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Topcon Launches Three-Year ‘Bulletproof’ Warranty For GR-5

August 31, 2012 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Members, News, Topcon

Topcon GR-5

Topcon GR-5 With Three-Year ‘Bulletproof’ Warranty

Topcon launches three-year ‘bulletproof’ warranty for GR-5

LIVERMORE, Calif. – Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) is offering a three-year, guaranteed ‘bulletproof’ warranty for its industry-leading GR-5 high-precision GNSS receiver.

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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 December 25, 2011

December 25, 2011 in Associate Membership, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Business, Carlson, CHC, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Links, News, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Videos

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New Outlook Report Forecasts Rise in Investment in Equipment and Software in 2012

December 19, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Land Surveying, News

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

New Outlook Report Forecasts Rise in Investment in Equipment and Software in 2012

Washington, DC, Dec. 19, 2011 –- The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) launches its 2012 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook today. The new report, which is focused on the $628 billion equipment finance sector, forecasts equipment investment and capital spending in the United States, and evaluates the effects on various related and exogenous factors in play currently and into the foreseeable future. Overall, the report forecasts investment in equipment and software will grow by 9 percent in 2012.

The Foundation produced the 2012 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook report in partnership with economics and public policy consulting firm Keybridge Research. The annual economic forecast provides a three-to-six-month outlook for industry investment with data, including a summary of investment trends in key equipment markets, credit market conditions, the U.S. macroeconomic outlook, and key economic indicators. The report will be updated quarterly throughout 2012.

“The Foundation is pleased to present a valuable and unique tool that distills economic data from a variety of sources into a brief analysis specific to the equipment finance industry,” said Foundation Chairman Cameron W. Krueger, a Director at Deloitte. “Our industry is a critical component of the American economy and this report forecasts continued growth.”

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup November 13, 2011

November 13, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Business Practices, Continuing Education, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Javad GNSS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Laser Scanning, Leica, Links, News, Professional Land Surveyor Practice, Remote Sensing, Surveying Software, Topcon

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup November 6, 2011

November 6, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Javad GNSS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Links, News, Topcon

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Land Surveying Sunset

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New TigerSupplies Showroom for High-Quality Architectural, Engineering and Survey Equipment

November 5, 2011 in Ashtech, Associate Membership, Business, CST/Berger, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, Links, News, Sokkia, Spectra Precision, Topcon, Trimble

New Jersey, New York Metro Architects, Engineers and Surveyors Access Expert Service and Quality Equipment at New TigerSupplies Showroom

Professional Land Surveyor News

Professional Land Surveyor News

IRVINGTON, N.J., Nov. 3, 2011 — TigerSupplies.com (http://www.tigersupplies.com), the leading online resource for high-quality architectural, engineering and survey equipment, has brought its unparalleled expert service to main street with the recent opening of a brand-new showroom. Based in Irvington, N.J. at 27 Selvage St., just four miles from Newark and 14 miles from New York City, the brand-new fully stocked showroom (http://www.tigersupplies.com/Showroom.aspx) features all of the A/E/C essentials and the superior customer service that have made TigerSupplies.com legendary since 2004.

TigerSupplies stocks the most advanced land surveying equipment, such as total stations, theodolites and GPS/GNSS kits, as well as construction lasers for all purposes, from rotary and grade lasers for exterior jobsites, to crossline and plumb lasers for interior construction, to simple handheld laser measuring devices. TigerSupplies is also the go-to source for the most advanced large document storage solutions.

“When it comes to equipment, particularly high-tech, costly equipment, it’s not unreasonable for people to want to see and learn about it in advance of purchase,” says Charlie Stein, TigerSupplies’ operations manager. “Our showroom, backed by talented and knowledgeable staff, provides a customized buying experience.”

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Spectra Precision Introduces New ProMark 800 GNSS Receiver and Survey Pro 5.0 Field Software

September 26, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Spectra Precision, Spectra Precision, Surveying Software

Spectra Precision Introduces New ProMark 800 GNSS Receiver and Survey Pro 5.0 Field Software

NUREMBURG, Germany, Sept. 26, 2011 — Spectra Precision introduced today several additions to its growing portfolio of solutions focused on mainstream surveying and construction needs.

The announcement was made today at its Worldwide Distribution Conference held in Nuremburg, Germany. The expanded product portfolio will be showcased at INTERGEO 2011, the world’s largest conference on geodesy, geoinformatics and land management.

Spectra Precision ProMark 800 GNSS Receiver

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LightSquared Video to Debunk Several GPS Interference Myths-Facts or Propaganda?

September 17, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Business Videos, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, News, Technology Videos, Videos

GPS Constellation

GPS Constellation

Yesterday, I published a press release by House Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Tom Petri Rebuts LightSquared Ad in Letter to CEO and another press release where the Defense Department Seeks to Protect GPS Operations Against LightSquared Network.

In summary, Congressman Petri, House Aviation Subcommittee Chairman, disputes the LightSquared arguments that the GPS manufacturers are on the wrong side of this interference issue, and Air Force Gen. William L. Shelton, Commander of Air Force Space Command, told members of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Strategic Forces yesterday that LightSquared’s new terrestrial network has the potential to wreak havoc on GPS systems that are vital to the military.

While doing some followup reading on this subject, I came across a YouTube video produced by LightSquared entitled “Find Out Who is Trying to Block Wireless Innovation in America.”

Facts or LightSquared Propaganda

So, does the LightSquared “Find Out Who is Trying to Block Wireless Innovation in America” video actually debunk several GPS interference myths? Are the statements made facts or are they LightSquared propaganda?

I do not know which side is right or wrong, but clearly one side is wrong, as both make opposing arguments making it crystal clear that only one side is making correct assertions. I’ve provided the video out of fairness to both sides and so that you can make your own decision on this controversial issue.

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Defense Department Seeks to Protect GPS Operations Against LightSquared Network

September 16, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News

Defense Department Seeks to Protect GPS Operations

By Elaine Sanchez
American Forces Press Service

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2011 – Defense Department officials are raising concerns that a company’s proposed wireless broadband network would cause harmful interference to essential Global Positioning System operations.

LightSquared’s new terrestrial network has the potential to wreak havoc on GPS systems that are vital to the military and used in a host of applications, Teresa Takai, the DOD’s chief information officer, and Air Force Gen. William L. Shelton, commander of Air Force Space Command, told members of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Strategic Forces yesterday.

“GPS is vital to national security and is relied upon by our servicemen and women for a wide array of capabilities,” Takai said in written testimony.

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House Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Tom Petri Rebuts LightSquared Ad in Letter to CEO

September 16, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Links, News

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In a letter to the chairman and CEO of a controversial wireless company, House Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Tom Petri (R-WI) sought to set the record straight Thursday following the company’s ad in the Wall Street Journal the day before.

LightSquared, a wireless broadband company, has been mired in controversy because it plans to use a portion of the radio spectrum adjacent to that used by global positioning system (GPS) satellites and the GPS equipment used in cars, planes, military equipment and elsewhere to help users navigate trips or identify the location of GPS-enabled equipment.  A fully functioning GPS system is critical to ongoing efforts to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system.

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3 Tips For Managing Land Surveying Workloads as an Independent Solo Surveyor

September 15, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Business Practices, Geomatics, Independent Solo Surveyor, Land Surveying, Premium Membership, Professional Land Surveyor Practice

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Last June I wrote 5 Tips For Working as an Independent Solo Surveyor where I shared a few tips I’ve learned about what works best working as an Independent Solo Surveyor.

When considering working as an Independent Solo Surveyor and getting up and running with your robotic land surveying equipment, as an example,  it’s very easy to focus too much on the technical challenges, which can hurt your professional land surveying business and professional career.

In this Premium Membership post I share 3 Tips For Managing Land Surveying Workloads as an Independent Solo Surveyor. Read the rest of this entry →

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Sokkia SHC236 Data Collector Packed with Features

August 9, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Sokkia

Sokkia’s SHC236 Data Collector

Sokkia’s SHC236 Data Collector

Sokkia’s SHC236 Data Collector Packed with Features

Olathe, Kan., – August 4, 2011 – Sokkia Corporation’s SHC236 is designed with advanced technology features for handheld data collection.

Ed Castelan, product marketing manager for survey products, said, “The SHC236 is a powerful handheld data collector with all the features needed to compete in today’s market.” Read the rest of this entry →

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5 Tips For Working as an Independent Solo Surveyor

June 13, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Business Practices, Independent Solo Surveyor, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Premium Membership, Professional Land Surveyor Practice

Backsights

Backsights

I’ve now been working as an independent solo surveyor for a few years, and I can’t imagine going back. In large part, this is  because of financial issues involving: hard economic realities, reduced overhead, greater efficiencies, and greater professional freedom.

What does Independent Solo Surveyor mean to you? For me, independent solo surveying involves using specific high-tech land surveying equipment (think robotic total stations and GPS), but more importantly, employing a range of tools and techniques to effectively and productively provide superior professional services.

Along the way, I’ve learned a few things about what works best working as an Independent Solo Surveyor.

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Topcon GR-5 Satellite Receiver Sets New Standard in Signal Tracking, Job Site Precision

March 28, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Topcon

 

Topcon’s GR-5 satellite receiver

LIVERMORE, Calif. – March 17, 2011 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) introduces its patented Fence AntennaTM technology and expanded channel support in the new GR-5 GNSS receiver. The GR-5 provides industry-leading tracking sensitivity and multipath rejection in a compact and lightweight package.

In 2006, Topcon introduced the GR-3 GNSS receiver, which made the term “precise positioning” commonplace, and set the global standard for satellite signal reception and job site accuracy. The arrival of the GR-5 raises the bar again: the best just got better.

Ray O’Connor, president and CEO of TPS, said, “Topcon’s innovative Universal Signal Tracking and patented antenna technologies are the foundation of the new GR-5. With 216 channels and multi-constellation tracking, the GR-5 guarantees that an investment in Topcon’s industry-leading technology today will pay dividends into the foreseeable future.”

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JAVAD GNSS Receivers Can Track Chinese Compass (Beidou-2)

February 8, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, GNSS, GPS, Javad GNSS, Land Surveying Equipment, News

With modified firmware, all JAVAD GNSS receivers can track Chinese COMPASS B1 signal now. This is 6th GNSS system supported by JAVAD GNSS (GPS, Glonass, Galileo (Giove), SBAS, QZSS, COMPASS). Log file, collected on TR_G3TH board in Moscow during weekend, reported up to 26 (!) satellites locked simultaneously see picture below. 

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Spectra Precision Introduces Next Generation Survey Data Collector Solutions

January 21, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Spectra Precision

Westminster, Colo., Jan. 19, 2011 — Spectra Precision introduced today additions to its line of outdoor rugged data collectors—the next generation Ranger™ 3 data collector series and the Nomad® 900 series. These new advanced solutions are designed to operate with Spectra Precision Survey Pro™ field software to optimize mainstream surveying operations.

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Trimble’s Next Generation TSC3 Handheld Controller Allows Surveyors to Collect, Share and Deliver Data for Improved Productivity

January 20, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Trimble

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 19, 2011 — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today its next generation field device—the Trimble® TSC3 controller. As part of Trimble’s portfolio of Connected Site™ survey solutions, the new controller allows surveyors and geospatial professionals to collect, share and deliver data for improved accuracy, efficiency and productivity between the field and office.

Optimized for use with Trimble Access™ field software, the TSC3 controller delivers more capable data collection, computing and connectivity. A range of new features and functions provide the benefits of multiple devices into a single handheld: a digital camera, integrated communications as well as a GPS navigator, compass and accelerometer. Now surveyors can easily include on-site photos in surveys, communicate more efficiently between field and office and streamline stakeout activities.

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Leica Geosystems GeoWorld Roadshow-UK’s Largest Geomatics Event Reaches Record Audience Attendance

December 29, 2010 in Associate Membership, Business, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, Leica, News, Surveying Software


Lawrence Dixon, Geomatics Sales Manager, presenting a live demonstration of the Leica Viva TS15 Imaging Total Station

Lawrence Dixon, Geomatics Sales Manager, presenting a live demonstration of the Leica Viva TS15 Imaging Total Station

(Milton Keynes, UK, December 2010) - Leica Geosystems is pleased to announce that its recent GeoWorld 10 UK and Ireland Roadshow attracted over 1000 delegates, making it the biggest event Leica Geosystems has hosted in its 18 year show history, and making it the largest Geomatics event in the UK this year.

From London, Leeds and Liverpool to Exeter, Dublin and Inverness, the Leica Geosystems team travelled the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland covering 1774 miles over 3 weeks. The 11 date tour delivered 221 individual presentations to 1017 visitors from the fields of civil engineering, land surveying and construction, 19 exhibitor companies and staff. In addition to the 11 shows the team hosted an education event dedicated to undergraduate and post graduate students at the University College London. Read the rest of this entry →

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Hayes Used Land Surveying Equipment Video

December 3, 2010 in Associate Membership, Business, Hayes, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Videos, Links, Technology Videos, Videos

Interesting YouTube video by Hayes Instrument Company contrasting what your buying experience could be when purchasing used land surveying equipment from potentially unreliable sources online, verses getting your next piece of used land surveying equipment from Hayes with their quality and experience.

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