software review: Trimble R8 GNSS + Trimble Access

摘要

Trimble's R8 is a lightweight, compact, fully integrated GNSS receiver loaded with the most advanced positioning technology. For this review I used the R8 with a Trimble TSC2 data collector running Trimble Access software. I have experience using the R8 receiver but have not used the Access software before this review. While reflecting on this review, I'm amazed at how far surveying technology has advanced in only the last 40 years. I'm sure some of our readers can remember when pulling chains and turning sets on transits was an everyday work method. I can only imagine what type of tools we will be working with 40 years from now. Weighing just over three pounds with battery, the R8 contains the receiver, antenna, UHF radio, Bluetooth, battery, and 57-megabyte internal memory.