GPS Recommendations, MWRO GIS Technical Support, June 13, 2007

GPS Recommendations, MWRO GIS Technical Support, June 13, 2007

GPS Specifications: Advanced Data Logger
#1
Intermediate $13,752 (Submeter in optimal conditions)
**Similar to the system used by the North Country Trail Association / Cost / #2
Advanced $15,0002 (20/30 CM in optimal Conditions) / Cost
Part # / Description / Part #
52250-20
47289-72
71000-20
47289-72
56914-00
47288-75
46837-05
47288-72
54800-00
55239
55700-00
52446-00
61969-00
56008-00
39870
31165 / Base System:
ProXT
Hardware Maintenance
Ranger Data Logger
Hardware Maintenance
TerraSync Pro w/GPS Analyst
Software Maintenance
GPScorrect for ArcPad
Software Maintenance
Navigator Sample Application
Accessories: Recommended
Hard Carry Case
GeoBeacon
Hurricane Antenna
GPS Pathfinder ProXH and ProXT Vehicle Kit
Magnetic Mount
Backpack
Extension poles (1 ft) X2 ($22 each)
Essential: Cost to provide GPS training / $3145
$405
$2834
$405
$2695
$630
$445
$351
$0
$265
$1345
$625
$306
$100
$157
$44
??? / 52250-00
47289-72
71000-20
56914-00
47289-72
54800-00
46837-05
47288-72
55239
55407-00
55700-00
61969-00
39870
31165 / Base System:
ProXH
Hardware Maintenance
Ranger Data Logger
Hardware Maintenance
TerraSync Pro w/GPS Analyst
Software Maintenance
GPScorrect for ArcPad
Software Maintenance
Navigator Sample Application
Accessories:
Hard Carry Case
Zephyr Antenna (20cm capability)
GeoBeacon
GPS Pathfinder ProXH and ProXT Vehicle Kit
Backpack
Extension poles (1 ft) X2 ($22 each)
Essential: Cost to provide GPS training / $3145
$405
$2834
$405
$2695
$630
$445
$351
$0
$265
$1975
$1345
$306
$157
$44
???
Pros:
Advanced data logger provides smoother field attributing
Increased data storage
Cons:
At least 2 pieces of equipment required for data collection
High Cost
Web Links:
ProXT GPS: http://www.trimble.com/pathfinderproxt.shtml
Ranger Data Logger: http://www.trimble.com/ranger.shtml
Product Comparisons: www.trimble.com/mgismedia/product_comparison/GPS%20Receivers.xml / Pros:
Advanced data logger provides smoother field attributing
20 CM precision capability / Increased data storage
Cons:
At least 2 pieces of equipment required for data collection
High precision capability requires extra training
High precision capability requires specialty antenna
Very high cost
Web Links:
ProXH GPS: http://www.trimble.com/pathfinderproxh.shtml
Ranger Data Logger: http://www.trimble.com/ranger.shtml
Product Comparisons:
www.trimble.com/mgismedia/product_comparison/GPS%20Receivers.xml
GPS Specifications: All-in-One Receiver/Data Logger
#3
Intermediate $11,189 (Submeter in optimal conditions) / Cost / #4
Advanced $13,439 (20/30 CM in optimal Conditions) / Cost
Part # / Description / Part #
61000-20 47289-72
56914-00
47288-75
46837-05
47288-72
54800-00
55239
52446-00
55700-00
56008-00
39870
31165
46509-00
61235-10 / Base System:
GeoXT
Hardware Maintenance
TerraSync Pro w/GPS Analyst
Software Maintenance
GPScorrect for ArcPad
Software Maintenance
Navigator Sample Application
Accessories:
Hard Carry Case
Hurricane Antenna
GeoBeacon
Magnetic Mounts X2
Backpack
Extension poles (1 ft) X2 ($22 each)
Power/Serial Clip
Vehicle Power Adapter
Essential: Cost to provide GPS training / $3865
$405
$2695
$630
$445
$351
$0
$265
$625
$1345
$200
$157
$44
$67
$95
??? / 61000-00 47289-72
56914-00
47288-75
46837-05
47288-72
54800-00
55239
55407-00
55700-00
56008-00
39870
31165
46509-00
61235-10 / Base System:
GeoXH
Hardware Maintenance
TerraSync Pro w/GPS Analyst
Software Maintenance
GPScorrect for ArcPad
Software Maintenance
Navigator Sample Application
Accessories:
Hard Carry Case
Zephyr Antenna (20cm capability)
GeoBeacon
Magnetic Mounts X2
Backpack
Extension poles (1 ft) X2 ($22 each)
Power/Serial Clip
Vehicle Power Adapter
Essential: Cost to provide GPS training / $4765
$405
$2695
$630
$445
$351
$0
$265
$1975
$1345
$200
$157
$44
$67
$95
???
Pros:
Moderate cost
Possible to collect data with a single piece of equipment
Cons:
No hard keyboard for data entry
Web Links:
GeoXT: http://www.trimble.com/geoxt.shtml
Product comparisons
http://www.trimble.com/mgismedia/product_comparison/Field%20Computers%20With%20GPS.xml / Pros:
20 CM precision capability
Possible to collect data with a single piece of equipment
Cons:
High cost
High precision capability requires extra training
High precision capability requires specialty antenna
Upper-Intermediate cost
No hard keyboard for data entry
Web Links:
GeoXH: http://www.trimble.com/geoxh.shtml
Product comparisons
http://www.trimble.com/mgismedia/product_comparison/Field%20Computers%20With%20GPS.xml