GPS in Marine Applications

GPS in Marine Applications

GPS has made global changes. It has changed the way the world operates. This is particularly true for marine based operations, including emergency services. GPS provides the fastest and most accurate method for search and rescue mariners to navigate,...
GPS Use in Agriculture

GPS Use in Agriculture

By combining the Global Positioning System (GPS) and geographic information systems (GIS), we are seeing great technological changes to the agriculture industry. This technology has made possible precision agriculture and site-specific farming....
GPS Use in Public Safety

GPS Use in Public Safety

The most critical component of any rescue operation is time. Knowing the precise location of streets, landmarks, buildings, disaster relief sites and emergency service resources that time, leading to saving lives. Within public safety and disaster relief,...
The Use of GPS in Roads and Highways

The Use of GPS in Roads and Highways

Delays from congestion on motorways, roads, and transit systems throughout the world result in productivity losses. These losses are estimated to be hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Other negative effects of congestion include damage to...
Use of GPS in Logistics

Use of GPS in Logistics

The use of GPS systems within the logistics industry has been around for some time, and brought with it many benefits. Over the past decade, logistics companies have faced many changes.Some of these changes are as follows Globalization...
Using GPS in Recreation

Using GPS in Recreation

The GPS system has eliminated many of the perils associated with common recreational activities.It has achieved this by providing a capability to determine an accurate location. GPS enabled devices have also broadened the scope and enjoyment of activities...