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MapInfo/Forestry Users Group November 19, 2008 Tony Cooley Data Directions tony@datadirections.biz 541-345-4MAP

MapInfo/Forestry Users Group November 19, 2008 Tony Cooley Data Directions tony@datadirections.biz 541-345-4MAP. www.datadirections.biz. MapInfo/Forestry Users Group. Delorme – EarthMate Hand Held GPS Units. Why Delorme? Provider of GPS technology since 1995.

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MapInfo/Forestry Users Group November 19, 2008 Tony Cooley Data Directions tony@datadirections.biz 541-345-4MAP

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  1. MapInfo/Forestry Users Group November 19, 2008 Tony Cooley Data Directions tony@datadirections.biz 541-345-4MAP www.datadirections.biz

  2. MapInfo/Forestry Users Group 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. www.datadirections.biz

  3. MapInfo/Forestry Users Group Delorme – EarthMate Hand Held GPS Units. • Recreation Grade GPS Units: • Advantage: Low cost, easy to use. • Disadvantage: Cannot quantify or correct location data. www.datadirections.biz

  4. MapInfo/Forestry Users Group 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 www.datadirections.biz

  5. MapInfo/Forestry Users Group Delorme – EarthMate PN-20 In Action: (actual PN-20 Screenshots…) Data Options: USGS Quads Aerial Photos Hybrid Maps TopoUSA v7 www.datadirections.biz

  6. MapInfo/Forestry Users Group Delorme – EarthMate PN-20 In Action: (actual PN-20 Screenshots…) Data Options: Export and integrate GIS Layers Using optional XMap program. NOAA Nautical Charts Integrate and use Raster and Vector data. www.datadirections.biz

  7. MapInfo/Forestry Users Group Delorme – EarthMate PN-20 In Action: (actual PN-20 Screenshots…) Field features: Navigate (direct or via road). Measure distance and area. Average Waypoints. www.datadirections.biz

  8. MapInfo/Forestry Users Group Delorme – EarthMate PN-20 In Action: (actual PN-20 Screenshots…) Field features: Query Objects On map. Collect tracks to integrate with GIS data. Collect points by distance or time. Store 10 tracks each w/ 10,000 points. Using A 10’ point collection, store ~19 miles Per track. The screen above shows GIS extracted property lines and roads (name displayed) Waypoints of property corners collected for GIS. www.datadirections.biz

  9. MapInfo/Forestry Users Group Delorme – EarthMate PN-20 In Action: (actual PN-20 Screenshots…) Field features: The PN-20 provides excellent GPS reception under the timber canopy. The screenshots above were taken at the location of the photo at right. Tracking 7 satelites with a 21 foot Accuracy. www.datadirections.biz

  10. MapInfo/Forestry Users Group 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 to Images in GIS. www.datadirections.biz

  11. MapInfo/Forestry Users Group 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 www.datadirections.biz

  12. MapInfo/Forestry Users Group 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. www.datadirections.biz

  13. MapInfo/Forestry Users Group Questions? Contact Info: Tony Cooley Data Directions (541) 345-4MAP Tony@DataDirections.biz www.DataDirections.biz www.datadirections.biz

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