<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>GIS Lounge &#187; GPS</title> <atom:link href="http://gislounge.com/category/mobile-gis/gps/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://gislounge.com</link> <description>Geographic Information Systems, Maps, GPS, and GIS Jobs</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:27:18 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>Geomagnetic Storm to Hit Earth</title><link>http://gislounge.com/geomagnetic-storm/</link> <comments>http://gislounge.com/geomagnetic-storm/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:01:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Caitlin Dempsey</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[GPS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[geomagnetic storms]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Global Navigation Satellite Systems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[space weather]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gislounge.com/?p=8908</guid> <description><![CDATA[A strong geomagnetic storm is set to hit the earth today.  This storm is the strongest one in seven years but is expected to only have a minor effect on the disruption of satellites, power networks, and navigation systems.  The geomagnetic storm is cause by a coronal mass ejection (CME) which happens when a cloud of magnetised [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://gislounge.com/geomagnetic-storm/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Global Navigation Satellite Systems</title><link>http://gislounge.com/global-navigation-satellite-systems/</link> <comments>http://gislounge.com/global-navigation-satellite-systems/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:17:35 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Izzy Woods</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[GPS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Compass]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Galileo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Global Navigation Satellite Systems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GNSS]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gislounge.com/?p=8332</guid> <description><![CDATA[Few tools have helped change and improve data collection within the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) more than the Global Positioning System (GPS). GPS has provided data collectors in the field with a simple and efficient means of highly accurate positioning. Before GPS, GIS data logging was not a precise science, as identifying exact [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://gislounge.com/global-navigation-satellite-systems/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>What is GPS?</title><link>http://gislounge.com/what-is-gps/</link> <comments>http://gislounge.com/what-is-gps/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:39:58 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Rachel Quist</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GPS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dilution of precision]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GDOP]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Global Positioning System]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GPS constellation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Schriever Air Force Base]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Selective Availability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Space Operations Squadron]]></category> <category><![CDATA[what is GPS]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gislounge.com/?p=8322</guid> <description><![CDATA[A decade ago not many civilians had heard of a GPS, let alone seen or used one.  Prior to the year 2000, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and their receivers were expensive and largely limited in use to the military, government agencies, and specialized professions.   Now, GPS receivers are commonplace and relatively inexpensive. So, what exactly [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://gislounge.com/what-is-gps/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>GPS Resources</title><link>http://gislounge.com/gps-resources/</link> <comments>http://gislounge.com/gps-resources/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:02:33 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Caitlin Dempsey</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[GPS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Link Library]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Global Navigation Satellite Systems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GNSS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Selective Availability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[what is GPS]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gislounge.com/link-library/gps-resources/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Global Positioning System (GPS) is a technology that uses the position of satellites to determine locations on earth. GPS is an essential tool for GIS because it allows for the gathering of data that locationwise is highly accurate. What is GPS? Rachel Quist explores Global Positioning Systems, its origins, how it works to determine a user&#8217;s location, [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://gislounge.com/gps-resources/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Geo Roundup: Google Map API Usage Limits, GPS for Military Use Report, Earthquake Timeline Map</title><link>http://gislounge.com/geo-roundup-google-map-api-usage-limits-gps-for-military-use-report-earthquake-timeline-map/</link> <comments>http://gislounge.com/geo-roundup-google-map-api-usage-limits-gps-for-military-use-report-earthquake-timeline-map/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:33:02 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Caitlin Dempsey</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[GIS News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GPS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Internet Mapping]]></category> <category><![CDATA[earthquake]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google Map API Usage Limits]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google Maps]]></category> <category><![CDATA[military use of GPS]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gislounge.com/?p=8255</guid> <description><![CDATA[Google recently introduced limits to its Google Maps API usage.  Starting October 1, 2011, free usage is limited to: &#8220;up to 25,000 map loads per day for each API&#8221; or &#8220;up to 2,500 map loads per day that have been modified using the Styled Maps feature.&#8221;  Non-profits and those map applications determined by Google to be &#8220;in [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://gislounge.com/geo-roundup-google-map-api-usage-limits-gps-for-military-use-report-earthquake-timeline-map/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>GPS Chaos</title><link>http://gislounge.com/gps-chaos/</link> <comments>http://gislounge.com/gps-chaos/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:26:59 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Caitlin Dempsey</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[GPS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gps jammers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gps spoofers]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gislounge.com/?p=4820</guid> <description><![CDATA[New Scientist takes a look at how the proliferation of GPS jammer devices is creating problems. The article by David Hambling calls GPS the &#8220;invisible utility&#8221; that is used as more than just an aid for navigation.  GPS jammers have become more readily available for purchase on the Internet and are being used more widely [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://gislounge.com/gps-chaos/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Fun with GPS</title><link>http://gislounge.com/fun-with-gps/</link> <comments>http://gislounge.com/fun-with-gps/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2010 13:00:25 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Caitlin Dempsey</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fun]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GPS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[geocaching]]></category> <category><![CDATA[geodashing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gps games]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gislounge.com/features/more-fun-with-gps/</guid> <description><![CDATA[There seems to be a plethora of games and alternatives emerging to take advantage of the affordability of handheld GPS units. In a previous article on the GIS Lounge, the high-tech treasure hunting game of Geocaching was discussed. Still looking for ways to have fun with your GPS unit? Learn about more ways to use [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://gislounge.com/fun-with-gps/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Trimble GPS Handhelds Support Green Initiatives for the City of Shanghai</title><link>http://gislounge.com/trimble-gps-shanghai/</link> <comments>http://gislounge.com/trimble-gps-shanghai/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:16:01 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Contributor</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[GPS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[case study]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gis in the trenches]]></category> <category><![CDATA[shanghai]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Trimble]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gislounge.com/?p=4389</guid> <description><![CDATA[City of Shanghai implements environmentally conscious initiatives using Trimble GPS technology to improve the quality of life for city residents.  Guest article by Trimble. Over the past several years, City of Shanghai leaders have been focusing their efforts on creating a greener and more sustainable city. Being awarded the World Expo 2010 event was even [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://gislounge.com/trimble-gps-shanghai/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Natural Guidance</title><link>http://gislounge.com/natural-guidance/</link> <comments>http://gislounge.com/natural-guidance/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 04:53:29 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Caitlin Dempsey</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[GPS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[natural guidance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[navteq]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gislounge.com/?p=4052</guid> <description><![CDATA[&#8220;Turn right in 500 feet&#8221; is a very precise driving instruction, but most people have a hard time gauging the correct distance.  Telling people to turn at a specific street when they are unfamiliar with the area also isn&#8217;t too helpful.  NAVTEQ is working on making GPS navigation easier by mimicking the way humans naturally [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://gislounge.com/natural-guidance/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How Can GPS Vehicle Tracking Improve Your Business?</title><link>http://gislounge.com/gps-vehicle-tracking/</link> <comments>http://gislounge.com/gps-vehicle-tracking/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:22:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Contributor</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[GPS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[logistics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[network analysis]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gislounge.com/?p=3989</guid> <description><![CDATA[White paper from Fleetmatics From communications and shipping, to productivity and back office procedures, technology has pervaded every aspect if the business world. But small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with vehicle fleets have an additional tool at their fingertips to gain further benefits from the technological revolution. Increased access to the global positioning system (GPS) has given [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://gislounge.com/gps-vehicle-tracking/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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