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Trimble VRS Discussion Webinar Now Available

Trimble VRS Discussion Webinar Now Available

Apr 6, 2015

Trimble VRS networks provide many benefits to users who work in areas where the networks are available. However, a lot of users do not understand how the network works. Also, when additional devices used to connect to the internet for corrections get involved,...

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A State on the Brink: California’s Lost Winter

A State on the Brink: California’s Lost Winter

Apr 5, 2015

California State officials are looking at serious water restrictions this spring and summer as the winter snowpack feel far below expectations. What’s next for an already-dry West? In December, a large storm ravaged the California coast, created power outages to...

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Tech Talk: Trimble R1 GNSS Receiver – VRS Corrections

Apr 3, 2015

In this Tech Talk we demonstrate how to configure VRS real-time corrections in the GNSS Status Utility app for use with the Trimble R1 GNSS Receiver. With VRS corrections you will receive real-time, high accuracy GNSS positioning to use with any compatible data...

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Webinar: Introducing the Trimble R1 GNSS Receiver

Webinar: Introducing the Trimble R1 GNSS Receiver

Mar 9, 2015

In case you missed it, Trimble held a webinar - Overcoming Accuracy Limitations of BYOD Smart Devices - on March 4th, 2015. If you were unable to attend, don't worry. The entire webinar was recorded and is available to watch and share with colleagues. In this...

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Tech Tip: Attaching the Laser Rangefinder Module

Tech Tip: Attaching the Laser Rangefinder Module

Mar 5, 2015

If you have just received your Geo7x Handheld with Integrated Laser Rangefinder Module, this tech tip will demonstrate how to attach the laser rangefinder module so you can start using Trimble's Flightwave technology. We also recommended regular inspection to ensure...

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Event-Based Water Sampling With ISCO Samplers

Event-Based Water Sampling With ISCO Samplers

Mar 5, 2015

Capturing the rising limb of a storm event and having the ability to collect water samples from industrial dischargers with intermittent flows can be challenging for agencies tasked with these responsibilities. This article details how a small, inexpensive tool...

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Interactive Maps and Public Health

Interactive Maps and Public Health

Feb 27, 2015

Many national and global health organizations closely monitor the appearance and distribution of human health risks due to bacterial and viral infections.  Maps and other geographic content have been an important tool in describing the distribution of disease and...

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The New Trimble R1 GNSS Receiver is Small but Powerful

The New Trimble R1 GNSS Receiver is Small but Powerful

Feb 17, 2015

Smart devices such as iPads and Android tablets are becoming more and more popular for collecting GIS data in the field.  They are affordable, readily available, and powerful and offer benefits that GIS folks like such as a larger view for displaying imagery and...

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Trimble Announces Release of R1 Receiver

Trimble Announces Release of R1 Receiver

Feb 10, 2015

Today Trimble announced the release of their R1 Receiver. This GNSS receiver is a pocket sized receiver, weighing in at 6.5 ounces that can be used on its own or with iOS, Android, or Windows mobile devices. The R1 reciever is a multi-constilation receiver that...

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Tech Talk: Advanced Data Dictionary Creation

Feb 10, 2015

This Tech Talk is a continuation of the Basic Data Dictionary Creation video we have published for Trimble GPS Pathfinder Office and TerraSync users. In this advanced video we explain and demonstrate more complex data dictionary features such as conditional...

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Technology Webinar Posted- Graphical Road Staking

Feb 4, 2015

In this Technology Webinar, we demonstrate the new graphical staking interface in the Trimble Access Roads Module. This is an update to the traditional drop-down menu method of staking, and provides users a more intuitive graphical interface when staking in the field....

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Pesky Paperwork for Pesticides

Pesky Paperwork for Pesticides

Jan 28, 2015

Simple, efficient, and reliable! Frontier Precision's Pesticide Application Record (PAR) Application is an innovative and cost effective solution for replacing those HUGE stacks of paper work you create for your pesticide applications. Screen shot of the PAR App. Web...

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Determining and Defining Coordinate Systems in ArcGIS

Determining and Defining Coordinate Systems in ArcGIS

Jan 19, 2015

ArcGIS Toolbox – Define Projection vs. Project   –  What’s the difference? Well the difference is very important.  If you’ve tried to add a shapefile into ArcMap that does not have a .prj file (Projection File), you will get the message that it has an Unknown Spatial...

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Tech Talk: Floating License Setup for GPS Pathfinder Office

Jan 12, 2015

In this Frontier Precision Tech Talk we introduce you to the License Manager and License Administrator for Trimble GPS Pathfinder Office Software. We provide an on-screen tutorial highlighting the download and installation, as well as the setup for a floating license....

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