Equipment List
A compiled list of the equipment we have found to be useful inside our Holding The Line project
While we recognize that every resource can not meet the needs of all agencies for data collection and analyzing, we have found some of the ones available to successfully accomplish our goals. The following list of equipment solutions are the ones we have tried and found to aid us in the most cost effective manor.
GPS Units
Juno SB handheld GPS units- Arm your crew with the durable, compact field computer that integrates a rich array of functionality, including photo capture and high-yield GPS positioning. The Juno™ SB handheld is the affordable way to maximize the productivity of your entire workforce.
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Windows Mobile Devices-The Mio DigiWalkerTM P550 is a full featured pocket PC with WiFi, Bluetooth and integrated GPS navigation, perfect for anyone who would enjoy the flexibility of mobile computing coupled with real time direction while driving, bicycling or walking. Stylish design, accurate navigation, Pocket PC functionality and easy connectivity make the P550 a truly powerful traveling companion.
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**The following 2 GPS units do not record attributes about each infestation. This needs to be done manually in a post processing step
Garmins- With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix™ satellite prediction,
Oregon 400t locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Oregon to help you find your way when you need it the most.
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Magellans- Reinventing handheld GPS™ it's the first of its kind: touch screen control, built-in voice recorder and LED flashlight. SD-card expandability to add additional detailed maps. Rugged, waterproof and amazingly easy to use, control advanced features with a touch.
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GIS Software
ArcGIS Desktop-ArcGIS is an integrated collection of GIS software products that provides a standards-based platform for spatial analysis, data management, and mapping. ArcGIS is scalable and can be integrated with other enterprise systems such as work order management, business intelligence, and executive dashboards.
Arc Explorer-ArcGIS Explorer is a free, downloadable GIS viewer that gives you an easy way to explore, visualize, and share GIS information. ArcGIS Explorer adds value to any GIS because it helps you deliver your authoritative data to a broad audience.
With ArcGIS Explorer, you can:
- Access ready-to-use ArcGIS Online basemaps and layers.
- Fuse your local data with map services to create custom maps.
- Add photos, reports, videos, and other information to your maps.
- Perform spatial analysis (e.g., visibility, modeling, proximity search).
Google Earth Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, from galaxies in outer space to the canyons of the ocean. You can explore rich geographical content, save your toured places, and share with others.
Field mapping software
LyVE Solutions
Lyve Solutions is a cost effective online solution that has been developed to meet the needs of small organizations who need real time access to their data. Using a customized LyVE SOlutions application the data collected in the field is updated to a live ineractive map inside a web browser. Users can access their online map data immediately, making post processing, a thing of the past.
Terrasync
The TerraSync™ software is powerful field software, designed for fast and efficient data collection and maintenance. Teamed up with a supported Trimble® GPS receiver and a field computer of your choice, it's all you need to capture high-quality data for informed decision making.
ArcPad
ArcPad is designed for GIS professionals who require GIS capabilities in the field. It gives field-based personnel the ability to capture, edit, analyze, and display geographic information easily and efficiently.