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

May 9, 2012 in Business, ESRI, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Surveying Software, Trimble by EricColburn

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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Leica Zeno GIS: Leica Geosystems Enhances Its CS25 Tablet Computer Portfolio with Long Range Bluetooth

May 5, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, News by EricColburn

Leica CS25 LRBT

The Leica CS25 LRBT offers the possibility to wirelessly connect to a remote device, such as Leica Geosystems Total Station, over a distance of 350 m.

(Heerbrugg, 3 May 2012) - Leica Geosystems is pleased to announce the Leica CS25 LRBT, the new model of its successful Leica CS25 rugged tablet computer. The Leica CS25 LRBT offers the possibility to wirelessly connect to a remote device, such as a Leica Geosystems Total Station.

The fully integrated data transfer via a Long Range Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is one of the absolute highlights of the  new Leica CS25 rugged tablet computer. The wireless connectivity to a remote sensor such as a Total Station equipped with the RH16 Long Range Bluetooth Radio handle was requested by many Leica Zeno GIS users. Now it is possible to perform an object-oriented survey in one-man operation, together with e.g. Leica MobileMatriX, without the need for external separate wireless radios, over a distance of up to 350 m (1150 ft).

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Trimble Survey Software Improves Productivity for the Office and Field

April 26, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Surveying Software, Trimble, Trimble by EricColburn

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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Trimble Introduces New Positioning Solution for Tunnel Construction

April 19, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Trimble by EricColburn

Integrated Office to Field Solution Makes Tunneling Safer, Faster and Less Expensive

Professional Land Surveyor News

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Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) today introduced a new positioning solution for tunneling contractors. The new solution leverages Business Center - HCE office software powered by Trimble, the Trimble® SCS900 Site Controller Software Tunneling Module operating on the Trimble Tablet, and the Trimble SPS930 Universal Total Station. As part of the Trimble Connected Site® portfolio, the integrated office to field solution allows contractors to quickly, safely and accurately perform tunnel construction, while monitoring progress in real-time.

The announcement was made at Intermat 2012, the international exhibition of equipment, machinery and techniques for the construction and materials industries.

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CHC Releases the LT30 GPS/GIS Handheld Collector

April 9, 2012 in Business, CHC, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News by EricColburn

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 Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, Leica, News, Surveying Software by EricColburn

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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Trimble Acquires Gatewing to Expand its Survey Solutions to Include Aerial Mapping

April 6, 2012 in Business, Gatewing, Geomatics, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Trimble by EricColburn

Gatewing X100

Gatewing X100

Trimble Acquires Gatewing to Expand its Survey Solutions to Include Aerial Mapping

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 6, 2012—Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) announced today that it has acquired privately-held Gatewing of Gent, Belgium, a provider of lightweight unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for photogrammetry and rapid terrain mapping applications. The acquisition broadens Trimble’s industry-leading platforms for surveying solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

UAVs in combination with photogrammetry are an emerging technology providing an innovative platform for flexible aerial imagery acquisition. Easy to use and flexible, UAVs provide users the ability to create orthophotos and Digital Surface Models (DSM) from aerial imagery for mid-sized areas previously only accessible at higher costs and with longer planning cycles. UAVs are used in a variety of applications including preliminary surveys for corridors and rights-of-way, volumetric surveys, high-level topographic surveys, land fill inspection, and much more.

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LightSquared Bankruptcy Now A Possible Option For Investor Phil Falcone

April 5, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News by EricColburn

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 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 by EricColburn

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New Leica Digicat 600i and 650i For Safe and Fast Location of Underground Services

February 28, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, News by EricColburn

Leica Digicat 600i and 650i

Leica Digicat 600i and 650i

New Leica Digicat 600i and 650i for safe and fast location of underground services

(Heerbrugg, 28th February 2012) - Leica Geosystems is delighted to announce the latest editions to their cable locator family, the Leica Digicat 600i and 650i series, accompanied with Logicat software, set to revolutionize underground cable location.

Building on the success of previous models, the new Leica Digicat 600i and 650i with their unique data capture and onboard memory function supports operations management initiatives to increase on site safety by detecting cables and identify operator training needs.

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup February 26, 2012

February 26, 2012 in 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 by EricColburn

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Topcon Introduces The PN-A5 GNSS Antenna

February 24, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Topcon by EricColburn

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 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 by EricColburn

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Hemisphere GPS and Carlson Software Establish Strategic Alliance

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

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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Topcon OS Total Station Series Introduces Multiple Technologies

February 14, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Topcon by EricColburn

Topcon OS Series

Topcon OS Series

OS includes MAGNET software, TSshield telematics

module, LongLink wireless communications system

LIVERMORE, Calif. – February 14, 2012 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announces a new reflectorless total station series that has multiple major technological innovations, including on-board MAGNET™ Field application software.

Other new technologies of the new OS series include LongLink™, a long-distance wireless communications system, and TSshield™, an advanced telematics-based communications module designed to protect the owner’s investment.

Brice Walker, vice president-survey, said, “The OS series provides advanced features that will not only dramatically improve your productivity and job quality, but will also help you manage your entire project more efficiently.”

Walker said, “A major benefit of the OS is the on-board Microsoft Windows® CE6?feature.  The OS total station has an on-board Windows CE6 computer to run MAGNET Field software and provides large colorful icons with touchscreen, ease-of-use operation in mind.”

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