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C-Nav Announces New 5cm GNSS Service

October 6, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, C-Nav, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News

C-Nav Announces New 5cm GNSS Service

C-Nav3050 GNSS Receiver

C-Nav3050 GNSS Receiver.Featuring a 66-channel combined GPS/GNSS/L-band receiver, the C-Nav3050 provides sub-meter, precise-point positioning accuracy worldwide between 72N and 72S. Easily configured using C-Nav's proprietary software or touchscreen CDU, the C-Nav3050 is small and lightweight for fast and hassle-free setup.

Lafayette, Louisiana, October 4, 2011 – C-Nav, the premier supplier of international GNSS Precise Point Positioning services is pleased to announce the launch of its improved five-centimeter C-NavC2 GNSS subscription service.  C-NavC2 supports GPS + GLONASS corrections and delivers the most accurate real-time Precise Point Positioning solutions around the world.

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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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Hexagon Enters Into Exclusive Partnership with Locata Corporation for a Completely New Positioning Technology

September 23, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, GPS, Hexagon, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, Locata, News

Hexagon has entered into an exclusive industry partnership with Locata Corporation Pty Ltd to integrate the revolutionary Locata positioning technology with Hexagon’s positioning receivers. This collaboration will leverage each company’s expertise to create the world’s first combined GPS-Locata positioning receiver. For the first time customers will have access to a tightly integrated solution providing high-precision positioning without satellites.

“Accurate positioning is a critical part of innumerable modern applications and Hexagon is undeniably a leader in supplying these GPS-style positioning and measurement technologies through our Leica Geosystems and NovAtel brands.” said Ola Rollén, Hexagon’s President and CEO. “However, as new applications for machine automation and robotics increasingly move into environments like mining and indoor warehousing – where satellite signals are blocked, unreliable or unavailable – it has become very clear there is a need for a ground-based back-up to GPS.”

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Topcon Announces MR-1 Modular GNSS Receiver

September 19, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Trimble

LIVERMORE, Calif.–Monday, September 19, 2011

Compact, advanced technology, rugged design, simple integration

Topcon MR-1 Modular GNSS Receiver

Topcon MR-1 Modular GNSS Receiver

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announces the release of the MR-1, a rugged, compact GNSS modular receiver with advanced technology.

“The new MR-1 receiver is a ruggedized GNSS platform that delivers Topcon’s G3 and VISOR™ technologies in a compact and easy to integrate package,” said Charles Rihner, vice president of the Topcon Emerging Business Unit.

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Hemisphere GPS Announces New S320™ GNSS Survey Solution

September 13, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Hemisphere GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News

Hemisphere GPS Announces New S320™ GNSS Survey Solution

Hemisphere GPS Announces New S320™ GNSS Survey Solution (CNW Group/Hemisphere GPS Inc.)

Hemisphere GPS Announces New S320™ GNSS Survey Solution (CNW Group/Hemisphere GPS Inc.)

CALGARY, Sept. 12, 2011 /CNW/ - (TSX: HEM) Hemisphere GPS announces today the new S320™ GNSS survey receiver, XF1 data collector and survey software. S320 combines the advanced GNSS receiver performance of Hemisphere GPS’ Eclipse™ II technology, precise geodetic antenna, wireless communication and batteries all in a portable, rugged unit with matching data collector. Designed to be compatible with a variety of existing surveying equipment, S320 is the ideal multi-GNSS positioning system for applications in GIS, construction, mapping, land and marine surveying.

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Trimble Introduces New Compact OEM GNSS Modules for High-Accuracy Mobile Positioning Applications

August 18, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, News, Trimble

Modules Allow Integrators to Easily Add GNSS Capabilities to Advanced Positioning Products

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2011—Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) today introduced the Trimble® BD910 and BD920 modules to its GNSS OEM portfolio. These small modules feature centimeter-level, Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) positioning capabilities that are ideal for high-precision and control applications. Capable of receiving a wide range of commercially available GNSS signals, the BD910 and BD920 modules are designed to allow OEMs and system integrators to easily add centimeter-level positioning to specialized or custom hardware solutions.

The announcement was made today at AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2011 Conference and Exhibition.

“The OEM and system integrator communities demand the highest performance, reliability and support for their positioning solutions,” said Dale Hermann, director of marketing and sales. “The Trimble BD910 and BD920 deliver the latest GNSS technology in an easy-to-integrate form factor for demanding conditions and applications such as field computing, lightweight unmanned vehicles and port automation.”

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Trimble Introduces Next Generation GNSS-Inertial OEM Modules for High-Precision Positioning and Orientation

August 18, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Trimble

Embedded GNSS + Inertial Provides Continuous Mobile Positioning for Maximum Performance

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2011—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today its next generation AP Series of embedded GNSS-Inertial OEM modules plus Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), featuring a high-performance 220 channel multi-frequency GNSS receiver with dual-antenna heading support. Integrators can now harness the latest in GNSS positioning technology for improved mobile positioning accuracy and robustness, as well as add GNSS heading for improved orientation performance without the need of a second GNSS card. The result is improved performance and a reduction in size, weight and cost over previous versions.

The announcement was made today at AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2011 Conference and Exhibition.

“Trimble is committed to providing the best in high-precision GNSS-Inertial technology for systems integrators,” said Dr. Steve Woolven, general manager of Trimble. “Expanding our multi-frequency support ensures that our products remain at the forefront of accuracy and robustness in all conditions.”

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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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Professional Land Surveyor News-Leica Geosystems Introduces SpiderWeb v4.0–Value Added Web Services for GNSS Networks

August 25, 2010 in Associate Membership, Business, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, Leica, News, Surveying Software

Professional Land Surveyor News

Professional Land Surveyor News

Professional Land Surveyor News-Leica Geosystems Introduces SpiderWeb v4.0–Value Added Web Services for GNSS Networks

(Heerbrugg, 18. August 2010) Leica Geosystems is pleased to announce Leica SpiderWeb v4.0 as part of the new reference station software update that also includes Leica GNSS Spider v4.0 and Leica SpiderQC v4.0. SpiderWeb v4.0 features an all-new Business Center web portal combined for SpiderWeb and GNSS Spider Network RTK Services and the unique Coordinate Computation Service has been further enhanced.

Leica SpiderWeb is a software solution for the convenient presentation of GNSS network and data over the internet. It provides efficient and secure access to data for post processing. Value added services assist with the convenient distribution and use of GNSS data sets from individual stations or networks to users through standard web browsers.

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Professional Land Surveyor News-Leica Geosystems Updates its GNSS Quality Control and Data Analysis Software

August 23, 2010 in Associate Membership, Business, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, Leica, News, Surveying Software

Professional Land Surveyor News

Professional Land Surveyor News

Professional Land Surveyor News-Leica Geosystems Updates its GNSS Quality Control and Data Analysis Software

(Heerbrugg, 16 August 2010) Leica Geosystems is pleased to announce Leica SpiderQC v4.0 as part of the new reference station software update that also includes Leica GNSS Spider and Leica SpiderWeb. SpiderQC (previously known as GNSS QC) adds a range of advanced features for multi-frequency, multi-GNSS data analysis, visualization, and numerous other new features, improvements, and optimizations.

SpiderQC provides a suite of tools to help select the best location for reference stations, perform quality control of the reference station data, detect site movements and visualize and monitor the integrity of single base and network RTK corrections in real time.

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Professional Land Surveyor News: Ashtech Releases New Firmware and Radio Option for ProFlex GNSS Receivers

July 6, 2010 in Ashtech, Associate Membership, Business, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News


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Ashtech® has introduced a new GNSS firmware upgrade for the entire ProFlex™ line of products, including the ProFlex 500, ProFlex 500 Marine, ProFlex 500 CORS, ProFlex Lite and ProFlex Lite Duo.

The new firmware features as standard:

  • Hot Stand-By RTK: Doubles the assurance that an RTK position is always available and robust.
  • Advanced Raw Data Quality: Multi-criterion internal observation masks optimize raw data depending on reception parameters and the dynamics of the receiver.
  • Ashtech Optimized Messaging (ATOM) format: Freedom from radio link throughput issues using the new compact and ultra compact scenario of ATOM format.
  • RTC Bridge for ProFlex 500 only: Extends the number of users working in a given area by allowing one of them to forward its corrections, received through GPRS, to others through a radio link, thus saving money on mobile communication fees.
  • Legacy DBEN Base format support for ProFlex Lite only: Transit smoothly from legacy Ashtech sensors generation to the newest generation.

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Professional Land Surveyor News: Sokkia Introduces the GRX1, Highly Versatile GNSS System

January 5, 2010 in Associate Membership, Business, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Sokkia

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Professional Land Surveyor News: Sokkia Introduces the GRX1, Highly Versatile GNSS System

Incorporates fully scalable GNSS receiver, new data collector and software.
Olathe, Kansas – Sokkia Corporation announces the new GRX1 GNSS system that includes the new SHC250 data collector, as well as a new controller and post-processing software.
Denny Welch, senior vice president and general manager, Survey Business Unit, said, “These new products further strengthen the entire Sokkia product lineup.”

He said the new GRX1 GNSS receiver has an integrated antenna, digital UHF radio, GSM module, Bluetooth® module and detachable battery in a “compact, rugged, magnesium-alloy body.” Its fully upgradeable features “allow users to start with an entry model for L1 GPS that can be upgraded to L1 GPS+GLONASS, to L1/L2 GPS, up to 72-channel L1/L2 GPS+GLONASS receiver.”

The new SHC250 data collector incorporates the latest Windows Mobile® 6.5 OS, built-in Bluetooth modem and the new Spectrum Survey Field software “that fully controls the GRX1 receiver with unsurpassed ease and speed,” Welch said.

“This new GNSS system provides unmatched versatility and usability in RTK, network RTK and static applications that require millimeter or centimeter positioning accuracy,” he said.

The GRX1 GNSS receiver features:
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Professional Land Surveyor News: Trimble Announces Updated Suite of Mapping and GIS Software with New Postprocessing Engine

December 11, 2009 in Associate Membership, Business, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Surveying Software, Trimble, Trimble

Trimble Announces Updated Suite of Mapping and GIS Software
with New Postprocessing Engine

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 7, 2009 — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today significant updates to its entire portfolio of Mapping & GIS field and office software products. These enhancements focus on improved Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) accuracy for data collection under a variety of conditions that deliver additional benefits to users of Trimble Mapping & GIS solutions. With the introduction of a new postprocessing engine, Trimble has further enhanced its powerful set of GNSS postprocessing tools, improving accuracy and consistency of data collected from all Trimble Mapping & GIS equipment, even in multipath and canopy environments. A key addition to the set of tools is Trimble® DeltaPhase™ technology, a revolutionary new technique for improving the accuracy of GNSS code measurements.

With Trimble DeltaPhase technology, results from receivers such as the GeoXT™ handheld and GPS Pathfinder® ProXT™ show 50 centimeter accuracy in good environments and improved yield under canopy and in multipath prone areas. Results are also significantly improved for the Juno™ series handhelds with postprocessed accuracy now in the 1 to 3 meter range.

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NEWS RELEASE-MAGELLAN PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCES THE PROFLEX 500 GNSS RECEIVER

February 17, 2009 in Associate Membership, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Magellan, News

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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