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July 27, 2006
Simple GPS hack for PSP
Hack a Day has found another great GPS related hack - a simple GPS for the PSP. You'll need: Holux GPSlim236 (~$100) Intec G6704 PSP Remote Control (~$11). Alternatively you can rip the connector of your original remote control. USB... continue reading.
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July 20, 2006
Newsday.com test drives GPS receivers
Newsday.com has some a mini-review of GPS receivers and mapping software in a recent article. Under test is: CoPilot by ALK Technologies Destinator Mobile Crossing's WayPoint Magellan RoadMate 3000T Garmin StreetPilot i3 Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006 with GPS locator... continue reading.
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July 12, 2006
Cyclists create their own GPS maps
Sometimes, people have no choice but to create their own maps: "Dutch cyclists union ENFB has launched the first door-to-door route finder for bicycles, which is the result of a large volunteer project inspired by the collaborative Internet project Wikipedia.... continue reading.
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Time magazine reviews the Garmin StreetPilot c550
Time magazine has an excellent review of the Garmin StreetPilot c550. "The new Garmin StreetPilot c550 is the best portable navigation product on the market. Why should you believe me? Not only have I tested the latest products from most... continue reading.
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July 10, 2006
GPS could be used to predict weather
"Weather forecasts should be improved by a technique to track the variable depth of the atmosphere's lowest layer, using the distortion to signals sent between satellites. The atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) is one of the most important layers for... continue reading.
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July 9, 2006
Cracking Galileo's secret code
"Members of Cornell's Global Positioning System (GPS) Laboratory have cracked the so-called pseudo random number (PRN) codes of Europe's first global navigation satellite, despite efforts to keep the codes secret. That means free access for consumers who use navigation... continue reading.
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July 5, 2006
Using radiosondes as cheap GPS trackers
Can a radiosondes be used as a cheap GPS? "A Radiosonde is a small package of electronics used in weather balloons by Meteorologist’s to measure pressure, altitude, wind speed, and humidity. They are mass produced, rarely recovered after use, and... continue reading.