Archive for the ‘Applications’ Category
GPS Tracking for Houseboats
7 Jun 2016Four tourists perished in a houseboat accident in January. The accident, which took place in the state of Kerala, India, has lead officials in Kerala to consider using GPS tracking devices to create a safer environment on houseboats for both locals and tourists. The new GPS tracking program is currently being piloted by Kerala authorities. […]
What is the Globalstar Satellite Network?
6 Jun 2016The Globalstar Satellite Network is, as its name implies, a network of second generation satellites that were launched into space to provide commercial services for crystal clear voice technology and more. The launch, completed on February 6th of 2013 consists of 32 Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) satellites. The satellites comprising the Globalstar Satellite Network are […]
Albany, Oregon Implementing GPS Tracker to Thwart Bike Theft Police in Albany have come out with a new GPS-tracking system that is designed to lower the amount of bike thefts in the city. Around 130 bikes were stolen in 2015 in Albany — and that is only the number that was reported. This GPS-tracking system […]
Businesses are always on the lookout for improving customer relations. Savvy business owners understand that it costs the business much less to retain a satisfied customer than it does to bring in new customers. Did you know, though, that the key to making your customers happier than ever before may be as simple as taking […]
Researchers in Texas turn to GPS tracking technology when they want to understand more about why the giraffe population is declining. The giraffe population in the world has decreased by 400,000 giraffes just in the last 40 years, while half of the remaining population of giraffes died in the last 15 years. These startling numbers […]




