Remember, even the best GPS navigation system never replace the human experience
Sometimes people ask, what is the easy way boost GPS signal? Let’s take a look at why such a question is asked at all. I think the causes of such a desire are different, but the key is because the GPS device does not show your location and also the speed or the information on the display is not stable….
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Passive GPS tracking occurred sometime before the real-time tracking. Actually, it is a very simple solution which could be explained in a couple of words. So, a GPS receiver collecting data from GPS/GLONASS/ GALILEO and other systems satellites. The passive tracking device is able to record these data and replay on demand of the user. That is it, no rocket…
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Furuno GPS was the first receiver I met in my job as a navigating officer on merchant ships. I had undeservedly forgotten to mention one of the marine electronic manufacturer giants as Furuno Electric Co. Furuno is a Japanese company established in 1951. Main products are marine radars, GPS, fishfinders and other marine electronics. It was in the beginnings of…
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Cik polulāra Latvijā ir GPS sekošana un to ierīču praktiskā pielietošana? Man, darbojoties ar savu GPS navigācijas mājas lapu angliski runājošajai publikai, netaisnoti biju piemirsies, ka arī Latvijā cilvēkus interesē šīs lietas. Ideju par šo man piespēlēja sieva. Laikam jau tomēr tiešām vīriešu un sieviešu smadzenes darbojas nedaudz savādāk. Lai nu paliek lirika, bet ceru, ka kādam reāli mans rakstiņš…
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Marine traffic control in sea ports and high-density ships movement areas is the main task for Vessel Traffic Systems (VTS). What actually those guys, sometimes even girls, are doing in their hi-tech VTS Towers? As I mentioned in About Me page, my job is closely related to ships, harbor and other marine related spheres. I am one of those guys…
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I recently read an article that due to the NATO Operation Joint Warrior GPS signals temporarily will be blocked at Faraid Head and Loch Ewe Between October 5 and October 16. It made me think how easily, press the button and all of our car navigation, marine navigation GPS, handheld GPS and also so handy smartphone GPS navigation apps are…
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