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STA logger onboarding

Follow this guide to become a STA logger customer. Inform yourself The STA logger is a complex system that supports…

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So, why the STA logger?

If you’ve managed to get this far, you’re probably already familiar with the STA logger home page and how the…

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Post processing STA Explorer HA data

One of the key differences between the STA Explorer HA and the standard STA Explorer is the ability to post…

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Accurate tree planting mapping – Using the STA explorer HA

The STA Explorer introduced a practical way to spatially map operational tree planting activities at scale. Rather than relying solely…

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Mapping Tree Planting – Detecting Repeat Planting Events with the STA Explorer

Learn how the STA Explorer automatically detects tree planting events when mounted to tools like shovels, dibble bars and planting tubes. This article explores how planting data is captured, why multiple strikes can occur in real-world conditions, and how to interpret high-frequency GPS and trigger data to accurately identify true planting events. Ideal for forestry, conservation and land management teams looking to improve planting verification, data quality and operational insights.

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Accessing Your STA Logger Data

Once your STA Logger is set up and collecting data, the next step is making use of it. We’ve designed…

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Choosing the Right STA Device for Your Workflow

The STA range has been designed around a simple idea: capture accurate, reliable field data without slowing operators down. Every…

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Assessing the Positional Accuracy of the STA Explorer: A Field Validation Study

NOTE: This study was conducted on the STA explorer. The STA explorer HA was not tested, but is capable of…

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New Update: Simpler Layers, Same Level of Control

We’ve just released a user-experience upgrade to the STA Logger web application, and although the change may appear small on…

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Introducing the STA Explorer: Smarter, Lighter, More Capable

The STA Logger system has earned a reputation as one of the most reliable and user-friendly solutions for recording environmental…

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STA logger and STA explorer features overview

The STA logger was first introduced to the world in 2020 to automate weed control data collection work flows. It…

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Weed mapping data and government databases

In Australia, each State government has a platform for collating spatial information on the presence of flora and fauna. These…

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Measure herbicide output with the STA logger

The STA logger was designed to be simple and effective to use. Not only that, but a single device can…

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EsriAustralia webinar – STA logger and ArcGIS: Weed management simplified

TerraLab Director and STA logger developer, Harley Schinagl, teamed up with the team at EsriAustralia to host a Directions Live…

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Adding STA logger data to QGIS without the need for downloading

It’s no secret, the STA logger platform is built on the trusted and reliable foundations of Esri’s ArcGIS software. This…

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Project and herbicide reporting using the STA logger

In 2024 the STA logger released their version 2 web application. The web application is the browser-based web mapping tool…

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Why weed control contractors are flocking to use the STA logger

It is easy to understand why government organisations, or large private firms might like the STA logger. But it might…

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STA logger data sharing

Sharing your weed mapping and tree planting data throughout your organisation Your teams have collected great weed mapping and tree…

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Setup of the Turbo400 with trigger guard mount

When you order a high-volume unit with the Turbo400 trigger guard mount, you get a lot of parts in the…

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Tree planting with the Sarapico

If you start at TerraLab’s office, near Melbourne Australia and spin the globe 180 degrees, at the same latitude, you’ll…

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Understanding the STA Logger Subscription

We take immense pride in our commitment to environmental stewardship and cutting-edge geospatial solutions. Our flagship offering, the STA logger,…

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Simplify weed management tracking and reporting with an efficient and easy to use platform