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GPS World's Government Mapping section offers news, technical articles, and trends in using GPS and GNSS technologies in mapping for government agencies.


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Trimble Introduces Ultra Rugged GNSS Smart Antenna for Heavy Civil Construction   April 18, 2012

Trimble has introduced the ultra-rugged Trimble SPS985 GNSS Smart Antenna for performing high-accuracy construction site measurements. The new smart antenna is made of a specially developed alloy that combines unprecedented strength and durability into a compact form to withstand the daily abuse of...More>>

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Rugged Trimble Pro Series GNSS Receivers Provide Flexibility for GIS and Mobile Mapping   April 17, 2012

Trimble introduced today the next-generation of its Trimble GPS Pathfinder family — the Trimble Pro 6H and Pro 6T receivers for GIS and mobile mapping. The Trimble Pro series with advanced features allows mobile workers to configure a solution for a wide range of applications, delivering...More>>

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New DNRGPS Replaces DNRGarmin   April 4, 2012

The DNRGarmin application has been a popular tool for GPS users worldwide since 1999. Developed at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) to facilitate field data collection by staff, DNRGarmin use grew quickly soon after being released as freeware to the public. In addition to...More>>

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DVW President Thöne: Geoinformation Plays Important Role in Key Sociopolitical Issues   March 27, 2012

Karlsruhe, Germany — Geoinformation holds enormous potential: “Geoinformation plays an important role in all key sociopolitical issues,” said Karl-Friedrich Thöne at the Intergeo Round Table in Karlsruhe. All participants were in agreement with the President of the German Society for...More>>

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Trimble Nomad 900 Rugged Handheld Achieves IP68 Rating, Adds Five Language Options   September 12, 2011

Trimble announced today that its Trimble Nomad 900 handheld computer has received an IP68 rating-the top rating for protection against dust and moisture. In addition, five new languages options have been added. Meeting the toughest standards for Ingress Protection, the Nomad 900 is a rugged mobile...More>>

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Magellan Announces Trade-in Offer for GIS eXplorist Pro 10   August 19, 2011

Magellan announced that it is now accepting any GIS data collection device in exchange for $75 off a new Magellan GIS eXplorist Pro 10 device. The eXplorist Pro 10 is a rugged, lightweight, waterproof, and bluetooth-enabled handheld GPS device designed for GPS/GIS data collection. More>>

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Detecting Nuclear Testing   August 1, 2011

Can GPS be used to detect underground nuclear explosions? A research team is developing a software program that uses GPS to analyze the ionospheric effect of nuclear explosions. Results would show when and where a country has conducted a secret underground nuclear test. More>>

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General Dynamics Itronix Introduces Rugged Notebook, the GD2000   June 23, 2011

General Dynamics Itronix has introduced the fully rugged, pocket-sized GD2000. About the size of two stacked paperbacks, the GD2000 provides the ultra-mobility of a handheld computer with the powerful performance of a full-sized notebook, the company said. The GD2000 weighs just over two pounds and...More>>

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Trimble Awarded U.S. Government Purchase Agreement for Fleet Management Solutions   June 1, 2011

Trimble announced that it has been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service for its fleet management solution.More>>

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Odysseys of Geodesy   April 11, 2011

Odysseys of Geodesy, GPS World, March/April 1990: Earth Sciences researchers are going to the ends of the earth on GPS projects supported by the University NAVSTAR Consortium.More>>