Eric Colburn, PLS

Tag: RTK

  • Focus on Blurred Lines

    Surveyors and Various Geo-Groups are part of Something Bigger – Time to Look Around… Guest Post By: Gavin Schrock, PLS – Associate Editor Professional Surveyor Magazine Blurred Lines The notion that the lines are blurred between the many fields and disciplines driving the geospatial world was particularly evident at the March 2014 CONEXPO, drawing over…

  • CHC Releases LT400HS GNSS Handheld

    Shanghai, China – (August 23, 2013) – CHC today announced the availability of the LT400HS a rugged 120-channel GPS+GLONASS Handheld Receiver designed to achieve sub-meter SBAS positioning to centimeter accuracy in RTK networks. The LT400HS is the most cost-effective and powerful GNSS Solution for Survey, Construction and GIS Professionals. The LT400HS is the perfect choice…

  • Leica iCON Introduces New ‘Roading’ Application and Major Productivity Gains with Updated iCONstruct v1.5 Field Software

    Leica iCON Introduces New ‘Roading’ Application and Major Productivity Gains with Updated iCONstruct v1.5 Field Software

    Leica iCON Introduces New ‘Roading’ Application and Major Productivity Gains with Updated iCONstruct v1.5 Field Software Leica Geosystems has released a new, enhanced version of the iCONstruct field software for its pioneering Leica iCON portfolio of tailor-made positioning and measuring solutions for construction professionals. iCONstruct field v1.5 significantly improves and further optimizes construction workflow efficiency…

  • Leica Viva GS08plus – Lightest Cable-Free High-Accuracy GNSS System

    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…

  • Leica Geosystems Introduces The Latest Version 4.2 Of Its Leica Spider Software Suite For GNSS Networks and Reference Stations

    Leica Geosystems Introduces The Latest Version 4.2 Of Its Leica Spider Software Suite For GNSS Networks and Reference Stations

    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…

  • Hemisphere GPS Introduces New miniEclipse™ Compact OEM Modules with GNSS Support

    Hemisphere GPS Introduces New miniEclipse™ Compact OEM Modules with GNSS Support

    Hemisphere GPS Introduces New miniEclipse™ Compact OEM Modules with GNSS Support CALGARY, March 28, 2012 /CNW/ – (TSX: HEM) Today, Hemisphere GPS announces the Eclipse™ P300 and Eclipse P301 OEM modules – the next generation high-performance compact modules for RTK GNSS applications. Based on new Hemisphere GPS multi-function application firmware and Eclipse GNSS multi-constellation technology, P300 and P301 provide…

  • Carlson Software’s New Supervisor+GPS Tablet – aka The SuperG Video

    Carlson Software’s New Supervisor+GPS Tablet – aka The SuperG Video

    Carlson Software introduces their new PC based tablet field computer, The Supervisor+GPS Tablet or SuperG. The SuperG has the option to add when purchased or upgraded later, an internal RTK GNSS receiver board, GPS+GLONASS. RTK corrections can be configured via internal GSM or CDMA radio or external UHF, 900mhz or other via BlueTooth or serial…

  • CHC Introduces New Cost-Effective GNSS X900 Receiver

    CHC Introduces New Cost-Effective GNSS X900 Receiver

    CHC introduces new cost-effective GNSS receiver : X900 Shanghai, China – (December 19th, 2011) – CHC today announced the availability of X900 GNSS receiver bringing extremely affordable and reliable GPS+GLONASS real-time centimeter level solution to surveyors without the conventional cost associated with GNSS solutions. The X900 GNSS combines field proven 72 channels GPS+GLONASS technology and…

  • Carlson SurvCE Data Collection Software Now Available with Leica Viva CS10 and CS15

    Carlson SurvCE Data Collection Software Now Available with Leica Viva CS10 and CS15

    Carlson SurvCE Data Collection Software Now Available with the Leica Viva (Norcrosss, GA October 2011) All versions of Carlson SurvCE 2.56 and later now have updated drivers and feature sets available to work on the Leica CS10 and CS15, Field Controllers. “We think this will be a very popular combination,” says Bruce Carlson, president of…

  • C-Nav Announces New 5cm GNSS Service

    C-Nav Announces New 5cm GNSS Service

    C-Nav Announces New 5cm GNSS Service 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.

  • Leica SmartWorx Viva v4.0 for Viva Total Station and Viva GNSS with Exciting New Features

    Leica SmartWorx Viva v4.0 for Viva Total Station and Viva GNSS with Exciting New Features

    Leica SmartWorx Viva v4.0 for Viva Total Station and Viva GNSS with exciting new features 4 October 2011 (Norcross, GA Oct 4, 2011) – Leica Geosystems is pleased to announce version 4.0 of the easy-to-use Leica SmartWorx Viva onboard software being available in November 2011. This new version is packed with exciting new features to make…

  • Javad GNNS Announces LightSquared Compensation and Integration

    Javad GNNS Announces LightSquared Compensation and Integration

    Javad GNSS Forward Looking or Industry Shill? Javad GNSS, Inc. has announced that its GPS receivers can now compensate for and integrate with the controversial LightSquared network. As has been widely reported, the LightSquared network will emit radio interference which may render useless existing GPS receivers, particularly high-precision units typically used by land surveyors. Does…

  • Hemisphere GPS Announces New S320™ GNSS Survey Solution

    Hemisphere GPS Announces New S320™ GNSS Survey Solution 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…

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

    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…

  • Leica Geosystems Announces Major Trade-In Offer For Leica Viva GNSS RTK Rover System

    Leica Geosystems Announces Major Trade-In Offer For Leica Viva GNSS RTK Rover System (Norcross, Ga., 10, August 2011) – Leica Geosystems recently announced the start of an unprecedented trade-in program: From now through the end of the year, the company is offering new and existing customers $7,600 for any Dual-Frequency GNSS Receiver or Total Station unit…

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

    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…

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

    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…

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

    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…

  • Professional Land Surveyor News: NOAA Releases Real-Time RTK Guidelines

    Professional Land Surveyor News: NOAA Releases Real-Time RTK Guidelines This is a press release published by NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) with important information for professional land surveyors who are using Real-Time GNSS positioning. NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) recently announced the approval and release of a document titled “National Geodetic Survey User Guidelines for…

  • GNSS Positioning Short Course Sponsored by New England Section ACSM and CALS

    GNSS Positioning Short Course Sponsored by New England Section ACSM and CALS The New England Section ACSM and CALS are proud to present a GNSS Positioning Short Course offered on five consecutive Saturdays this summer starting on July 10, 2010 and ending on August 7, 2010. Each Saturday class begins at 8 am and ends…