GPS World, August 2015

THE BUSINESS Augmented Reality Golf Coverage Uses KVH IMU A new camera and augmented reality tracking system includes a 1750 IMU from KVH Industries The RangeFinder system was developed by Sportvision creators of footballs Virtual Yellow 1st and Ten Line in conjunction with FOX Sports and it debuted during the U S Open broadcast in June RangeFinder includes a broadcast quality camera with a KVH 1750 IMU mounted in a box at the top of the camera the IMU works in conjunction with a GPS mounted at the base of the camera By combining data from the IMU and the GPS the RangeFinder enables measurement of precise location and attitude of the camera enabling Sportvision technicians to create augmented reality graphics that indicate how far away a green sand trap or obstacle is Jedi Soldiers Army Researching Drone Hoverbike SURVICE Engineering Co and Malloy Aeronautics are developing hoverbike technology for the U S Department of Defense as part of an ongoing research and development contract with the U S Army Research Laboratory The cross between a motorcycle and a drone is being developed to operate as a new class of Tactical Reconnaissance Vehicle Malloy Aeronautics have a vision for the hoverbike beyond defense saying its low cost and practical size lends itself to search and rescue precision farming and cattle mustering first responder emergency services and cargo insertion of up to 120 kg into confined spaces Other uses envisioned are ski and mountain rescue airborne logistics and time sensitive personnel insertion extraction during major disasters BUSINESS BRIEFS Septentrio Launches GIS Software PinPoint GIS Septentrio a designer and manufacturer of GNSS receivers has launched a new software suite called PinPoint GIS which is designed to make GIS data collection and visualization straightforward Septentrios PinPoint GIS provides several methods of data collection based on a standard web browser hosted on the Altus APS NR2 and a mobile app integrated with Esris ArcGIS or other GIS mapping systems TCS Buys Loctronix LBS Tech TeleCommunication Systems TCS has purchased locationbased technology and intellectual property from Loctronix TCS is integrating the newly acquired assets from Loctronix with its location solution portfolio Combined the locationbased services LBS solutions will enable TCS to further develop indoor location technology applications ranging from advertising and marketing to navigation and public safety TCS said Canadian Army Tests NovAtel Antenna Public Works and Government Services Canada has selected NovAtels GAJT AE antenna electronics for testing on Canadian Army platforms The GAJT AE is a GPS antijam solution suitable for small and weight constrained applications Field testing is expected to take place in the latter half of 2015 at 4th Canadian Division Support Garrison Petawawa The testing will analyze the performance of GAJT AE on Canadian Army equipment in operational conditions to confirm the suitability and robustness of the NovAtel technology for this role The process is expected to be completed by the end of March 2016 Leica Updates CrossCheck The latest version of the web based Leica CrossCheck service for GNSS reference station network integrity and deformation monitoring now comes with enhanced visualization and reporting options Customizable automatically generated reports can be distributed to multiple viewers according to Leica Geosystems Dashboard and status views allow easy and fast interpretation of complex data of reference network coordinates and area deformation the company said Highly trained experts at Leica Geosystems process monitoring data using the latest geodetic software and algorithms to provide highly accurate assessments of any site movement on various types of infrastructure platforms such as oil platforms bridges or dams the company said Customizable reports can then be distributed via email or downloaded on demand GPS World August 2015 www gpsworld com 12