Runs on any Windows® CE Handheld PC. SOLO CE has been successfully tested on Casio, Compaq, Hewlett-Packard, Phillips, Sharp and other Windows® CE handheld computers. It requires 4MB RAM, a PCMCIA card slot or compact flash card slot, an RS-232 serial port, and a color or monochrome display with a resolution of at least 480 x 240 . (SOLO CE detects your display resolution and configures itself automatically.)

Interface with any DGPS receiver SOLO CE utilizes the NMEA data output by most DGPS receivers. Receivers that have been used with SOLO CE include the Racal Landstar Mark IV series; OmniSTAR 3000 and 7000; CSI GBX Pro series; Starlink Invicta and DNAV212G; Satloc; and Leica 9450. SOLO CE is designed primarily for use with real-time DGPS systems, but it can also store raw GPS data for post processing. (This option requires an additional office package)

SOLO CE utilizes the NMEA data strings output by most DGPS receivers. When used with a DGPS receiver, SOLO CE will plot your current position on a continuously updated Map View which also displays all of the data collected in the project, any associated vector or raster basemap data and any associated Waypoints.

SOLO CE allows you to use your laser rangefinder either in support of your DGPS receiver or as a primary data entry tool. There are three data entry modes: Range Triangulation (distance only), Azimuth (distance and direction) or Horizontal Angle (angle encoder required). If you do not have a laser rangefinder, you may also enter the distance and/or direction information through the keyboard.

Use the laser interface to map Points, Lines or Areas (polygons). GIS data can be collected in the same manner as provided with the DGPS interface. You can also use the laser rangefinder interface to traverse through difficult areas such as heavy canopy or urban canyons.

SOLO CE takes advantage of the touch screen capability provided by Windows CE by allowing you to specify your location on the Map View with a touch. SOLO CE will calculate the coordinates of the position based upon the scale of the Map View. You can then log the position as a Point or part of a Line or Area (polygon) feature. GIS data can be collected in the same manner as provided with the DGPS interface.

This functionality can be particularly useful if you have a vector or raster basemap displayed in the Map View. It may be possible to complete your data collection projects without the use of a DGPS receiver or laser rangefinder.

SOLO CE lets you specify an interval, based on time or distance traveled, at which you would like to log points. Ideal for mapping boundaries or road centerlines. Simply hit the Start button and start walking or driving.

SOLO CE will compute the length of a Line feature or the perimeter and area of an Area (polygon) feature. You can also calculate the distance and direction between two points by either selecting the points from a list or by tapping on them in the Map View. SOLO CE will even let you calculate the distance and direction between any two locations on the Map View using the touch screen.

SOLO CE will calculate a grid coverage for any Area (polygon) feature that you have mapped. The grid can be square or hexagonal, and you specify the size and rotation. This function is very useful for soil and crop sampling applications.

SOLO CE lets you customize the look and feel of the GIS data entry interface. You can easily simulate existing forms for a more familiar data entry environment.

The Satellite Sky Plot screen confirms reception of a differentially corrected GPS signal and displays the number of satellites tracked by the GPS receiver, as well as their relative positions. This gives you added confidence in the reliability and accuracy of the data you collect with SOLO Field.

SOLO CE's intuitive navigation function allows you to easily navigate to any known point. The navigation screen shows the distance and direction to the destination, a graphical steering cue and a Map View showing your current location and the destination. You can navigate to any previously collected position, a predetermined waypoint or you can simply type in the coordinates of the destination. Once you have arrived, you can record GIS data at the location, using the original coordinates.

SOLO CE provides a continuously updated map of the Features you have recorded, as well as displaying basemap files in a variety of formats (SHP, MIF, UDF).

User-defined Feature Files allow you to customize your attribute data collection. Record Points, Lines and Areas in LLA/SPC/UTM or Custom coordinates.

SOLO CE lets you control the DGPS and beacon receiver setup. Specify the beacon to be used, output formats, etc.

• Create Custom
• Coordinate Systems
• Establish Waypoint Lists
• Data Export
• Printing and Plotting

SOLO Office enables you to create custom zone files to match your current mapping system. These localized conversions provide higher accuracy by concentrating SOLO's resources on a limited geographic area.

Navigation waypoints provide powerful scheduling and sampling tools. Create multiple files to represent daily, weekly and monthly inspection routes. Assign a descriptive name to each waypoint, along with a note. The note may contain further descriptive information or warnings such as "DOG ALERT!"

You can view and edit your corrected data in SOLO Office and print it to any Windows-supported device. Data is grouped by feature so you can also export any or all features to your GIS. This gives you tremendous power and flexibility in managing your field data. SOLO Office supports most popular GIS database formats, including ESRI ShapeFile, MapInfo MIF, AutoCAD DXF, ASCII and TDS CR5.

SOLO Office enables you to create and edit custom feature tables in the comfort of the office environment. Begin by entering the point, line and area features you wish to map, such as "SIGN," "TRANSMISSION LINE," or "WETLAND." The number of features you can add is limitless. Then assign any number of attributes to each feature. You can further define attributes with one or two levels of values. When you record features in the field, SOLO will prompt you automatically to enter attribute values. You can also use the alphanumeric keyboard to enter features on the fly. These functions may also be performed in the field using SOLO CE.