SimActive Automates Direct Georeferencing

SimActive is pleased to announce an automated solution for direct georeferencing from real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning. Within the new workflow feature, users can easily get high accuracy in projects without the use of ground control points (GCP), saving considerable time in collecting and processing data.

Martin Instrument, a reseller of SimActive and surveying equipment, is one of the many users benefitting from the automation. “Direct georeferencing greatly helps reducing cost for applications like corridor mapping,” said Mike Minick, VP Sales at Martin Instrument. “The new automated option within SimActive software for direct georeferencing greatly facilitates the user workflow.”

The new automated option within SimActive software for direct georeferencing greatly facilitates the user workflow.

“With RTK GPS available on drones, the use of direct georeferencing is growing within the industry,” said Louis Simard, CTO of SimActive. “Correlator3D™ allows users to maximize their hardware and software investment.”

About Martin Instrument

Martin Instrument is Trimble’s premier authorized dealer for survey and construction equipment in Texas and Oklahoma. Serving customers since 1992, Martin Instrument features the hottest technology for surveying, mapping and inspection in the industry. We offer Microdrones UAVs now capable of detecting methane, doing aerial mapping and inspection and performing thermal mapping, plus affordable & fast LIDAR tank inspection with the Trimble TX8 3D laser scanner and realworks software. Martin Instrument also offers new and pre-owned Trimble and Nikon survey instruments such as GPS systems, robotic total stations, scanners and a full line of accessories and field supplies. All backed by a Service department with a 3-5 day turnaround. For more information, visit www.martininstrument.com.