Aruna Technology offer complete and integrated Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) Field Survey Systems. We are the official Cambodian supplier of GPS receivers from Navcom Starfire with a range of models from sub-metre to decimetre accuracy. Our systems are field-ready and include a rugged handheld pocket PC, high gain DGPS/GPS antenna, rugged backpack, mobile GIS software, memory cards, batteries, cabling, poles and accessories. Several systems have been used in field conditions in Cambodia and have proven extremely easy to use.

The algorithms on the GPS have been optimized for tighter performance and higher accuracy ensuring that the accuracy requirements are exceeded in the field. The antennae are robust and proven in tropical conditions. The entire system is lightweight and compact, and turns on and operates at the touch of a button. It is designed to operate continuously throughout the day without recharge or rest.

All equipment is carefully designed to military specifications for use in the harshest field conditions. The units are completely sealed from humidity, water and dust ingress and are tested to ensure they can withstand shock, vibration, temperature extremes, driving sand and rain and any other conditions likely to be encountered in the field.

All connections, batteries, poles and cables are of the highest quality and built to specification for the custom purpose of the design. The cables are of the proper length and location so that no tangling of different cables occurs. High quality LEMO connectors are used that don’t fall out accidentally and are difficult to damage.

The Pocket PC is sunlight-readable, small and light and easy to use. It operates using the ESRI GIS software that is compatible with the standard software used in most projects in Cambodia and is supported by Aruna who are the authorized distributor for Cambodia. Aruna can offer customization of the software specific to the tasks in the field. The SD-RAM storage memory card allows large volumes of data to be taken to the field such as compressed aerial ortho-photographs or satellite imagery covering large areas. The software has been proven to work with Cambodian Field Staff in regular fieldwork in many different provinces including Ratanakiri and Mondulkiri.

In conclusion, this equipment is of elegant design, easy to use, high precision, has a low cost of ownership and is of the highest reliability. The cost is far less than any other solution to achieve the high accuracy required for sporadic land titling and ground control. The equipment is supported locally and continually by a qualified vendor who is based in Cambodia.