GPS, GIS & GNSS Equipment

GPS, GIS & GNSS Equipment for Surveying and Field Work

GPS and GNSS equipment is used across surveying, engineering, construction, mapping and land-based work where position and location information need to be recorded or used in the field.

The range includes dedicated survey receivers as well as portable GPS devices, so it is important to choose equipment around the required accuracy, field workflow and type of data being collected.

GPS & GNSS Equipment for Surveying

For survey work, GPS for Survey includes professional GNSS receiver systems for coordinate capture, site positioning and other surveying applications.

The available range includes receiver and controller-based equipment from manufacturers such as Stonex and Pentax. Depending on the system, equipment may be used with a rover pole or other compatible accessories to support field positioning.

When comparing survey GNSS equipment, consider the required accuracy, receiver capabilities, controller compatibility and how the data will be collected and transferred during fieldwork.

GNSS systems may also be used alongside Total Stations & Theodolites where a project uses more than one surveying method for measurement and setting out.

GPS & GIS Equipment for Mapping and Data Collection

GPS for GIS is suited to fieldwork where geographic locations need to be recorded and linked with mapping or asset information.

GIS equipment can support work such as asset surveys, land management, environmental fieldwork, utilities, site records and other location-based data collection.

The most suitable setup depends on the positional accuracy required and the type of information being recorded. Some projects need survey-level coordinate data, while others are focused on mapping assets, features or observations in the field.

Field equipment should also be considered alongside the software or data workflow being used once the information has been collected.

Handheld GPS for Navigation and Fieldwork

For portable navigation, our Handheld GPS range includes Garmin eTrex and GPSMAP devices for routes, waypoints and general outdoor positioning.

Handheld GPS units are useful for survey visits, forestry, land management, environmental work and other field tasks where users need to navigate between locations or save points for later reference.

Depending on the model, features may include multi-GNSS support, mapping, route storage, waypoint management and satellite communication functions.

A handheld GPS is designed primarily for navigation and field location rather than the same type of high-accuracy coordinate work carried out with professional survey GNSS receivers.

GNSS Receivers, Controllers and Rover Equipment

A professional GNSS setup may include a receiver, field controller and rover pole, depending on the system being used.

GNSS receivers calculate position using satellite signals, while the controller provides the interface for field data and survey functions. Rover poles support the receiver at a known working height during field measurements.

The product range includes standalone receivers as well as complete or combined systems, so compatibility should be checked when adding equipment to an existing setup.

For teams building or replacing a survey system, it is worth considering the receiver, controller, mounting arrangement and field workflow together rather than selecting each item separately.

Choosing GPS and GNSS Equipment

Start with the type of work you need to complete.

For survey control, setting out or precise coordinate capture, a professional GNSS receiver system is generally the relevant category. GIS and mapping work may require equipment suited to collecting and organising field locations, while route planning and navigation are better matched to handheld GPS units.

Other factors to consider include:

• Required positional accuracy
• Receiver and controller compatibility
• Satellite and GNSS support
• Mapping requirements
• Data collection and transfer
• Battery life
• Portability
• Working environment
• Existing survey equipment

These factors help narrow the range to equipment that matches the way it will actually be used in the field.

GPS, GIS & GNSS Equipment from Celtic Surveys

Celtic Surveys supplies GPS, GIS and GNSS equipment for surveying, mapping, construction and professional fieldwork.

Browse our GPS for Survey, GPS for GIS and Handheld GPS categories to compare GNSS receivers, survey systems, rover equipment and portable navigation devices.

If you need help choosing equipment for your work, call 01 801 1335 or email sales@celticsurveys.ie for product advice.