Global Positioning System
Central Government Insist For DGPS Survey before the Lease of Mines
As reported in Business Standard, the Union Mines Ministry, Government of India has instated on Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) survey of Kutrumali and Sijimali bauxite deposits before grant of mining lease to
China Launches 2 Satellites to Build Homegrown Satellite Navigation System
BEIJING: China launched two new satellites into space Saturday, state media reported, as it builds a homegrown satellite navigation system to rival the US’s Global Positioning System. A rocket carrying the
Delhi Gets GPS Enabled Water Tankers
As reported by IBN Live, Delhi government on Monday introduced the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) on its water tankers in its bid to improve service and check tanker
India’s Own Satellite Navigation System – IRNSS
Submitted by: A satellite navigation system is a system of satellites that provide location (longitude, latitude, and altitude) to high precision (within a few metres) with small electronic receivers. The electronic receivers calculate the current local time to high
Two New Satellites Join The Galileo Constellation
28 March 2015 – The EU’s Galileo satellite navigation system now has eight satellites in orbit following the launch of the latest pair. Galileo 7 & 8 lifted off at
Saudi Attaches GPS-Enabled Bracelet to Those Intend to Join Terrorists
Saudi Arabia has started attaching GPS-enabled electronic bracelets to “those who intended to join terrorist groups abroad”, in a bid to monitor their activities. Eisa Al-Ghaith, a judge and member
Government Orders Installation of GPS in All Cabs Plying In Delhi
New Delhi: In order to ensure women safety, Delhi Government has ordered all taxi operators to install GPS in their vehicles, failing which fitness certificate will not be issued to
Maharashtra Govt Plans GPS in Taxi’s for Women Safety
Mar. 09, 2015 – Maharashtra government plans to install GPS in private taxis and reserve front seats in share taxis for women to ensure their safety, the state Legislature was
GAGAN to Save Lives at Unmanned Railway Crossings
The Indian Railways is in talks with the Indian space agency on the possibility of using GPS-aided geo-augmented navigation (GAGAN) for safety at unmanned railway crossings, said a top ISRO official. The
Trimble’s Pocket-Sized R1 GNSS Receiver Enables High-Accuracy Data Collection with Smart Devices
Professional-Grade Location Accuracy Using Consumer Smart Phones and Tablets Trimble introduced today the R1 GNSS receiver, a pocket-sized, rugged, standalone receiver that works with iOS, Android or Window® mobile handhelds,
