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What is GPS Tracking?
This lense is about gps tracking technology and gps tracking information. It includes some of the different gps tracking devices and systems and how they affect our business and personal lives. It also brings up many "big brother" issues that are certainly in the news a lot today.
What is GPS Tracking and How Does It Work?
GPS Tracking Overview
Global Positioning System (GPS) is a navigational aid originally developed for the military. The system simply receives signals. It is the applied technology that gives the GPS its versatility. If you have ever used map and compass, you will understand a little about how the GPS works. In order to find your position on a map, you need to have three points of reference.
The intersecting line from the reference points is where you are. Map and compass work uses triangulation (bearings), GPS uses trilateration (distances) to calculate location. Satellites orbiting the earth emit unique signals that can be received by a GPS. The GPS software interprets the signal, identifying the satellite that it came from, where it was located, and the time that it took for the signal to reach the system. Once the receiver has both time and distance it begins to determine position. Three satellites provide the intersection point and the fourth is used to check that the positioning is accurate.
Accuracy depends upon the synchronization of atomic clocks in the satellites with the clock in the GPS system. Although the clock in the GPS is not atomic, utilizing the fourth satellite gives it that functionality as the internal clock adjusts itself to correct any discrepancy discovered. GPS has gone far beyond its initial military application. Drivers can find their way through city streets, long distance trekkers use the technology to cross unfamiliar terrain, mariners and pilots use GPS enhanced data to cross the seas and skies. In-vehicle GPS can be integrated into the car entertainment system or can be installed as a removable device. These systems need to tell the driver where he/she is and how to reach their destination. The information includes road directions plus relevant features along the way such as ...more
GPS Tracking Technology
GPS Tracking can be found in all types of devices
What is your GPS Tracking Device?
Where You Can Buy GPS Tracking Devices Online
Need a GPS Tracking Device? You'll find a wide selection here
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Looking Up Close at GPS Tracking
What does GPS tracking look like? Here are some images of the technology and devices used.
This is the GPS track I went for GCQ9YQ. This is drew by
My new Garmin GPS navigation device, which I'm using for the first time.
This is the rendered track log (from
This container probably holds more than $40,000 worth of cargo inside because it...
A prototype hacked together for the upcoming
GPS Tracking Devices
How is GPS Tracking implemented? The technology has become so advanced, that tracking devices can now fit in watches. Read on for more info.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byTracking Your Whereabouts..
What are the privacy issues?
Technology means that our ethics and laws must keep up with the times... Being able to know where someone is at all times can be quite invasive.... What privacy issues come up with the ability to use GPS Tracking?
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byMore GPS Tracking Information and Devices
The Essential Guide to Geocaching: Tracking Treasure with Your GPS
Amazon Price: $11.65 (as of 12/03/2008) 
Magellan RoadMate 760 Portable GPS Navigator
Amazon Price: (as of 12/03/2008)
Garmin Etrex Legend GPS Receiver
Amazon Price: $100.95 (as of 12/03/2008)
Magellan eXplorist 200 Handheld GPS
Amazon Price: (as of 12/03/2008)
GARMIN 010-00270-02 Rino Series 120 GPS with 2-Way Radio
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 12/03/2008)
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ayushd wrote...
Very good lens, GPS as a technology has emerged over the years. One of my friend has a transport company and does use a solution, it works amazingly and keeps track of all vehicles.
As an end user I recently bought a Car GPS System from www.pressdigital.com.au , my driving has become so easy and I have been saving a lot of time too.
Posted September 13, 2008
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Posted February 16, 2008
T.P. wrote
It's amazing what they can put GPS tracking technology
in these days!
Posted January 24, 2008
lark wrote
A nice lens! I like how you set everything together and also included privacy issues!
Posted June 28, 2007
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