11-MAY-2000, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Florida Dept. of Health Selects TDS SOLO CE

Contacts:

Matthew Lehman
Tripod Data Systems
541-753-9322
mattl@tdsway.com

Julia Oliver
Sanda Communications
541-752-7080
jo@sandacom.com

Corvallis, OR—May 11, 2000—Tripod Data Systems (TDS) announced today that the Florida Department of Health in Tallahassee, Florida, has taken delivery of 45 seats of SOLO CE 2.1 software. SOLO CE is TDS' real-time, differential GPS/GIS mapping software for Windows CE.

The SOLO CE software was purchased along with 45 Starlink Invicta 210 DGPS receivers, 45 Fujitsu Pencentra 130 data collectors, and 45 telescoping rangepoles with mounting brackets for all the equipment and stabilizing bi-pods. The SOLO systems will be used to survey drinking water wells throughout Florida.

"We chose Tripod Data Systems because they offer a unique package that meets our needs," said Mark Wodka, environmental manager. "The pole configuration is ideally suited for our field personnel to work hands free as they do other tasks such as collecting water samples. We found from our first purchase of 25 units that SOLO Field software is user friendly and ensures accurate data collection."

"Perhaps the greatest selling point has been Tripod Data Systems themselves," Wodka stated, "because they have taken time to understand our needs and make adjustments that have significantly reduced the time it takes to process data into our Geographic Information System. They have also contributed to the success of our project by providing excellent support to our field staff across the state."

About SOLO CE
SOLO CE is a real-time turnkey field mapping system that provides sub-meter GPS accuracy. Working with a Coast Guard beacon or satellite correction service, SOLO will provide accurate GPS positions throughout world. SOLO CE also allows data input through a comprehensive laser rangefinder interface or manually through the touch screen of the Windows CE device.

SOLO CE brings the latest technology into your GPS/GIS data collection applications. Windows CE (version 2.x or later) features an easy-to-use graphical interface with many familiar features you might already be using on your Windows-based office PCs. Taking full advantage of this graphical interface, SOLO CE is the most versatile, powerful and the easy-to-use GPS/GIS software available today!

SOLO CE allows you to view your existing ESRI Shapefiles, MapInfo MIF files or raster images in the field. You can reference the database information associated with these files. Your current GPS position can be plotted against the existing data in real time, and you can then use SOLO CE to create additional features, complete with full attribution.

SOLO CE will also export data compatible with most GIS packages directly from the data collector. Supported formats include ESRI Shapefiles, AutoCAD DXF, TDS .CR5 and ASCII.

About Tripod Data Systems
Tripod Data Systems, Inc., (TDS) is recognized as the leading developer of data collection and PC software for geomatics professionals. TDS is dedicated to bringing to market the most innovative, easy-to-use programs for field professionals who are involved with collecting and processing spatial data. Tripod Data Systems provides integrated and comprehensive hardware and software solutions. The twelve-year-old company has headquarters in Corvallis, Ore. Tripod Data Systems can be reached by telephone at 541-753-9322, by fax at 541-757-7439 or by email at sales@tdsway.com.

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