Now Available: Trimble TerraSync Software Version 5.86 and Trimble GPS Pathfinder Office Software Version 5.85

New versions of Trimble® TerraSync™ field software and Trimble GPS Pathfinder® Office software have been released. This is a maintenance release which contains fixes for a number of support issues that have been reported.

http://www.trimble.com/mappingGIS/Software.aspx 

End-of-Life Notice: Trimble Juno 3B Handheld

The Trimble® Juno® 3B handheld is to be discontinued and will only be available while stocks last. It is anticipated the available inventory of the Juno 3B will be exhausted by the end of Q3 2016.

The Juno 3 series handhelds have been replaced by the new TrimbleTDC100 series handheld.

Trimble TDC100 Series Handheld

As announced at the recent 2016 Esri User Conference in San Diego, Trimble is pleased to introduce the Trimble®TDC100 series handheld—an all-in-one professional data collector and smartphone.

Available with Android OS, the TDC100 addresses the limitations of consumer-grade smart devices when used for GIS applications to deliver an accurate data collection and asset management solution that works perfectly in situations where traditional BYOD mobile phones can't. 

Designed for mapping and GIS professionals working in a variety of industries, such as environmental management, public works, and utilities, the TDC100 empowers the mobile workforce with a fully integrated, GNSS-based data collection system for everyday field work.

SETTING ISO AND SHUTTER SPEED FOR THE UX5 SONY A7R CAMERA

Products affected

Trimble® UX5 aerial imaging rover

Summary 

How do I select ISO setting and shutter speed on a SONY A7R camera to obtain the best pictures?

Answer 

ISO

● The ISO is set automatically: the camera decides which ISO value to choose, based on the incoming light from the scene.

● The base ISO is 100, the maximum ISO is 6400, using ⅓Ev increments. Note: The camera can theoretically go up to ISO 25600. The limit is set to 6400 to avoid noise and effects of noise reduction that lead to an unacceptable loss of image quality.

● You do not need to change the ISO range between different lenses.

Shutter Speed The shutter speed should be as slow as possible, to gather more light so that the ISO (and resulting noise) can be kept to a minimum.

Since shutter speed is the only means available to counteract (forward) motion blur, there is a practical lower limit to the shutter speed. The rule of thumb to prevent forward motion blur is that the forward motion of the camera over the ground during the exposure time should never exceed 0.75 * GSD.

Additionally, we use an absolute minimum shutter speed of 1/1000 regardless of GSD to minimize other kinds of motion blur, when forward motion blur is not a risk factor in case of coarse GSD.

Example 1

When using the 15 mm lens at 120 m AGL, meaning 3.8 cm GSD, we could in theory use 1/800 to prevent forward motion blur (the aircraft moves 2.9 cm over the ground during the exposure time of 1/800 of a second at the nominal cruise speed of 23 m/s, which is less than 0.75 * 3.8 cm), but we will resort to the minimum "safe" shutter speed of 1/1000 to minimize other forms of motion blur.

Example 2

When using the 15 mm lens at 75 m AGL, the forward motion during a millisecond long exposure time at the nominal cruise speed of 23 m/s is 2.3 cm, which is more than 0.75 * the GSD of 2.4 cm, so we need to choose a faster shutter speed. Following the 0.75 * GSD at 23 m/s, 1/1600 will do.

To simplify the decision, the software shows the minimum allowable shutter speed in the camera preparation screen of the pre­flight checklist, based on the above rules and the flight plan.

Note: The software always suggests the safest shutter speed. For example, it states 1/4000 as the minimum for the 35 mm lens at 75 m AGL while 1/3200 would suffice in calm and clear weather. You can always use a slightly different setting, taking into account weather and flight line orientation relative to the wind.

Related Information

For more information For more information visit http://trimble.com/knowledge­center/ or contact your local Trimble Distribution Partner at http://dealerlocator.trimble.com/.


Source: http://mytrimbleprotected.com/knowledge/docushare/retrieve?handle=File-815694

Technology&more GIS Special Edition | A Publication for Geospatial Professionals

The growth of GIS has touched people around the globe. GIS has become one of the most flexible and widely-used sources of information today. Certainly, a big part of this comes from the expanding range of geospatial technologies that capture, process and analyze geographic data. However, the major driver for growth resides in the innovative ways that individuals and organizations are putting GIS to work. 


This special, GIS-focused issue of Technology&more highlights professionals and organizations that are using GIS to streamline the flow and use of geospatial information. For each story presented, there are countless other examples of how imagination combines with technology to transform the way we work and live.

Ron Bisio, Vice President 
Trimble Geospatial

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Trimble R1 GNSS receiver: A new data stream

A powerful combination of technologies enabled the South Florida Water Management District to efficiently and accurately monitor and map diverse vegetation species and bird activity over huge areas. Using the Trimble® R1 GNSS receiver paired with iPad devices running the Esri® Collector for ArcGIS® software app, data collection time was reduced by nearly 50 percent.

Read the case study

Trimble Juno 3D Handheld: Discontinued

The Trimble® Juno® 3D handheld has been discontinued. Remaining stock is exhausted and this product has been removed from the price list and Store.


For more information, including Trimble’s recommendation for a suitable alternative product, please read the Product Bulletin.