Technical

Common questions on the new Leica DS2000 utility detection radar answered by Thomas Grant-Jones, technical advisor for detection and avoidance solutions at SCCS. A brief overview of the Leica DS2000 Utility Detection Radar. The Leica DS2000 detects and positions underground assets, gathering vital information. Data collection and export of underground utilities, from storm sewers to fibre optics is possible with...

SCCS and Microsurvey recently hosted a 3 day training campus for Star*Net in which the SCCS training facility accommodated new and experienced users over the event.   Our classroom was filled with individuals from multiple disciplines and companies, from complete beginners to experienced users. The candidates were tutored over 3 days and gained experience using the software. Teaching them to...

An interview with Muneer Hassan on the benefits of Sonarmite’s Echo Sounder and Hydrone-RCV when surveying, measuring and identifying the physical features of lakes, rivers, reservoirs and estuaries.   Muneer HassanTechnical Sales & Support Manager, SCCS Please give us a brief bio of yourself. I am technical and sales support manager at SCCS – The Surveying Equipment Company with over...

MicroSurvey will be traveling to the United Kingdom in 2017 to host a workshop for experienced users of STAR*NET software, in addition to the "STAR*NET Certification" program that will be offered at the same facility.  This course will aim to deepen your understanding of STAR*NET converters, new features and more advanced options that you can access as you plan a...

On the 31st December 2016, a leap second is being added to the GLONASS satellites. If you are using an antenna that can track GLONASS satellites it is critical to ensure that you are up to date with your Measurement Engine Firmware (MEFW). For legacy equipment there has not been a recent release of this so if you have updated...