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  • ArcGIS for Windows Mobile Simplifies Field Data Collection

    Esri has released ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 3.1, coinciding with the release of Trimble Positions field collection software. The Trimble Positions software suite extends the ArcGIS for Windows Mobile application and software developer kit (SDK) with support for high-accuracy GNSS mobile GIS data collection.

    The Trimble Positions software suite is designed for users who require high-accuracy data collection workflows using Esri’s ArcGIS for Windows Mobile technology. The latest version of ArcGIS for Windows Mobile, combined with Trimble Positions software, simplifies field collection activities and requires little to no GNSS or GIS data collection experience, Esri said. ArcGIS for Windows Mobile and Trimble Positions support both real-time and postprocessing workflows, streamlining the process of collecting GPS data.

    With ArcGIS for Windows Mobile, data collected with Trimble Positions can be automatically synced to an enterprise server when Trimble Positions Desktop is used to manage data from incoming field crews. Office administrators can easily check for new sessions, differentially correct the data, and verify that it meets accuracy requirements before updating the enterprise database at the touch of a button, Esri said.

  • Topcon GRS-1 and Tesla Compatible with ArcGIS Mobile

    The Topcon Tesla and the Topcon GRS-1 are compatible with ArcGIS Mobile using the new Topcon eGPS GNSS configuration utility, announced Topcon today. ArcGIS Mobile allows GIS users to deliver GIS tools and data to the field and utilize GIS data while adding accurate position and attribute information to GIS databases.
     
    “With Topcon eGPS running on the Tesla and GRS-1, with ArcGIS Mobile you can tap into high-end GPS/GNSS receivers to easily update database accuracy and attribute information with one compact device," Jason Hooten, North American GIS sales manager, said.
     
    Topcon’s new Tesla is a “cross-over controller for all field applications and accuracies. The Topcon Tesla has the benefits of a larger handheld screen without the heavy burden of a Tablet PC,” Hooten said.
     
    Topcon’s GRS-1 is a 72-channel, dual-frequency L1/L2 GPS receiver with an integrated cellular modem. It can be used to dial up to a local reference station network for real-time corrections and is scalable from sub-meter to centimeter level accuracy.

    “The Topcon eGPS configuration utility enables ArcGIS Mobile users to access Topcon’s full range of GPS products for any accuracy needed in the field. Now all accuracy levels are available for ArcGIS Mobile users with a simple interface,” Hooten said.

  • Esri Releases ArcGIS for Maritime to Promote Better Chart Production and Data Management

    Esri announced it has released a new solution to support users in port management, maritime transport, coastal management, offshore energy, nautical chart production, and maritime defense. ArcGIS for Maritime: Charting and ArcGIS for Maritime: Bathymetry are part of the ArcGIS system and enable users to create, manage, and share maritime-related data and metadata. Together, these solutions provide a comprehensive geospatial platform for nautical chart production and bathymetric data management.

    “ArcGIS for Maritime will save time and money for organizations that use bathymetric and nautical data,” said Timothy Kearns, maritime program manager, Esri. “In conjunction with Esri partner Quality Positioning Systems [QPS], this solution provides the market with the only end-to-end capability from collecting sensor data to publishing it in the cloud.”

    According to the announcement, ArcGIS for Maritime: Charting (previously Esri Nautical Solution) improves, standardizes, and increases data and workflow management by allowing nautical data to be captured, maintained, and managed in a centralized database. Users can produce electronic, paper, raster, and custom charts as well as integrate their nautical data with other spatial information. Sharing with other groups, including the public, is one of the many advantages of this approach. ArcGIS for Maritime: Charting provides the ability to do the following:

    • Manage data and products in both enterprise and desktop environments
    • Integrate with other spatial information to create custom charts for a variety of industries
    • Publish data and metadata internally or to the public through web services

    ArcGIS for Maritime: Bathymetry solves challenges traditionally found in the hydrographic community such as the creation of nonstandard metadata and data duplication that leads to massive amounts of stored data. Now, bathymetric data and metadata can be indexed, searched, and modeled for more efficient management. ArcGIS for Maritime: Bathymetry allows organizations to do the following:

    • Visualize bathymetric data by querying and filtering entire data holdings on the fly based on metadata and spatial location
    • Compose multiple datasets into a seamless bathymetric surface model in real time without data duplication
    • Harness the power of GIS technology for analysis, production, and sharing

  • Esri Releases ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 3.0

    Esri announced the release of ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 3.0 and its availability for download from the Esri Customer Care site.

    According to the announcement, with a new name and a new version number, ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 3.0 includes significant enhancements and improvements to the user experience, architecture and deployment of mobile solutions.
     
     
    Here are a just a few highlights of 3.0:
     
    Creating and Managing Field Projects
     
    • Simplified Project Management – with the 3.0 release you can include mobile caches, basemaps and project extensions inside the mobile projects you create. So all you need to do is pull or push the project to your device and it will unpack and manage the offline data content as well as any and all extensions.
    • Project and Service Validation – the Mobile Project Center includes a validation framework that will ensure the integrity of your field projects by detecting, notifying and recommending changes before you publish out to your field workers.
    • Qualify Map Layers for Synchronization – 3.0 simplifies the way you synchronize changes between the client and server. You can fully qualify the behavior of map layers inside of the project so your field workers need not worry about the details of synchronizing edits/changes.

    Using the ArcGIS Application (Windows Mobile)

    • GPS – the integration and use of GPS has improved considerably. First time install walks you through a process of configuring GPS for use with your device, now you can view GPS position info on top of the map using the GPS info bar, navigate to a feature using a GPS compass, auto-populate GPS information when creating new features, and create new features using a simplified collection process (single shot GPS collection).
    • Attachments – now you can attach media to your features. Using Geodatabase Attachments you can capture many photos per feature and you can attach other media types to features that are both editable and read-only (pdfs, docs, videos, etc). Attachments are fully supported for offline use on your device and special consideration is taken during the synchronization process as well.
    • Feature Editing – now you can update the location of existing features and in a field-savvy way! Explore new workflows for data capture/editing with the ability to extend a line or replace the portion of a feature using GPS.
    • Auto-populate and user identity – with 3.0 you can greatly simplify the collection of attributes by automatically populating values such as GPS information, the user identity and date/time of capture, and more.
    According to the ArcGIS Resource Center Blog, ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 3.0 is a really big release and there is a lot to discuss. Look for more articles on focused enhancements, workflow improvements and more coming soon. For a list of what is new, check out the documentation available on the Resource Center.

  • Esri Announces ArcGIS for Android Now Available for Kindle Fire

    Esri announced that ArcGIS for Android is now available for Amazon’s popular Android tablet, the Kindle Fire. ArcGIS for Android, also available on iOS devices, Windows Phones, and other Android devices, lets users access, edit, and share maps. The free app can be downloaded directly from the Amazon Appstore for Android.

    According to the announcement, ArcGIS for Android is a native application that serves as a mobile gateway into the ArcGIS system. It provides an intuitive user experience for querying map layers and data. With it, users can quickly access their own maps and data authored in ArcGIS Online as well as collect and edit geographic data. ArcGIS for Android includes a Favorites feature that accesses popular maps quickly; a tool for measuring area and distance; and the ability to display data in popups that support images, charts, links, and more.

    Esri reports that ArcGIS for Android is built on Esri’s ArcGIS Runtime Software Development Kit (SDK). This SDK lets developers create custom spatially enabled applications for Kindle Fire and other Android devices and is designed to use web services available from ArcGIS Online. Apps built using the SDK can be deployed within the enterprise or to the public via the Amazon Appstore for Android and Google Play.
    To download the ArcGIS app, visit the Amazon Appstore for Android or directly from your Kindle Fire.