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US Radar’s ground-penetrating radar now features Garmin GPS, split-screen display
US Radar has enhanced the company’s ground-penetrating radar systems through the integration of Garmin GPS technology and an upgraded GPS software module. US Radar’s GPS software now has a split-screen view that can simultaneously display real-time radar-mapped imagery of the jobsite, along with the operator’s choice of public-sourced maps such as Google Earth or OpenStreetMap […]
September 28, 2015
Technology
RoadBump app cost-effectively provides IRI for road maintenance professionals
Road maintenance and engineering professionals can now get objective data cost effectively with RoadBump, an Android application from Grimmer Software that measures the roughness of a road using a smartphone. RoadBump allows road maintenance and engineering professionals to get estimated International Roughness Index (IRI) previously available only through inertial profilers. Using the Android device’s GPS and […]
September 14, 2015
Technology
Use GPS accuracy, productivity to set pilings with Trimble’s DPS900 Piling System
Machine control is for more than just moving dirt. This summer Trimble launched its DPS900 Piling System, which is a dedicated, land-based 3D machine control system for use in locating and setting pilings. It is adaptable to a variety of machine makes and models. The system allows contractors to take advantage of the accuracy and […]
September 12, 2014
Roadbuilding
FHWA research could improve visibility, safety for snowplow operators
Imagine clearing the roads in the thick of winter. The weather produces whiteout conditions and there is no visibility, yet your crew is able to safely remove snow and allow people, goods and services to begin moving again. That may soon be possible thanks to research the Federal Highway Administration is conducting. FHWA is working […]
June 11, 2014
Technology
Xbox-like remote control could make operating construction equipment as easy as playing video games (PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=87] Over the years, advances in controls have greatly improved intuitiveness and thus simplified the operation of construction equipment in many cases. Beyond that, ever-improving GPS technology and machines like Komatsu’s intelligent Machine Control dozers and upcoming excavator, point to a not-so-distant future where a lot of operators could be doing so from outside of […]
June 5, 2014
Business
Bankrupt wireless company LightSquared files its own lawsuit against John Deere, Garmin and Trimble
The bankrupt wireless company LightSquared filed a lawsuit on Friday heavy equipment manufacturer against John Deere and GPS companies Garmin and Trimble. LightSquared’s lawsuit contends that Deere, Garmin and Trimble knew that the company’s wireless network would interfere with GPS devices but kept quiet about it until it was too late, according to a report […]
November 5, 2013
Roadbuilding
Not so fast: Police disable stolen truck with GPS
Police used a GPS tracking device to track a stolen vehicle and disable it during a high-speed pursuit. When the authorities tried to pull the stolen truck over, the two Santa Maria, California, men — Jacob Valdez, 23, and Joshua Valdez, 18 — took off heading south on Highway 101, according to a Santa Maria […]
October 3, 2013
Home
John Deere, Trimble and Garmin sued by hedge fund over bankrupt wireless company LightSquared
John Deere and Trimble have been named on the wrong end of a billion-dollar lawsuit along with GPS maker Garmin. Harbinger Capital Partners, a New York-based private hedge fund, on Friday filed a lawsuit against Deere and GPS companies Garmin International and Trimble Navigation Ltd for damages of $1.9 billion, according to a report from […]
August 9, 2013
Roadbuilding
When the Cold Storms Come
Winter road maintenance gets ready for the toughest season.
June 5, 2013
Pickups
Powerocks Tarot Portable Power Bank
Never miss a call or be without your tablet in a meeting with Tarot, the newest portable power bank from Powerocks. Small enough to fit in a wallet, the ultra-thin Tarot provides an emergency charge for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices when an outlet is not available. Measuring 3.5 inches long by 2.1 inches […]
April 16, 2013
Technology
Researchers develop system to improve GPS accuracy in cities up to 90%
In the bustle of a city full of traffic, narrow streets, tall buildings, trees and other obstacle, GPS can have a hard time accurately locating a vehicle whether its your family sedan, or your dozer. In an open field, the margin of error of GPS location is 50 feet. But urban settings increase that mark […]
February 18, 2013
Business
Controversial mileage-based tax has potential to generate meaningful transportation revenue
Despite its potential to increase revenues, the establishment of a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) tax is not likely to happen any time soon, Transportation Nation reported. One reason may be commuters’ concern for privacy. According to a study released last week, 86 percent of Washington metropolitan area commuters don’t want a GPS device installed in […]
February 1, 2013
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