O2 has been rolling out 3G900, a new type of 3G to the UK (it operates in a different band of frequencies to the original 3G). O2 is the first UK operator to take advantage of the change to its 900MHz network licence and the new 3G900 network layer in London is expected to deliver a 50% increase in capacity...
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Preventing GNSS Interference – the work goes on
Following the GNSS Interference, Detection, and Mitigation (IDM) conference at the United Kingdom’s National Physical Laboratory near London, two industry experts on GNSS interference and jamming will lead a GNSS Jamming & Interference: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions Conference later this month. As the surveying world becomes ever more reliant upon GNSS signals this research becomes ever more important. A marked increase in incidents of GNSS jamming and interference has raised the profile of their effects on users and their equipment. Equipment. Whether unintended or intentional, in the military domain or civil environments, these incidents have raised concerns among GNSS manufacturers and users about how to avoid or mitigate the adverse phenomena. Continue reading → -
Release of several Leica CloudWorx updates
Release of several Leica CloudWorx updates: Leica CloudWorx for PDMS 1.2, Leica CloudWorx for SmartPlant Review 4.2.2, Leica CloudWorx for AutoCAD 4.2.4 and Leica CloudWorx for Revit 1.0.1. . A new Pipe Fit command to generate cylinders and centerlines A new Connect Pipe command to connect cylinders with elbows and connect centerlines A new Create Box command that assists users... -
Market introduction - Leica Zeno 5
Leica Geosystems are proud to release a new entry-level handheld GPS data logger, with full phone functionality. The device, called the Zeno 5, has: An integrated GPS receiver (2-5m accuracy) 3.8G broadband cellular modem (for Network RTK) 3.2 Mega Pixel with Auto Focus & Flash Zeno Field for a simple and intuitive field work, or Zeno Connect to be fully... -
Connecting SmartPhones to Leica Viva instruments
It is now possible to connect SmartPhones to Leica Viva controllers and Tota-Stations, to establish an internet connection. Some use traditional BlueTooth, others use a ‘Local (WiFi) HotSpot’. For quick guides and a video tutorial, please email techsupport@sccssurvey.co.uk. Andoid: • Motorola MB526 • Samsung Galaxy GT S5690 iPhone: • iPhone 4S For Samsung Galaxy: On phone: Configure portable Wi-Fi HotSpot...