SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble
(NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that Galileo and BeiDou observation
data is now included with Trimble VRS Now™ subscriptions
in North America. Powered by the
Trimble Pivot™ Platform GNSS Real-Time Network software,
Trimble VRS Now in North America
fully supports GPS, GLONASS, QZSS and now, Galileo and BeiDou
satellite systems. The addition of the Galileo and BeiDou
constellations allow users to make use of more satellites, enabling
more robust performance when working in harsh GNSS environments
such as in urban canyons and under canopy.
As a true five-constellation solution, Trimble VRS Now delivers
improved real-time positioning performance for customers in
North America. VRS Now is ideal
for surveying, mapping and GIS, construction and agriculture
professionals that require high-accuracy positioning in their
workflows.
Adding Galileo and BeiDou observation data to Trimble VRS Now
provides significant benefits by enabling users to:
- Operate in environments where traditional GPS+GLONASS systems'
performances are limited
- Improve accuracy and reliability of GNSS solutions
- Minimize the effects of multipath and interference
"By including Galileo and BeiDou data, customers can achieve
greater accuracy and positioning performance than ever before,"
said Patricia Boothe, vice president
of Trimble's Advanced Positioning Division. "With the addition of
North America, Trimble VRS Now
networks worldwide now support the five GNSS constellations. We
continue to build technology enhancements into the correction
services portfolio, allowing our users to realize ongoing and
incremental benefits in the form of increased productivity and
reduced inputs."
Availability
Trimble VRS Now coverage is available throughout North America, Europe, Australia and New
Zealand when using a compatible GNSS receiver or display.
Subscriptions are available through Trimble's Authorized Business
Partners or Trimble's online store at: tpsstore.trimble.com.
To learn more, visit:
https://www.trimble.com/Positioning-Services/VRS-Now.
About Trimble VRS Now
VRS Now provides positioning professionals with instant access
to Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) and Post-Processing (PP) corrections
utilizing a network of permanent (fixed) continuously operating
reference stations (CORS). With no base station or setup required,
it is cost effective, efficient and simple to use. Professional
management and monitoring 24/7 by a global operations team provides
peak performance and high reliability.
About Trimble
Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering
products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds.
Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data
analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety
and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise
lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are
transforming industries such as agriculture, construction,
geospatial and transportation and logistics. For more information
about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.
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