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‘Trimble’ Archives
Sign Management Program – Minimum Reflectivity Standards
Agencies must have a sign management program in place to insure that signs along roadways meet certain minimum retro-reflectivity standards. In 2008, the FHWA required that state and local agencies must assess and develop a sign replacement plan by January 2012. Non-compliant warning and regulatory signs must be in compliance by 2015 and [...]
Significantly increase your accuracy without upgrading your hardware!
Trimble recently announced the new software releases of TerraSync, GPScorrect (w/ArcPad), Pathfinder Office, and GPS Analyst increase your accuracy regardless of the model year of your Trimble unit (Geo3 and forward). Whether you are a forester working under canopy or a city engineer working in an urban environment, the accuracy improvements will [...]
The MiFi2200 and Your Real-Time GPS Equipment
The MiFi™2200 (80211B & 80211G) by Novatel Wireless connects to Verizon’s 3G Network and up to 5 of your Wi-Fi devices within 50ft (although we tested successfully from 150 ft in open space) creating a protected wireless network “mobile hotspot” within the nation’s largest 3G coverage area. The size (about the size of a [...]
GEO-Jobe has Extended their Customer Support Hours!
To accommodate our East Tennessee clients and local utility companies, we have extended our customer support hours from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. indefinitely. We know what you're thinking, "Wow! That's almost as good as free gift wrapping!" (Don't forget about Valentine's Day fellas). The extended support hours enables our customers to work more [...]
New Post Processing Engine: Trimble® DeltaPhase™ Suburban Test Site Results
Trimble's new post processing engine uses the latest GNSS technologies enabling existing users to utilize better product performance with their existing Trimble devices. According to Trimble, "The new Trimble® DeltaPhase™ technology provides considerable improvement in code postprocessing accuracy in all environments. Users can expect [...]
Data Collection and Positioning Yield
Traditional data collection software used fixed masks (satellite elevation level, SNR values, PDOP,etc.) to determine which GPS satellite signals to shield. Although this insured that most poor signals were rejected, it also caused many perfectly usable signals to be ignored. Because the new Trimble postprocessing engine achieves better [...]
Trimble Test Sites
Before Trimble released the test results for their new postprocessing engine, they allowed us to see their three "test sites." Trimble uses three, very different, testing sites to research receivers under two extreme environments and one "typical" environment. Each test site contains 26 carefully planned survey locati0ns offering different [...]
Windows Mobile 6.1 Operating System for GeoExplorer 2008
The new operating system is here! Windows Mobile 6.1 Operating System is available on the GeoExplorer 2008 handhelds. The new features of the Windows Mobile 6.1 Operating System include: Improved memory management which enables more memory to be available for use by applications. Explorer browser enhancements in site rendering quality [...]
Free Trimble Demo Codes
Ever wanted to try out Trimble software? GEO-Jobe GIS Consulting is offering free demo install codes for businesses and residence of Tennessee. The software is provided on the Trimble website. The 14 day trials are available for Terrasync Professional, Pathfinder Office, GPS Correct, and GPS Analyst Extention. Interested? Call or [...]
Never Eat Soggy Worms
Remember all of the old mnemonic devices we learned growing up? Never Eat Soggy Worms…North, East, South, West… Our data collection process involves several steps to insure the most accurate data input for our clients. Here, Mark is not just showing off his boots. He's also measuring the depth of this manhole and has chalked the [...]
