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StarPal HGIS® - Handheld Geographic Information Systems™

StarPal's Handheld Geographic Information System (HGIS®) is a field tool. It can assist in grid sampling by targeting, as well as recording sample locations and data.

HGIS® runs on low-cost PocketPC computers or ruggedised computers running Microsoft Windows (CE, 2000, 98, 95, ME, XP, or NT). A field system including a computer, the StarPal HGIS® software, and GPS receiver can be assembled for US$1000 - US$5000 depending upon accuracy required.

HGIS® files are easily importable onto your desktop computer for backup, analysis, post-processing and printing. Compatible formats include ESRI Shape SHP, MapInfo MIF, JPG, BMP, and DBF.

  • Draws Points, Lines, Swaths, Boundaries, Circles, and Text
  • Uses low-cost PocketPC, Windows CE, 2000, 98, XP, and NT Computers
  • Up to 250 Attributes per object -- Weed Type, Distance, Area, AutoID, etc
  • Grid Soil Sample targets; Actual sample locations plus Attributes
  • Navigate to Soil Sample locations (not for maritime navigation)
  • Unlimited map layers, New layer creation, Background maps
  • Determine / Find Locations (100+ Coordinate Systems)
  • Calculate Distance or Area
  • Combine Objects, Subtract Ponds and Terraces, Net Area
  • Compatible with Desktop Mapping Programs (SHP, or MIF format)

http://www.starpal.com/Specifications.html

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HGIS® Plus.pdf (208 Kb)

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