There was a test done with two OmniSTAR 9200G2 running parallel for 2 days, restarting every hour. One receiver was used with Glonass and GPS. The other receiver did only have GPS corrections. The Glonass enabled receiver converged on average within 10 minutes, while it took the receiver with only GPS 13 minutes to converge …

Vexcel Imaging GmbH, announced its partnership with PCI Geomatics, an industry leader in geo-imaging products and solutions. The partnership is designed to leverage the strengths of the two organizations to produce an end-to-end image processing system developed specifically for customers of Vexcel Imaging’s UltraCam series of highresolution digital aerial cameras and UltraMap photogrammetric software.
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GMV was selected by Putrajaya Corporation to supply a GPS based fleet control system for the city of Putrajaya, Malaysia. In a consortium with Raisevest Sdn Bhd, GMV’s fleet management experience for urban passenger transportation will make Putrajaya the first city in Malaysia to operate one of today’s most advanced urban-transportation systems for giving real-time passenger information.
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Trimble has introduced the BD982, an RTK GNSS receiver for guidance and control applications. Capable of receiving a wide range of commercially available satellite signals, the BD982 receiver is designed to allow OEMs and system integrators to easily add centimeter-level positioning and heading to specialized or custom hardware solutions.
The Trimble BD982 GNSS receiver module is …

Pacific Crest introduced the new ADL RXO, the latest addition to its Advanced Data Link (ADL) product family of high-speed wireless data links. The ADL RXO is a receive-only UHF radio designed for easy integration into products that require a low power one-way radio communication link. The ADL RXO offers the stability and reliable performance …

Topcon Europe Positioning B.V. announced the release of the MS05A and MS1A Measuring Stations – ultra-high-precision automatic total stations – in the European Market.
The MS05A features 0.5″ angle accuracy. The sub-millimeter EDM measures up to 3,500m range with a single standard prism with 0.8mm + 1ppm precision and the typical measurement speed is 2.4 seconds. …

The newest version of Carlson Software’s data collection software – Carlson SurvCE 2.5 – has been released. Two years in production, with incremental updates along the way, Carlson SurvCE 2.5 is a free upgrade for Carlson customers already using SurvCE 2.0 and newer.
Featuring hundreds of additions and improvements, Carlson SurvCE 2.5 works with numerous brands …

Magellan Navigation has developed a new receiver with patented means to use multiple GNSS constellations for high accuracy positioning and surveying solutions, ProFlex 500. The new system is available in single or dual-frequency versions. Each ensures RTK performance with a precision ranging from sub-metre to centimetre level.
Embedded communication features for maximum flexibility and resistance to …

Trimble announced it has formed a new industry solutions group within its Mapping & GIS Division. The new group, known as the Market Solutions Team, will work with strategic customers in key industries such as utilities, natural resources, transportation and municipal government to develop advanced data use solutions for field workers involved in the collection, …

Bentley Systems announced that Zachry Holdings has standardized on Bentley’s ConstructSim. The software will be made available to all of Zachry’s project teams at job sites nationwide to enhance their productivity, provide optimum construction paths, shorten schedules, reduce risks, and improve safety. The software produces a construction information model that links data from design deliverables, …