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Spatial Plexus

June 13, 2012 - By

Two weeks ago I attended a somewhat different GIS conference at Georgia Tech called Spatial Plexus touted to be a new conference devoted to solving “Wicked Problems." This was not to be confused with “Wicked,” the only musical I ever attended where the audience went home humming the scenery. As stated in the program brochure, “Wicked Problems" are those difficult to solve because of incomplete, contradictory, and changing requirements. read more

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Snow Grooming Management System

June 13, 2012 - By

Hemisphere GPS has announced the EquiPiste integrated snow grooming management system. EquiPiste provides visual guidance, snow depth status, and event logging for snow grooming operators, mountain managers and snow road operations. Ski resorts benefit from improved grooming quality and productivity, optimal snow making decisions and distribution, as well as more predictable and preventative snow cat maintenance, according to Hemisphere GPS. read more

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GNSS Handheld Data Collector

June 13, 2012 - By

Nexteq Navigation, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, has announced the T5A, its new flagship multifunctional GNSS handheld data collector. The device is a high-accuracy GPS unit capable of 2-centimeter accuracy using real-time kinematic (RTK) and 50-centimeters globally using Nexteq’s i-PPP technology. With the T5A, users can achieve extremely accurate and consistent results anywhere in the world with no loss in flexibility, Nexteq said, adding that the unit's centimeter-level precision coupled with versatility allows for accurate data collection in the most diverse weather conditions. read more

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Core Positioning Receiver Chip

June 13, 2012 - By

u-blox is launching the u-blox 7, its next-generation core positioning technology platform. Supporting all deployed as well as soon-to-be deployed GNSS, the platform is based on the UBX-G7020 multi-GNSS receiver integrated chip with low power consumption. read more

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GPS for Truckers

June 13, 2012 - By

Magellan, maker of innovative GPS devices for vehicles, outdoor and mobile navigation, has announced the newest addition to its Magellan RoadMate Commercial GPS family for truckers and commercial drivers providing improved safety and productivity before, during and after their on-the-road trips. The compliance-ready Magellan RoadMate Commercial 9270T-LM GPS device is specifically designed for the needs of truckers including an extra-large GPS display, customizable truck-specific routing, hands-free communication, and trip logging. read more

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Toolbox for GIS Location Data

June 13, 2012 - By

ikeGPS announced it has released its new toolbox, ikeTools, for rapidly capturing GIS location data and making measurements of complex objects from a remote location. Now you have the ability, right from your ikeGPS screen, to complete the most demanding field data capture jobs far more quickly and efficiently than ever before. read more

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Data-Collection Software

June 13, 2012 - By

Nexteq Navigation has release the newest version of its NexGeo software line-up: NexGeo Mobile, NexPos and NexGeo Office. Optimized for Nexteq handhelds, NexGeo Mobile integrates Nexteq Freedom, i-PPP, and RTK positioning augmentation technology into a more reliable, user-friendly data collection software, the company said. With easy display of features, background images, labeling and attributes, data is readily collected, accessed and edited. The tracking feature now allows for efficient communication and management between field workers and the office. Raw data recorded in NexGeo Mobile can be used for post processing in NexGeo Office. read more

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Entry-Level, Rugged PDA

June 13, 2012 - By

Leica Geosystems announced a further enhancement to the Leica Zeno GIS family – the Leica Zeno 5, an entry-level, rugged PDA for organizations that require a durable compact device with integrated modem and high-sensitive GPS. The new Leica Zeno 5 supports field workers by combining a mobile phone with asset collection and management capabilities. read more

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