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Magellan Introduces ProMark 500
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canalgeomatics writes "Magellan just introduced the Magellan ProMark 500, a dual-frequency GNSS receiver that processes GPS, GLONASS and SBAS signals to offer land surveyors fast, real-time centimeter-level accurate surveying. The ProMark 500 delivers state-of-the art RTK features in a light, cable-free rover that provides maximum mobility and flexibility. The ProMark 500 combines high performance with a flexible all-in-one communications system that enables NTRIP or direct IP real-time corrections via a GSM/GPRS enabled cell-phone module; a UHF connection for either a Pacific Crest or Magellan UHF radio."
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Very Spatial brings you this development from CES. From their summary : "The first bit of GPS news out of CES this year has Magellan releasing the Maestro 5340 which will include GPRS for cell network connectivity. This network connectivity will be used to connect to…you guessed it…Google search and data services. At almost $1300 for the unit it will not be for small of purse, and don’t forget the charge for the GPRS connection."
To get the link to the full scoop, head on over to Very Spatial.
To get the link to the full scoop, head on over to Very Spatial.
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canalgeomatics writes "Magellan has introduced the MobileMapper 6 — the latest addition to its MobileMapper GIS and mapping line of products. A rugged, waterproof, handheld GPS/GIS receiver, the Magellan MobileMapper 6 fulfills the requirements for low-cost, professional GIS field data collection. It fills a market gap in the data collection field between high-cost devices and consumer-grade products. It is expected to particularly appeal to forestry and other natural resource organizations, oil and gas, agriculture, utilities, government agencies, and businesses large and small that need a highly-rugged, robust GIS unit that can collect geographic data with 2-5 meter accuracy in real-time with SBAS corrections."
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