New Post-Processing MobileMapper 6
Magellan has introduced a post-processing option and new feature to its low cost handheld GIS/GPS receiver - MobileMapper 6.
The raw data collection capability enabling post-processing, is included as an option in the new version of the Mobile Mapping field software for MobileMapper 6. Current users of MobileMapper 6 can order the post-processing option (activation code) and upgrade their units, via a simple and free firmware upgrade. The new Mobile Mapping application also complement the MobileMapper 6 offer with value features such as 3D shape files support, e-compass input for direction measurements, voice tags as attribute, image geo-referencing in the field, cable locator interface and office tool for post-processing and GIS jobs management ("MobileMapper 6 Office software").
"With its new post-processing feature enabling 1-2 meter accuracy, the MobileMapper 6 is targeted on new geographic markets where SBAS corrections are not available and to address the improved accuracy requirement of some professionals among the worldwide GIS user community, "said Francois Erceau, General Manager of Magellan Professional. It is expected to particularly appeal to forestry and other natural resource organizations, oil and gas, agriculture, utilities, government agencies, that need an easy to use, robust GIS unit.