trimble® Juno® 3B and 3D handhelds. With the new Trimble Juno series, mobile workforces ranging from public utilities to municipalities are empowered with rugged, integrated GNSS handhelds that are optimized for everyday field work such as asset management, data collection and inspections.

The Trimble Juno series provides a complete, integrated package of positioning, imaging and communications for flexibility. Two versions are available. The Juno 3B has an integrated GPS, a 5 MP autofocus camera and Windows Mobile software. The Juno 3D includes all of the features of the Juno 3B plus 3G wireless technology, which allows users to transfer data faster and stay connected to the office with an integrated mobile phone.

“The new Juno series is the latest innovation from Trimble for the GIS community,” said Daniel Wallace, general manager of Trimble’s GIS Data Collection Division. “Re-designed from the ground up, these handhelds will help users get more out of the field and into their GIS.”

Designed for GIS Workflows

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup February 5, 2012

February 5, 2012 in Associate Membership, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Business, Business Videos, Continuing Education, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Videos, Links, MicroSurvey, News, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Videos

Control Bound

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LightSquared Causes Falcone’s Harbinger Hedge Fund 47% Loss in 2011

February 4, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Business Videos, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, News, Videos

Professional Land Surveyor News

Professional Land Surveyor News

Falcone’s Harbinger Hedge Fund Lost 47% in 2011

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Trimble MX8: Inside Look Video

February 2, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Laser Scanning, Remote Sensing, Technology Videos, Trimble, Videos

Trimble MX8 Inside Look Video

Trimble MX8 Inside Look Video

Trimble MX8: Inside Look Video

An animated look inside the Trimble MX8 mobile spatial imaging system for mobile mapping and survey

Watch The Video

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Carlson Software’s New Supervisor+GPS Tablet – aka The SuperG Video

January 24, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Carlson, Carlson, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, News, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Videos

Carlson Software's New Supervisor+GPS Tablet - aka The SuperG

Carlson Software's New Supervisor+GPS Tablet - aka The SuperG Video

Carlson Software introduces their new PC based tablet field computer, The Supervisor+GPS Tablet or SuperG. The SuperG has the option to add when purchased or upgraded later, an internal RTK GNSS receiver board, GPS+GLONASS. RTK corrections can be configured via internal GSM or CDMA radio or external UHF, 900mhz or other via BlueTooth or serial cable.

 

For more information, please visit www.carlsonsw.com or www.carlsonmachinecontrol.com

LightSquared Lets Loose Lowly Yowl of Government Bias, Collusion, and Conspiracy Theories

January 13, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Trimble

LightSquared Lets Loose Lowly Yowl of Government Bias, Collusion, and Conspiracy Theories

Professional Land Surveyor News

Professional Land Surveyor News

Today, LightSquared latest a press release, Government Committee’s Refusal to Continue Testing Highlights Systemic Pattern of Bias and Collusion, decries its perceived treatment by the Federal Government, particularly by the National Executive Committee (EXCOM) and Advisory Board for the Space-based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT).

LightSquared, as stated at the top of its press release,  ”is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to retake the lead on government testing for GPS filtering solutions.”

LightSquared’s reasoning for this latest request, is:

“The request follows a systematic disregard for fairness and transparency by the National Executive Committee (EXCOM) and Advisory Board for the Space-based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT). The PNT EXCOM is a government panel established to “advise and coordinate federal departments and agencies on matters concerning the global positioning system (GPS) and related systems.” A panel of non-governmental officials known as the PNT Advisory Board provides guidance to the PNT EXCOM. Members of the PNT Advisory Board have deep ties with the same GPS manufacturers who have sold poorly designed equipment to America’s farmers, public safety officials, military and government agencies.”

LightSquared Specifically Blames Trimble

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