Mobile GIS EquipmentBeginning Autumn Quarter 2009, CSDE has expanded its capabilities to include mobile GIS. Now, it's possible to conduct GIS analysis and spatial data gathering in the field. Through funding provided by the UW Student Technology Fee, CSDE now offers various GIS-enabled equipment for checkout to affiliated students and staff on a first come, first serve basis. Available equipment includes semi-ruggedized laptops, a mini-projector, handheld GPS units and laser range finders. GIS Equipped, Semi-Ruggedized LaptopsCSDE has 3 Dell, semi-ruggedized laptops, Latitude ATG E6400, available for checkout. 
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In addition to the laptops, we have a mini projector available for checkout. The projector is approximately 3.64" X 4.12" X 1.46" and can display a maximum resolution of 858 X 600. Trimble Juno SBCSDE has 20 Trimble Juno SB handheld GPS units available for checkout. The units are able to receive a GPS (Global Positioning System) Signal and are fully compatible with ArcGIS. Each unit can be used to aid with collecting data in the field in addition to recording a latitude and longitude coordinates. The GPS units are available for checkout immediately and are suitable for use anywhere in the world. 
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Laser Range FindersCSDE has 3 laser range finders available for checkout. When used in conjuction with the Juno SB, the range finders are able to gather geographic coordinates for distant objects. Features available in the laser range finders are listed below 
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How to Check Out EquipmentCSDE affiliated UW Students may borrow laptops for job interviews, professional presentations, library/archival research, the CSDE colloquium series, and depending on availability, for any other work or study related reason. CSDE affiliated UW Faculty may borrow laptops for conferences, professional and on-campus presentations, library/archival research both on-campus and off-campus, and depending on availability, for any other work-related reason. If you have a license for more specialized software and want to use it, you may install a copy on the hard drive, or use it from the CD drive. CSDE Computing Core staff will re-image the laptops and June SBs to their original configuration upon return and all personal documents and software will be erased. Please note, a valid Husky Card AND state issued photo ID are required in order to check out equipment from CSDE. To borrow or reserve any of the listed computer equipment or to check on availability, contact: The CSDE Help Desk Please indicate 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 to borrow the equipment. Additionally, please allow time for a brief introduction as to the operation of the equipment. For more information or if you have detailed questions: contact Matt Dunbar |
