Discovery-News.com: GPS can only do so much when it comes to pegging a specific location. Tracy Staedter finds out about the new tracking device Draper Labs has developed that can penetrate buildings and tunnels. For more technology news stories, check out dsc.discovery.com
Want to find your way back to your car and other places easily? Learn about the Ecco Personal Pocket GPS Locator from IDC Design Corp. with Rob Almanza on our Into Tomorrow Product Spotlight. Also featuring: This Week in Tech History with Chris Graveline. Distributed by Tubemogul.
I tracked my trip from Helsinki to Paris through my cell phone GPS and surprisingly the batteries lasted enough! (Note: cell phone networks were disabled -flight mode- ensuring a longer battery life… and the full respect of the rules during takeoff and landing Time, speed, altitude and distance can be clearly seen: liftoff by 215km/h, cruise at 800-900km/h, long approach at 300-400km/h, landing by 240km/h – of course we talk about ground speed here. Cruise altitude (10km) was not kept that long after all. Needless to say, satellite fix is perfect (up to 12 satellites acquired at some point) – but only because I was next to the window… The whole trip coordinates being recorded, a quick view from Google Earth is given at the end of the video.
Want to find your way back to your car and other places easily? Check out the Ecco Personal Pocket GPS Locator from IDC Design Corp. with Rob Almanza on our Into Tomorrow Product Spotlight. Distributed by Tubemogul.
www.thetechstop.net On this episode of ‘gadget’ we take a look at the Zoombak GPS tracker. This little device allows you to track pretty much ANYTHING in real time. You can find more episodes in high resolution at www.TheTechStop.net
www.brickhousesecurity.com – As a part of BrickHouse Security’s commercial series, BrickHouse and New York Detective Rocco Deperno introduce GPS tracking for teen safety. With teen drivers age 16-19 in the highest risk age group for car accidents, parents are looking for new ways to ensure their safety. With GPS tracking, parents can check in on their teen at any time and receive instant alerts via e-mail or text message when they’ve arrived at a certain location, gone outside a certain geographical range, or exceeded a speed limit. Because with knowing they’re safe, comes peace of mind. For more information check out www.brickhousesecurity.com/gps
Time, speed, altitude and distance can be clearly seen: liftoff by 215km/h, cruise at 800-900km/h, long approach at 300-400km/h, landing by 240km/h – of course we talk about ground speed here. Cruise altitude (10km) was not kept that long after all. Needless to say, satellite fix is perfect (up to 12 satellites acquired at some point) – but only because I was next to the window… The whole trip coordinates being recorded, a quick view from Google Earth is given at the end of the video.
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