GNSS | Point of Beginning

Making the "Impossible" GNSS Shots Possible

August 24, 2021

A new GNSS system has forever changed the business practices of a UK surveying firm. The combination of advanced multi-constellation GNSS capabilities and no-calibration tilt compensation made all the difference.

Astrolabe Engineering survey team using a SP60 GNSS receiver

LAST POINT

SP60 GNSS Receive Creates A Long-Distance Connection

A two-person Astrolabe Engineering survey team using a single SP60 GNSS receiver recently completed the entire land and sea route for the world’s longest and deepest alternating current (AC) cable.

May 18, 2021

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SP60 GNSS receiver was used to complete the entire land and sea route for the world’s longest and deepest alternating current (AC) cable.

Industry Veteran Tom Hunter Rejoins JAVAD GNSS, Strengthens J-CORE Team

April 26, 2021

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Tom Hunter has rejoined the company as chief sales officer.

WINNER

SP90m GNSS Receiver Helps Yachter Win Vendée Globe

The high-precision GNSS receiver provided the precise position and boat heading information for the winning Maître Coq IV.

February 9, 2021

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A Spectra Geospatial SP90m GNSS receiver provided the precise position and boat heading information for the winning boat in the ninth quadrennial Vendée Globe around-the-world non-stop sailing race.

TRAVEL GUIDE

Why A Vendée Globe Yacht Team Chose the Spectra Geospatial SP90m GNSS Receiver

Emell Derra Adolphus

February 4, 2021

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On the Maître Coq IV yacht, the Spectra Geospatial SP90m GNSS receiver’s rugged design responds well to marine conditions.

PERSPECTIVE

Four truths shaping Trimble Dimensions 2.0

Trimble vice president of marketing Michelle Chessler shares what's next for Trimble Dimensions.

Michelle Chessler

January 27, 2021

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Trimble Dimensions will return in 2022 with a reimagined purpose.

PROJECTS

Topcon GNSS, Land Surveying Instruments Helping Build Bridges in Rwanda

November 28, 2020

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Topcon GNSS and survey instrumentation equipment will be used to construct trail bridges in the East African country of Rwanda.

TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS

Trimble R12i: What One Beta Tester Says About the New GNSS Receiver

Emell Derra Adolphus

September 10, 2020

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The company’s latest GNSS receiver combines Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)-based tilt compensation with Trimble TIP technology so points can be measured or staked out while the survey rod is tilted.