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Intergraph Introduces GeoMedia 3D 6.1.1 February 8, 2012
Intergraph announced the release of GeoMedia 3D 6.1.1, providing a better way for organizations to exploit the precision and power of their geospatial data. 3D visualization provides the realistic view to facilitate smarter, more confident decision-making and enhanced visual communication.More>>
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Leica Parent Hexagon Acquires Survey Software Developer Microsurvey January 19, 2012
Hexagon announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of MicroSurvey Software Inc., a leading Canadian based developer of surveying and mapping software for the land surveying, construction, and forensic markets.More>>
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A Nationwide RTK Network: A Great Idea, But… December 12, 2011
Some folks are proposing that a nationwide RTK Network (RTN) be piggy-backed on the controversial LightSquared communications network. That could be cool, if it can be done. No one is saying that it can’t be done, but there are reservations on whether it would be worth the massive investments...More>>
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The Kinematic GPS Challenge: Supporting Airborne Gravimetry Missions November 29, 2011
The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) is conducting a 12-year project to re-define the vertical datum of the US. This project, referred to as GRAV-D (Gravity for the Redefinition of the American Vertical Datum), is accomplished by flying airborne gravity missions over the continental and coastal US. ...More>>
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U.S. Patent Issued to Natural Resources Canada's Geodetic Survey Division for GPS Invention November 17, 2011
Natural Resources Canada’s Geodetic Survey Division (GSD) was awarded a U.S. patent for an invention that could "significantly improve the precision of GPS positioning by facilitating the resolution of integer cycles of un-differenced carrier phase signals," according to GSD. "This capability,...More>>
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Dry Corp, LLC Introduces Waterproof Case for Smartphones and Tablet Computers November 8, 2011
Dry Corp, LLC introduced the DryCASE, a vacuum-sealed case that allows for full touch screen functionality on smartphones and tablet computers, including pictures and video, when it's snowing, sleeting or raining as well as underwater.
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House Committee Asks the FCC to Halt Waiver on LightSquared October 28, 2011
House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) today along with eight members of the Committee sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski requesting that the FCC not proceed with LightSquared’s waiver until federal testing ascertains that there...More>>
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ITT Introduces Software for Extracting Features from LiDAR Data October 20, 2011
ITT Corporation subsidiary ITT Visual Information Solutions (VIS) has released E3De, a new, interactive software environment for visualizing and extracting three dimensional features and products from LiDAR data. More>>
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Leica CGR10 & 15 Radio Modems Designed to Make RTK Surveys Flexible October 13, 2011
Leica Geosystems has announced the CGR10 and CGR15 radio modems for its Leica Viva CS 10 & CS 15 Controllers. Both modems are designed to be an extension to the Leica Viva NetRover and Leica Viva GS12 rover. They can also be used with the Leica Viva GS10, GS15, and the new GS25 receiver.More>>
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Topcon Announces Tesla Large-Screen Data Collector October 12, 2011
Topcon Positioning Systems has announced a new larger screen data collector, the Topcon Tesla. The Tesla features the advantages of a tablet PC and a rugged handheld computer, Topcon said in a press release issued today. The announcement was also made at Intergeo in Nuremberg, Germany, in...More>>
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