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Who Carries the Gold Standard Now?

January 28, 2014 - By

China’s BeiDou system claimed a user range error (URE) of 2.5 meters zero age of data (ZAOD) 95% recently.  The parallel GPS specifications commit to 6 meters 95% ZAOD and 7.8 meters 95% all AODs.  Does this mean that BeiDou is more accurate than GPS? Not so fast. In late December, director Ran Chengqi of China’s Satellite Navigation System Management... read more

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u-blox Launches 8th-Generation GNSS Modules

January 28, 2014 - By

u‑blox has introduced its MAX, NEO and LEA GNSS modules in its next-generation, multi-constellation positioning platform u‑blox M8. The new module series satisfies a wide range of requirements by providing a scalable range of features including antenna management, integrated filters, data logging, crystal or TCXO, and rich set of interfaces, u-blox said. The modules can acquire and track all visible... read more

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GeoSpatial Experts Launches GeoJot+ for Windows Mobile

January 28, 2014 - By

GeoSpatial Experts’ GeoJot+ field data collection system now runs on Windows Mobile devices.  According to GeoSpatial Experts, companies can seamlessly transfer GeoJot’s app component across Apple, Android, and now Windows Mobile 6.x devices such as Trimble and Juniper handheld GPS units. GeoJot+ enables users to capture geotagged photos on mobile devices along with descriptive attribute information for each photo. The... read more

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Nine GNSS Frequencies Available through New JAVAD Receiver

January 28, 2014 - By

The 864-channel TRE-3 receiver, just announced by JAVAD GNSS, can simultaneously access all current GNSS signals, with room to spare for multiple-channel tracking of select signals, according to the company.  The new product offers many features, including: Three ultra wide-band (100 MHz) fast sampling and processing, programmable digital filters and superior dynamic range. After 12-bit digital conversion, nine separate digital... read more

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Looking for a Few Good Professional Land Surveyors

January 27, 2014 - By

JAVAD GNSS has published an invitation to professional land surveyors in the United States to submit resumés for consideration. The company says it seeks “talented” surveyors to advise on its customer support and to participate in evaluating product features and ideas. Interested parties should send their resumés to 5pls@javad.com.   read more

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Veripos Picked for Offshore Fleet Positioning

January 27, 2014 - By

Singapore-based Miclyn Express Offshore (MEO), a provider of offshore support vessels across South East Asia, Australia and the Middle East, has awarded Veripos a five-year contract for provision of high-precision GNSS positioning services in support of its fleet of 27 ships. Under the terms of the contract, Veripos will provide MEO’s fleet with Veripos Ultra Precise Point Positioning (PPP) service... read more

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Arcturus UAV and Urban Robotics Fly 3D Imager

January 27, 2014 - By

The GeoDragon sensor system by Urban Robotics has been integrated and flown on an Arcturus UAV T-20 Tier II unmanned aerial vehicle. The sensor system is enclosed in a wing-mounted pod and is capable of high-resolution 2D and 3D image capture. GeoDragon adds significant 3D imaging and mapping capabilities to the T-20 UAV. The GeoDragon system can create 3D reconstructions... read more

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Trimble Adds Unmanned Aircraft System to Ag Portfolio for Aerial Mapping

January 27, 2014 - By

Trimble has added its Trimble UX5 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to its agriculture product portfolio for aerial imaging and mapping. The Trimble UX5 system can enable ag service providers to capture aerial images for scouting and monitoring crop health such as detecting pests, weeds and nitrogen deficiencies. The system also can locate cattle and their available forage over large areas,... read more

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