Mapping Emotions
America’s Moods, Courtesy of Twitter When and where are Americans happiest? If you go by Twitter, Americans seem to feel the lightest in the early … Read more
Global Navigation Satellite Systems
Few tools have helped change and improve data collection within the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) more than Global Positioning System (GPS).
GPS Jamming
GPS jamming disrupts GPS signals and can have severe impacts on transportation, military, and emergency services.
Geocaching – High Tech Treasure Hunting
Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity in which participants use GPS devices or smartphone apps to hide and seek containers, called “geocaches” or “caches”, at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world.
Trimble GPS Handhelds Support Green Initiatives for the City of Shanghai
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 … Read more
Waze: Crowdsourcing traffic and roads
Waze has a free social mobile application that uses real-time input from local drivers to update traffic conditions for other users. Currently, those with iPhone … Read more
How Can GPS Vehicle Tracking Improve Your Business?
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- … Read more
Utility Uses Trimble Technology to Develop Accurate GIS Database of Medium-Voltage (MV) Network
Guest article from Trimble. Home to more than 1.5 million people, Belgrade is the third largest and one of the oldest cities in Southeastern Europe. … Read more
Goulburn Valley Water Improves Efficiency with Customized GPS Software
Guest article from Trimble. “To the left of the driveway behind the shed.” Imagine how long it takes to locate the water meter on a … Read more
Monitoring Conservation Easements and Preserve Lands with GPS and GIS Technology
Guest article from Trimble. The Western Penobscot Bay region of Maine is one of the most scenic areas in the Northeast United States and continues … Read more
GPS and GIS Technologies Speed Assessment of Historic Sites in Post-Katrina New Orleans
In this case study, FEMA and NPS collaborated on field assessment methodology to meet National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) requirements in post-Katrina New Orleans. 40,000 … Read more