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Has That GPS Been Tested?
With the continuing acceleration of dependence upon GPS for the most important functions of daily life, accuracy of GPS devices grows increasingly significant as well. While accuracy—unprecedented...
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Indian City Fits Auto-Rickshaws with GPS Technology
In August, J. Jayalalithaa, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, announced that all the auto-rickshaws in Chennai would be fitted with GPS technology. Chennai (also known as Madras) is a city of over 4.5...
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I’m In Hot Pursuit!
The immortal quote frequently repeated by the fictional Roscoe P. Coltrane has probably inspired many honorable men and women to enter into the law profession in the hopes of chasing and catching...
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Making Better Memories With GPS Tracking
Most people have a love/hate relationship with vacation photos. They want to remember what they’ve seen and where they’ve been, but when they go back and look at those photos a year later, they often...
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Knowing the Law
The recent firestorm regarding how invasive the government is becoming in the private lives of citizens has produced a cause for alarm in many people. One aspect of this concern is the use of GPS...
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SkyTraq Technology Introduces New, Faster GPS Receiver
This August, SkyTraq Technology introduced a new GPS/GNSS receiver that purports to be the fastest module on the market. The new module supports reception of multiple prominent satellite signals. It...
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Shopping Your Way: GPS Makes Shopping Easier
Grocery shopping may get much easier soon. No more maneuvering a clumsy cart through crowded grocery store aisles searching for the items on your list. Getting groceries and more could be as quick as...
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Tennessee Town May Equip Vehicles with GPS Devices
GPS devices continue to increase in popularity. And, as with any relatively new technology, people continue to find uses for GPS technology beyond those that were initially part of the system’s...
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Supreme Court Rules on Warrantless Tracking
It’s a question that has been tossed back and forth by courts for some time now with various results: Should police officers be required to obtain a warrant before placing a vehicle GPS tracking...
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Tiny Telit: GPS Technology Downsizing
With the release of the smallest GPS receiver yet, GPS technology downsizing continues to amaze the world, presenting endless opportunities to developers as engineers solve enigmas that no one would...
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Wolves and Cattle Protected with GPS Technology
Cattle ranchers in Washington have turned to GPS tracking to help protect their livestock from wolf attacks. There is a growing wolf population in the state of Washington, and many wildlife and...
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GPS Technology Used in Canadian Forest Restoration Study
It’s incredible to think of all the different uses for GPS tracking today. Such a relatively new technology has revolutionized and aided so many aspects of our every day lives. We use apps that rely...
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GPS Technology Used In Tomistoma Crocodile Conservation
“Very little is known about this species,” explained zoologist Anthony Pine, regarding the endangered Tomistoma crocodile. “There’s not much long-term funding for research and conservation.” Pine...
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Montana Elk Mystery Solved With GPS Tracking
Elk hunting is very popular in Montana, and the Lost Trail Wildlife Refuge near Kalispell never fails to disappoint. The lush forests of Montana are home to spectacular wildlife, including bears,...
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GPS To Light Your Way
GPS technology is built into so very many devices these days. We’ve come to expect a GPS device in our phones and tablets. Most new cars come equipped with an in-dash GPS device. Jewelry specific to...
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Animal Overpass Built With Help From GPS Tracking
Pronghorn are antelope-like mammals, who follow an annual migration south through Wyoming. They can only be found in North America, and are the tastes land animals on the continent. Like any other...
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GPS Technology Reveals Incredible Bald Eagle Migration
Most of us are old enough to remember when America’s national bird, the majestic bald eagle, was on the verge of extinction. They’ve made such a great comeback, that some of the younger generation may...
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Queensland, Australia: Automatic Number Plate Recognition Program Underway
Police in Queensland are turning to GPS technology in order to create a database of the over one million cars and their associated locations. The idea is that this data could come in handy in the event...
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Cemetery Ramblings: GPS Tracking Leads the Way
Cemeteries have taken a bad rap over the years. They have served as the scene for numerous ghost stories, frightening scenarios, and creepy encounters. Spine-chilling tales aside, cemeteries bring us...
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GPS Makes Biking Safer and More Enjoyable
Human creativity rarely gets the chance to take hold of a tool like GPS and run with it. Its simple premise—locating a receiver on the earth’s surface with great precision—expands into seemingly...
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