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EricColburn.com Turns 4 and Tops 1000 Posts!

May 16, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, News by EricColburn

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EricColburn.com, the Professional Land Surveyor Source, Turns 4!

Time flies when you’re having fun – it suddenly dawned on me that I’ve blogged for four years now! It hardly seems possible, but four years ago this month I created EricColburn.com.

In the early days of this site I had a limited, for sure. Since then, however, I am daily humbled by the connections I make from around the globe. It turns out that land surveyors are much the same, everywhere.

From the beginning, I had a vision of what I wanted to do. Since then my focus has sharpened a bit. My original goals were to grow a community dedicated to land surveyors, to share land surveying news and updates, and to share some of the land surveying knowledge I’ve collected over the years.

Mission accomplished!

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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

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 Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Videos, Links, News, Videos, Vlog by EricColburn

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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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

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

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

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.

Start Efficiently

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AutoCAD Civil 3D Working With Images And Surfaces Professional Land Surveyor Learning Center Course

April 18, 2012 in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Business, Continuing Education, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Links, News, Surveying Software by EricColburn

Learn AutoCAD Civil 3D

AutoCAD Civil 3D C3D-102 Working With Images And Surfaces Professional Land Surveyor Learning Center Course Now Available

In this AutoCAD Civil 3D Professional Land Surveyor Learning Center (PLSLC) course, C3D-102 Working With Images And Surfaces, you will learn the best practices for working with Images and Surfaces when draping an Image over a Surface.

C3D-102 Working With Images And Surfaces

What You Will Learn

In this course you will learn:

* How to export Surface Borders
* How to turn a 3D Polyline into a 2D Polyline
* How to insert Geo-Referenced Images
* How to trim an Image to the Surface Border
* How to drape an Image over a Surface

The first four learning points are used for many AutoCAD Civil 3D tasks, in addition to draping an Image over a Surface.

C3D-102 Working With Images And Surfaces Includes Nearly 30 Minutes of Video Training and More!

The C3D-102 Working With Images And Surfaces course includes nearly 30 minutes of video training. In addition, there’s plenty of learning materials and screen captures to help your learning. At the end of this course, there’s also a short quiz for you to take.

Register Now for the C3D-102 Working With Images And Surfaces PLSLC Course

Registration on the PLSLC is quick and easy! Enroll in the C3D-102 Working With Images And Surfaces Professional Land Surveyor Learning Center Course today; click here to »»Register Now!

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AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Guts Google Earth

April 11, 2012 in AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Topics, Business, Continuing Education, Geomatics, Land Surveying, News, Professional Land Surveyor Practice, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Videos, Vlog by EricColburn

AutoCAD Civil 3D Guts Google Earth!

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise … Autodesk Guts Google Earth From AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013

In working with the newly released AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013, it surprised me to find out that Autodesk gutted Google Earth functionality from this latest C3D version. After not finding the formerly available Google Earth commands in the Import Panel on the Ribbon Insert Tab, I searched on Google for an explanation (ironic, isn’t it?).

What I found was the following Autodesk forum post by an AutoCAD Civil 3D Senior Product Manager:

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Guts Google Earth

While I’m not thrilled by getting an explanation that Google Earth utilities are not included in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013, and I’m happy to know that Autodesk will post any potential announcements (if any) on “various channels including Autodesk Labs, Facebook, Blogs and the Civil 3D Discussion Group”, it’s not as effective and open as an explanation clearly posted on the Autodesk, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Product Page!

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MicroSurvey FieldGenius 2012 Service Pack 1 Version 6.0.0.4 is Released

April 10, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Links, MicroSurvey, News, Surveying Software by EricColburn

Professional Land Surveyor News

FieldGenius 2012 Service Pack 1 Version 6.0.0.4 is Released

Addresses new MicroSurvey licensing manager
Many bug fixes including:
- Leica Viva NTRIP connection issue improvements.
- Line staking bug always displayed and “Out of Tolerance” error
- Fixed a bug where you had to overwrite a point twice before the change occurred
- and many more.
Korea Geoid Model
And many more general workflow improvements and fixes.

Link to details, release notes and download:

FieldGenius 2012 Service Pack 1 Version 6.0.0.4 is Released

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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 Releases the LT30 GPS/GIS Handheld Collector

Shanghai, China - (April 2^nd, 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 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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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup April 8, 2012

April 8, 2012 in Land Surveying, Links, News by EricColburn

Waterbug - Signs of Spring

Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup:

Professional Land Surveyor Archive – Last 3 weeks:

Updates Around The Interwebs:

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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

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

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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April 3, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Links, News by EricColburn

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