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Some of the World's top specialists in digital archaeology descended on Truro College last week - among them Michael Ashley of the University of California, Berkeley and João Barbosa of the University of Minho in Portugal. Dr Caradoc Peters, head of Truro College's archaeology degree programme, and Adam P. Spring, English Heritage's 3D Heritage Officer, were the workshops' organisers.
In addition to the new Trimble R8 GNSS system, Trimble introduced today the first tablet PC created with surveyors in mind. The Trimble Tablet Rugged PC offers the resilience and portability of a field controller, complete with the operating power and large interface of a laptop.
Leica Geosystems, manufacturer high precision measuring and positioning equipment, announced that it has been selected by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to supply LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging), medium format digital photography and GPS technology to its Airborne Research and Survey Facility.
Leica Geosystems announces Leica HDS6100
Leica Geosystems announced the Leica HDS6100, an improved, ultra-high speed laser scanner for many as-built survey applications. The Leica HDS6100 features several key enhancements over its predecessor, the Leica HDS6000 scanner, which has been the laser scanning industry's most popular phase-based scanner.
Magellan Professional announced the launch of a new dual-frequency GNSS Receiver - the ProFlex 500. The new ProFlex 500 is a powerful positioning solution that delivers state-of-the-art RTK features in a rugged, highly integrated receiver design. ProFlex 500 is designed for multiple applications: surveying using a backpack, marine positioning, machine control, and base stations. Adaptable to a wide variety of applications requiring precise positioning, the ProFlex 500 is the ideal solution for people looking for a single GNSS receiver for multiple applications. The flexibility of the ProFlex 500 allows users to select the exact features for their specific application
The National Trust has purchased three Trimble GeoXT 2008 Series sub 1m GPS in a move to modernise its work practices by progressing away from paper maps and traditional survey methods towards the increased accuracy and faster results that GPS can bring.
GAF AG, an internationally active geo-information technology and consulting company, announces the beginning of geological interpretation work for the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Uganda.
SOKKIA BV, European head office, announces the release of the new RC-PR4 Remote Control for SRX Robotic Total Stations.
SOKKIA BV, European head office, announces the release of the new ATP1S 360° Sliding Prism for use with SRX Robotic Total Stations.
