Introduction
Leica Geosystems GS20 Field Guide-1.1.0en
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Introduction
The Leica Geosystems GS20
The Leica Geosystems GS20 PDM was conceived to provide
the GIS community with a GPS data collection device that
combines the simplicity of a recreational GPS handheld with
the power and flexibility of a professional grade mapping
system. The Leica Geosystems GS20 represents a true
turnkey GPS/GIS mapping solution by integrating the GPS
receiver and antenna within the chassis of handheld data
collector. Add to this the built-in efficiency of Bluetooth
wireless technology and you only need add power and sky;
the rest is up to you.
Philosophy of Operation
• Data Collection is used for the initial recording and
attribution of points, lines, and areas.
• Data Management is used for the update of attribution
and geometry of an object; including relocation and
continuation of existing geometry
• Navigation is only used for the purpose of finding a known
location. Any update to the navigated object must be done
in Data Management.
• Utilities contains File Browser, Firmware Update and
Sensor Transfer
• Setup allows the user to configure software operation
settings such as GPS controls, Data Collection Quality
Control, external Interfaces, and Units and Formats, and
Languages.
• Status provide the user with information related to GPS,
external interfaces and the condition of hardware and
software.
