TerraSync Software and GPS Pathfinder Office Software

Introduction © Copyright 2008, Trimble Navigation Limited Course Objectives  Associate GPS Fundamentals with the criteria of a TerraSync mapping project  Identify TerraSync system components  Set your data collector with data collection parameters  Create a data dictionary in the GPS Pathfinder ® Office software  Record GPS data with TerraSync software  Perform differential correction in the classroom with the GPS Pathfinder Office software  Export TerraSync data to a GIS or CAD system Intermediate Training Course

Introduction © Copyright 2008, Trimble Navigation Limited Course Map This course presents GPS fundamentals with classroom and field exercises so that you can apply the fundamentals to using the Trimble Mapping and GIS products.  Refer to agenda for training timetable  Interactive training  Numerous exercises for hands-on learning  Review questions for learning reinforcement

Introduction © Copyright 2008, Trimble Navigation Limited Course Materials  Please look through the training guide  Step by step workflows  Glossary of terms  Comment on the contents  It’s yours to keep for later reference!

Introduction © Copyright 2008, Trimble Navigation Limited Additional Resources  Trimble Internet Site –  Technical Assistance – Contact you local Trimble dealer  GPS Information  US Coast Guard –  National Geodetic Survey (NGS) –

Introduction © Copyright 2008, Trimble Navigation Limited TerraSync Software  Field Software  Collecting and Updating GIS and spatial data  Windows Mobile/Windows based software

Introduction © Copyright 2008, Trimble Navigation Limited GPS Pathfinder Office Software  Office processing software  Data Dictionary Creation  Differential Correction  Data Editing  Data Import & Export

Introduction © Copyright 2008, Trimble Navigation Limited GeoXH, GeoXT & GeoXM 2008 series  GeoXH™ – Subfoot (30 cm) / decimeter (10 cm)*  GeoXT™ - Submeter GPS accuracy  GeoXM™ – 1-3 meters GPS accuracy  High resolution VGA display  1 GB onboard storage  Integrated SBAS receiver (WAAS/EGNOS)  Microsoft Windows Mobile version 6.0 software * With optional Zephyr antenna

Introduction © Copyright 2008, Trimble Navigation Limited What is a GIS? A G eographic I nformation S ystem is a computerized database management system designed for the: “Capture, Storage, Analysis, and Display of spatial (locationally defined) data for the purposes of decision making and research.”

Introduction © Copyright 2008, Trimble Navigation Limited Data Capture Tools  Paper records and field notes  Digitizing from paper maps  Scanning  Photogrammetry  Remote sensing  GPS  Historic & Current Methods Used

Introduction © Copyright 2008, Trimble Navigation Limited GIS Data Storage Feature (point, line, area) Non-graphic (attributes, attribute values) Graphic (X,Y,Z) PointAttributes IDAddressCondition Walnut DriveDestroyed Walnut DriveDestroyed Walnut DriveDestroyed Walnut DriveDamaged Walnut DriveStanding PointCoordinates IDXYZ 12. XYZ 13. XYZ 14. XYZ 15. XYZ 16. XYZ Unique ID