MapInfo/Forestry Users Group November 19, 2008 Tony Cooley Data Directions [email protected] 541-345-4MAP .

MapInfo/Forestry Users GroupNovember 19, 2008

Tony CooleyData [email protected]

541-345-4MAP

www.datadirections.biz

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Delorme – EarthMate Hand Held GPS Units.

Why Delorme?

- Provider of GPS technology since 1995.

- Enters Handheld GPS market in 2007 with the PN-20 model.

- PN-20 first “recreation grade” unit capable of displaying aerial photography, satellite imagery, USGS topographic maps, NOAA nautical charts AND user created GIS vector data.

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Delorme – EarthMate Hand Held GPS Units.

Recreation Grade GPS Units:

- Advantage: Low cost, easy to use.

- Disadvantage: Cannot quantify or correct location data.

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Delorme – EarthMate Hand Held GPS Units.

EarthMate PN-20 GPS Features (partial):

- Rugged and waterproof to IPX-7 standard.

- Runs on 2 AA field replaceable batteries.

- High-resolution 2.2” color screen visible in direct sunlight.

- 75 MB memory on board and supports high capacity SDHC cards.

- Includes GeoTagger program to link photographs from any digital camera with a GPS track log.

-Includes nationwide TopoUSA road and contour data DVDs.

PN-20

GPS Unit:

$249.00

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Delorme – EarthMate PN-20 In Action:(actual PN-20 Screenshots…)

Data Options:

TopoUSA v7 USGS Quads Aerial Photos Hybrid Maps

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Delorme – EarthMate PN-20 In Action:(actual PN-20 Screenshots…)

Data Options:

Export and integrate GIS LayersUsing optional XMap program. NOAA Nautical

ChartsIntegrate and use

Raster and Vector data.

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Delorme – EarthMate PN-20 In Action:(actual PN-20 Screenshots…)

Field features:

Measure distance and area. Average Waypoints.

Navigate (direct or via road).

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Delorme – EarthMate PN-20 In Action:(actual PN-20 Screenshots…)

Field features:

Collect tracks to integrate with GIS data.Collect points by distance or time. Store10 tracks each w/ 10,000 points. Using A 10’ point collection, store ~19 milesPer track.

Query ObjectsOn map.

The screen aboveshows GIS extractedproperty lines and roads (name displayed)Waypoints of propertycorners collected for GIS.

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Delorme – EarthMate PN-20 In Action:(actual PN-20 Screenshots…)

Field features:

The PN-20 provides excellentGPS reception under the timber canopy.The screenshots above were taken atthe location of the photo at right. Tracking 7 satelites with a 21 foot Accuracy.

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Delorme – EarthMate PN-20 In Action:

Field features: GeoTagger program is included with GPS. Program provides for referencing any digital image with the GPS track log based on date/time stamp. Hot Link points toImages in GIS.

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Delorme – EarthMate Hand Held GPS Units.

EarthMate PN-40 GPS Features. Includes all features of the PN-20 plus:

- 32 Channel STMicroelectronics GPS chipset for near-instantaneous acquisition and dual-core processor for rapid screen re-draws.

- 3-axis electronic compass.

- Sensitive barometric altimeter for accurate altitude readings.

- 500 MB memory on board. (8 GB modal available).

Delorme EarthMate PN-40 Demo

PN-40

GPS Unit:

$399.00

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Delorme – EarthMate Hand Held GPS Units.

XMap Options:

- XMap Pro ($199) provides use and import of registered imagery (.sid & GeoTiff files).

- XMap Editor ($749) provides use and import of registered imagery AND GIS Vector data (ESRI, MapInfo, AutoCAD).

- One XMap license may support multiple GPS Units.

- New Map Library Subscription offers unlimited downloads of USGS quads, Aerial imagery, NOAA Charts, more, $29.95/yr.

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Questions?

Contact Info:

Tony CooleyData Directions(541) [email protected]

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