For all those who use Trimble office software to post-process GNSS survey data there is now a new configuration update file available dated 17th October 2011. This file updates the antenna and receiver information used in GPS post processing to ensure that the best possible levels of accuracy are achieved from your data. As the Ordnance Survey take advantage of the regular improvements in receiver and antenna technology it is important to keep up to date with the characteristics of any new hardware in order to calculate GPS positions accurately and correctly. The latest Configuration update file can be found… Read More

Welcome to the Autumn issue of our KOREC mapping newsletter, Sub-dio.  The latest releases, customer stories, hardware updates and KOREC opinion all feature. If you’d like to receive a hard copy, please sign up here.

It has come to our attention that it is no longer possible to compute fixed positions from GNSS (GPS) observations using Trimble Geomatics Office software. This results from the number of GPS seconds rolling over 1 billion shortly after midnight on 14th September 2011 (0 seconds having been set on 6th January 1980) and the WAVE Baseline Processor not being able to handle the numbers involved therefore any data observed on or after this date will not process to a fixed position in TGO. It is still possible to process float solutions although this does not usually provide sufficient accuracy… Read More

The KOREC stand contractors will be heading off to the NEC early on Sunday morning to join a whole fleet of vehicles and contractors vying for the elusive parking space as close to the exhibition hall as possible for the construction of the stands. Thankfully for our team they shouldn’t take too long to unload and set up the stand as KOREC are following a similar approach to last year, i.e. that small and powerful things can be found in small packages. Whilst our stand may not be the biggest, we have plenty of strength, depth and KNOW HOW.  Come… Read More

KOREC and The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) , were doubly blessed at the latest survey photoshoot – a glorious South Wales location in October’s glorious sunshine! Our thanks to Charlie Stratford who took the time out to provide us with the information we needed for our ‘Shifting Sands’ story in Geoconnexion and for starring in the photoshoot.

Here is a list of the latest Trimble Survey software and firmware updates and their download locations. If you have a query about upgrading your survey device/software or need help, please contact support Trimble Survey Controller Version 12.48 (TCU, TSC2) Trimble Survey Controller Version 11.40 (ACU, TSCe) Trimble Access 2011_10 Trimble Digital Fieldbook 6.0.2/7.0.1 Trimble Data Transfer 1.54 Trimble Business Center 2.60 Trimble DINI R 2.0.2 Trimble 4D Control 3.0  Trimble Real Works (Standard + Advanced) Version 7.0 Trimble S6/VX/S8 Firmware 12.2.47 Trimble S3 Firmware M2.1.21 Trimble R8GNSS, R6, R7GNSS, 5800II 5700II Firmware 4.19/4.05 Trimble 5700I, 5800I Firmware 2.34

Mapping Showcase KOREC is delighted to announce that it will be exhibiting at this year’s Mapping Showcase alongside the likes of Google, Autodesk, BAE Systems, Cadcorp, British Geological Survey and The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors. Billed as ‘The Single Mapping Event that Crosses Boundaries’, Mapping Showcase will take place on Thursday 1 December 2011 at the Emirates Stadium in London.   Running alongside the commercial exhibition is a range of informative presentations and interactive workshops which will include a talk by KOREC’s Andrew Blogg on SenseFly’s Swinglet CAM, an unmanned flying camera for aerial mapping projects. The event… Read More

BIM…it’s the topic of the moment and will be the subject of more discussion at this year’s COMIT (Construction Opportunities for Mobile IT) event. The COMIT conference will be held on the 11th November in London between  9.30am and 4.00pm and will focus on  the value that BIM via mobile devices can bring to the construction industry and building users. Guest speakers include Costain, Halcrow, BT, Bentely ICES and of course KOREC. BIM is likely to become mandatory for all public sector building projects within 5 years and KOREC’s Oliver Brooks will be taking a close look at the subject… Read More