Professional Land Surveyor Product Review: Magellan Triton 2000 Handheld Navigation System

April 30, 2009 in 3 RODS, Business, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Magellan, Product Reviews, Rated As by EricColburn

Magellan Triton 2000

Magellan Triton 2000

While not necessarily thought of as a tool for Professional Land Surveyors, the , none the less, is a very handy tool for Professional Land Surveyors and outdoor enthusiast, alike. The Magellan Triton 2000 has proved to be a good tool to have in any Professional Land Surveyor’s tool box.

What I liked about the Magellan Triton 2000 is:

  1. The full-color display. It was easy to read and the touch-screen worked well. While it was easy to read in full sun light, the real strength is using the Magellan Triton 2000 in low-light conditions, like under heavy tree canopy. In the woods, the screen is very readable, I think even better than out in the brighter locations.
  2. The Magellan Triton 2000 takes 2 megapixel photos with geographic locations in the field. This can be a great way to take photos of the monuments you find in the field, and then be able to distinguish between them geographically back at the office. With a regular digital camera, if you’re not careful, it can be hard to tell what the photos you took in the field actually represent. With the Magellan Triton 2000 you now have a way to incorporate these photos into your project GIS.
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NEWS RELEASE-MAGELLAN PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCES THE PROFLEX 500 GNSS RECEIVER

February 17, 2009 in GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Magellan, News by EricColburn

MAGELLAN® PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCES THE PROFLEXTM 500 GNSS RECEIVER

Highly integrated receiver design for rugged and flexible precise positioning
Santa Clara, CA (February 12, 2009) Magellan Professional announced today the launch of a new dual-frequency GNSS Receiver – the ProFlex 500. The new ProFlex 500 is a powerful positioning solution that delivers state-of-the-art RTK features in a rugged, highly integrated receiver design. ProFlex 500 is designed for multiple applications: surveying using a backpack, marine positioning, machine control, and base stations. Adaptable to most specific precise positioning usage, the ProFlex 500 is the ideal solution for people looking for a single GNSS receiver for multiple applications. The flexibility of the Magellan offering also allows the users to pick the capabilities for their specific application.

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