Using GPS Devices to Track Wild Animals
by Rebecca Pearson on Aug 3, 2011 |
 Scientists from Colorado have begun using GPS tracking devices to collect data on wild animals. Attaching the GPS device to the collars, scientists get a better understanding of the migration habits of mountain lions, lynx, wolves and other animals. The Colorado Division of Wildlife began ...
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Tags: scientists, migration, data collection, GPS tracking, wild animals, Colorado, mountain lions, lynx, wolves |
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NextGen: Equipping the Airline Industry with GPS
by Rebecca Pearson on Jul 6, 2011 |
 The Next Generation Air Transportation, more commonly known as NextGen, is a new program that will equip the airline industry with Global Positioning System (GPS) devices for tracking planes and flight routes. The satellite-based GPS network will replace the current 60-year-old radar-based system.
The switch from ...
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Tags: GPS, GPS tracking, airline industry, NextGen, federal government, flying, plane, radar, network, passengers |
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