We live in a Technology Rich World and there are many terms to identify and explain technology. GPS is no different as there are numerous acronyms and terminology to describe this technology. There is an easy way to view these GPS acronyms and terms via this PDF by Trimble: GPS - The First Global Navigation Satellite System [...]
We have posted on our Seiler Mapping Support website 2 PDFs on how to download and install Trimble MGIS Software. They can be found under the "General Support Documentation" section at the bottom. Or you may access them from here: Trimble TerraSync and GPS Pathfinder Office download and install instructions Trimble GPS Correct and GPS [...]
Be mindful of your GPS data collection on Thursday March 8th into Friday the 9th due to this latest Solar Storm. More information on NOAA Space Weather Prediction Centers website. The height of the Solar storm is expected around 5 AM Easten time on Thursday March 8th, 2012. Other websites: MSNBC Washington Post
If you missed the NGS online Webinar for Feburary 16th's NGS/DS World for Survey Control in Google Earth. The video is now available online and you can download it too. Q/A from the online webinar video session can be found on the same page as the video or just click here: 'Overview of DSWorld' webinar. [...]
The Million Dollar Question: "When and how do I charge my GPS device?" I will give an example of the Geo 6000 XT/XH on how to Charge the battery and how to Store the device. For all other Trimble MGIS devices you will want to veryify Charging and Storing via the Trimble website Support/Training per your [...]
Here are some recent articles within the last few days as to the status of LightSquared. FCC to Pull plug on Falcone's LightSquared NTIA Thumbs down LightSquared: FCC Concurs LightSquared Snuffed by NTIA and FCC To voice your opinion on the “LightSquared” topic concerning its effect on GPS in North America: The coalitions website: SAVE OUR GPS or [...]
Update the Base Station List at least once a month or more often In Trimble GPS Pathfinder Office, Trimble GPS Analyst, Field Inspector or Trimble Positions it is recommended to update the Base Station Provider List at least once a month of more often. Additions and substractions to the Base Station Provider List or even Edits can happen at [...]
Tune into C-SPAN tomorrow… C-SPAN’s The Communicators will focus on LightSquared tomorrow, with interviews with Rep. Paul Broun of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee; Jim Kirkland, founding member of the Coalition to Save our GPS; and Fred Schulte, senior reporter of iWatch News. The show airs Saturday October 8th at 6:30 [...]
See the latest news about the LightSquared debate and testing. Member Update – September 23, 2011 News from Capitol Hill: Two recent hearings focused on LightSquared and its impact on GPS signals. On Thursday, September 15th, the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces held a hearing where Air Force General William Shelton testified that, [...]
Here are some helpful tips from the TruPulse 360/360B User Manual From Page 3 of the TruPulse 360-B User manual-2nd Edition: Do not expose the instrument to extreme temperatures TruPulse™ components are rated for a temperature range of -4° F to +140° F (-20° C to +60° C). Do not expose the instrument to temperatures [...]