Singapore transport will explore the use of satellite tracking technology to update its electronic road pricing system and reduce road congestion, the government has announced. The system involves using a GNSS to monitor all the location of vehicles via transmitters. Traffic congestion is a big problem in Singapore. A road pricing technology, involving placing short-range […]
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Follow the Tour de France
Location and mapping technology are being used to plot the progress and provide up-to-date information on the 2010 Tour-de-France to the media and the public. All of the major vehicles and motorcycles which accompany the race are equipped with tracking devices. The position of the accompanying vehicles are calculated using a GNSS receiver; the […]
Surveying Competition Winner goes to Vegas
Undergraduate students are invited to enter Trimble’s 2010 Surveying Student Competition. The prize includes a trip to the company’s Dimensions conference in Las Vegas, 8-10 November, where they will have the opportunity to present their winning paper. The winner’s school also benefits, as the company will donate a Trimble R8 GNSS, which is valued at […]
New Wi-Fi Positioning Access Simulator
Spirent has released the GSS5700 Wi-Fi Positioning Access Point Simulator. The product is used to test wi-fi positioning capabilities in enabled devices and chipsets. According to the manufacturer, the product is the industry’s only lab-based instrument for testing Wi-Fi positioning. Its software allows real-world test scenarios, including simultaneous simulation of up to 48 Wi-Fi access […]
New Trimble S3 total station
All you need to perform efficient surveying campaigns is included in the new Trimble S3 total station solution. The new Trimble S3 total station is an accurate and reliable surveying instrument that comes with an integrated robotic radio, the popular Trimble TSC2 data controller (or fixed control unit for Servo and Autolock versions) with your […]
Ashtech ProFlex 500 CORS
The ProFlex 500 CORS is Ashtech's new advanced, multifunctional Continuously Operating Reference Station Receiver. Ashtech has released a new advanced, multifunctional Continuously Operating Reference Station Receiver. The ProFlex 500 CORS is designed to collect, store and transmit high quality GNSS data for multiple applications, including a CORS and a field campaign receiver, for either post-processed […]
Trimble and Russian Space Systems Joint Venture
Trimble and the Russian Space Systems are teaming up on a satellite project. The Moscow-based joint venture, Rusnavgeoset, will sell commercial GNSS geodetic network infrastructure systems for Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. According to Trimble, operations will start once the venture has been registered, which is expected to occur this month.
Leica Zeno GIS series
Leica Geosystems Viva systems includes a new series of GNSS/GIS products targeting the data collection market. The revolutionary Leica Zeno GIS offers professionals and newcomers around the globe the most multi-functional and easiest GNSS/GIS solution with superior performance. Leica Zeno GIS provides a one-click automated workflow between the field and office. With the new Leica […]
Leica Viva Uno
Leica’s Viva Uno is a handheld GNSS solution for centimetre surveying. It comes with the company’s SmartWorx Viva software and Leica Geosystems GNSS technology. The product is designed for large scale data collection for a variety of industries including utilities, agriculture, and road infrastructure. The onboard Viva software provides non-technological terminology, setup wizards and […]
NovAtel IMU-LCI
NovAtel’s latest release in its GNSS/INS SPAN family contains a Northrop Grumman sensor. The IMU-LCI provides the low noise and stability required for precise positioning and attitude, says the manufacturer. The IMU-LCI is a tactical-grade IMU with fibre-optic gyros and micro-mechanical accelerometers. According to NovAtel, both gyros and accelerometers operate with minimum noise and […]
