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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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Trimble Introduces AP10 Receiver for Low-Cost GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation August 25, 2010
Trimble introduced today its AP10 receiver, the latest addition to the Trimble AP line of embedded GNSS-Inertial OEM board products that combine high-performance precision GNSS and Applanix IN-Fusion GNSS-Inertial integration technology—all running on a powerful, dedicated Inertial Engine (IE)...More>>
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Intergraph being Acquired by Hexagon AB July 7, 2010
Intergraph announced it has agreed to be acquired by Swedish-based Hexagon AB for US$2.125B. More>>
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Sensor Fusion in Forestry July 1, 2010
Modern machines such as wood harvesters can automatically cut trees and remove branches, but an expert is still needed to plan a thinning and to mark the trees to be felled. The process can be accelerated if the forest ranger can virtually mark trees to be cut, using geographic coordinates instead...More>>
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Hemisphere GPS Launches Crescent Vector II, Upgraded Compass Products June 24, 2010
Hemisphere GPS has released the Crescent Vector II OEM board, as well as made updates to accompanying Crescent Vector II GPS compass products: the V101 series, the VS101 series, and the LV101 OEM board. The Crescent Vector II OEM board brings a series of new features to Hemisphere GPS Crescent...More>>
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3D Machine Control Software June 14, 2010
An upgraded version of Carlson’s 3D machine control software, Carlson Grade, is now available. Featuring new and enhanced tools, Carlson Grade 4.0 can be used with a variety of heavy machines and is designed to be flexible and open. Compatible with most heavy equipment, Grade 4.0’s support...More>>
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Carlson Software Upgrades 3D Machine Control Software June 14, 2010
An upgraded version of Carlson’s 3D machine control software, Carlson Grade, is now available. Featuring new and enhanced tools, Carlson Grade 4.0 can be used with a variety of heavy machines and is designed to be flexible and open. Compatible with most heavy equipment, Grade 4.0’s support...More>>
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NovAtel Launches Tiny Dual-Frequency GPS Receiver May 27, 2010
NovAtel Inc., an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of satellite based precise positioning technology, announced today the latest product in its OEMV receiver product family, the OEMV-1DF. At 46 x 71 x 13 millimeters in size, NovAtel says the OEMV-1DF is the industry’s smallest dual-frequency...More>>
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National Geodetic Survey Releases RTK User Guidelines April 23, 2010
NOAA's National Geodetic Survey announced the approval and release of a document titled "National Geodetic Survey User Guidelines for Single Base Real-Time GNSS Positioning." More>>
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SVN25 has been Placed into its Final Orbit for Permanent Disposal March 30, 2010
SVN25 has been placed into its final orbit for permanent disposal following its decommissioning. The satellite will no longer contribute to GPS operations. More>>
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