March 3, 2021
 
  INSIGHTS
 
Photo: FIG Young Surveyors
 
 
Surveyors and their global role as humanitarians
 
By Tim Burch
A new generation of surveyors is using modern technology to map existing boundaries and collect data that will help improve living conditions in developing countries.

 
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  NEWS
 
Image: ION  
ION hosts webinar on navigation
of Mars Perseverance rover

 
The Institute of Navigation will host the Navigation of the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover from Earth to Jezero Crater webinar on Tuesday, March 23.
 
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Image: CyArk  
Topcon partnership with CyArk aids cultural site archiving efforts
 
Topcon Positioning Group is partnering with CyArk, a non-profit organization committed to the conservation of cultural heritage sites around the globe.
 
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Research Roundup: Advanced high-precision GNSS
 
Of the hundreds of papers researchers presented at the Institute of Navigation’s annual ION GNSS+ conference, which took place virtually Sept. 21–25, five focused on advanced technologies in high-precision GNSS.
 
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Photo: Trimble  
Trimble unveils field data controller for land, construction surveying
 
Trimble has released the TSC5 Controller, a rugged, lightweight field data controller for land construction and surveying.
 
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Photo: Velos UAV  
SPH Engineering’s UgCS software now supports Velos UAV helicopter
 
The Velos UAV helicopter has passed field tests to become the first single-rotor helicopter supported by UgCS software, according to UgCS maker SPH Engineering.
 
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Image: Ecobot

 
Sokkia releases two robotic total stations for survey, layout
 
Sokkia has launched two robotic total stations designed to improve job site productivity: the iX-1200 and iX-600.
 
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Photo: Trimble
 
Trimble SX12 total station adds features for tunneling
 
Trimble has introduced its SX12 Scanning Total Station, the next iteration of its 3D scanning total station that provides fast and efficient data capture for surveying, engineering and geospatial professionals.
 
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Shell and DJI partner on drone tech for energy industry
 
DJI is partnering with Shell Oil Company to create, test and deploy DJI drone technology at its Deer Park Manufacturing Complex to improve efficiency and worker safety during industrial inspections and emergency incident response.
 
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  FROM THE MAGAZINE
 
 
 
Editorial Advisory Board PNT Q&A: GPS in popular culture
 
What is your pet peeve about how GPS/GNSS is portrayed or discussed in the media and popular culture? Industry leaders share their thoughts.
 
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Launchpad: High-speed UAV, GNSS development kit
 
A roundup of recent products in the GNSS and inertial positioning industry from the February 2021 issue of GPS World magazine.
 
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Cover photo: Trimble
 
  ON-DEMAND WEBINAR
 
Collecting Remote Asset Locations Using GNSS, GIS Apps and Laser Offset Mapping
 
Date: March 25
Sponsored content by: Laser Technology Inc.
 
 
Summary: Map more, move less. By combining laser rangefinders with your GNSS receiver, smart device and preferred GIS mapping app, you can collect remote assets safely and efficiently. Learn about the different mapping workflows and the offset position accuracies you can achieve with equipment you already own.
 
Speakers:
Derrick Reish, Senior Product Manager, Laser Technology Inc.
Mike George, GISP, sUAS, GIS Director, Project Manager, DDSI Global
 

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