What is GPS? Global Positioning System is a constellation of satellites and ground-based technology that gives us an accurate and economical method for mapping and surveying the earth. GPS technology is an important link in creating and managing your geospatial database.

MapSync sells and rents GPS equipment for surveying and mapping applications on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Examples are as follows:

  • Airborne GPS for event markers or base stations
  • Static GPS for control and monumentation
  • RTK Surveying for topos & stakeout
  • GIS Data Collection for locating features and attributes
  • GIS Data Maintenance and Updating
  • Road Centerline mapping
  • Utility Mapping
  • Navigation for locating existing features

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GPS: New Products


GeoExplorer CE Series now available

  • Windows CE Platform allows you to install other CE compatible software
  • TerraSync Software for ease of data collection and review
  • Submeter Accuracy capability with the GeoCE XT
  • Background Images can be loaded and viewed
  • Handheld device, no need for a backpack

5800 RTK Rover now available

  • Purpose-built integrated GPS rover for improved productivity
  • Extremely lightweight to reduce fatigue on all day operations
  • Cable-free for more versatility in the field
  • Accurate and reliable for confidence in your results

ACU Controller now available

  • Clips on to Trimble's total stations, robotic rovers, and GPS rover poles for improved flexibility
  • Graphical Color touch-screen display for improved quality assurance and control of your results
  • Cable-free for more versatility in the field
  • Advanced on-board software for all applications

 GPS Consulting and Training

MapSync has on staff three professional engineers and four professional land surveyors that have been using GPS since the early 1990's. From GPS equipment rental/purchase, to GPS training and project setup, to data processing; we have the experience and know-how to make your project a success!

Have a problem or need some assistance?
GPS technical support is available through a maintenance agreement, this entitles you to our dedicated e-mail address and toll-free number.

Training is available for a wide-range of GPS technology. A certified Pathfinder training class for mapping grade GPS, a certified RTK training class for survey grade GPS, and custom GPS training to meet your specific needs.

GPS Mapping for GIS course objectives include learning to:

  • Associate GPS fundamentals with the criteria of a mapping project
  • Identify system components
  • Create a data dictionary in Pathfinder Office software
  • Configure your GPS equipment with data collection parameters
  • Record GPS data with your mapping software
  • Perform differential correction in the classroom with Pathfinder Office software
  • Export GPS data to a GIS or other system
  • Perform data update with the mapping software

Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) Surveying course objectives include learning to:

  • Understand GPS fundamentals and apply RTK criteria to a survey project
  • Understand the RTK system and know the requirements for RTK surveying
  • Configure and operate RTK system components
  • Apply coordinate system and GPS site calibration theory to an RTK survey
  • Effectively use feature codes
  • Perform field data collection procedures and office data processing
  • Confidently conduct a GPS RTK survey
  • Export GPS data to survey or other system

 
 


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by training with the latest GIS & GPS technology.
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