Ground Penetrating Radar Explained
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What is GPR
Ground Penetrating Radar – A geophysical method used to investigate the sub-surface or medium it is applied to. It uses high-frequency electromagnetic waves in the UHF/VHF frequency range of the radio spectrum. These high-frequency signals are transmitted from the system into the ground or medium and the… Read More
Global Survey appointed as new Xwatch dealer in New Zealand!
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Global Survey have been appointed as a new dealer for Xwatch safety solutions. Xwatch XW range includes a variety of systems designed to add an extra layer of safety for excavators with height and slew limiters and rated capacity indicator (RCI).
Xwatch technology is designed and manufactured in the UK… Read More
MetaConnex – connecting survey metadata to the latest 12d Model tool
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The modern practice of exporting Leica survey data uses stylesheets to create 12d field files. This export method allows all the survey metadata captured in the field to be utilised in 12d.
The whole process from capture through to design focuses on minimal manual metadata entry and provides a high… Read More
Aerialsmith Surveying: Seeing Below Ground with Leica GPR
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We are in Papatoetoe, South Auckland, with the Aerialsmith Surveying team, who have been tasked with accurately locating the underground services in this area before excavations begin. On this job, they will be using Leica GPR (ground penetrating radar) as the right tool to find all underground assets such as… Read More
Maven: Saving Time with Leica Captivate SmartPole
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Having worked on some of New Zealand’s largest and most complex residential, commercial and public sector projects, Maven have a focus on delivering excellence for their clients. One of the ways they achieve this is by utilising the latest technology in order to work as productively and efficiently as possible.… Read More
Leica Captivate v7.0 Firmware Update
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Leica’s software engineers have been working hard on the continued evolution of the Captivate product range, and we are pleased to bring you the following condensed overview for Leica Captivate controllers, GNSS and Total Stations. Leica Captivate v7.0 is a huge release and contains a lot of valuable new functionality,… Read More
Leica BLK2GO: The Power of GrandSLAM
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The innovative Leica BLK2GO mobile laser scanner harnesses the power of GrandSLAM (simultaneous localisation and mapping) technology combined with LiDAR SLAM, Visual SLAM, and an IMU!
In this article we take a look at this unique fusion of mobile positioning technologies that enables the BLK2GO to deliver best-in-class handheld mobile… Read More
Minimise Errors With The New Leica AP20 AutoPole
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The introduction of Robotic Total Stations enabled Survey professionals to measure and stake with increased automation, however there are still challenges and common errors that occur:
• The reflector pole must be held vertically while measuring and staking points.
• Points can be measured and stored with the wrong target… Read More
The Next Evolution: Introducing the New Leica AP20 AutoPole!
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The new AP20 AutoPole is the latest innovation from Leica Geosystems and the world’s first tilt pole for Total Stations!
Leica Robotic Total Stations and MultiStations are a crucial part of everyday survey workflows, relied on by Surveyors around the world for accurate and efficient measuring and layout tasks.
The… Read More
Leica BLK2GO gives new view of buildings at University of Otago
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The University of Otago have recently acquired the Leica BKL2GO handheld scanner. This scanner – believed to be one of Dunedin’s first – can record the exact size of each building and the spaces inside it, along with the location of assets that need maintaining or testing regularly, including heat… Read More
