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Premier Network +++ Measuring the Cathedral +++ Precison for the Thames Barrier +++ BMW: GNSS makes Driving safer +++ Preventin the Risk on the Rhône +++ Getting to the Bottom of Reservoirs +++ Live Sailing with Leica System 1200 +++ Helping the Malaika Kids +++ Leica ScanStation 2 goes to Hollywood
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- Premier Network
The surveyors in the US-State of Michigan have a lot to be happy about these days. The Michigan Spatial Reference Network (MSRN) now consists of 85 high precision Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) delivering, free of charge, high precision RTK corrections via the wireless web – making it Leica Geosystems’ preeminent Reference Station in the world. In addition to providing single baseline solutions, the MSRN is equipped to provide full RTK network corrections (Max & i-Max), raw binary phase data and OPUS data resulting in also being the most robust Leica Geosystems’ network.
- Measuring the Cathedral from every Angle
For more than two years the Conservatoire du Livre in Paris has been carrying out an initiative intended to establish the exact dimensions of Notre Dame cathedral in Chartes with the help of Leica DISTO™. This is painstaking work, and involves a truly scientific approach.
- Precision for the Thames Barrier
The overall demand for certificates confirming the measurement quality of new or used surveying equipment is growing, as an increasing number of surveying companies and contractors are applying for ISO 9001:2000 certification, as well as the growing number of ‘public interest’ projects that require certification (e.g. public health, public safety, sports events, and legal procedures) demonstrates. For one of its recent projects, Halcrow Groups’ Geomatics division demanded sub millimeter accuracy calibration certificates from Leica Geosystems.
- BMW: GNSS makes Driving safer
BMW Group Research and Technology is working on the development of tomorrow’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) as part of its ConnectedDrive concept. Leica GPS1200 has proven to be a reliable reference sensor in this work.
- Orphéon Network is Growing
Géodata Diffusion extends its reference station networks and invests in 100 additional stations and 140 software licenses from Leica Geosystems.
- Preventing the Risk on the Rhône
In 1934, the Compagnie Nationale du Rhône (CNR) received a concession from the French state for operation on the Rhône river. Over 70 years later, it has become the only certified producer of “renewable energy” in France, operating 19 dams and hydroelectric facilities. Beyond its strictly commercial activities, CNR is also responsible for controlling the development of the riverbed and navigable channel. To do this, each year over 400 km of river are sounded and measured. The resulting analysis helps to determine displacements of the Rhône riverbed in order to locate possible areas of backfilling. To upgrade their equipment, CNR chose Leica GPS1200 for its expertise in surveying and its versatility.
- Getting to the Bottom of Reservoirs
In the reservoirs operated by the Austrian power company Illwerke vkw, the constant build up of sediment deposits is hampering the work of some of their divisions. Obtaining exact information on the amount and composition of sediment has therefore become very important. Using an echo-sounder, Leica GPS500 and Leica MobileMatriX, the survey crew is “getting to the bottom“ of the problems in the reservoirs.
- Live Sailing with Leica System 1200
Matej Supej and Gregor Bilban installed a GNSS system for the live, interactive Internet braodcasting of a Match Race between two sailing yachts during the Portorož Cup in Slovenia. They describe the project for the “Reporter“.
- Helping the Malaika Kids
The AIDS epidemic has ravaged Africa with disastrous consequences. One of the countries hit the hardest is Tanzania. So far, the epidemic has orphaned more than 2 million children. The Dutch Malaika Kids Foundation takes care of these orphans. Leica Geosystems helps.
- Memories Carved in Stone
Nuremburg, the "City of the Nazi Party Rallies", was selected by the Allies as a particular target for wartime bombing missions. The Old Town quarter was destroyed in 1945 and the entire city suffered severe damages. St. Sebald’s Church, which is the resting place of the bones of the founder of the city, was also affected. The church has finally been restored to its former splendour and can now be explored on-line in a 3D animation. The restoration is a testament to the commitment of the citizens of Nuremburg; the modelling owes much to Erwin Christofori, his engineering consultancy, and Leica Geosystems laser scanners.
- Leica ScanStation 2 goes to Hollywood
The new Leica ScanStation 2, a state-of-the-art forensic 3D laser scanner which enables investigators to remotely measure, model and diagram crime scenes with amazing detail, is prominently featured in the A&E Real-Life TV series, “Crime 360” in the USA. |
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