Gps

[tree_man1]

What are peoples viewson handheld gps systems for surveying and plotting? Can anyone recommend a device for around 200 pounds?

 

Thanks

[sloth]

Might get an old hp pocket pc for that, keep an eye on eBay. Gps ok for safety surveys, for 5837s you'd want a topo with trees marked already.

A couple of threads on this somewhere, try a site search...

 

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[tree_man1]

Would a basic gps unit e.g. Garmin do for basic plotting of trees?

 

Thanks

[daltontrees]

  sloth said:

Might get an old hp pocket pc for that, keep an eye on eBay. Gps ok for safety surveys, for 5837s you'd want a topo with trees marked already.

A couple of threads on this somewhere, try a site search...

 

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NB if you go for this option, to download data youy need Active Sync which only works with Windows XP or earlier. I had to buy an ancient laptop just to get my Dell Axim data off.

[aitch]

  tree_man1 said:

Would a basic gps unit e.g. Garmin do for basic plotting of trees?

 

Thanks

 

The signal under canopy will be reduced if using a basic handheld unit which means identifying the specfic tree will be difficult. I've recently tried to re-visit some planting that was done in a valley with no canopy and it was useless. You can get more expensive ones with seperate aerials but they cost a fortune.

[geoff]

You can get a Satmap Active Ten off ebay for under £100, various maps available, very good bit of kit.

 

Here is their website, if you pay a yearly sub, you get all the online mapping ability.

Probably a bit over the top for what you want, but worth considering, have a good read of the website.

 

GPS and Map Specialist - Satmap: Way Ahead - The Ultimate GPS

[StephF]

I've tried using a satnav doing this job, it was useless, I marked the parked truck as a'favourite' so at least I could find my way back! . The compass and map method are reasonably reliable and I have good fun finding plots, but when trees are very dense a gps would find the plots with greater accuracy.

[aspenarb]

I rate the idea of a gps for plotting trees. Accurate to a meter so no mistakes .Not met with the same enthusiasm from my guys or folk on here.

 

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/64654-consultants-tree-tags-why-4.html

 

 

Bob

[Paul Barton]

I use a Getac and a Trimble handheld GPS for plotting trees, they both work fine but were more than £200. Using an app with aerial photos might work pretty well in most situations. I'm keen to try out GISpro soon. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gis-pro/id459109672?mt=8

 

 

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