GPS technology now being used to track deer and study their behavior patterns during hunting season.

As deer hunting season begins, hunters are starting to track deer’s movements in the Pennsylvania area, but they won’t be alone. Researchers are also beginning a study of the local deer’s behavior patterns by using GPS tracking technology.

The study, called the Deer Forest Study, is being conducted by researchers at Penn State and the local Game Commission. It will include 30 deer, each of which have been outfitted with GPS tracking devices in the form of collars. These collars are going to be controlled with the help of text messages sent to the tracking devices. The devices will record the location and movements of the deer in real-time. Read the rest of this entry »

Now that Fall is upon us, the leaves have changed and fallen, the fields have been harvested, and old man winter is not close behind. But is also the season for hunting. Fall is typically a calm season, and that combined with the cooler weather, makes it ideal for hunting.

Unfortunately, hunting can also be dangerous for both the hunter and the dogs they choose to bring out in the wild. With GPS tracking technology however, hunters have the ability to utilize advanced technology to track their location and their hunting dogs (in the event that they wander off) for added safety.

GPS Tracking for Hunters

GPS tracking is incredibly useful for hunters and is easy for them to carry every time they leave for the wilderness and the solitude it provides. GPS tracking not only benefits the hunters, but their friends and family who can follow their location remotely. All the hunter needs to do is have a personal and portable GPS tracking device. Anything can happen during hunting, including becoming lost. If the family member suspects something amiss, they can contact authorities to help track them down. Read the rest of this entry »

A monstrous iceberg that could threaten islands near Antarctica and potentially enter shipping lanes is being tracked using GPS technology.

Researchers in the United Kingdom are on high alert due to a huge iceberg eight times the size of Manhattan. With Manhattan nearly 34 square miles in terms of land and water, that’s a gigantic iceberg for sure. In fact, the iceberg is measuring roughly 270 square miles.

The iceberg is currently in the southern part of the ocean in Antarctica, moving through the Drake Passage. While it is still in the ocean for now, researchers worry that it could become a major emergency if it reaches land. It is already at risk of entering nearby shipping lanes.

In July of this year, the iceberg broke away from the Pine Island Glacier in Antarctica. Researchers have proposed a six month project and have been awarded £50,000 to fund the project. They will track the movement of the iceberg and predict its movement as it glides through the Southern Ocean. Read the rest of this entry »

If you have a fleet of vehicles for your business, you should also have fleet tracking alerts. These alerts are powered by GPS tracking technology and give you some insight into any problems with your vehicles and drivers. It can help you keep your drivers safe and know when their driving habits are putting them or others in danger. Tracking alerts also assist you in knowing exactly where the fleet goes during any given day, and can be a valuable cost-savings measure. While there are many different alerts you can receive, these three can be the most helpful for your business.

1)  Speeding Alert

The first important alert that you get with fleet tracking is the speeding alert. There are two reasons you want to have the speeding alert for your fleet: safety and fuel consumption. The alert will let you know if and when drivers are going over the speed limit, and how often. When  your drivers exceed the speed limit occurs on a regular basis, it is costing you or your business money in more fuel. You should also be concerned about safety, as driving at higher speeds puts your drivers and the general public in risk. Read the rest of this entry »

Five years of GPS tracking data help researching build overpass for Wyoming animals.

The pronghorn, native to Wyoming, make a long migration  — which is approximately 93 miles long —every year around the fall season. They travel south headed toward the Upper Green River Basin to prepare for the winter.

The journey is long and arduous, especially when they try to cross roads adorned with heavy traffic. Of course, lack of food and resources, and predators are an issue, but the traffic along this route tends to be the hardest for the pronghorn’s journey. Read the rest of this entry »