GPS World, October 2009

THE BUSINESS SURVEY Topcons GRS 1 Rover Supports Pocket 3D Software the design surface alignment The GRS 1 RTK rover features 1 centimeter RTK accuracy a dual frequency GPS GLONASS receiver an integrated cell phone GSM CDMA and touchscreen display Pocket 3D Version 90 for the GRS 1 provides a new project file storage system that allows design files to be stored in one project file This will make organization of design files easier while also making import and export with 3D office and 3D MC a one step process Vanneman said The GRS 1 handheld has an onboard GSM or CDMA modem In addition to standard network RTK support via an external GPS receivers cellular modem Pocket 3D will GNSS DESIGN TEST Anritsu Selects IFEN Simulator for A GPS Test System Anritsu Corporation a Japanese manufacturer of test and measurement solutions has selected the NavX NCS Standard a multiconstellation GNSS RF navigation constellation simulator from IFEN GmbH Poing Germany for its A GPS test system for developing mobile terminals Anritsu IFEN and its Japanese sales agent GNSS Technologies Inc have concluded a sales cooperation contract to offer A GPS test solutions for A GPS protocol testing as well as CPlane RRC U Plane SUPL RF performance and location based services LBS application tests using Anritsus MD8480C UMTS GSM Base Station Simulator together with its MX848600A SUPL MORE ONLINE connect directly to an NTRIP server via the GRS 1 s on board modem An add on radio for standard radio applications is available Simulation Server and IFENs NavXNCS Standard RF Navigation Constellation Simulator IFEN offers different classes of GNSS RF constellation signal generators for GNSS testing applications The NavX NCS Standard defines the new RF signal generator technology for system integration conformance and volume testing in singlefrequency multi GNSS applications now including also GLONASS G1 frequency IFENs NavX NCS is a flexible and capable RF signal generator for multi GNSS constellations With up to 108 signal channels and 9 L band frequencies GPS Galileo GLONASS and QZSS can be simulated simultaneously In depth Coverage Find more details on these stories at gpsworld com For the latest GPS news sign up for GPS World Alerts Topcon Positioning Systems GRS 1 handheld RTK GNSS receiver now supports Pocket 3D software Pocket 3D Version 90 is a Windows Mobile 61 release intended only for use with the GRS 1 and is designed to be used as part of a GPS network program Pocket 3D Version 90 makes the GRS 1 a complete construction tool Tony Vanneman Topcon construction products marketing manager said It includes a grade indicator when performing a surface check or when staking out an alignment The user can select a tri color grade indicator similar to the one seen in the 3D MC software that gives realtime updates of cut and fill values to TRACKING Nav Twist on Cash for Clunkers Intergis Cranford New Jersey is launching its Guardtrax GT2 Security Force Locator for monitoring of security personnel with an incentive As part of its own cash for clunkers program Guardtrax will accept trade ins of outdated electronic guard tour wands providing 100 credit towards the purchase of a new GT2 unit purchased by December 31 Trade in options are available for existing Guardtrax customers as well Guard companies these days need a great incentive to change said Mike Petty Guardtrax vice president of sales The GT2 combines GPS RFID and GPRS technologies to track monitor and manage security officer activities and locations in real time EVENTS See page 30 for upcoming event news www gpsworld com October 2009 GPS World 27