Show Notes - Episode 48
SERIES: Lab Rats
EPISODE #: 48
RELEASE DATE: Oct 30, 2006
TITLE: GPS Demystified
RUN TIME: 17:55:13
HOST: Andy Walker and Sean Carruthers
STUDIO DIRECTOR Maurice Cacho
EDITOR: Sean Carruthers
SOURCE: www.labrats.tv/episodes/ep48.html
NOTES:
- GPS: Global Positioning System
- The first satellite navigation system became operational in 1960, and was used by the United States Navy.
- The first modern GPS satellite launched in 1978. All 24 satellites were in place by January of 1994.
- GPS satellites are located roughly 20,200 km above the Earth's surface.
- 3 satellites are necessary for exact position.
- The precision of the location derived will vary depending on the accuracy level of the receiver.
- Trilateration is similar to triangulation but uses reference points AND known distances for calculations.
- If your GPS unit has a fourth satellite capability, you can get your altitude.
- EXIF: Exchangeable Image File Format.
- EXIF information tags are stored right inside the image file.
- How Stuff Works: GPS Explained
- Mio C710
- Wherify
- Lab Rats Forums - click here.
- Cyberwalker Newsletter Sign Up - click here.
- Andy's Book Plug - Absolute Beginners Guide to Security, Spam, Spyware, & Viruses.
- Sean Carruthers Flickr Account at - click here.
CREDITS
Featuring:
Biff
Technical Assistance From:
Gary Marriott
Theme Music by Dee Long
Title Graphics by Steve Huntriss (AKA ‘Tackie’)
Web Master:
Mike Britton
Systems Manager:
Ted Gallardo
Cameras Courtesy of:
Special Thanks To:
Andy's Local Grocery Store
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Show Notes by Michael Britton
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