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GPS Resources
The following web-based resources will allow you to find out more about GPS and it's applications.
| GPS equipment | |
| Garmin | Models include eTrex Summit used for this project. |
| Trimble | Major manufacturer of high-end systems. |
| Magellan | Another major GPS receiver manufacturer. |
| GPS technology | |
| GPS overview | Superb overview and introduction to GPS from Peter Dana |
| Co-ordinate systems | Peter Dana's introduction to co-ordinate systems |
| GPS Guide for Beginners | Short introduction from Garmin (524kb PDF file download). |
| GPS World | Online version of GPS World magazine. Some great articles on GPS and it's applications. |
| Joe Mehaffey | Joe Mehaffey and Jack Yeazel's GPS Information Website. Lots of GPS resources here |
| Glenn Baddeley | Glenn Baddeley GPS website. More good GPS resources here |
| UK GPS network | Includes conversion routines from the OSGB. |
| GPS accuracy | David L. Wilson's GPS Accuracy Web Page |
| Trimble guide | Excellent introduction to GPS by one of the main manufacturers. |
| SA turned off | The end of Selective Availability on 1/5/2000 |
| Satellite navigation alternatives | |
| GLONASS | Russian satellite navigation system. |
| Galileo | European system due to come on-line in 2008. |
| Map resources | |
| Multimap.com | IMHO, the best web-based mapping utility. |
| OSGB | As you would expect, good maps, but a little small... You are, however, allowed to have 10 maps for your personal use (e.g. on your website). |
| Streetmap | Streetmap, a bit slower than multimap. |
| OSGB coordinate systems guide | Excellent introduction to co-ordinate systems and conversion |
| US E-911 legislation | |
| 911dispatch | Resources related to E-911 legislation. |
| AT&T report to the FCC | E911 Phase II Report. |
| FCC factsheet | FCC Wireless 911 Requirements |
| Sugrue statement | Congressional document stating the aims of E-911. |
| Telesentinel | Worldwide choices for E-911. Good article on the technology choices for E-911 implementation. |
| Fun stuff | |
| Headmap.com | Some wacky ideas on the use of context-aware technology! |
| Geocaching.com | Like orienteering with GPS. Find and raid caches hidden by others! |
| Java resources | |
| Java home page | All you need to know about Java is here |
| Java2D API | 2D graphics |
| Java3D API | 3D graphics and 3D sound. |
| Java3D tutorial | Java3D tutorial - pdf file |
| J2EE | Java 2 Enterprise Edition |
| javax.comm | Java Communications API |
| JMS API | Java Message Service |
| JMS Tutorial | JMS tutorial |
| JFC/Swing | Construct nice GUI's |
| SavaJe | OS to allow Java programming for handheld devices. |
| Softwired | Alternative JMS implementation. |