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Spectra Geospatial offers MobileMapper 60 GNSS receiver and smartphone

September 4, 2019 - By

Spectra Geospatial has introduced the MobileMapper 60, a durable, efficient and accurate handheld device for geographic information system (GIS) and professional data-collection applications. The MobileMapper 60 all-in-one GNSS receiver and smartphone combines a convenient form factor for geospatial data collection with 2-4 meter positioning accuracy. Its slim, lightweight all-weather design, complete with a hand strap, features a large 6-inch screen... read more

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Trimble TerraFlex now has offline data transfer

September 4, 2019 - By

TerraFlex users can now synchronize data directly to their on-premise Esri geographic information system without cloud services. The new software workflow — called offline data transfer — is possible through the integration of Trimble TerraFlex and the Trimble Positions Desktop add-in for Esri ArcGIS Desktop. TerraFlex is a field solution that enables mobile workers to easily collect, manage and edit... read more

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US DOT moves aggressively on GPS backup, RFP this month

September 4, 2019 - By

The last two U.S. presidential administrations failed to follow through on promises to protect GPS and the nation with a system to backup GPS. A recent Department of Transportation (DOT) appointee is aiming to fix that. Diana Furchtgott-Roth is deputy assistant secretary of Transportation for Research and Technology. Her office has a broad range of responsibilities including as the federal... read more

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Spirent adds major GSS9000 series GNSS simulator enhancements

September 4, 2019 - By

Multi-frequency, multi-GNSS RF simulator now has greater performance and flexibility Spirent Communications plc has launched its enhanced GSS9000 Series GNSS constellation simulator. Providing significantly improved capability, flexibility and performance, the GSS9000 Series has been updated to meet the ever more demanding test needs of high-performance satellite navigation systems. Spirent already leads the market in multi-frequency, multi-GNSS RF constellation simulators, and... read more

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Datums, feet and GNSS vectors: The 2022 NGS upgrade

September 4, 2019 - By

In what seems like just yesterday, GPS World published my article in the May 2017 issue of Survey Scene on the upcoming datum change by the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) in 2022. With the calendar pages turning rapidly and as we get closer to the witching hour of geospatial voodoo, more items have surfaced to discuss and educate ourselves on... read more

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Finalists announced in MyGalileoApp competition

September 3, 2019 - By

Ten projects in the MyGalileoApp competition have been named finalists. Out of a shortlist of 30 semi-finalists, the 10 were judged to be the most exciting in terms of innovation, market potential and technical feasibility. The 10 projects will now advance to the second development phase, at the end of which they should deliver a fully functioning app. Four of... read more

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French railways embrace Galileo to boost customer service

September 3, 2019 - By

News from the European GNSS Agency (GSA) The French national rail company SNCF is adopting Galileo technology to boost customer services, in particular in its high-speed TGV network. TGV is France’s intercity high-speed rail service, and is operated by the SNCF. With almost 50% of TGV trains already equipped with Galileo receivers, European GNSS is enabling improved customer information and... read more

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Geocortex adds support for Arcade scripting and ArcGIS Online smart mapping

September 3, 2019 - By

Latitude Geographics (a VertiGIS company) has released the 4.12 version of its flagship product Geocortex Essentials to make it easier for developers of mapping applications to take advantage of Esri’s ArcGIS technology. Smart mapping. Using Esri’s smart-mapping functionality, GIS departments around the world are creating eye-catching, informative maps in ArcGIS Online. Smart mapping allows analysts to visualize and review their... read more

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