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Skadi's Exciting New Tech!

Skadi's Exciting New Tech!

Posted by Ryan on 10/21/2024 to Knowledge Base
Eos Positioning Systems recently announced their latest innovation in GNSS technology: the Skadi RTK receivers.  The Skadi are designed for demanding professionals who require unparalleled precision and reliability, Skadi delivers
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XGRIDS - Lixel L2 Pro Highlights in 2min!

XGRIDS - Lixel L2 Pro Highlights in 2min!

Posted by Ryan on 10/20/2024 to Knowledge Base
A quick overview of LixelL2 Pro's highlights in action. With real-time 3D data and precision you can trust, the L2 Pro delivers!
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LCC: XGRIDS Impressive 3D Modeling

LCC: XGRIDS Impressive 3D Modeling

Posted by Ryan on 10/17/2024 to Knowledge Base
XGRIDS Lixel Cyber Color (LCC) Next-Gen 3D Content Technology Based on Multi-SLAM & 3DGS The XGRIDS handheld LiDAR scanners are powerful 3D mapping and modeling devices that can be used to efficiently generate real-time
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Skadi

Skadi

Posted by Ryan on 7/12/2024 to Knowledge Base
The newest High-Accuracy GNSS receivers from Eos Positioning Systems. 
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Anatum has partnered with XGRIDS!

Anatum has partnered with XGRIDS!

Posted by Ryan on 7/12/2024 to Knowledge Base
XGRIDS’ powerful handheld LiDAR scanners are state-of-the-art 3D scanning and reconstruction devices capable of centimeter-accurate, colorized, 3-dimension reconstructions of indoor and outdoor spaces. The XGRIDS systems can produce colorized
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Common GPS Terminology and Definitions

Common GPS Terminology and Definitions

Posted by Ryan on 3/1/2024 to Knowledge Base
List of common GPS and GNSS terms and definitions
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DJI's newest Enterprise platform. DJI M350 RTK Vs DJI M300 RTK

DJI's newest Enterprise platform. DJI M350 RTK Vs DJI M300 RTK

Posted by Ryan on 5/19/2023 to Knowledge Base
On May 18th, 2023, DJI unveiled an upgrade to its flagship Matrice 300 RTK (M300 RTK), via the new Matrice 350 RTK (M350 RTK). We’re going to break down the difference between the M300 and M350.
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Making the Earth Flat

Making the Earth Flat

Posted by Ryan on 1/17/2023 to Knowledge Base
One of the most common points of confusion for GIS users comes from understanding the differences between geographic coordinate systems and projected coordinate systems, as well as some of the other geodesy jargon often referenced
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Tutorial Video for Creating RTK Correction Profile in both (new) and Classic Versions of Collector for iOS

Tutorial Video for Creating RTK Correction Profile in both (new) and Classic Versions of Collector for iOS

Posted by AFS on 1/1/2020 to Tutorial Videos
This tutorial video walks through the steps for creating a RTK Correction Profile (NAD83 - 2011) for Esri's Collector app on iOS platforms.
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GPS Technology Discussion with ArchaeoTech Podcast

GPS Technology Discussion with ArchaeoTech Podcast

Posted by Matt on 6/16/2019 to Adopting Mobile GIS
Recently I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Archaeology Podcast to discuss today's GNSS technology. Give it a listen to learn more about the current state of GPS and GNSS technology and how it relates to archaeology in the field. 
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Advanced Mobile Mapping Series: Why Does My GPS Data and Imagery Not Line Up?

Advanced Mobile Mapping Series: Why Does My GPS Data and Imagery Not Line Up?

Posted by Matt on 6/10/2019 to Adopting Mobile GIS
Why your GPS data doesn't line up with your aerial imagery is a common question. This article discusses the various reasons for this discrepancy. 
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Updating Your Mobile OS: The Double-Edged Sword of Updates

Updating Your Mobile OS: The Double-Edged Sword of Updates

Posted by Matt on 5/10/2019 to Adopting Mobile GIS
This article is aimed at the question of updating or not updating the OS for your mobile mapping device. Ideally, we could all update our devices used for mobile mapping without worrying about any unforeseen software bugs, but that just isn't the case. There will always be the potential for a software bug to inhibit our ability to collect field data with our mobile device. This article focuses on the best practices for determining when and if to complete an OS or mapping software update.
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How Do I Know My GPS Antenna Height?

Posted by Matt on 2/13/2019 to Knowledge Base
Do you know the exact height of your GPS antenna mounted on your survey pole?  Here is how you can tell.
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How to Setup Esri's New Collector to Capture Orthometric Heights

How to Setup Esri's New Collector to Capture Orthometric Heights

Posted by Tyler Gakstatter on 1/22/2019 to Knowledge Base

This how-to workflow is designed for the New Collector from Esri, formerly known as the Aurora project.  This will only capture live Orthometric heights with an Eos Arrow receiver running the Geoid12B in the Eos Tools Pro app.  Doing that will allow Collector points to capture real-time NAVD88 elevations.

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How to Capture Real-time Orthometric Heights with Esri's Collector

How to Capture Real-time Orthometric Heights with Esri's Collector

Posted by Matt on 11/26/2018 to Tutorial Videos
These videos walk users through how to set up and utilize the new Eos Tools Pro ability to apply the Geoid12B model to elevations for live capture in Esri's Collector app.
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Sneak Peek at Esri's New Collector Aurora

Sneak Peek at Esri's New Collector Aurora

Posted by Matt on 11/26/2018 to Tutorial Videos
With Esri set to release its new version of Collector (known as the Aurora project) in late November or early December for iOS devices, we decided to give our clients a sneak peek at Aurora.
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Laser Mapping for Esri Collector

Laser Mapping for Esri Collector

Posted by Matt on 8/16/2018 to Tutorial Videos
If you have been waiting for a solution to do offset mapping and measurement in Collector, it is here!  The videos below take you through the full details step-by-step! 
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The Value of Mobile GIS and the Power of Cloud Computing in Natural Resource Management

The Value of Mobile GIS and the Power of Cloud Computing in Natural Resource Management

Posted by Matt on 7/4/2018 to Adopting Mobile GIS
Using Mobile GIS equipment and workflows with cloud computing can streamline data collection and management for field staff and allow managers to make more timely and informed land management and conservation decisions. These workflows also greatly increase the efficiency of reporting. Not only can these solutions save man-hours and money, but also reduce potential human errors introduced by recording field data on paper and then having to manually enter that data into a computer database.
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Fast Field Work: Collector for ArcGIS and High Accuracy GPS

Fast Field Work: Collector for ArcGIS and High Accuracy GPS

Posted by Matt on 4/9/2018 to Adopting Mobile GIS
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Coop transitions to Moblie GIS with iPads, Arrow Gold RTK receivers, and Esri Collector for ArcGIS to update the location accuracy of more than 34,000 assets in less than two months time! Learn more about how the accomplished this feat.
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Everything You Need to Know About GPS for Switching to Mobile GIS

Everything You Need to Know About GPS for Switching to Mobile GIS

Posted by Matt on 1/15/2018 to Adopting Mobile GIS
This article will break down the nitty-gritty of today’s GPS equipment and how to use the newest Bluetooth-enabled GPS receivers with your phone or tablet to get the best out of your Mobile GIS field data collection.

It was originally published in the Fall 2017 Volume 10 Issue 1 of BayGeo Journal.
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Matt and Esri Co-teach Collector Workshops

Matt and Esri Co-teach Collector Workshops

Posted by Matt on 6/28/2017 to Adopting Mobile GIS
Anatum's very own Matt Alexander teaches the technology portion and explains GPS technology and user best practices alongside the Esri staff with their focus on Collector for ArcGIS.
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CSU Monterey Bay Tackles High-Accuracy RTK and Elevations with Collector

CSU Monterey Bay Tackles High-Accuracy RTK and Elevations with Collector

Posted by Matt on 5/19/2017 to Adopting Mobile GIS
To capture horizontal (horizontal datum NAD83) and elevational data (vertical datum NAVD88), the university needed to determine first the required accuracy and if there was an affordable technology solution that could accomplish the task. By working with the GNSS experts at Anatum Field Solutions and their review of Bluetooth GNSS options, the EOS Arrow 200 RTK-GNSS using Esri’s Collector app, paired with an existing campus base station transmitting centimeter-level RTK corrections via the Internet, met all requirements for horizontal accuracy. 

However, they needed to capture the vertical datum in NAVD88. This explains the differences between Height Above Ellipsoid captured by Mobile GIS apps and how to convert that elevation data to MSL (NAVD88).
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Adding GNSS Metadata Fields for Esri Collector

Adding GNSS Metadata Fields for Esri Collector

Posted by Tyler on 5/11/2017 to Adopting Mobile GIS
Users can now power up their Esri Collector with automatic GPS satellite metadata fields collection. Use Collector to capture horizontal & vertical accuracy from your external GPS or GNSS receiver.
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What is PDOP? And Why it's Obsolete

What is PDOP? And Why it's Obsolete

Posted by Matt on 3/15/2017 to Knowledge Base
What is PDOP, HDOP, and VDOP?  What do the values mean? 
This article provides answers to all that and the reasons why GPS/GNSS users should have been ignoring them for a while now.
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What is NTRIP?

What is NTRIP?

Posted by Tyler on 2/7/2017 to Adopting Mobile GIS
This article breaks down the explanation of how RTK and NTRIP work to get field users centimeter level accuracy in real-time.
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