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NovAtel Introduces SMART-MR10 GNSS Receiver/Antenna for On-Machine Environments August 31, 2010
NovAtel Inc., an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of precise positioning technology, today introduced the latest addition to their SMART antenna line. The SMART-MR10 is the first in a new family of GPS+GLONASS L1+L2+L-band integrated receiver and antenna products. Housed in a rugged enclosure,...More>>
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Carlson Grade Supervisor 2.0 Released August 25, 2010
Carlson Software announced the release of Grade Supervisor Version 2.0. New capabilities of the software have been added site grade and surface management, while keeping its popular ease-of-use, affordability, and flexibility.More>>
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JAVAD GNSS Awarded $3.9 Million USGS Contract August 18, 2010
The Department of Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, has awarded JAVAD GNSS a contract for various configurations of GPS/GNSS receivers and antennas with a five-year ordering period and a $3.9 million ceiling.The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contact was competitively awarded after a...More>>
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New PowerDigger Lite Guidance System Released for Backhoes and Mini Excavators August 16, 2010
Leica Geosystems has released Leica PowerDigger Lite, an entry-level single- slope guidance system for all types of excavators. Designed with single slope applications in mind, PowerDigger Lite is intended for mini excavators and backhoes. It increases machine productivity by eliminating stakes...More>>
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GPS Expedition Scales Mount Rainier to Measure Height August 16, 2010
The current published height of the iconic Mount Rainer, the first major peak measured via Global Positioning System (GPS) in 1988, has been re-established via updated GPS technologies as part of a multi-element observational expedition by the Land Surveyor's Association of Washington, July 21-25,...More>>
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Webinar on August 31 Touches on Solar Cycle, SBAS, GPS 24+ 3 Constellation August 11, 2010
Eric Gakstatter, GPS World’s contributing editor for survey, will conduct a wide-ranging webinar on the last day of August. Topics include solar activity and what you need to know and do about it, SBAS developments for non-aviation users, and 24+3 GPS constellation updates.
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O'Connor Promoted to Managing Executive Officer of Topcon Corporation July 25, 2010
Topcon Corporation announced the promotion of Ray O’Connor to managing executive officer. O’Connor is president and CEO of Topcon Positioning Systems, based in Livermore, Calif., and chairman of the board of Topcon Europe Positioning. He will continue to fill these and other positions within...More>>
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Leica Geosystems Opening Solutions Center July 21, 2010
Leica Geosystems announced the opening of its first "Solutions Center, "a state-of the-art factory retail facility designed to support the construction, surveying and engineering community throughout Georgia.More>>
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Juniper Launches Mesa Rugged Notepad July 13, 2010
Juniper Systems, Inc. has introduced at the ESRI International User Conference the Mesa Rugged Notepad. Juniper says it's as the latest addition to its lineup of rugged handheld computers, and ships later this year. The Geo models have integrated real-time SBAS and an accuracy of 2 to 5 meters, as...More>>
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ESRI Releases New GIS Workbook July 7, 2010
ESRI announced the released of a new GIS workbook titled The GIS 20: Essential Skills, a book that helps readers master the top 20 necessary skills necessary to become proficient in using the ArcGIS software.More>>
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