Author: rothelandsurveyor
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More on Solar Activity
Back in April I shared an article about the upcoming increase in solar activity. The big question for most of us is the extent of its impact on our day-to-day activities – there's little doubt that we're more dependent on technology than ever before. This article at Space.com sheds more light on the subject: http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/active-sun-solar-storms-100609.html
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TSPS Annual Convention
The 2010 Annual Convention of the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors will be held at Houston's Westin Galleria Hotel, October 13-16. In addition to the Technology Exposition on Friday and Saturday, there will be a variety of meetings & educational sessions. See more details in the June/July TSPS newsletter at http://www.tsps.org/MB/June-July10.pdf
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New GPS Technology on the Horizon
In his June 2 article, Eric Gakstatter of GPS World shares his insights into how the new generation of GPS satellites that broadcast L5 signals may drive down the cost of high-accuracy consumer devices. There seems little doubt that emerging technology will impact the future of the land surveying profession as much or more than
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TSPS / Ray Wisdom Auction & BBQ
On Saturday, June 5, 2010, the TSPS will host the annual Ray Wisdom BBQ and auction in Austin. This event helps to promote the surveying profession and raises funds for Texas students interested in pursuing a career in surveying. See http://www.tsps.org/Education/Auction.html for more details.
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Solar Activity and GPS
In this GPS World article, Eric Gakstatter provides good information about January's solar activity, as well as general info. on the upcoming Solar Cycle 24 and its potentially negative impact on GPS operations and accuracy. There are some concerns, especially for high-accuracy surveying, but the mainstream media does tend to sensationalize these events. He notes
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Texas Surveyor’s Week
According to the TSPS February/March 2010 newsletter, March 21-27, 2010 has been proclaimed as Texas Surveyors Week by Governor Rick Perry. This official recognition highlights both the historic and present-day value of the surveying profession, and also coincides with National Surveyors Week. To see more and read the official proclamation, the newsletter can be found
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New GPS Satellite Configuration
The U.S. Military has recently approved plans to reconfigure the constellation of GPS satellites, such that the current 24-satellite constellation will be supplemented by 3 additional satellites. This will not be accomplished by the launching of new satellites, but by repositioning a few of the existing 30 satellites, to provide better coverage through better satellite
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Trimble Announces Software Updates To Mapping and GIS Software
Trimble has announced updates to its Mapping and GIS software products, with enhancements focused on improving the accuracy of data collection.
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Charles Rothe & Associates extends a warm welcome to all of our customers, friends, & family as our business reaches out a bit further into the online world. If you or any acquaintances have the need for any surveying or engineering services, give us a call! In the meantime, we wish you all a Very
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