Posted on Wed, May 15, 2013
By Brian L. Soliday, Sr. VP of Sales, ikeGPS
This is part two in a series where we will explore the software, both on the ikeGPS unit and on the desktop and explain the real-world applications with easy-to-understand diagrams. In part two, we will explained Three-Shot Height.
The Three-Shot Height tool allows us to measure the height of an object when we do not have clear visibility to the object’s base, using the ground in a nearby and similar base level location to perform this function.
Let’s walk through the process as if we were in the field with the ikeGPS. With Three-Shot Height, the interface guides us through the remote measurement and data collection process.
Step 1. Aim at the ground and select the green arrow, which measures that point.
Step 2. The interface then tells us to aim at the vertical.
Step 3. We are then prompted to aim at the top of the object and again, select the green arrow.
The height of the object is then displayed on the ikeGPS.
Note: In the upper left of the ikeGPS display is a graphic of our next step, with a text description next to it. It provides us with the distance to the object we are collecting. The compass bearing from the device (user) location is also displayed.
Back in the office, we have access to the image file with the collection height displayed, the measurement, and attribute data collected in the process.
In part three of this series, we will explore Span Height.
To see a recorded webinar that includes more in depth information about the hardware, the ikeTools, ikeSolutions, and demos of the desktop solutions, please visit the ikeGPS Webinar Series Archives.
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Posted on Tue, May 07, 2013
Brian L. Soliday, Sr. VP of Sales, ikeGPS
This is part one in a series where we will explore the software, both on the ikeGPS unit and on the desktop and explain the real-world applications with easy-to-understand diagrams. In part one, we will explain Target Position, just one of the ikeTools software provided on the ikeGPS unit.
It’s easy to be wowed with the hardware aspect of the ikeGPS. But when you think about how this one hand-held piece of equipment is doing the work of several others, including a digital camera, laser range finder, compass, and a GPS unit, you may begin to wonder, What does the ikeGPS do with all that data? It’s the brain behind the brawn that we’d like to focus on during this series in an attempt to answer that question.
Inside that rugged device is a mini-PC that comes loaded with ikeTools, the suite of measurement, location and asset management apps that give the ikeGPS its power to calculate measurements and collect the data while in complicated field situations. It’s the software that allows users to avoid dangerous roads and other physical hazards and to gain access to restricted areas during their data collection efforts.
Before we discuss ikeTools, it’s important to remember that the ikeTools can be incorporated into customized forms on your PC, within ikeDesktop, before going into the field. And when we return to the office, the data is then loaded back on to our PC via USB into the ikeDesktop and consumed by a variety of 3rd party applications.
In part one of this series, we are going to focus on Target Position. The Target Position tool allows users to collect the location of a remote asset, along with the location of the device at the time of collection with one click on the device interface. All data is then available for further analysis in the ikeDesktop application.
Additional standard data that is automatically collected with most ikeTools includes:
- Distance to the asset
- Image of Target
- Bearing
- Date/Time Of Collection
- Label
- Comments
Let’s say we need to measure the location of some gas storage facilities located in an agricultural area. The problem is property access is restricted, so we can either call the property owner, schedule a time for access, waiting and burning man hours; or we can remotely measure the asset location, in this case over 1,000 feet away, with the ikeGPS. We use the form created in ikeDesktop to enter in additional attribute information.
We can then easily review the collection once back in the office. In this case the collection is viewed in Google Earth via the standard .kml file that can be generated in ikeDesktop. We are provided with a view of the image that was captured using Target Position, as well as the standard measurement information and unique attributes collected in the process.
In part two of this series, we will explore Three-Shot Height.
To see a recorded webinar that includes more in depth information about the hardware, the ikeTools, ikeSolutions, and demos of the desktop solutions, please visit the ikeGPS Webinar Series Archives.
HAVE A QUESTION OR NEED MORE INFORMATION? PLEASE CONTACT US 24/7.
Posted on Thu, Dec 13, 2012
At ikeGPS we take pleasure in providing our customers with easy-to-use location-based measurement solutions. To this end we recently published our ikeGPS Fieldcraft Guide.
The Fieldcraft Guide is a 22 page booklet that is included with every ikeGPS unit. The Fieldcraft Guide provides simple instructions that help you get the best measurements. Below is an example of the format you can expect.
We encourage all our customers to download a copy of this guide as it is a great tool to help train users on the super powers of ikeGPS.
If you have any suggestions as to how we can improve your location-based measuring experience please do not hesitate to contact our sales or support teams.
Posted on Thu, May 31, 2012
We recently released our new toolbox - ikeTools™ - for rapidly capturing GIS location data and making measurements of complex objects from a remote location. Now you have the ability, right from your ikeGPS™ screen, to complete the most demanding field data capture jobs far more quickly and efficiently than ever before.
ikeTools Data Capture Modes
Special Measuring Tools for ikeSolutions
Posted on Wed, Apr 25, 2012
This video will introduce you to some of the core concepts of the new ikeGPS™ software, ikeTools and ikeConfigCenter. We will be officially announcing these new products along with our customized industry solutions, ikeSolutions, soon!
Additionally this video should prime you to quickly pick up you ikeGPS™ and start capturing data. We will finally walk you through some of the frequent problems that people experience when using the ikeGPS™.
If you have technical questions regarding setting up or understaning your ike please contact us.