See it at Transform

Transform is a one-day event designed to showcase new technology in the Building, Civil, Mining and Geospatial Industries.

Come and try out the new HoloLens mixed reality headset and software. And see the new Trimble Next Generation Grade Control platform. As well as hearing how your peers are using the latest technology to get ahead, and the opportunity to speak with Trimble experts.

To make it easier for you to attend Transform UPG, SITECH Construction Systems, and BuildingPoint Australia are offering free tickets to anyone travelling from New Zealand. Simply add the code NZT17 to the coupon code box on the second page of registration.

Find out more on the Transform website, or contact events@upgsolutions.com if you have any questions.

Satellite data monitoring environmental impacts

As we use the Earth’s resources, we inevitably impact it, in particular resources that are acquired from under the surface, like coal seam gas (GCS). Currently limited evidence is available on the environmental impacts of GCS.1

To gain a clearer understanding of the environmental impacts caused by GCS production, a project is now underway in NSW. It began in March 2016 and will be run for four years to monitor movements of the Earth’s surface. It is being conducted by Geoscience Australia and the NSW Department of Industry’s Division of Resources in the town of Camden.

The project will use a combination of new and historic satellite imagery and GNSS data to measure any ground subsidence. It will also use a network of 20 geodetic monitoring stations to check for indications of increased seismic activity.

These monitoring stations consist of a mounted GNSS receiver and a pair of radar reflectors, which will provide easily detectable reference points in the satellite imagery. The GNSS data will be transmitted in real time and measured monthly to provide an independent dataset of ground movements.

Research results from the Camden environmental monitoring project will be published on the NSW Department of Industry Resources & Energy website.

Read more about the Camden project on the Spacial Source blog, or find out more about the monitoring solutions Trimble offers on our website.

1 The coal seam gas debate, Dr Alex St John, Science, Technology, Environment and Resources

Working together for better positioning

The New Zealand and Australian governments are working together to develop more precise satellite positioning throughout the Australasian region.

The New Zealand government recently confirmed that they will be contributing more than an additional NZ$2 million dollars to the Australian Government’s investment of over NZ$13m in the two-year cause of developing precise satellite positioning technology.

The project is predicted to be highly valuable for both countries, benefiting not only the daily lives of map app users, but also different industries/sectors such as transport, agriculture, construction and mining.

To read the full article by Spatial Source, click here. 

 

Why it’s important to keep up to date

It might seem like a big, time consuming pain, but keeping your software and firmware up to date is actually quite important. Using the latest versions can save you time and keep you at the top of the game.

Avoid known issues

As more users start using a new piece of software or firmware in different situations bugs and glitches can appear. The software or firmware is the continually improved with version upgrades. If you do not upgrade your version you leave yourself open to know bugs or glitches, costing you time.

Missing out on advancements

Software and firmware is continually being improved by the developer and shared through version upgrades. If you don’t have the latest software or firmware you will be missing out on the latest features and advances. This could mean you can’t provide the same services as someone on the latest version.

 

Trimble provide plans that make it easy for you to keep your software and firmware up to date. Trimble Protected plans that can cover your hardware as well.

You can find links to the latest Trimble software and firmware on our website, and we regularly post articles detailing the latest upgrades.

If you would like further information on any of these version upgrades, please contact your local AllTerra office.

Find out about Point Clouds in Trimble Connect

A point cloud is a set of data points in a coordinate system. They can be the result of a laser scan and show the external surface of the scanned object. Point clouds can be stored and shared using Trimble Connect, the collaboration environment from Trimble.

To find out more, see the Point Clouds article on the forums in the Trimble Community.

The community is a great place to learn about point clouds, as well as many other things. You can also ask questions or talk to your peers.

Read the Point Clouds article.

Deliver more productivity and flexibility

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Geospatial professionals can use scanning and imagery to deliver significant gains in productivity and flexibility for their clients.

3D laser scanners are capturing more points with greater precision. Software is managing this data with less human input using automated registration and classification, and automated modelling.

See how these evolutions can reduce the time you need to spend on scanning in this POB blog post.

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Start the year fresh – version upgrades

As we start a new year, it’s a great idea to check that your firmware and software are on the latest versions.

Out of date firmware and software leaves you open to known bugs, or glitches.

Up to date firmware and software also means you have the latest features and advances available.

 

Here are the latest updates from Trimble.

 

Trimble Business Center version 3.81

This new version includes updates for Feature Definition Manager, Traverse Adjustment, the new Create COGO workflows and NGS Download Protocol.

See the support note or download the new version.

 

Trimble Survey GNSS Firmware version 5.20

This upgrade includes fixes, enhancements and new features to the Survey Receiver Firmware.

More information and instructions on how to download receiver firmware files to your machine are in the Trimble release notes.

 

Trimble RealWorks version 10.2.2.467

Patch updates include Autodesk RCP Export, LandXML Export, Spatial Sampling, Auto-Classify and improved handling and display of storage tank courses. The Trimble RealWorks Viewer has also been updated to use Trimble Scan Explorer when TZF files are included in the project.

See the release notes, or download the patch by going to the Trimble RealWorks website and in the menu on the left selecting Product Resources, Support and Downloads and then Downloads in the pop-up box.

 

Geo 5T Handheld Firmware version 1.0.4.1

If you didn’t update your firmware before the leap second and are having problems, this upgrade may help.

See the release notes.

Or find the latest version on our website. It’s easy to stay up to date when you are Trimble Protected.

If you would like further information on any of these version upgrades, please contact your local AllTerra office.

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Geospatial technologies are changing the world

tandm5See how with some summer reading of Trimble T&M

Got a bit of time on your hands with the Christmas break? Sit back and relax with the latest version of Trimble T&M, the magazine for surveying and mapping professionals.

In the cover story, researchers travel to Pakistan to study the region’s enormous glaciers. The data collected will help protect nearby villages from sudden, potentially devastating flooding. Then, in Florida learn how environmental specialists use geospatial technologies to manage vulnerable wetlands and water supplies. Their skills support work to restore damaged areas and create a thriving ecosystem.

In Sweden, take a glimpse into the nation’s massive forestry industry, which relies on healthy, sustainable forests. Geospatial solutions enable foresters to develop efficient planning and management strategies. And in Italy, a small business uses a modern approach to support cost-effective inspection and maintenance of the nation’s railway system.

Got even more time? Scroll back through previous editions for even more interesting reads.

Version Upgrades

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Having the latest version means your software has the latest features and advances. That’s why we’re bringing you the latest updates from Trimble.

 

 

Trimble Access v2016.12

This version resolves a number of issues with then new Additional string feature.
See the release notes to find out more.

Trimble 4D Control v4.6 Now Available

Trimble have announced the latest version of the Trimble 4D Control monitoring software, version 4.6. This version provides exciting new capabilities and advanced features for the analysis of monitoring projects.

See more of the new features.

Country-wide update to iBASE reference station coordinates

Recent earthquakes have prompted an update to the iBASE network and you must complete a GNSS Calibration to ensure it is accurate. On November 14th the Upper South Island experienced a 7.8 magnitude Earthquake which is now widely known as the Kaikoura Earthquake. The resultant movement has impacted stations as far north as Hawkes Bay and as far south as Waitaki. The Kaikoura earthquake also appears to have triggered a slow slip event (SSE) on the east coast of the North Island.  This is affecting the Hawkes Bay PositioNZ and iBASE network coordinates. Given the significance of this seismic event, we have updated the coordinates nationwide to bring all reference stations in the iBASE network to a new epoch as of January 1st, 2017.

This is an update to the current iBASE service, the IP address used to connect to the service does not change.

However please note that there are important steps you must take to ensure you experience an optimal performance of the iBASE network, primarily that when you first connect to the iBASE service after the coordinates have been updated, you MUST complete a GNSS Calibration before doing any field work using the iBASE service. This applies to users of Survey equipment as well as machine control systems.

In keeping with standard naming conventions each correction stream will have Y16 replaced with Y17 as that is the new epoch date.

Key points:

    • Full Nationwide iBASE coordinate adjustment.
    • Implemented on December 9th.
    • New EPOCH date for all stations is based on a January 1st epoch.
    • New Calibration will be required as of December 12th.

 

For technical support please contact:

Mark Peters, Senior Sales Technical Support

021 524 425 or mark.peters@allterra.co.nz