Richard Duncan, GEO-Jobe GIS’s Vice President, was explaining the Trimble Yuma to K-Towns finest! 

We would like to thank everyone for coming!

We just completed our first stop on our #techroadshow

The staff at Middle Tennessee State University have started collecting and updating data for the campus GIS system using the latest technologies from ESRI and Trimble.  In the field, staff will be using Trible Yuma tablet computers paired with Pathfinder ProXRT receivers that provide real-time 10 cm. accuracies.  ArcPad 8 is installed on each of the Yuma tablets and provides the user interface for the staff to add, update, and delete features.

On the server side, ArcPad is communicating with ArcGIS Server through the ArcGIS Server for ArcPad extension.  This extension allows services that are published through ArcGIS Server to be consumed by ArcPad clients.  Using a custom map service containing campus infrastructure layers, MTSU staff are collecting and editing data in the field and using ArcPad and synchronizing these edits with ArcGIS Server – all in real time.

Back at the office, users that don’t have access to ArcGIS Desktop can view the campus utility system  from a custom web application based on the ArcGIS Viewer for Flex. 

This viewer brings together ESRI basemaps and MTSU’s campus utility data, allowing users in the office to see changes in campus infrastructure as soon as the data in the database is updated.

For more information on this project or other GIS Implementations for Universities contact GEO-Jobe GIS.

From the ESRI Support Blog

Version 2.30 of the Trimble^® GPS Analyst™ extension for Esri ArcGIS Desktop software is now available. This update provides:

• Support for Esri ArcGIS 10 Desktop software
• Support for standard carrier measurement post-processing
• Support for new Trimble TerraSync software version 5.00 SSF/DDF format records

Version 3.14 of the Trimble GPScorrect™ extension for Esri ArcPad software is now available. This update provides:

• Support for Esri ArcPad 10 software
• Support for the Trimble GPS Pathfinder ProXRT Model-II receiver

For More Information

Further details on the GPS Analyst extension version 2.30 and GPScorrect extension version 3.14 support for Esri ArcGIS Desktop 10 and ArcPad 10 can be found at the following associated links:

Trimble GPS Analyst Extension v2.30 for ESRI ArcGIS 10 Desktop Software

http://www.trimble.com/gpsanalyst_ts.asp?Nav=Collection-72719

Trimble GPScorrect Extension v3.14 for ESRI ArcPad 10 Software

http://www.trimble.com/gpscorrect_ts.asp?Nav=Collection-7306

- Denise K., User Advocacy Group Tech Lead – Esri Support Services

ArcPad is designed for GIS professionals who require GIS capabilities in the field. It gives field-based personnel the ability to capture, edit, analyze, and display geographic information easily and efficiently.

In it’s latest version ArcPad 10, ESRI has enabled users access to ArcGIS Online basemaps, improved drawing speed and memory output, created a simple “quick capture” toolbar for collecting features, and made it easier to use and hyperlink cameras/photos.  For more information check out the ArcPad Team Blog.

Are you compatible?

1. The current version of GPS Analyst (v2.20) is not compatible with ArcGIS 10.

2. The current version of GPScorrect (v3.10) is not compatible with ArcPad 10.

If you try to install either of the Trimble software, they will receive an error message stating the version of ArcGIS/ArcPad is not compatible. Trimble is working on the compatibility issues and should have a compatible version out shortly.  In the meantime, we suggest that you downgrade to ArcGIS 9.3.1 or ArcPad 8.  And as always, let us know if you have any questions!

It’s also not too late!… 10 Cool Things for ArcPad Users and Fans to do at the 2010 ESRIUC

The Small Municipal and County Government Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) program now offers an option to add unlimited access to ArcPad and ArcPad Application Builder via the ArcPad add-on option.

This offer is available to customers who have entered into or are purchasing an ESRI® Small Municipal and County Government Enterprise License Agreement.

Add-on prices per population tier:

(these prices will be added to the standard prices of the Small Gov’t ELA program)

• > 25,000 = $500
• 25,000-50,000 = $750
• 50,000 – 100,000 = $1,000

This pricing includes technical support, upgrades, and 2 boxes of media.

Contact GEO-Jobe for more info or for Custom ArcPad training. 615-883-0085.

ArcPad is software for mobile GIS and field mapping applications using handheld and mobile devices. ArcPad provides field-based personnel with the ability to capture, analyze, and display geographic information, without the use of costly and outdated paper map books. Below is a list of enhancements in the 7.1 Release.

• Much-anticipated, out-of-the-box solutions to view and edit relational databases in the field
• QuickProject & A simple data template to capture various geographic features and help both new and experienced users become immediately productive
• StreetMap extension & Includes the most recent North American street map data from Tele Atlas, providing geocoding, routing functionalities, and a preconfigured basemap for users at no additional cost
• Enhanced query capabilities & Includes a query builder and query forms that support predefined, customized queries
• ArcPad Data Manager extension for ArcGIS Desktop & Interactive tools in ArcMap and ArcPad that allow simple automation of field workflows and easier management of mobile GIS project deployments

HT: GISMonitor

To try a fully functional evaluation copy of ArcPad 7.1, visit www.esri.com/arcpad. The ArcPad Application Builder 7.1 update will be shipped automatically to customers who are current on maintenance without additional cost. Users who have purchased ArcPad 7.0.1 since October 22, 2007, will be eligible for a free upgrade to ArcPad 7.1.