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Surveying in the Land of Penguins

The term one-man crew takes on new meaning in Antarctica. In 1841, a U.S. expedition mapped a portion of Antarctica, proving that it was a continent. Generations later, surveyors such as Corey Biddle continue to map and survey the area with the latest equipment. But sometimes the rough conditions in this frozen land–where GPS antenna...

In the atomic clock laboratory with Dr. Villahermosa (left), the author (center), and Dr. James Camparo, Aerospace Fellow, Electronics and Photonics Laboratory (right)

Project Sextant

A unique research study from pioneers in the development of the GPS system yields a plan for a look into the future of PNT—improving resilience, options, flexibility, and availability. When something like GPS puts positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) in the hands (and pockets) of millions, maybe even billions, of people across the world, experts...

xyHt News Links: 9/2/16

Satlab New Product Announcement: SLC Handheld Four land surveyors share their experiences of using professional drones in their work. Airobotics Selects SimActive’s Photogrammetry Software for its Automated Industrial Drone Solution Carlson Software Releases BRx6 GNSS Receiver New Kespry Drone 2.0 Has Twice the Aerial Coverage senseFly launches new drone Property Drone Consortium and Marion County,...

Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go: Geospatial Data, All the Time

We want integrated, interoperable systems that are robust and cost-effective Geospatial technology is so entrenched in our daily routines that we often forget we’re using it. I search for map directions at least once a day, whether for a restaurant or for a time of arrival to my daughter’s daycare. And millions of people have...

The Hidden Corner, Warren Ward, PLS

Retracement: The Hidden Corner

The Art of Retracement The Old Man–Glenny Dale–paced slow and steady, picking his way through the ankle-bending sagebrush while enjoying its sweet, springtime smell. Eager (The Kid)–Igor Kidinsky–took a straight path along the old barb fence, crushing the twisted sage stems with solid stamps of his boots, lacking the patience of the old-timer. Four white-tailed...

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