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Coded nodes and shaped exports are just what we need for mediated outputs to
sub-metre persons.  Am I right or am I right ?  Answers on a pc, also about
wot DGPS could mean ...   One trimbles at the thought of finding paths to
post-processing differential correction.

D


----- Original Message -----
From: "John Wood" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2002 4:20 PM
Subject: Re: GPS, HBSMR & Datacapture


> I am currently experimenting with a Trimble Pathfinder Pocket GPS linked
to
> ArcPad on a Compaq Ipaq Pocket PC.  This gives uncorrected accuracy to
5-10m
> - I have bought the post-processing differential correction software but
it
> isn't installed yet.
>
> I would be surprised if you really got submetre accuracy unless you have
> very expensive DGPS kit.  But generally you may not need it - it depends
on
> what you aim to do.
>
> I am finding that for many purposes the uncorrected accuracy is fine if
used
> in conjunction with the ArcPad mapping downloaded from ArcView.  It is
> possible to correct grid refs manually in the field - and of course to
draw
> polygons etc..
>
> Updating the database with corrections seems to be reasonably easy using
an
> update query.
>
> John Wood
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Rees [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 01 July 2002 15:15
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: GPS, HBSMR & Datacapture
>
>
> Dear Colleagues
>
> I have recently attended  training from Leica Geosystems on their GS50 and
> SR500 series GPS kit. We're very interested in the potential to purchase a
> GS50 to help with data capture.
>
> This should provide us with sub-metre accuracy (roughlt 0.5m in plan 0.8m
in
> height), ability to code data against nodes, and the ability to export as
> shape files into our ArcView (we also use HBSMR).
>
> My query is whether anyone else in the forum uses GS50s (or their
> equivalents) for data capture into SMRs and if so what problems you have
> encountered (or successes).
>
> Tom
>
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