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GPS Tracking – A Brief History

Wednesday, December 14th 2011.
The ability to track the whereabouts of a person, vehicle or object has been around since 1973 when the first ideas of GPS were discussed. The idea of the GPS project was to establish a system that did not suffer the problems associated with traditional navigation systems of the

GPS Systems – The Pros and Cons

Wednesday, December 14th 2011.
The requirement of a global navigation system was recognized during the Second World War. Hence, the invention of GPS System (Global Positioning System) had taken place in the year, 1973. The USDOD (United States Department of Defense) had great contributions in this invention. However, in 1994, it became fully

How GPS Trackers Work

Wednesday, December 14th 2011.
A GPS device can track a person with this technology anywhere in the world. GPS, which stands for Global Positioning System, is increasingly being added as a feature in new cars and phones. It is very useful for figuring out directions while driving, which is one of the most

How To Use A Handheld GPS For Hiking

Wednesday, December 14th 2011.
There are several things that I want my GPS to do for me on a hike. I want it to keep track of my elevation, my location, where I am on the trail, and my progress. This is the checklist that I use to set up my handheld GPS

GPS – What Is The Best Value In GPS Systems?

Wednesday, December 14th 2011.
Global positioning systems are a space-based navigational tool created by the United States Department of Defense. According to Wikipedia “The GPS project was developed in 1973 to overcome the limitations of previous navigation systems, integrating ideas from several predecessors, including a number of classified engineering design studies from the