Mobile GIS Equipment



Beginning Autumn Quarter 2009, CSDE has expanded its capabilities to include mobile GIS. Now, it's possible to collect spatial data and conduct GIS analysis in the field. Through funding provided by the UW Student Technology Fee, CSDE offers GIS-enabled equipment for checkout to affiliated students, staff, and faculty on a first come, first serve basis. Available equipment includes 3 semi-ruggedized laptops, a mini-projector, 20 handheld GPS units, and 3 laser rangefinders.



Semi-Ruggedized Laptops

3 Dell Latitude ATG E6400 semi-ruggedized laptops with ArcGIS

  Features

  • 2.66 Ghz Core 2 Duo, 4.0GB memory
  • 13.1" (1280 x 800) Touch Sensitive & Sunlight Readable LCD
  • Dust-proof, Shock-proof, and Spill-proof
  • 128 GB solid state internal hard drive
  • Built-in GPS Receiver
  • External 320 gigabyte USB hard drive
  • 802.11 a/b/g Wireless Networking
  • 0.3 Megapixel Camera
  • Bluetooth
  • Windows XP
  • ArcGIS 9.3.1 with stand alone ArcInfo license
  • ArcPad 7.1.1 & ArcPad Studio
  • Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Field Netbooks

2 Dell Latitude 2100 netbooks with ArcGIS

  Features

  • 1.60 Ghz Atom Processor, 2.0GB memory
  • 10.1" (1024 x 576) Touch Sensitive LCD
  • Durable case with rubberized coating
  • 160 GB hard drive
  • 802.11 a/g/n Wireless Networking
  • 1.3 Megapixel Camera
  • Bluetooth
  • Windows 7
  • ArcGIS 9.3.1 with stand alone ArcInfo license
  • ArcPad 7.1.1 & ArcPad Studio
  • Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop

Travel Projector

1 Dell M109S On-the-Go Projector

  Features

  • Size: 3.64" X 4.12" X 1.46"
  • Weight: 0.8lbs
  • 800 x 600 SVGA native resolution
  • 800:1 Contrast Ratio
  • 50 ANSI Lumens Brightness

Trimble Juno SB

20 Trimble Juno SB handheld GPS w/ OtterBox Protective Case

  Features

  • 2 - 5 meter GPS Accuracy
  • ArcPad 7.1.1
  • ArcPad Studio
  • Windows Mobile 6.1
  • 3.0 Megapixel Camera
  • Audio Recorder
  • Wireless Networking
  • Bluetooth
  • 8 GB Micro SD Card
  • 2 GB USB Drive
Spatial data collected with the Juno are fully compatible with ArcGIS. Each unit can be used to collect basic alpha/numeric survey data in the field in addition to recording latitude and longitude coordinates. The GPS units are suitable for use anywhere in the world.


Laser Rangefinders

3 TruPulse 360B laser rangefinders

  Features

  • Measure horizontal, vertical, and slope distance
  • Built-in Compass (Azimuth)
  • Inclination and Height
  • Percent Slope
  • Communicate with Trimble Juno using Bluetooth
Used in conjuction with the Juno SB, the rangefinders are able to gather geographic coordinates for distant objects. On their own, they can collect a variety of height and slope measurements.

How to Check Out Equipment

To borrow, reserve or ask questions about any of the listed Mobile GIS equipment, email: Matt Dunbar - CSDE GIS Specialist

Please indicate the type and quantity of equipment you would like to check out, the date and time that you want to pick it up, and when you will return it. If requesting to take equipment abroad, please indicate the location and the length of time you wish plan to have the equipment abroad. Additionally, please allow time when you pick up equipment for a brief introduction as to the its operation.

Please note, a valid Husky Card AND state issued photo ID are required in order to check out equipment from CSDE.

If you have a license for more specialized software and want to use it, you may install a copy on the hard drive of the laptops or on the SD cards of the Trimble Juno handhelds. CSDE will re-image the laptops and June handhelds to their original configuration upon return and all personal documents and software will be erased.