Global Positioning System
GAGAN to Save Lives at Unmanned Railway Crossings
The Indian Railways is in talks with the Indian space agency on the possibility of using GPS-aided geo-augmented navigation (GAGAN) for safety at unmanned railway crossings, said a top ISRO official. The
Trimble’s Pocket-Sized R1 GNSS Receiver Enables High-Accuracy Data Collection with Smart Devices
Professional-Grade Location Accuracy Using Consumer Smart Phones and Tablets Trimble introduced today the R1 GNSS receiver, a pocket-sized, rugged, standalone receiver that works with iOS, Android or Window® mobile handhelds,
Will Quantum Compass Replace Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)?
Submitted by: Understanding the location on the planet Earth is always been important for human beings. In ancient time humans were using celestial objects or astronomical observations to determine their
Russia’s Glonass an alternative to the Brazilians for GPS
In recent news by Sputnik, the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (Glonass) will provide Brazilians with an alternative to the American Global Positioning System (GPS), giving them more localized data and stability, the
India, Russia to Work Jointly on Development of Navigation Platform, GIS
Strengthening their cooperation in the field of space technology, Russia and India today signed an agreement which will enable joint development and implementation of projects like navigation platform and Geographical Information System in India.
Discover the Secret Life of Your Cat with the G-Paws GPS Pet Tracker
Ever wondered what your cat does when you’re not around? Wonder no more, because, following their success providing accurate mapping to BBC’s Cat Watch 2014, Ordnance Survey is now stocking G-Paws
No Auto-rickshaw Without GPS to Ply on Delhi Roads
In view of passenger safety, the Delhi government has decided not to allow autorickshaws plying in Noida, Ghaziabad, Sonipat and Faridabad without GPS to enter into the national capital. The
First GPS-Collar Study Reveals How Leopards Co-Exist With Humans in India
Washington: A new first-of-its-kind GPS-collar study has recently revealed how leopards in India live with people. The study concluded that leopards in human areas are not always “stray” or “conflict” animals
Odisha to conduct DGPS Survey of 148 mines
The Odisha government will conduct DGPS (Differential Global Positioning System) survey in 148 iron ore and manganese mines to check illegal mining operations outside the leasehold areas. Director of mines Deepak Mohanty
Activists Use GPS Systems to Track Illegal Logging Operations in Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest on earth. It covers 5% of the world’s surface area and reaches into nine South American countries. Deforestation normally starts with logging. Loggers
