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Modelling an original Tyrannosaurus Rex +++ “The BigDig” mines savings from high-definition surveying +++ From Austria to Australia +++ Preventative measures against West Nile Virus +++ World's largest Diamond Mine +++ Tvilum Landinspektørfirma invests in System 1200 +++ Castle's past unveiled
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Highlights of current issue are:
- Modelling an original Tyrannosaurus rex
High-tech laser radar scanners from Leica Geosystems have been used to produce the most complete digital model to date of the massive dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus rex. In order to demonstrate the current state-of-the-art Coherent Laser Radar(CLR) technology, a team of metrology experts from Leica Geosystems, MAGLEV, Inc. (McKeesport, PA),and MetricVision, in association with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History (Pittsburgh, PA), used two Leica LR200 Laser Radars to scan every inch and surface of the world's most famous dinosaur that resides in the Museum's Dinosaur Hall.
- "The BigDig" mines savings from high-definition surveying
Boston's massive BigDig project has taken advantage of numerous technology innovations during its 15-year life. The latest technology success story is the project's use of Leica Geosystems' highdefinition surveying (laser scanning) systems.
- From Austria to Australia - GPS Spider nets the world
Innovative projects in Australia and Austria are making use of Leica GPS Spider software to fully automate operation of GPS reference stations.
- Battling West Nile Virus with Remote Sensing
Who hasn’t been bitten by pesky mosquitoes while outside enjoying a nice day? However, what if, as a result of mosquito bites, you experienced symptoms such as nausea or fever, or even worse, paralysis or death? That certainly changes this from a normal everyday to anything but! When the West Nile Virus (WNV) found its way to North America in 1999 via mosquitoes, the public became concerned about the suddenly harmful consequences a mosquito bite may carry. In the five years since its arrival, nearly every state has reported the presence of the virus. In California, the Monterey County Health Department took proactive steps to address the threat of West Nile to its community.
- World's largest Diamond Mine enlists Javelin to do the job
Argyle Diamond Mine, the largest single producer of diamonds in the world, have purchased five Javelin Dual Grade lasers from Leica Geosystems for grading applications in their open cut mines.
- Tvilum Landinspektørfirma invests in System 1200
Increased demands on efficiency and flexibility. That is the main reason why Tvilum Landinspektørfirma - one of Denmark's leading companies of chartered surveyors - has chosen to invest in three total stations and four GPSs from Leica Geosystems' new System 1200 range. In future, the company expects to be using Leica as a total supplier of measuring equipment.
- Emerging technology unveils castle's past
The full range of Leica Geosystems' instruments - GS20, TPS, GPS, HDS as well as ERDAS software - are currently being used by a group of archaeology students to uncover the past of Tutbury Castle. The castle, located in the heart of England, dates back to 1070 when it was built for one of William the Conqueror's Barons. The excavations of the tower ramparts and medieval walls are being carried out by a group of 20 students from The University of Birmingham, under the guidance of Archaeologist / Research Fellow at the university's Institute of Archaeology and Antiquity, Glynn Barratt. |
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