A course for surveyors run by the University of New South Wales WHEN: 2011-02-17 to 2011-02-18WHERE: SydneySTATE: NSWCOUNTRY: AUS Covers: Principles of carrier phase-based GPS positioning and error sources Positioning modes and RTK-GPS Operations and pitfalls Online services to support GPS (hands-on exercises) Standards, specs and regs for users Introduction to CORS and network-RTK – […]
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Japan launches first GPS satellite
The Japanese Space Agency (Jaxa) has launched a rocket carrying the country's first GPS satellite. The H-IIA rocket was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center carrying the satellite named ‘Michibiki’. Currently Japan uses the US GPS network of 30 satellites, but the government hopes the system will be enhanced by the new satellite which […]
World’s first hand-held GNSS integrated rover system – GRS-1. (Video)
Topcon Positioning System's (TPS) new GRS-1 is the world's first fully integrated dual-constellation, network-enabled RTK rover system. It is an all-in-one handheld GNSS receiver and field controller with high-speed processor, increased memory, built-in camera, compass and bar code reading function. Features also integrated into the new system are an SD memory card slot, optional internal […]
Leica Zeno GIS series
Leica Geosystems Viva systems includes a new series of GNSS/GIS products targeting the data collection market. The revolutionary Leica Zeno GIS offers professionals and newcomers around the globe the most multi-functional and easiest GNSS/GIS solution with superior performance. Leica Zeno GIS provides a one-click automated workflow between the field and office. With the new Leica […]
Leica Viva Uno
Leica’s Viva Uno is a handheld GNSS solution for centimetre surveying. It comes with the company’s SmartWorx Viva software and Leica Geosystems GNSS technology. The product is designed for large scale data collection for a variety of industries including utilities, agriculture, and road infrastructure. The onboard Viva software provides non-technological terminology, setup wizards and […]
NovAtel IMU-LCI
NovAtel’s latest release in its GNSS/INS SPAN family contains a Northrop Grumman sensor. The IMU-LCI provides the low noise and stability required for precise positioning and attitude, says the manufacturer. The IMU-LCI is a tactical-grade IMU with fibre-optic gyros and micro-mechanical accelerometers. According to NovAtel, both gyros and accelerometers operate with minimum noise and […]
Leica PowerDigger 3D
Leica Geosystems has released the PowerDigger 3D, a guidance system for excavating machines. According to the manufacturer, this latest product expands the company’s PowerSnap concept, which enables panels to be swapped between laser, slope, and 3D machine control. The software offers direct support for popular 3D design models (CAD), and supports full GNSS (GPS […]
Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems
ROBERT LORIMER America has the wide area augmentation system (WAAS), Europe the European GNSS overlay system (EGNOS), Japan the multifunction satellite augmentation system (MSAS) and India is launching its GPS-aided Geo-augmented navigation (GAGAN) system. They are all satellite-based augmentation systems (SBAS) and are already delivering improved accuracy and integrity for GPS users over much of […]
NSW Introduces CORS Network
JONATHON POWERS The NSW Department of Lands is rolling out a $6 million electronic survey infrastructure. When completed, the entire state will be covered by a network of continuously operating reference stations that receive signals from navigation satellites. The project will increase the absolute accuracy of the survey control network. Currently, the survey […]
