Individuals with dementia may soon have early diagnosis, thanks to advanced GPS tracking technology.

Global positioning systems (GPS) are used in the modern day for much more than maps and driving directions. They are frequently used by researchers to determine how to protect endangered animals, capture poachers, and help track down criminals.

This technology is also being used by researchers at the University of Waterloo, Canada who are studying dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers at Waterloo have created a smartphone app that will use the GPS tracking technology already placed inside the phone that can look at the link between dementia and how well the person moves on a daily basis.

It is based on the life space of a person, which is the area they travel each day. The tracking technology is able to look at how comfortable they are in their current environment, and see when things begin to change. Read the rest of this entry »

Alabama hunters have been instructed not to hunt white-tailed deer with orange collars. There are two types of collars on white-tailed deer this year. One is brown and the other is orange. Hunters may shoot those with brown collars.

Why the restriction? The 30 deer with orange collars are gathering GPS tracking data as part of a study being conducted by Auburn University. There are 60 deer wearing brown collars that are equipped with VHF radio transmitters. These collars represent two different studies.

The brown collars are part of a study tracking mortality rates in the deer population from natural causes and humans (cars, hunting, etc.). Organizers want hunters who encounter deer with brown collars to shoot the deer if they would normally do so and to pass the deer up if that would be their normal course of action for that particular deer.

The orange collars, though, are part of a different study investigating the movement patterns of the deer. They are also investigating how hunting pressure forces deer to change their natural movement patterns. Read the rest of this entry »

Did you know that you can track Live weather events in the Live View GPS Live Trac Portal?

Here’s a screen capture of one of the largest storm’s about to hit California in the last 10 years…It’s a few hours away from Southern California.

If you’ve not yet explored the potential benefits of GPS tracking for towing companies, now is an excellent time to do so — particularly with winter just around the corner. This particular fleet tracking service provides many benefits you may have not yet even considered. In addition to the fuel cost savings you’ve heard about – which can be substantial – these are just a few benefits that make GPS tracking worthwhile for towing companies.

Delivers Real Time Weather Monitoring

While you’re in business to help other drivers on the road, you also don’t want to risk your employees or your equipment needlessly. Real time weather monitoring through GPS tracking systems provides constant updates regarding driving conditions so you miss the heart of the storm when your people are on the road.

Provides Traffic Monitoring

This works hand in hand with weather monitoring to help you avoid areas where traffic is slow as a result of weather and other road conditions. This helps you avoid the slow traffic areas when the slowdown is unrelated to calls you’re responding to. Read the rest of this entry »