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3) Factoring in price, the MobileMapper 6 provides significantly better value than the Juno SC due to its lower price and superior sub-meter level post-processed accuracy.
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1. MobileMapper 6
™
White Paper
MobileMapper 6 vs. Juno SC
In Real World Conditions
Sub-Meter, Post-Processed
Accuracy for less than 1,500 USD
2. Table of Contents
Introduction...............................................................................1
Testing Methodology...................................................................2
Test #1. Data collection in a suburban environment..................3
Test #2. Repeated static data collection on known points
for statistical evaluation .........................................................4
System Pricing Information .........................................................5
Results......................................................................................6
Test #1. Real-Time Results ....................................................6
Test #1. Post-Processed Results .............................................6
Test #2. Static Occupation Statistics.....................................10
Conclusion ..............................................................................13
3. Introduction
MobileMapper™ 6, introduced in February 2008 as the first
rugged (IP67) wireless (Bluetooth), professional GIS/GPS
device below the 1,000 USD price level, was enhanced with
post-processing capability in September 2008.
This post-processing capability provided an even more
significant differentiation from other GPS devices in the
entry-level GIS data collection market segment.
Thanks to Magellan's BLADE™ technology in the post-
processing office tool, post-processed MobileMapper 6 offers
better than meter-level accuracy, making it a unique product
with this combination of cost and accuracy.
This claim has been substantiated in the Magellan
MobileMapper 6 White Paper "Meter-Level Post-Processing"
published in September 2008 and available on the Magellan
Professional web site at:
http://www.promagellangps.com/mobilemapper/
The present paper now describes test results from a head-to-
head comparison of the post-processing performance of
Magellan MobileMapper 6 and a newly introduced Juno SC
from Trimble.
Both devices provide similar performance in real-time, which
is expected given the fact that both are using the same SiRF-
based GPS chipset.
However, MobileMapper 6 greatly outperforms Juno SC in
terms of accuracy with post-processing by providing sub-
meter level positions, while Juno SC post-processed results
show a similar performance to the real-time level, which is
between 2 and 5 meters according to the Juno SC data sheet.
Considering that the MobileMapper 6 is significantly less
expensive than the Trimble Juno SC, is waterproof to IP67
standards, can transmit data via cell phone, and that the
MobileMapper 6 has sub-meter post-processed accuracy,
purchasers would be hard pressed to justify the procurement
of the Trimble Juno SC in favor of the Magellan
MobileMapper 6.
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4. Testing Methodology
In order to determine the post-processing performance of
both systems, several tests were performed in San
Bernardino, California, USA and in Carquefou, France, in
February-March 2009.
The Magellan MobileMapper 6 was used with Magellan
Mobile Mapping software, with the post-processing option
enabled for raw data collection (P/N 990603-53). The
collected raw data were then post-processed using the
Magellan MobileMapper 6 Office tool, creating shape files
that were easily imported into ArcGIS software.
Trimble Juno SC was used together with ArcPad 7.1 and the
Trimble GPScorrect extension allowing raw data collection.
The raw data were then post-processed using ESRI ArcMap
9.3 together with the Trimble GPS Analyst extension.
Both devices were attached side by side on the same pole
(Fig. 1) and at a 45° inclination angle, so that tests are done
at the same time and in the same conditions.
Fig. 1. An Overview of the Test Configuration
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5. Test #1. Data These data were collected over a course (Fig. 2) of known
collection in a points which had previously been surveyed to 1 cm accuracy.
suburban During data collection, the operator walked along the street's
environment curb five times, and then collected points at the "edge of
pavement" on both sides of the street at the opening of the
cul-de-sac, two fire hydrants on opposite ends of the cul-de-
sac and two northern corners of one of the houses on the
street, which provided very occulted sky conditions.
Fig. 2. Test #1 points and street cul-de-sac
Reference points were collected with a ProMark 500 base
and rover running FAST Survey software. The base station was
placed on a well-known control point recently surveyed using
the NGS OPUS program.
On the static points such as the fire hydrants, building
corners and edge of pavement, FAST Survey's Averaging was
used and averaged 25 shots per point.
For the trajectory along the street, the ProMark 500 pole was
held about 10 centimeters above the ground as the operator
moved along the edge of the cul-de-sac curb.
In FAST Survey, automatic logging by interval at 0.5 meters
was used to collect the data.
All of the rover data were collected in NAD83 CORS96
(2002).
The reference station (base) which was used in post-
processing for both MobileMapper 6 and Juno SC was from
the NGS network (BILL CORS - Trimble NetRS receiver) and
located 36 km from the test area.
Real-time and post-processed trajectories and points were
overlaid on geo-referenced aerial imagery for visualization of
the results.
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6. Test #2. Repeated For this test, data were collected using a tripod positioned
static data over two known points in Carquefou, France (Fig. 3). The two
collection on points were chosen from our previous tests (see "Meter-Level
Post-Processing" for point descriptions).
known points
We measured one point in Open Sky (P102) and one point
for statistical that is heavily masked by trees (P110).
evaluation A total of 15 points were logged (10 seconds averaging for
each) at each site and the rms of the error seen in the 15
points were tabulated.
Fig. 3. Geographical locations and labels of points used in Test #2.
Satellite image courtesy of Google Earth
Point P110 is in the upper right corner, partially obscured by
the Google Earth navigation tool.
The reference station (base) used in post-processing for both
MobileMapper 6 and Juno SC was Chateaubriand (CHBR -
Ashtech UZ-12 receiver), which is located 47 km from the
test area.
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7. System Pricing Information
Pricing provided here is based on standard list prices in the
United States in March 2009 (the time when the tests were
conducted).
Magellan price for a single-receiver post-processing system1:
Magellan Product List Price
MobileMapper 6 Receiver
Mobile Mapping Software
Post-processing Option $1495
MobileMapper 6 Office Software
Total Price $1495
Trimble price for a single-receiver post-processing system
Trimble Product List Price
Juno SC Receiver
ESRI ArcPad Software $1799
GPScorrect extension
GPS Analyst Extension for ESRI ArcGIS $1995
ArcView $1500
Total Price $5294
Note: ArcGIS software (such as ArcView) must be added to
the Trimble configuration in order to process the data. Such
software is necessary to run the GPS Analyst extension for
post-processing of Juno SC data. This is not required for the
Magellan system. The post-processed MobileMapper shape
files are easily imported into ArcGIS software.
1.There is also a MobileMapper 6 bundle with the GPSDifferential for ArcPad 8 software extension.
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8. Results
Test #1. Real-Time As expected, the real-time results of MobileMapper 6 and
Results Juno SC data were very similar (Fig. 4). For both instruments,
real-time positions differed from truth typically by 2 meters,
but by up to 5 meters in difficult conditions (near building
corners).
Fig. 4. Real time results.
Blue dots and lines represent MobileMapper 6 data, whereas
yellow dots and lines represent Juno SC data.
Test #1. Post- In Fig. 5, the post-processed results for both instruments are
Processed Results laid atop each other. MobileMapper 6 data are much less
spread out and much closer to the reference points than the
corresponding Juno SC data.
Fig. 5. Post-processing results.
Blue dots and lines represent MobileMapper 6 data, whereas
yellow dots and lines represent Juno SC data.
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9. Fig. 6 compares the post-processed line and point results
with the surveyed reference points. The higher accuracy of
the post-processed MobileMapper 6 data is clearly visible.
Fig. 6. Post-processed data compared with reference points.
Blue lines and square dots are MobileMapper 6 data (notice
that they are so close to each other it is difficult to distinguish
individual points at this scale). Yellow lines and circles are
Juno SC data, and crossed squares are survey reference data.
Table 1 and Table 2 show the post-processed data from Test
1 point by point and present the calculated easting, northing
and plane differences respectively against reference points
for MobileMapper 6 and Juno SC.
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12. Test #2. Static Fig. 7 to Fig. 10 present data from MobileMapper 6 and Juno
Occupation SC for reference points P102 (in Open Sky) and P110 (under
Statistics Tree Canopy) before and after post-processing.
Fig. 7. MobileMapper 6 data before (left) and after (right) post-
processing in Open Sky conditions. Triangular points are collected
data, crossed square is P102 reference point.
Fig. 8. Juno SC data before (left) and after (right) post-processing in
Open Sky conditions. Triangular points are collected data, crossed
square is P102 reference point.
Fig. 9. MobileMapper 6 data before (left) and after (right) post-
processing under Tree Canopy. Rounded points are collected data,
crossed square is P110 reference point.
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13. Fig. 10. Juno SC data before (left) and after (right) post-processing
under Tree Canopy. Rounded points are collected data, crossed
square is P110 reference point.
As one can easily see in Fig. 7 to Fig. 10, MobileMapper 6
post-processing significantly improved points accuracy (Fig.
7 and Fig. 9), while there is no visible improvement for Juno
SC post-processing under the same conditions (Fig. 8 and
Fig. 10).
Table 3 and Table 4 show real-time accuracy for MobileMap-
per 6 and Juno SC respectively at each tested point,
expressed in Horizontal (2D) and 3D RMS meters.
Table 3. MobileMapper 6 Real-Time Performance
MobileMapper 6 Real-time error (RMS, m)
Test Point 2D 3D
P102 - Open Sky 2.2 2.7
P110 - Tree Canopy 2.9 3.6
Table 4. Juno SC Real-Time Performance
Juno SC Real-time error (RMS, m)
Test point 2D 3D
P102 - Open Sky 2.3 2.7
P110 - Tree Canopy 2.7 4.6
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14. Table 5 and Table 6 show calculated post-processed accu-
racy for MobileMapper 6 and Juno SC respectively at each
tested point, expressed in Horizontal (2D) and 3D RMS
meters.
Table 5. MobileMapper 6 Post-Processing Performance
MobileMapper 6 Post-processing error (RMS, m)
Test Point 2D 3D
P102 - Open Sky 0.5 0.8
P110 - Tree Canopy 1.5 3.2
Table 6. Juno SC Post-Processing Performance
Juno SC Post-processing error (RMS, m)
Test point 2D 3D
P102 - Open Sky 2.2 3.2
P110 - Tree Canopy 4.1 8.7
Comparison between real-time performance (Table 3 and
Table 4) to post-processing performance (Table 5 and Table
6) shows the following:
• MobileMapper 6 post-processing significantly improves
accuracy (e.g. down to sub-meter in Open Sky conditions)
• Juno SC post-processing not only does not improves
accuracy, but can even significantly worsen results e.g.
from 4.6 m to 8.7 m, 3D RMS, under Tree Canopy.
Finally, comparison of Table 5 and Table 6 confirms sub-
meter level accuracy of MobileMapper 6 with post-processing
(even 3D results remain below 1 meter) in Open Sky
conditions, while Juno SC post-processed accuracy is the
same as real-time (2 - 5 meters).
Under Tree Canopy MobileMapper 6 offers far better
performance than Juno SC with 1.5 meters (2D) accuracy
while Juno SC post-processed 2D accuracy was 4.1 meters.
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15. Conclusion
These test results provide clear evidence that Magellan
MobileMapper 6 greatly outperforms Trimble Juno SC in post-
processing.
MobileMapper 6 shows a reliable and consistent sub-meter
performance under nominally Open Sky conditions, while
post-processed Juno SC data were not improved beyond the
real-time accuracy range of up to 5 meters.
Moreover, this superior performance of MobileMapper 6
device is offered to GIS users for less then 1500 USD while
a comparable configuration from Trimble requires at least
250% more investment for far less performance.
The post-processing option is also available for ArcPad 8
users through the GPSDifferential for ArcPad 8 software
extension.
In summary, these tests of Juno SC and MobileMapper 6 in
real world conditions show that while MobileMapper 6
provides a sub-meter post-processing performance level, this
is not the case with Trimble Juno SC.
The reason why Magellan can accomplish this and Trimble
can not is the know-how and expertise embedded in the
Magellan BLADE technology. This makes MobileMapper 6 an
extremely compelling offer for GIS data collection in the low-
end GIS market, where Magellan can offer a high-end GPS
performance with post-processing for a modest price.
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