Equipment Rental
We currently rent out our spatial remote sensing equipment to BSU personnel, state and federal agencies, and the general public. Shipping not included; insurance required for some equipment.
RTK GPS: Topcon Hiper V
The Topcon Hiper V is a real time kinematic (RTK) GPS capable of sub-centimeter accuracy. Rental includes: rover range pole, base tripod and tribrach, base receiver, rover receiver, handheld GPS controller, and all necessary batteries and chargers.
GPS Documentation
| RTK GPS Equipment | BSU Rate | State and Federal Rate | Public Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topcon Hiper V | $31.76 per day | $44.62 per day | $350.00 per day |
| Research Technician Training and Setup | $75.62 per rental | $106.25 per rental | $200 per rental |
| Student Training and Setup | $49.37 per rental | $69.39 per rental |
Terrestrial Laser Scanner: Riegl VZ1000
The Riegl VZ1000 Terrestrial Laser Scanner collects dense 3D point clouds of built and natural environments. This long range scanner is capable of scanning objects up to 1400m. We currently do not rent the unit without an accompanying operator.
TLS Documentation
| TLS Equipment | BSU Rate | State and Federal Rate | Public Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLS Equipment | $292.94 per day | $411.58 per day | $1100.00 per day |
| Research Technician Setup and Operation | $378.13 per day | $531.23 per day | $750.00 per day |
| Student Setup and Operation | $246.84 per day | $346.81 per day | |
| Research Technician post-processing | $37.81 per hour | $53.12 per hour | $75 per hour |
| Student post-processing | $24.68 per hour | $34.68 per hour |
Portable Spectroradiometer: FieldSpec Pro
The ASD FieldSpec Pro collects spectrum from 350 – 2500 nm. It is carried on the back. A laptop is tethered to the ASD and is used to collect and store spectra. The optics consist of a fiber optic cable and pistol grip for steady collection. Several fore optic filters, 1 degree and 8 degree, are available upon request. The FieldSpec can be used in a lab environment when the included contact probe is used.
FieldSpec Pro for Lab Scanning
| Spectroscopy Equipment | BSU Rate | State and Federal Rate | Public Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FieldSpec Pro Rental | $134.74 per day | $189.31 per day | $1032.00 per day |
| HandHeld 2 Rental | $13.07 per day | $18.36 per day | $250 per day |
| Research Technician Training and Setup | $151.24 per rental | $212.49 per rental | $350.00 per rental |
| Student Training and Setup | $98.74 per rental | $138.72 per rental |
HandHeld 2
The HandHeld 2 hand-held spectroradiometer is a low-cost, easy to use, visible-near infrared (325 – 1075 nm spectral range) spectrometer. Rental includes transportation case, 4″ spectralon panel, and the HandHeld 2.
| ASD HandHeld 2 Equipment | Boise State/State of Idaho Agencies Rate | Other State & Federal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| HH2, white reference, batteries, accessories, and software | $13.07 per day | $18.36 per day |