DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-20
Finally, for the first time, an inexpensive GPS receiver with
the features, power, and capabilities to work in, and integrate with a
GIS
department. The
Earthmate GPS PN-20
comes standard with USGS based, 1:24,000 scale, topographic data. In addition the unit is
capable of using aerial photography, satellite
imagery, NOAA charts, or even your GIS data as a base layer.
Earthmate PN-20 GPS screen samples
shown at actual size:
Integrate USGS Topographic maps, MrSID and
GeoTIFF imagery,
NOAA Nautical Charts and even your own GIS layers (ArcView
Shape files, MapInfo, AutoCAD) into the Earthmate PN-20 GPS.
Field data access is now virtually
unlimited and cost effective.
The
rubberized housing is rugged and waterproof
to IPX-7 standards. It features a 12
Channel, WAAS enabled, GPS receiver which is fast, sensitive and has
proven to
work well under forest canopy. The
high-resolution, 2.2” TFT color display is viewable in
direct sunlight.
It does
not offer post-processing capabilities however data points collected
with WAAS
and point averaging can attain better then 3 meter accuracy.
Click here for detailed product demo.
Additional features which make this unit
ideal for forestry
or other field based GPS/GIS applications include:
- Provides ability to measure
distance and compute area via the GPS in the field.
- Provides turn by turn, street
based routing from the same topographic base layer data.
One way streets accounted for in routes.
- SD card slot for up to 2 gigabytes
of data storage.
- Provides sunset, sunrise,
elevation, and tide table data specific to location.
- Compass screen.
- Includes free "GeoTagger" program to automatically associate a
GPS Tracklog with digital imagery and reference and display digital
photographs with specific loctations.
- Runs on 2 AA, field replaceable
batteries.
(May, 2007) - "Think Google Earth for the palm of your
hand." - National Geographic Adventure Magazine.
(October, 2007)
- A western Oregon
forest field test, on a steep, densely covered, north slope, comparing
the
Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx, with the Delorme
Earthmate GPS PN-20 resulted in no significant difference in terms of
GPS
signal acquisition time, accuracy, or reception strength between the 2
units
and resulted in the following comment:
"...Delorme advantages are 1)
Background topo maps are markedly superior. 2) waypoint averaging is
significantly faster 3) aerial photo backgrounds are very helpful
4) the ability to display our GIS lines and points is a great
productivity enhancement feature 5) the Delorme screen is a bit
nicer to look at as well. The only disadvantage he noted was a somewhat
slower screen redraw rate (not enough to be frustrating but still
noticeable)..."
(December, 2007)
- Selected "the most innovative
handheld GPS of 2007" by GPSTracklog.com.
To download a PN-20 fact sheet click here.
To download details on the PN-20 coupled with the XMap software click here.
To download the updated PN-20
operations manual (1.5mb) click here.
The Earthmate GPS PN-20 is priced at
less then $400. Add XMap-Professional to incorporate custom
GIS imagery as a base layer or the XMap-Editor to integrate imagery and
all your
GIS layers
(points, lines and regions) with the topographic base data.
Please call
(541) 345-4MAP with questions or to place your order. Immediate
shipping available.
Email
request for quotes to
Sales@DataDirections.biz
accepted.
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