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Category: GNSS
Agricultural Telematics Solution from Leica Geosystems
(Heerbrugg, Switzerland/Brisbane, Australia, 21 January 2013) – Today Leica Geosystems has launched Virtual VistaTM, a webbased platform which allows farmers to monitor their fleet and field activities in a simple and effective way. Virtual VistaTM connects directly through the built-in modem of the Leica mojo3D and customers can access the service within a few steps. No extra…
Trimble Acquires ALK Technologies to Extend its Transportation and Logistics Solutions to Shippers and Transportation Providers
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2013—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that it has acquired privately-held ALK Technologies Inc. of Princeton, NJ, a global leader in routing, mapping, mileage and navigation technologies. ALK Technologies offers proprietary routing and international map-based solutions for transportation, logistics and mobile workforces. The addition of ALK® is expected to extend and complement…
Now available: Leica CS25 GNSS Tablet Computer with Integrated GNSS for Any Asset Collection & Management Task
Now available: Leica CS25 GNSS Tablet Computer with Integrated GNSS for Any Asset Collection & Management Task (Heerbrugg/Switzerland, 10 December 2012) – The Leica CS25 GNSS Tablet Computer packs full GNSS functionality into an ergonomic and portable device with a large screen, making it the industry’s most powerful GNSS/GIS handheld. The CS25 GNSS doesn’t require a…
National Geodetic Survey Updates “Bluebooking” Process for GPS Projects
NGS updates “Bluebooking” process for GPS projects. Breaking news from the NOAA National Geodetic Survey (NGS) about GPS projects “Bluebooking” process:
NOAA Releases NGS Data Explorer Map Application
NOAA Releases NGS Data Explorer Map Application This week, NOAA released a new web application to allow users to view National Geodetic Survey (NGS) geodetic control across the United States and its territories using Google Maps.
Trimble Introduces Next Generation GNSS Surveying Solution
Trimble Introduces Next Generation GNSS Surveying Solution Trimble’s Powerful GNSS Receiver Provides Land Surveyors with Increased Productivity HANNOVER, Germany, Oct. 9, 2012—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today its next generation GNSS surveying solution—the Trimble® R10. As the smallest and lightest receiver in its class, the Trimble R10 combines powerful features and groundbreaking technologies including Trimble HD-GNSS,…
Topcon IP-S2 Compact+ 3D Mobile Mapping System for a Wide Range of Applications
Topcon IP-S2 Compact+ 3D mobile mapping system for a wide range of applications LIVERMORE, Calif. – October 11, 2012 – Topcon Positioning System (TPS) introduces the new IP-S2 Compact+, an innovative mobile mapping system to accurately measure objects even in adverse weather conditions and enclosed job sites such as tunnels and mines.
Topcon Launches Three-Year ‘Bulletproof’ Warranty For GR-5
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.
Topcon Launches TopNET Live Website
Topcon launches TopNET live website LIVERMORE, Calif. – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announces the launch of the new TopNET live website. TopNET live is the new name for the restructuring of Topcon’s GNSS network business, and global GNSS services. The service offers subscription-based, real-time GNSS network RTK and DGPS subscriptions, with high quality GPS and…
GEOID12 Error Analysis Complete and GEOID12A Model Developed
Here’s an important notice from The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) concerning the new GEOID12 model: The National Geodetic Survey has determined that the GEOID12 model was developed using erroneous input control points, primarily in the Gulf Coast region. NGS immediately corrected these errors and developed a replacement model: GEOID12A. GEOID12A is now available for public…
Leica Viva GS08plus – Lightest Cable-Free High-Accuracy GNSS System
Leica Viva GS08plus – Lightest cable-free high-accuracy GNSS system (Heerbrugg/Switzerland, 31 July 2012) – Leica Geosystems is pleased to announce a new GNSS solution to its successful Viva GNSS family. The Leica Viva GS08plus is the smallest and lightest cable-free high-accuracy GNSS system. Being light weight and ideally balanced, the Leica Viva GS08plus delivers ergonomic…
Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup July 29, 2012
Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup: Basic AutoCAD Civil 3D Setup Planning and Preparation How To Stop Avoiding Business And Professional Realities, Embrace Change, And Focus Your Goals Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup July 22, 2012 The National Geodetic Survey Improves the National Spatial Reference System with Simultaneous Major Product Releases Earn a Degree in the…
The National Geodetic Survey Improves the National Spatial Reference System with Simultaneous Major Product Releases
The National Geodetic Survey Improves the National Spatial Reference System with Simultaneous Major Product Releases In the first week of July, NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) released the results of three major improvements to the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS). The NSRS is the consistent coordinate system that defines latitude, longitude, height, scale, gravity, and…
NGS Releases New Geoid Model to Serve Surveying, Engineering, and Scientific Communities
NGS Releases New Geoid Model to Serve Surveying, Engineering, and Scientific Communities In the last week, the National Geodetic Survey has released a new height transformation model for surveyors, engineers, and the scientific community involved in water flow and the determination of heights with respect to mean sea level. The new “GEOID12” model, implemented in…
Drone GPS Spoofing Experiment
University of Texas at Austin GPS Spoofing experiment “GPS Spoofing experiment performed at the University of Texas at Austin by Dr Humphries. Actual GPS is changed to “confuse” the drone.” Source: Youtube Watch the Video
Leica Geosystems Announces Leica RCD30 Multi-Head Camera Concept
Leica Geosystems announces Leica RCD30 multi-head camera concept (Heerbrugg, 6 June 2012) – Leica Geosystems, the world’s leading manufacturer of airborne mapping solutions, announced today that it is expanding the very popular Leica RCD30 series of medium format cameras by adding dual-head and penta-head solutions to the portfolio. The Leica RCD30 combines unique design features such…
Esri GPS Base Station Joins National Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) Network
Real-Time, Precise Data Will Serve Professionals in the Redlands Community 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…
Professional Land Surveyor Vlog 004-Survey Earth in a Day Interview
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 &…
Trimble Survey Software Improves Productivity for the Office and Field
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…
CHC Releases the LT30 GPS/GIS Handheld Collector
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…