Geospatial in the News

A research scientist from the University of Salzburg is using Trimble’s eCognition software to develop and test automated approaches to landslide detection, mapping, inventorying and monitoring.  See page 28.

Trimble Catalyst GNSS receiver is Flexible, Simple and Affordable

Dutch company Dura Vermeer used Trimble’s R2 receiver for location measurement of tar samples as part of the country’s effort to build new roads using recycled asphalt from old roads.

Cape Survey used Trimble solutions to capture the precise survey data that was needed for the creation of a large wind farm in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province. See page 8.

PC Construction is building a tunnel dewatering pump station for the Washington D.C. Water Authority to protect area rivers from untreated effluent, and they are using an array of Trimble technologies for the project.

Article by Boris Skopljak and Jason Hayes about the increasing demand for spatial information as a result of software innovations as well as the growing availability of high-res 3D geospatial data.

With an interest in better tools for location accuracy and data verification in GIS management, the City of Centennial, Colorado welcomed the opportunity to test centimeter-level mapping accuracy with a new product: Trimble Catalyst.

Article by Trimble's Boris Skopljak about how professional-grade software allows surveyors to manage, merge, and analyze the multiple types of data that go into a modern survey. See page 49.

Woolpert uses Trimble R10 receivers, TSC3 controllers, and Trimble Access Software to locate and georeference underground utility lines in northern Ohio.

Flexible options for surveying needs in Trimble Catalyst's "Pay-as-you-go" Software-defined GNSS

Denmark uses Trimble Precise SDK and S9 HP instruments in its efforts to modernize the collection and maintenance of geodetic heighting information.

Article about software advancements in the geospatial industry; Trimble RealWorks and SketchUp included.

Article about how the geospatial industry is evolving as new technologies and innovations transform mankind, governments, public institutions and businesses, with input from Trimble’s Chris Gibson.

Trimble is at Intergeo 2017 with a wide range of new products, but it may be two software updates that get most of the coverage.

New Trimble C-Series total stations integrate seamlessly with Trimble field and office software.

Read about Trimble Catalyst, a GNSS receiver that enables developers and users to operate at levels of precision and confidence previously attained only by highly skilled, well-equipped geospatial professionals.

The INTERGEO Report interviews Trimble’s Aviad Almagor on the convergence of mixed reality. (article is in German)

Trimble made several product announcements at Intergeo 2017, the world’s largest conference on geodesy, geoinformatics and land management.

French surveying company Boye Geometre used a number of Trimble products to provide clients with extremely detailed 2D and 3D products with very short deliverables leading to a considerable advantage over the competition.

What do the people behind survey technology make of the profession yesterday, today and tomorrow?

By introducing a Trimble scanner and software, French firm Boye Geometre was able to provide detailed products with short delivery times.

Using a number of Trimble technologies, including the SX10 and Trimble Access and Trimble Business Center software, Star Survey was able to quickly and accurately gather data on more than 900 buildings for a project in Changchun, China, to maintain and improve city structures.

Business Geomatics speaks with Ron Bisio about current market developments in advance of INTERGEO 2017. (article is in German)

Trimble placed several R10 receivers with faculty of Nicholls State University’s bachelor of science program in geomatics. (page 21)

Utility tools: Trimble has introduced the Trimble Catalyst, a software-defined Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver that works with select Android mobile handhelds, smartphones and tablets.