http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps GSS Survey & GPS 2008-08-28T10:50:17Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Indias-Gulf-Oil-Chooses-Maptek-Scanners/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543965?ref=25 India's Gulf Oil has chosen Maptek's I-Site scanning technology for use in its mining operations, marking Maptek's first sale of its scanners in the Indian mining market. 2008-08-22T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/342008/543965null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Navman-Unveils-Low-Power-Jupiter-32-xLP-GPS-Module/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/541920?ref=25 Navman Wireless OEM Solutions has unveiled its low-power, small form factor Jupiter 32 xLP GPS module, which is now available in production quantities, according to the company. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/332008/541920null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Geospatial+News/GPS-Photo-Link-42-Accommodates-State-Plane-HARN-Da/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/532554?ref=25 GeoSpatial Experts has released version 4.2 of its GPS-Photo Link photo mapping software, adding enhanced capabilities to convert output files to a state plane coordinate system or the NAD83 high accuracy reference network system. 2008-07-29T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/312008/532554null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Geospatial+News/Hemisphere-GPS-Debuts-OEM-Compass-Board/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530747?ref=25 Hemisphere GPS has rolled out its LV100 GPS Compass Board, a GPS compass and positioning assembly built on a single carrier board with integrated GPS antennas and designed for OEM customers. 2008-07-18T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/292008/530747null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Geospatial+News/Mentor-Engineering-Releases-GPS-Enabled-Mobile-PC/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529018?ref=25 Mentor Engineering has unveiled Ranger, a rugged mobile computer that incorporates an internal 16-channel GPS receiver, magnetic stripe reader, Smart Card reader and multiple inputs/outputs. 2008-07-10T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/282008/529018null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Geospatial+News/Loctronix-Claims-Software-Radio-Can-Track-all-GNSS/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/528747?ref=25 Loctronix Corp. announced that it has successfully demonstrated the ability to track signals from all current and future global navigation satellite systems via software-defined radio technology. 2008-07-09T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/282008/528747null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Geospatial+News/Panasonic-Unveils-Intel-Atom-Based-Toughbook-Handh/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526553?ref=25 Panasonic Computer Solutions Co. has rolled out its Toughbook CF-U1 mobile PC, which is the first to integrate Intel Corp.'s Atom processor into a rugged handheld computer for field use, according to the company. 2008-06-27T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/262008/526553null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Geospatial+News/AGSI-LSR-Join-Survey-Data-and-Basemaps/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525616?ref=25 AGSI has announced a live-connect between Land Survey Records Inc.'s (LSR) online digital warehouse of legal surveys with AGSI's GO360 and Location Warehouse. LSR's current solution provides search and retrieval functions for legal surveys, providing public access for home owners, lawyers, real estate agents, developers, investors, and others involved in the land transfer process. 2008-06-23T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/262008/525616null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Geospatial+News/GeoSpatial-Experts-Introduces-Ricoh-Camera-with-Co/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/524478?ref=25 GeoSpatial Experts has introduced an integrated magnetic compass/GPS receiver module for the Ricoh 500SE digital camera. The new Ricoh Compass-GPS Module is fully compatible with the existing version of GPS-Photo Link software. 2008-06-17T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/252008/524478null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/SkyTraq-Introduces-Single-Chip-GPS-Receiver/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/518243?ref=25 SkyTraq has introduced the Venus634LP GPS receiver, which uses its low-power Venus6T GPS architecture. According to the company, it is the world's highest-integration single-chip GPS receiver. 2008-05-19T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/212008/518243null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Navman-Wireless-OEM-Solutions-Expands-Line-of-GPS-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517263?ref=25 Navman Wireless OEM Solutions has announced the release of two new GPS receiver modules that feature SiRFStarIII chipsets: the Jupiter 31 and the Jupiter 130. 2008-05-14T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/202008/517263null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Geospatial+News/Security-Guard-Monitoring-Device-Repurposed-to-Tra/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517485?ref=25 In a new pilot program, a Dallas high school is testing a device that combines cell phone and GPS tracking technology to track truant students who are under court order to attend class. The NovaTracker GuardTrax units are typically used by security companies to monitor security personnel in real time via the Internet. 2008-05-13T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/202008/517485null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Applanix-Offers-GNSS-Receiver-Module-for-Its-Airbo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515446?ref=25 Applanix has announced the availability of the Trimble BD960 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver module for its POS AV airborne position and orientation system. The BD960 is a receiver capable of receiving a range of GNSS signals, including GPS L1/L2, L2C, L5, and GLONASS L1/L2. 2008-05-07T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/192008/515446null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Equipment/GPS-Guides-Trek-through-the-Melting-Arctic/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/513874?ref=25 Two intrepid adventurers — equipped with skis, sledges, and personal navigation devices — attempt a 150-mile expedition with the theme, "Healthy Planet = Healthy People." 2008-04-30T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/182008/513874null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Magellan-Announces-MobileMapper-CX-with-DigiTerra-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/512845?ref=25 DigiTerra Explorer mobile GIS and field mapping software is now available pre-installed on an SD card with the Magellan MobileMapper CX sub-meter, real-time handheld GPS/GIS receiver. DigiTerra Explorer is a GIS application package for visualizing, analyzing, editing, and collecting digital topographical and descriptive data in the field. 2008-04-28T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/182008/512845null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Navman-Hires-Director-of-Sales-and-Marketing/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/512164?ref=25 Navman Wireless North America has named Gregg Steliga its new director of sales and marketing. Operating from the company's Chicago-based headquarters, Steliga will lead the sales management team and administer reseller and dealer initiatives. 2008-04-22T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/172008/512164null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/OEM-Development-Kit-Available-for-Hemisphere-GPSs-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510922?ref=25 Hemisphere GPS has announced the release of an OEM development kit for its Eclipse dual-frequency GPS receiver technology. According to the company, developers can use the kit to more easily access and test all of the available features on the Eclipse board. 2008-04-18T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/162008/510922null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/ITT-Navigation-Contributes-Payload-to-Global-Posit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/503593?ref=25 ITT Corporation has announced its contribution to the latest U.S. Air Force Global Positioning Satellite to join the constellation. The GPS IIR-19(M) satellite, built by a team led by Lockheed Martin, was launched from Cape Canaveral aboard a Delta II rocket. 2008-03-17T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/122008/503593null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Palatiello-Testifies-Before-House-Small-Business-C/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/500999?ref=25 John M. Palatiello, administrator of the Council on Federal Procurement of Architectural and Engineering Services (COFPAES), testified before the House of Representatives, Committee of Small Business, in a hearing on "Are New Procurement Methods Beneficial to Small Business Contracts?" on March 6, 2008. 2008-03-06T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/102008/500999null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Maptek-Wins-Grant-to-Expand-Laser-Scanner-Producti/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488776?ref=25 Maptek has been awarded a $975,000 grant, which will enable it to quadruple production of its I-Site 3D laser scanners. 2008-02-01T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/062008/488776null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Flowfinity-Launches-Mobile-Workflow-Platform/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/483361?ref=25 Flowfinity Wireless Inc. has announced the release of Flowfinity Actions 5.1, an adaptable mobile workflow platform that offers a geo-compliance solution out-of-the-box. According to the company, geo-compliance means improving accountability by adding GPS-location information to every transaction, so that users know exactly where their data is coming from. 2008-01-09T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/022008/483361null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/NOAA-to-Ensure-Global-Navigation-Satellite-System-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/481970?ref=25 NOAA will lead an international effort to pinpoint the locations of more than 40 global positioning satellites in Earth orbit, which is vital to ensuring the accuracy of GPS data that millions worldwide rely upon every day for safe navigation and commerce. 2008-01-03T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/012008/481970null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/City-of-Encinitas-Employs-Cadastral-Editor-to-Enha/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/480286?ref=25 The City of Encinitas, California, has chosen ESRI's ArcGIS Survey Analyst with Cadastral Editor software to improve the accuracy of its GIS basemap and cadastral layers. 2007-12-18T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/512007/480286null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/ITT-Wins-Contract-for-GPS-Command-and-Control-Syst/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/477600?ref=25 ITT Corporation has been awarded a contract for the next-generation GPS Command and Control Systems designated OCX by the U.S. Air Force. 2007-12-05T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/492007/477600null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Lowrance-Hybrid-GPS-Device-Uses-NAVTEQ-Maps/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/477332?ref=25 Lowrance has selected NAVTEQ as the map provider for its new mobile navigation device, the XOG Crossover Navigation GPS. 2007-12-04T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/492007/477332null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Hemisphere-GPS-Offers-XF100-for-Handheld-Mapping/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/474728?ref=25 Hemisphere GPS' Crescent GPS technology is now available for handheld mapping. The XF100 series of DGPS receivers for ruggedized handheld computers provides an integrated solution for the collection of position data. 2007-11-20T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/472007/474728null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/NAVTEQ-and-Garmin-Secure-Long-Term-Agreement/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/473655?ref=25 NAVTEQ and Garmin Ltd. have announced the completion of a long-term agreement that provides Garmin access to NAVTEQ map data through 2015, with an option to continue through 2019. 2007-11-16T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/472007/473655null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/GeoSpatial-Media-Organizer-Combines-Social-Network/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/473654?ref=25 LocationNation has announced the release of the GeoSpatial Media Organizer (GSMO), a free online service for managing and sharing personal Global Positioning System (GPS) data. 2007-11-15T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/472007/473654null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Lowrance-Debuts-Crossover-GPS-Navigation-Device/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/469903?ref=25 Lowrance has announced the release of its XOG Cross-Navigation GPS, which combines turn-by-turn automotive guidance with weatherproof outdoor travel functionality. 2007-10-30T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/442007/469903null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/ITT-Navigation-Payload-Enhances-Global-Positioning/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/468120?ref=25 ITT Corporation has announced its contribution to the latest U.S. Air Force Global Positioning Satellite to join the constellation. 2007-10-17T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/432007/468120null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/GeoSpatial-Experts-Introduces-ArcPad-Edition-of-GP/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/462988?ref=25 GeoSpatial Experts has introduced the ArcPad Edition of its GPS-Photo Link photo-mapping software. Designed primarily for mobile GIS users, the GPS-Photo Link ArcPad Edition automatically links digital photographs to existing or new ArcPad records while the user is in the field. 2007-10-02T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/402007/462988null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Hemisphere-GPS-Unveils-Centimeter-Accuracy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/461608?ref=25 Hemisphere GPS has announced the latest addition to its product line, Eclipse dual-frequency GPS receiver technology. Based on Hemisphere GPS's Crescent L1 GPS technology that incorporates exclusive techniques for reducing code measurement noise and mitigating multipath signals, Eclipse reportedly delivers centimeter-level accuracy. 2007-09-28T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/402007/461608null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/EarthData-Wins-US-Corps-of-Engineers-Surveying-and/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/461609?ref=25 EarthData has been awarded a mapping and surveying contract with the US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District. The indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract has a maximum value of $8 million over 5 years and marks EarthData's seventh consecutive contract with the District. 2007-09-28T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/402007/461609null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Digital-Quest-SkillsUSA-Announce-Geospatial-Techno/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/451618?ref=25 Digital Quest, Inc., and SkillsUSA are pleased to announce that June Garneau is the gold medalist in the Postsecondary Geospatial Technology Challenge at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference and Competition that was held in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 26, 2007. 2007-08-20T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/342007/451618null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/MotracLinde-Selects-Tensing-Field-Vision-for-Field/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/451617?ref=25 MotracLinde, an importer of internal transport systems, has chosen Tensing's mobile resource management product, Tensing Field Vision, to optimize its field service processes in the Netherlands and Belgium. 2007-08-17T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/342007/451617null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/De-Beers-Employs-SiteMonitor-at-Diamond-Mine/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/450086?ref=25 De Beers is using laser-mapping technology from 3D Laser Mapping to improve safety at the Kimberley diamond mine in South Africa. 2007-08-14T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/332007/450086null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/SkyWave-Offers-Webinar-Exploring-Asset-Monitoring-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/445808?ref=25 SkyWave Mobile Communications is offering an on-demand webinar entitled "Expanding Opportunities with Satellite and GPRS" to explore the use of GPRS at sea. This pre-recorded online presentation, which is accessible at any time, provides the viewer with information on how to leverage SkyWave D+ satellite communications with GPRS terrestrial communications to track, control and secure valued mobile assets at sea and on land. 2007-07-31T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/312007/445808null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Iowa-Department-of-Transportation-Standardizes-on-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/441263?ref=25 Eagle Point has announced that the Iowa DOT has selected to standardize all of its six districts on SMI survey solutions. As part of the initial implementation, Iowa DOT has purchased Allegro CX data collection units running SMI Construction with GPS/Robotic for use on road construction, boundary location, project control, and pre-design projects across the state. 2007-07-10T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/282007/441263null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Northport-Systems-Releases-Google-Earth-Plugin-for/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/436999?ref=25 Northport Systems, Inc., has announced the official release of the Fugawi Google Earth plugin for its Fugawi Marine ENC product. The new plugin allows boaters to view their current GPS location on georeferenced Google Earth images next to actual charts in split-screen mode. 2007-06-21T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/262007/436999null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Guardian-ProStar-and-Trimble-to-Partner/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/436501?ref=25 Guardian ProStar, Inc., announced a business partner agreement with Trimble to develop software and services that will enable existing Trimble customers to see increases in their field data collection production. 2007-06-13T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/252007/436501null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Trimble-Enhances-Fieldport-Software/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/436502?ref=25 Trimble has introduced field revision management and GIS redlining capabilities for its Trimble Fieldport software. Trimble Fieldport software is a Web-based, wireless software suite for utility field service management and location-based mobile mapping. 2007-06-13T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/252007/436502null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/PBSampJ-Puts-3D-Laser-Scanning-to-Work-for-Restora/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/432087?ref=25 PBS&J's 3D high-definition laser scanning surveying technology was used to define the conical roofline geometry and exact measurements needed for each replacement tile in the Penn-Wyatt House, which survived a tornado in 2004. 2007-06-04T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/232007/432087null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Leica-Geosystems-Introduces-Single-Frequency-GPS-w/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/432089?ref=25 The Leica GMX901 GPS receiver with an integrated antenna streams precise single-frequency code and phase data up to 1 Hz, providing the basis for highly accurate position determination and deformation analysis. 2007-05-31T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/232007/432089null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/CSI-Wireless-Officially-Becomes-Hemisphere-GPS/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/427456?ref=25 CSI Wireless Inc. officially changed its name to Hemisphere GPS Inc. at its annual general meeting held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on May 9. Shareholders voted to accept the name change in support of the company's renewed focus on its GPS business. 2007-05-16T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/202007/427456null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Topcon-Robotic-Total-Station-Includes-Digital-Imag/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/427458?ref=25 The latest addition to Topcon Positioning Systems' (TPS) robotic total station series — the GPT-9000Ai — will offer integrated digital imaging, a technology the company introduced with its GPT-7000i total station. 2007-05-14T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/202007/427458null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Greece-Selects-Trimble-to-Build-Nationwide-GNSS-In/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/427459?ref=25 Trimble has been selected by the Greek National Cadastre, KTIMATOLOGIO S.A., to supply Trimble VRS network hardware and software to establish a nationwide Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) infrastructure network for the country of Greece. 2007-05-14T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/202007/427459null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/I-SiTE-Appoints-Business-Development-Manager/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/425141?ref=25 Steven Wong has been appointed to the new position of director of International Business for I-SiTE Pty Ltd., a manufacturer of integrated laser survey and digital imaging systems. 2007-05-04T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/192007/425141null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Trimble-Introduces-Handheld-Data-Collection-Device/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/422103?ref=25 Trimble has introduced the Juno ST handheld, a portable data collection solution supported by the company's field and office software. 2007-04-23T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/172007/422103null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Fugawis-Google-Earth-Plugin-Available-for-Download/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/421553?ref=25 Fugawi has made the beta version of its Google Earth plugin available for download. 2007-04-20T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/172007/421553null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/ACSM-Delays-Conference-Co-location-with-GITA/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/420774?ref=25 The Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) has been informed by the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) that due a conflict with a major construction industry trade show, ACSM will be unable to co-locate its annual conference with GITA's annual conference and exposition in 2008. 2007-04-17T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/162007/420774null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Hemisphere-GPS-Introduces-Crescent-VS100-Series-GP/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/420425?ref=25 Hemisphere GPS has introduced the Crescent VS100 and VS110. These "vector sensor" products offer a heading and positioning solution for machine control and marine navigation applications, including dredging and hydrographic surveying. 2007-04-16T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/162007/420425null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Geophysical-Scouting-Firm-Combines-GPS-Photo-Mappi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/418471?ref=25 A Canadian geophysical scouting firm is using GeoSpatial Experts' GPS-Photo Link software to export georeferenced photographs directly into Google Earth for delivery to oil and gas exploration companies. 2007-04-10T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/152007/418471null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Boundary-Solutions-Releases-Digital-Parcel-Map-Acc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/417811?ref=25 According to Boundary Solutions, digital parcel map geographic accuracy has significantly improved over the past two years. This finding is based on 808 records in the National ParcelMap Data Portal Metadata Profile database representing 88 million parcels. 2007-04-09T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/152007/417811null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Leica-Geosystems-Adds-New-Distributor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/417810?ref=25 Consulting firm Abletech, Inc., recently became a Leica Geosystems machine automation distributor primarily serving Michigan. In addition, Abletech will market Leica Geosystems construction laser and level product lines. 2007-04-05T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/152007/417810null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/ASPRS-Names-Michael-Falkowski-as-2007-Colwell-Fell/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/416358?ref=25 The Robert N. Colwell Memorial Fellowship for 2007 has been awarded to Michael Falkowski, a doctoral candidate at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. 2007-04-02T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/142007/416358null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Topcon-Schedules-Technology-Roadshow/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/416359?ref=25 The fifth Topcon Positioning Systems Technology Roadshow begins this month. Named the "TTR 2007 Speed, Accuracy, and Bottom Line Tour," the roadshow includes educational seminars and hands-on demonstrations for surveying, GPS, GIS, and machine control operations. 2007-04-02T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/142007/416359null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Topcon-Upgrades-TopSURV-Field-Software/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/416360?ref=25 Topcon Positioning Systems has released version 6.11 of its TopSURV field software. 2007-04-02T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/142007/416360null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Leica-Geosystems-Expands-Ohio-Presence/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/416330?ref=25 As part of its expansion initiative in Ohio, Leica Geosystems has appointed William (Bill) Helmick as direct sales representative for the state. 2007-03-29T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/142007/416330null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/NXP-Software-and-JOBO-Release-photoGPS/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/414559?ref=25 NXP Software and JOBO have released JOBO's photoGPS, the first photo geo-tagging product to come out of a collaboration between the two companies. 2007-03-26T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/132007/414559null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Leica-Geosystems-Introduces-GPS-Spider-Version-230/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/414558?ref=25 Leica Geosystems, Inc., has introduced updated GPS Spider software for GNSS networks and reference stations. The company has also released GNSS QC version 1.3, a standalone program that runs alongside Leica GPS Spider or similar reference station software programs to perform automatic quality checking and reporting of the logged RINEX data. 2007-03-26T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/132007/414558null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/NXP-Software-Mango-Research-Develop-Personal-Navig/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/413441?ref=25 NXP Software and Mango Research Corp. have collaborated to develop the Mango Research Magic 380, a personal navigation device that incorporates NXP Software's swGPS Personal software GPS Baseband technology. 2007-03-21T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/122007/413441null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/FARO-Scene-41-Includes-Wireless-Scanner-Control/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/413406?ref=25 FARO Technologies, Inc., has released version 4.1 of FARO Scene for its Laser Scanner LS product. The FARO Laser Scanner is a portable, computerized measurement device that scans, digitally recreates, and records an object or area's dimensions. 2007-03-20T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/122007/413406null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Guardian-Launches-Trimble-Designed-Beacon/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/413405?ref=25 Guardian Mobile Monitoring Systems, Inc., a provider of GPS-based, mobile security solutions for the security alarm monitoring industry, has launched the Guardian 1600 beacon for equipment, outdoor, and 12V-powered assets. 2007-03-20T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/122007/413405null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Topcon-Agrees-to-Acquire-Sokkia/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/412400?ref=25 Topcon has announced a basic agreement to acquire Sokkia Company, Limited. Further details about this acquisition, which is pending with the Fair Trade Commission of Japan, will be made when the agreement is finalized. 2007-03-16T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/122007/412400null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/John-Kusters-Named-EQUATE-Space-Time-Technologies-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/411793?ref=25 Bliley Technologies, Inc., has brought timing and frequency control pioneer John (Jack) A. Kusters on board as a consultant to its spin-off company, EQUATE Space-Time Technologies, LLC (co-owned by Bliley Technologies, Inc., and Allan Space-Time Solutions, LLC). 2007-03-14T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/112007/411793null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Telespial-Systems-Releases-GPS-Data-Logger/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/411795?ref=25 Telespial Systems has released Trackstick Pro, a compact GPS data logger capable of continuously recording its own location histories for extended periods of time. 2007-03-12T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/112007/411795null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Topcon-Releases-GNSS-Receiver-with-Digital-UHF-Rad/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/411794?ref=25 Topcon Positioning Systems' GR-3 system now includes a UHF digital radio option for a GPS receiver. 2007-03-12T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/112007/411794null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/NXP-Software-SnapSpot-to-Demonstrate-Geo-Tagging-T/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/411796?ref=25 NXP Software will demonstrate its Snapspot technology at PMA'07, to be held March 8-11 2007. This technology enables a digital camera to capture the coordinates of an outdoor location in the time required to take a picture. 2007-03-09T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/112007/411796null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Topcons-GR-3-Wins-IF-Award-for-Casing-Design/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/410161?ref=25 GR-3, a precise positioning receiver introduced in 2006 by Topcon Positioning System, has won an International Forum (IF) Product Design Award. 2007-03-01T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/102007/410161null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/MAPPS-Introduces-Awards-Program-for-Geospatial-Pro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/410162?ref=25 MAPPS, a national association of geospatial, mapping, and photogrammetry companies, has introduced its Geospatial Products and Services Excellence Awards. The annual awards program will recognize the professionalism, value, integrity, and achievement of MAPPS member and associate member firms in specific projects. 2007-03-01T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/102007/410162null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Fourth-INTERGEO-East-Conference-Begins/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/408268?ref=25 INTERGEO East, a trade fair and conference for land management, geoinformation, construction, and the environment gets under way on March 1 in Sofia, the Bulgarian capital. 2007-02-28T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/092007/408268null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Hexagon-Metrology-Forms-Portable-Metrology-Group/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/408266?ref=25 Hexagon Metrology has announced the launch of its new Portable Metrology Group to serve the North American inspection and measurement marketplace. The newly formed division is supported by the simultaneous unveiling of a Web site. 2007-02-27T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/092007/408266null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/GeoSpatial-Experts-Packages-GPS-Ready-Camera-in-Ph/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/408267?ref=25 GeoSpatial Experts has announced the availability of the Ricoh 500SE GPS-digital camera in a new photo-mapping product bundle. The bundle includes the GPS-Photo Link photo-mapping software, the Ricoh 500SE camera with attached GPS module, a 1-gigabyte memory card, and a camera bag. 2007-02-26T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/092007/408267null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/NAC-Geographic-Products-Releases-Smart-Tag-DLL-for/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/407276?ref=25 NAC Geographic Products Inc. has released the NAC Smart Tag DLL for Microsoft Office, an integration of the Natural Area Coding System with Microsoft Smart Tag technology. 2007-02-23T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/092007/407276null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/GITAs-Panel-Discussions-to-Offer-Diverse-Views-of-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/406751?ref=25 The Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) has announced the topics for four interactive panel discussions scheduled to be presented at its 30th Annual Conference, slated for March 4-7, 2007, in San Antonio, Texas. The topics are the "Associations Panel," "The Art of Building a Geospatial Consortium," "Harnessing the Momentum of Consumer Applications," and "Extending the Reach of Geospatial Technology." 2007-02-21T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/082007/406751null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Bentley-Joins-International-Federation-of-Surveyor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/406752?ref=25 Bentley Systems, Incorporated, has joined the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) as a Platinum corporate member. Bentley will take an active role in FIG in support of its strategy of advancing GIS for infrastructure. 2007-02-21T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/082007/406752null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/WilsonMiller-Promotes-Michael-H-Maxwell-to-Corpora/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/404330?ref=25 WilsonMiller Vice-President and Principal Michael H. Maxwell has been promoted to corporate business unit leader of Survey and Mapping. He previously served as Lower Southwest Florida regional manager of the business unit, which locates and documents information to define real estate rights, geographic boundaries, and topographic features. 2007-02-09T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/072007/404330null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Trimble-Introduces-VX-Spatial-Station/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/401606?ref=25 Trimble has introduced the Trimble VX Spatial Station, a positioning system that combines optical, 3D scanning, and video capabilities -- Trimble VISION technology -- to measure objects in 3D to produce 2D and 3D data sets for spatial imaging projects. 2007-01-31T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/052007/401606null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Navman-Unveils-Miniaturized-GPS-Receiver/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/399990?ref=25 Navman has released the Jupiter 32, which is the smallest autonomous GPS receiver available, according to the company. About the size of a thumbnail, the device is designed for applications such as covert asset tracking, discrete personal location, and safety products. 2007-01-22T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/042007/399990null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/DigitalGlobe-Imagery-to-Power-Lowrance-GPS-Tools/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/398492?ref=25 DigitalGlobe is partnering with Lowrance to power GPS tools. Under terms of the partnership, DigitalGlobe will provide satellite imagery for the Lowrance iWAY 600C portable navigation device. 2007-01-16T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/032007/398492null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Three-GLONASS-Satellites-Launched-Increasing-Topco/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/398491?ref=25 Russia has launched three long-life navigation satellites, bringing the number of GLONASS satellites in orbit to 20. The new satellites have an expected lifespan of seven years. The recent launch mirrored the 2004 and 2005 launches, in which a total of six satellites were put in orbit. 2007-01-16T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/032007/398491null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/TomTom-Employs-Global-Locates-GPS-Architecture/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/396929?ref=25 Global Locate's Hammerhead GPS solution and software have been incorporated into TomTom's portable navigation device TomTom ONE. Hammerhead, a single-die, single-chip GPS solution, will begin shipping worldwide in the TomTom ONE in January 2007. 2007-01-09T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/022007/396929null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Trimble-Provides-VRS-Technology-for-a-National-GPS/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/394032?ref=25 Trimble has supplied its VRS (Virtual Reference Station) software to establish a national Global Positioning System (GPS) infrastructure network in the south of Poland. The VRS network provides a geospatial infrastructure for surveying, engineering, and GIS professionals. 2006-12-20T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/512006/394032null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Optech-Introduces-100-Hz-Scanning-Capability-Savin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/393502?ref=25 Optech Incorporated is pleased to announce another technical advance in airborne lidar mapping: an accelerated scanner rate of 100 Hz. 2006-12-18T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/512006/393502null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Dash-Navigation-to-Demo-Industrys-First-Internet-c/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/393203?ref=25 Dash Navigation, Inc. will demonstrate Dash Express, the first Internet-connected GPS device, at the 2007 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada. 2006-12-15T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/502006/393203null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Vettro-Adds-Customizable-Map-Views-to-its-GPS-Serv/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/390728?ref=25 Vettro, a leader in on-demand mobile business applications, today introduced expanded GPS capabilities in its Vettro 360 product suite. 2006-12-07T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/492006/390728null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/FARO-Announces-Mistrial-Verdict-in-Patent-Infringe/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/390710?ref=25 FARO Technologies, Inc. today announced that the judge presiding over the ongoing '148 patent infringement case filed by Hexagon, AB has declared a mistrial. 2006-12-07T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/492006/390710null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Hemisphere-GPS-a-Division-of-CSI-Wireless-Introduc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/390058?ref=25 CSI's Hemisphere GPS division, a global manufacturer of GPS products, has announced the introduction of its new SBX-4 differential GPS (DGPS) beacon module. The SBX-4 is the newest DGPS beacon module in Hemisphere GPS' SBX series of DGPS beacon modules. 2006-12-05T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/492006/390058null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/WhiteStar-Introduces-Unlimited-Grid-Access-UGA-Pro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/385683?ref=25 WhiteStar Corp. today introduced Unlimited Grid Access (UGA), a seamless digital mosaic of land survey and fitted county boundaries covering all public land survey states, Texas, and Offshore State and Federal Waters in the Gulf of Mexico. 2006-11-13T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/462006/385683null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/LiDAR-Services-International-Completes-Airborne-Li/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/385684?ref=25 LiDAR Services International (LSI) has successfully completed a high detail airborne LiDAR and digital imagery survey over a number of Cameco mine locations in Northern Saskatchewan. 2006-11-13T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/462006/385684null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/GPS-Tracking-Device-from-Guardian-Nabs-Thieves/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/384493?ref=25 Guardian Mobile Monitoring Systems, Inc. has announced that their GPS tracking system has enabled the recovery of more than $25,000 in stolen oil field equipment in October. 2006-11-07T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/452006/384493null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/ITT-Receives-Contract-from-Air-Force-to-Begin-Deve/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/384103?ref=25 ITT Corporation was one of two successful bidders for a contract from the GPS Wing of the US Air Force to begin developing a Modernized Space Receiver (MSR), a GPS receiver that will operate in space on low-earth orbit satellites and will be able to receive new, modernized GPS signals. 2006-11-06T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/452006/384103null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/2007-Survey-amp-Engineering-GIS-Summit-Expanded-to/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/383643?ref=25 Civil engineering will now be a central component of ESRI's annual survey and GIS conference. This event, officially renamed the Survey & Engineering GIS Summit, will take place concurrently with the ESRI International User Conference in San Diego, California, June 16-19, 2007. 2006-11-02T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/442006/383643null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/FEATURE+ARTICLE/The-MAFTIGER-Accuracy-Improvement-Project-Managing/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/383372?ref=25 With the advent of GPS technology and advances in ground surveying, it has become more difficult to integrate the U.S. Census Bureau's TIGER/Line data with newly collected source data. As a result, the Census Bureau has worked to improve the spatial accuracy of the TIGER database, as well as modernize the tools and methods used for maintenance and updating. Now, the bureau can fully leverage new GPS and portable computing technologies for field operations, as well as facilitate data exchange with partners from both the public and private sectors. 2006-11-01T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/442006/383372null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/City-of-Nampa-Idaho-Maps-Grave-Sites-with-GPS-and-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/382928?ref=25 The City of Nampa, Idaho, is using GPS and digital photo mapping software to create a Web-accessible map database showing the precise locations of all grave sites in its public cemetery. Completed in one summer, the mapping project was made possible by GPS-Photo Link software from GeoSpatial Experts. 2006-10-31T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/442006/382928null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Signals%2FRelated+Technologies/ION-GNSS-2006-Conference-Report/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/382892?ref=25 Leaders face the challenges involved with satellite constellation maintenance and enhancement at ION GNSS 2006. 2006-10-30T05:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/442006/382892null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Heim-Data-Systems-ENERTEC-and-IN-SNEC-Join-Forces-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/382326?ref=25 The Zodiac Group has finalized the union of three of its U.S. technology group operations to create Zodiac Data Systems, Inc. This newly unified company, comprising Heim Data Division, ENERTEC Division, and IN-SNEC Division, will provide customers with a complete offering of data acquisition and telemetry solutions. 2006-10-27T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/432006/382326null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/SkyWave-Partners-with-Calian-Technologies-to-Deliv/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/381675?ref=25 Calian Technologies' Systems Engineering Division (SED) will provide Inmarsat D+ Access Control and Signaling Equipment (ACSE) to SkyWave Mobile Communications. 2006-10-25T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/432006/381675null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Red-Hen-Systems-Announces-New-e-Commerce-Site/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/380065?ref=25 Red Hen Systems announces its new e-commerce site, which enables users to order online using American Express, MasterCard, Visa, or Discover. 2006-10-18T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/422006/380065null HTML http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/Survey+%26+GPS+News/Trimble-VRS-Now-Service-Launched-in-Germany-for-Hi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/378467?ref=25 The commercial subscription service will provide surveyors, civil engineers, and geospatial professionals with instant access to real-time kinematic (RTK) Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) corrections without the need for a basestation. 2006-10-11T04:00:00Z http://sgps.geospatial-solutions.com/gsssgps/data/articlestandard/gsssgps/412006/378467null HTML