Technical Specs for TerraFlex – Where can I find these?

If you are ever looking for the Technical Specs for TerraFlex – Look no further  You can find them in a few places.  This Tech Sheet is current as of the April 2015 release. The software page:   http://www.trimble.com/mappingGIS/terraflex.aspx  at the...

What is GEOID12B and how does it affect me?

We frequently get asked this question, so we confirmed with the State Geodetic Advisor of Wisconsin, John T. Ellingson PE PLS , NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS.) http://www.ngs.noaa.gov “If you extract datasheets from this point on, you will notice...

Global Satellite Navigation Inching Closer to Full Implementation

Global Satellite Navigation Inching Closer to Full Implementation By: John Sheridan Aviation International News (AIN online) 20 April 2015 By 2020, four separate GPS-like constellations of navigation satellites forming the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)...

GEOID12B Fret not

If you extract NGS datasheets from this point on, you will notice that the published GEOID HEIGHT will be listed as developed through GEOID12B, rather than the previous GEOID12A.  Do not be concerned about this, as both models are exactly...

What are Geodetic Datums?

What are Geodetic Datums?   This video from NOAA  explains the basic concepts behind Geodetic Datums, where they are used and why it is important to know about using the correct datum.     Also see these links about Geodetic...

MX2 Setup Time

One of the most powerful attributes of the Trimble MX2 system is the system’s portability.  All of the data is collected from both LiDAR units, the spherical camera, IMU, & GNSS receivers onto a single laptop through an ethernet and …

GPS unit got the Winter Blues?

Seiler Mapping GPS Tune-UP Available January 5 through April 30, 2015 Spring Data collection season is just around the corner.  Is your GPS unit up to the task? This winter you can ensure that your Trimble Mapping device is 100%...

WISCORS IP Address and URL Change

Earlier this week all WISCORS users received an email about a change with the IP address and URL. For Trimble users we need to confirm our setting in either the Dial Profile (Survey Controller), or GNSS Contact (Trimble Access). Survey...

Trimble External Antennas for Geo Explorers

Trimble External Antennas for Geo Explorers There are several external antennas that can be used with the different Geo Explorers models and versions (XT vs. XH). Tempest antenna (this replaced the older Hurricane model) compatible with the Sub Meter Geo...