MBTA: App judgment Sep 5, 2009
For the T, the next step should be to put out GPS information on individual vehicles. Knowing that the next bus or train should arrive shortly only raises a more important question: When will it actually get here. (Boston Globe)
Biologists hope to kill all of Rat Island's rats (9/21/08) Aug 24, 2009
The helicopters will use GPS to navigate straight lines. The GPS connects to a switch that opens the buckets carrying rat poison, dispensing it every few meters ... Afterward, biologists will remove a camera card from the GPS, plug it into a computer and print out a map of the area covered. (Anchorage Daily News)
Reality bytes Aug 23, 2009
Add to that the ability to "geotag" - that is, add geographic information to places, pictures, or things based on a user's location handily grabbed from a handset's GPS - and the potential for AR applications skyrockets ... The Layar system combines a digital compass and GPS co-ordinates to establish its location and where it is pointing ... With hardware like GPS and digital compasses becoming more and more common on handsets - along with the ability to download and use apps - it's easy to... (BBC News -- Technology)
Hidden treasures Aug 23, 2009
At minimum, it requires only a GPS and the gas to get to the vicinity of a cache, which is that little box filled with things like Mardi Gras beads, buttons, rocks, McDonald s Happy Meal toys or hand-crafted items ... According to the official geocaching website, the game began in 2000 when selective availability on GPS satellites was turned off by the U.S. government, allowing civilians to pinpoint locations much more accurately ... One website suggested that people looking for an excuse to get... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
People Really Do Walk in Circles When Lost Aug 21, 2009
SOUNDBITE (English) Jan Souman, Max Planck Institute: "What we found was that people do really walk in circles. So that has been like a myth, if you want to, for a long time. People reported on it in all kinds of stories, in television shows, in books, but no one really ever measured whether it is true, whether people really walk in circles if they get lost. And that's what we did. So we sent people into the desert, we sent people into a big forest area and we measured their walking trajectories... (National Geographic)
WEEK IN PHOTOS: Flaming Bull, Greased-Pole Climb, More Aug 21, 2009
For the past 20 years the Air Force has used Delta II rockets to carry GPS satellites into space. But the next-generation GPS are too large for the workhorse rockets, so the military is switching to bigger launch vehicles. (National Geographic)
GPS Helps Locate Soil Erosion Pathways Aug 18, 2009
"The terrain attributes were calculated from elevation data obtained with survey-grade GPS measurements collected on a farm in the Outer Bluegrass Region of Kentucky," Mueller explains. Results from the study are published in the September-October issue of Agronomy Journal. (Science Daily)
NASA Drops "Spiders" Into Volcano Aug 14, 2009
Each pod contains a seismometer, a GPS receiver, an infrared sounder to sense explosions, and a lightning detector. SOUNDBITE: Steve Chien, Principal Scientist, Autonomous Systems, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. (National Geographic)
Right steps ease dangers of Iran travel Aug 5, 2009
com, said hikers should be equipped with GPS systems, satellite or cell phones and maps when traveling in border areas, especially in conflict zones. They should also notify relatives back home where they are hiking abroad. (CNN)
On the trail of Mass. wines and cheeses Aug 5, 2009
GPS Tour Three-day New England coastal wine tour. Short orders Formaticum wrapping paper extends the life of cheese. (Boston Globe)
Gear up for your own great American road trip Aug 5, 2009
There are countless GPS units out there, but for car campers and other outdoor adventurers, its hard to beat the ($300), which comes pre-loaded with both U.S. street maps and topographic maps ... Details, details: carry the pocket-sized ($230) in your car, and its 16-channel GPS chip will record up to 100 hours of driving activity, including routes, places stopped and driving speeds. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Tracking Alien Species With Smart Phones Jul 31, 2009
With more people using smart phones, equipped with cameras and GPS, the Center for Embedded and Networked Sensing, or CENS, has developed a way for anyone with a phone to input data into a project ... SOUNDBITE (English) Phil Rundell, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCLA: "There are a variety of groups around the world really concerned about invasive species. It perhaps is one of the major environmental issues of the twenty-first century. And I think a unique feature of what our... (National Geographic)
Polar blog: 'Something afoot in the Arctic' Jul 8, 2009
Over the past week we've placed GPS trackers and time-lapse cameras on and around the Petermann Glacier, in anticipation of it losing a piece of ice around 100 square kilometers in size. Massive cracks are spearing across the "tongue" of this enormous floating ice shelf (16km wide and 80km long) heralding one of the biggest glacier calvings ever recorded in the northern hemisphere. (CNN)
Are Utilities Truly Exploiting their GIS? Jun 26, 2009
Fleet tracking options using GPS and GIS could be extended to the deployment team ... Grabbing the GPS coordinates while installing the new meter using a handheld deployment assistant would help further refine the enterprise network model for the GIS. ... A simple GPS receiver and a radio transmitter can help you track where each of your vehicles are, at what speed they are moving, and a history of where they've been. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Area companies hope to create next iPhone hit Jun 16, 2009
This week, a new Nashville company launched its first Apple app game, gpsAssassin, a seek-and-destroy diversion that uses GPS technology to allow the player to destroy other players who come within range. Priced at $4. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
US deal puts tech company on the map Jun 16, 2009
Known as ArcPad, the software will be used in the US census to verify and update the addresses of 145 million households, as well as lock in the GPS co-ordinates for each household before the count next year ... The hand-held devices use GPS technology for data capture, rather than navigation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Begin exploring Illinois during Free Fishing Days Jun 3, 2009
Pond Management using GIS and GPS Resources Workshop June 11th. If you are interested in learning how to use Global Positioning System (GPS) hand held units and Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping to more effectively manage your pond, there is still space available at the Pond Management using GIS and GPS Resources Workshop on June 11 at the Champaign Extension Auditorium, 801 N. Country Fair Dr, Ste. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Broadcom Delivers World's First Bluetooth(R) + Wi-Fi(R) Combo Solution for Notebooks, Netbooks and Ultra-Mobile PCs Jun 2, 2009
The new InConcert modules expand Broadcom's industry-leading family of wireless combination products that are driving Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi and FM into an array of handheld devices. Although notebooks typically have more board space to accommodate discrete Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips on separate modules, the growing demand for smaller Netbooks and ultra-mobile PCs (UMPCs) has created the need for more integrated wireless solutions. (PR Newswire)
Law would create Portland 'congestion pricing project' May 28, 2009
An example of a monitor the state will use in vehicles to explore taxing mileage instead of gasoline consumption with GPS technology. The bill also increases registration, title and license plate fees to pay for new road and road-widening projects across Oregon. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Giant Atmospheric Crashes Detected via Auroras May 27, 2009
Those insights, he said, could lead to better understanding of space weather and its effects on Earth systems such as power grids as well as GPS and other forms of satellite communications. Findings presented May 25 at an American Geophysical Union meeting in Toronto, Canada. (National Geographic)
Catoosa student successes May 26, 2009
Environmental science students of Jack Leather were involved in an activity that involved hydrology studies, birds and plants and a variety of GPS locations for the recently installed piezometers. Sydney Slaven of our local Chik-fil-A restaurant was able to provide a wonderful lunch for the participants. (Catoosa County News, GA)
120 degrees 150 miles - toilet = fun May 18, 2009
Wear a GPS, they say, and hope you find the next pink flag. Only those who complete the first three are allowed to participate in a walk across Antarctica known as the Last Desert. (CNN -- Law)
Resort kids programs adding value for families May 15, 2009
Even National Geographic is getting into the act, with a new National Geographic Explorers Camp at the Fairmont Scottsdale, complete with photo safaris, GPS treasure hunts into the Sonoran Desert and meet-and-greets with bona fide National Geographic adventurers. "It was about kids having fun together and parents getting some space," said Lane, the mother of two daughters. (CNN -- Travel)
Top of the world! Duo made it there unassisted May 6, 2009
Huston and Fish had the benefit of a GPS system and a satellite phone that they used each week to phone their families. Had they been unable to reach the pole in time, they would have called for help. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Altium slashes price on 'unified' design tool Apr 28, 2009
Malcolm Lomer of SiGe Semiconductor discusses GPS design challenges with the Galileo satellite system. Related News. (EETimes)
First 3-D Pictures of Solar Explosions Created Apr 15, 2009
The new technology will allow for earlier warnings about solar storms that can disrupt GPS signals and power grids, damage satellites, and bombard astronauts with solar radiation, experts said. SHARE RELATED. (National Geographic)
PHOTOS: Solar Explosions Revealed by Twin Spacecraft Apr 15, 2009
Charged particles from the storms can damage satellites as well as disrupt GPS, cellular signals, and electrical grids. The new 3-D imaging technology could help increase warning periods for adverse "space weather" from 12 hours to a full day, according to Michael Kaiser, a STEREO project scientist from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. (National Geographic)
E911 maps area Apr 14, 2009
The GPS receiver information is transmitted to into a laptop that I use in the mapping process, he said. The information includes locations of any structure, whether it is a house, business or whatever. (Brewton Standard, AL)
SPOT Announces 'Seven Safety Tips' Boating Campaign With SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger Apr 8, 2009
SPOT's Seven Safety Tips aims to educate and remind boaters about boating safety and the advantages of adding a SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger(tm) to their safety equipment kit ... Activate "Tracking" on your SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger(tm) prior to departing ... The value of satellite emergency notification and locating devices such as SPOT is that they provide the rescuers with amplifying information from the start such as a GPS location which can significantly reduce the geographic area needed... (Primezone Releases)
Botswana travel contest: 'Who's Your No. 1 Lady' Apr 8, 2009
GPS tracking, missing persons, surveillance. Call us for results. (Yahoo News)
UPDATE: Major 2010 Census Operation Under Way Apr 7, 2009
The operation will use new hand-held computers equipped with GPS to increase geographic accuracy. The ability to capture GPS coordinates for most of Puerto Rico's housing units will greatly reduce the number of geographic coding errors caused by using paper maps in previous counts ... From implementing the Local Update of Census Address program where municipio governments participated in a review of the Census Bureau's address list for their municipio, to increasing the precision of the GPS... (PR Newswire)
New hope for laptop losers Apr 4, 2009
He said the tracking software could send back an IP address as well as street-level location data for machines with WiFi or GPS capabilities. While these systems aim to be invisible to system users, Lynn Batten, professor of IT at Deakin University warns that all security devices can potentially be disabled by thieves. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Northern California census count to begin Mar 27, 2009
The operation will use new hand-held computers equipped with GPS to increase geographic accuracy, the bureau added. Workers will carry an official Census Bureau badge and will never ask for bank or social security information. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
HI-TECH SOLUTIONS Mar 22, 2009
The IRC uses satellite images, digitzed maps, aerial photographs and data collected via GPS units to pinpoint areas that don't have enough water. It then uses this computerized map to help design the most appropriate solution and plug the gaps. (AlertNet)
Land Of Bike Safaris, Brangelina Mar 22, 2009
"Lions fitted with GPS satellite collars send me an e-mail every night telling me where they are," he quipped. Stander is helping the Himba coexist with the lions that they hunted to near extinction when the lions began killing their livestock. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Census Bureau gets an early start on 2010 Mar 21, 2009
Aside from adding to or deleting from address lists, based on housing construction or razing, they will be using their handheld GPS devices to record each home's location. The newly computerized system will assist in the congressional and state legislative redistricting process that follows each census. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
3DVU Releases Way2Go, Web-to-Mobile GPS Navigation in Full 3D Photography and Elevation without Operator Connections and Fees Mar 16, 2009
3DVU launches Way2Go, the first and only personalized Web-to-Mobile route planner giving real-time turn-by-turn, GPS tracking, voice and text guidance navigation for PC and mobile phones with full 3D aerial photography and real terrain elevation of entire countries ... Tel Aviv (PRWEB) March 16, 2009 -- 3DVU, the leading global provider of 3D Aerial Photography Navigation, release Way2Go, the personal web-to-mobile route planner of real-time turn-by-turn GPS mobile navigation ... Continuous full... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Roadkill GPS Navigation System to Protect Animals Mar 12, 2009
Researchers Alistair Hobday and Melinda Minstrell spent three years and covered 9,320 miles (15,000 kilometers) recording and mapping roadkill carcasses before uploading their data into a GPS (global positioning system) navigation program ... Just as motorists can program their in-car GPS navigation devices to automatically watch for rest areas or cafes, they can now be alerted when they approach "roadkill hot spots." (See for hot spot maps. (National Geographic)
Spring Deals on Hiking and Backpack... Mar 8, 2009
Currently, Campmor is selling the Garmin GPS Map 60CSx GPS unit for $369 ... It is advertised by Campmor as having a more sensitive GPS receiver for acquiring satellite signals, as well as a barometric altimeter and electronic compass. (Suite101.com)
Optimal Geomatics Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results Feb 25, 2009
Optimal applies the disciplines of aerial surveying, mapping, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and global positioning systems (GPS) to translate remotely-acquired raw imagery into intelligent digitally-mapped data for use according to the application involved, such as land management, environmental information management and engineering design. Forward-Looking Statements. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
State of California Approves WebTech Wireless' Telematics Technology for Use in Its Smog Reduction Initiatives Feb 25, 2009
WebTech Wireless' remote system consists of a GPS Locator device installed in each vehicle and connected to the engine's on-board diagnostics system. Real-time vehicle location and engine diagnostics data is transmitted via cellular networks to the fleet manager who is able to monitor aspects of the vehicle's operation that contribute to increased fuel use and pollution, such as excessive mileage, idling and speeding. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Find Your Way Home Feb 25, 2009
The GPS Snitch, which keeps track of things you care about -- surreptitiously. The GPS Snitch, which keeps track of things you care about -- surreptitiously ... Like many other technologies, the Global Positioning System (GPS) was initially developed for the U.S. military. (Fox News)
How TB Jumps From Humans to Wildlife -- Vet Seeks Clues Feb 21, 2009
Most of the mongooses in the park now sport GPS collars that record their movements. "Following them on foot is just not possible because of all the elephants and lions," Alexander said. (National Geographic)
Scientists dig for the guts of earthquakes Feb 18, 2009
"When we recorded the first one in 2003, we had only three GPS stations. By 2007, we had 12 GPS stations and over 10 seismic stations, so the event that year was very nicely recorded.". The slow slip phenomenon has also been observed in the Cascadia fault zone off the coast of Washington and British Columbia and Japan's Nankai Trough. (Yahoo News)
Inuit Trails Represent Complex Social Network Spanning Canadian Arctic Feb 16, 2009
Using a combination of historical documents, ethnographic research, geographic tools including GPS, GIS and Google Earth, as well as a recent journey following Inuit along a traditional trail, Dr. Aporta shows the geographic extent of the Inuit s sophisticated network of routes. He describes how the Inuit have made use of the Arctic environment and how their trails represent significant channels of communication and exchange across the territory. (Science Daily)
Masters of flight: Songbirds make massive migration journey at top speeds Feb 13, 2009
Until now, there has been no way to track these diminutive birds as they make their international treks because (GPS) devices are too big and bulky, and small radio transmitters can only transmit signals a short distance ... He hopes that researchers will soon be able to create GPS tracking or other more specific devices puny enough to fit onto these birds and, eventually onto hummingbirds and even large insects. (Scientific American)
Punctuation as ideological warfare Feb 8, 2009
And then he claimed that addresses with apostrophes in them confuse GPS units and that emergency services might be hindered in finding addresses because of it. Aside from the bizarre reasoning here if GPS units can't understand the English language, then wouldn't it be easier to fix the GPS units than to try to change the language ... A manufacturer who makes GPS units promptly denied that an apostrophe would hinder an address search, as their software begins searching for matches with just the... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
High-tech fab forecasts Feb 8, 2009
Mr Oxer predicts the rise of location-based services, which is being driven by the growth in GPS mobile phones. "Our physical geographic location will become more important. Business can do something on the basis of where people are located. "We care where things are, like our nearest pizza shop. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Google Earth dives under sea Feb 7, 2009
Page last updated at 17:34 GMT, Monday, 2 February 2009. Google Earth dives under the sea. (BBC News -- Science)
