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Setting up the WiFi

So you got your STA loggers … What now? There’s an instruction booklet in the box, but there’s a lot…

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Spray zone area estimates

Your STA logger data includes three layers: A point layer, which is considered the ‘raw’ data collected by the device…

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Understanding the mapping layer

One of the most powerful, but sometimes overlooked, attributes in the STA workflow is the Mapping layer. While the standard…

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Enhancing Natural Area Management: A Case Study in Council Conservation Efforts

In today’s rapidly evolving world, effective management of natural areas and the conservation of biodiversity are critical for the sustainable…

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Archived data

The longer you are a STA logger customer, the more data your account will accumulate. This can significantly impact on…

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The 3-time award winning STA logger

A message from TerraLab Director, Harley Schinagl on the award recognition we recieved in 2022. “I am thrilled to announce…

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Terms of use and safety information

Latest update: 03/06/2025 Summary of terms of use: Below are the detailed terms of use for the STA logger. Also…

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Demonstrating compliance – Prove your weed control was actually performed as required

Weed mapping devices like the STA logger have become an increasingly popular tool for managing and controlling invasive weeds in…

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Why is it called the STA logger?

The STA logger is a unique, completely automatic weed mapping system that maps the location of weed management work while…

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STA geoprocessing tools

STA geoprocessing tools (“STA TOOLS”) are a collection of toolbox based geoprocessing tools designed to be used in ArcGIS Pro.…

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Processing weed mapping data – What does the STA logger do?

Hopefully you’ve read our primary article, “So, why the STA logger?”. In it, we discuss the practical limitations of performing…

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Mapping trees as you plant

Many STA logger customers are involved in the treatment of invasive weeds in natural landscapes. But for quite a few…

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Into the Weeds

We’ve recently contributed to the November 2022 feature article for Esri’s ArcWatch publication, titled “Into the Weeds” which discusses the…

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Managing STA logger data in ArcGIS Pro

We’ve made improvements to further enhance your experience when working with your weed mapping GPS data. This will change how…

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STA logger GPS rentals

The STA logger is an automated data logging that retrofits to weed control equipment and allows you to GPS map…

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Setup of the STA logger parts

The STA logger is essential weed mapping equipment and will help improve your data quality and efficiency. The booklet that…

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Taking STA logger data offline

Due to the nature of field operations, internet connection can sometimes be minimal or even nonfunctional making weed management and…

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Weed mapping data on your mobile device

Do you need the data from your weed mapping on your mobile device? STA logger customers enjoy a web-based application…

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Support for Indigenous land management in Australia

In the spirit of reconciliation TerraLab and the STA logger team acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their…

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Heat mapping

Display your data as a weed density map. The default view of the STA logger layers (and in the web…

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