Trimble Juno

The Juno ST handheld is a highly productive yet affordable, non-rugged GPS receiver for field data collection and mobile GIS. The Juno ST handheld is Trimble's most compact, lightweight, fully-integrated field computer, providing 2 to 5 metre GPS positioning in real time or after postprocessing.1

Description

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The Juno ST handheld incorporates a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, and has been specifically designed to maximize yield of positions in hostile environments, such as under forest canopy and up against buildings.3

You can collect data in the field and post-process it back in the office to ensure positions are defined to the required accuracy level for your GIS, and to control the overall quality and consistency of your data.4

Function

• Data collection
• Visualisation tools
  • Maps
• Provider interaction
  • Data preparation
• User interface
  • Personal use
  • Raw data

Why use this tool?

• Compatible with the entire range of Trimble Mapping & GIS software
• All data and applications reside in persistent storage, so they are secure even in the event of power loss5

Who will use this tool?

• Data creation
  • Amateurs
  • Experts
  • Interest groups
• Data providers
  • Private collections
  • Casual users
• Some skills required

How will the tool be used?

• Stand-alone hand held computer
• Lightweight and compact enough to carry in a shirt pocket
• Windows Mobile 5.0 software
• Bluetooth and WLAN connectivity
• SD card slot for expandable data storage
• User input required
• 6-10 hours battery life

Connect to a range of WiFi-capable Nikon digital cameras for automated capture of digital images. With TrimPix software you can take photos with a high resolution camera and send them wirelessly to your Juno ST handheld to be added as attributes to features in your GIS.6

Where in the data chain could this tool be used?

• Data source

When could this tool be used?

• At time of data collection
• Before data is made available to ALA
• As data is imported into ALA for storage

Availability

• Juno ST Handheld: http://www.trimble.com/junost.shtml
• Juno ST datasheet: http://www.trimble.com/junost_ds.asp
• Australian distributor: Gaia Resources http://www.gaiaresources.com.au/

Comments

It's a bit more robust than the usual portable devices, and much smaller than the Nomad.7

1 http://www.trimble.com/junost.shtml