GPS Tracking Devices And Their Vast Applications

| Tuesday, January 10, 2012
By Lori Lang


The great thing about running is that it can be completely free. Unless you need to go out and buy a new pair of running shoes or you want to look the part with all the flashy running gear, there is no great cost in just getting up and going for a run. Like Nike says - "Just Do It" There is one must have accessory you should consider if you are serious about running. Hey, even if you are not that serious a GPS running watch is a great addition to your fitness regime. Of course, if you are just as happy with your run of the mill digital watch with a stop watch, lap time function that's OK, we will not judge! With a GPS running watch you will get the added benefit of being able to track your progress easily over days, weeks, months... even years. By recording data at set intervals a GPS running watch tracks your times, distance, work rate, pace, heart rate, route and much more. Many of these watches have separate GPS modules that attach to an arm strap or running shoe. Some of the best GPS watches for running have the GPS unit built into the watch itself. This means you can wear a stylish looking watch on your wrist, press a button and forget it.

The NTP Daemon is installed on most operating systems such as windows and applications such as Windows Time are quite capable of receiving a source of UTC time (Coordinated Universal Time) from across the internet.

By using a heart rate monitor the watch records your heart rate to integrate this into calculations made on work rate, fitness and so on. Usually the monitor is a wireless chest strap that fits comfortably against your skin without looking obvious under your clothing. These GPS watches are brilliant for organised events such as marathons or 10k competitions. You can see anywhere on the route whether you were going uphill, downhill, what exercise zone you were in, whether you were doing better than last time or not. If you are an established runner or just starting out, you should consider getting a GPS watch for running. Some of the best on the market at the moment for a reasonable price are

However, internet sources of UTC are to recommended for any organisation where security and accuracy are a concern. Not only can the distant from host (internet time server) to the client (your computer network) can never be accurately measured leading to a drop in precision. Furthermore, any source of internet time will need access through the firewall (usually through the UDP 123 port). And by leaving this port open, malicious users and hackers can take advantage and gain access to the system.

What Are The Uses Of GPS Tracking Devices? GPS tracking is a marvelous innovation that has found diverse applications. * In aviation, GPS tracking systems assist pilots during en route navigation and while approaching airports. * GPS is a great help during disaster management. GPS trackers assist is surveying disaster areas by mapping the movement of storms, forest fires, and oil spills. * Global positioning systems have greatly helped railroads companies in locating trains, preventing collisions, and in minimizing delays. * By far, the most extensive use of GPS tracking devices is for vehicle fleet tracking. GPS helps users in automatic vehicle tracking, restricting vehicle speed, and monitoring movement beyond specified limits. * The GPS technology has innovative uses in survey work. It has replaced the cumbersome traditional surveying through its ability to accurately locate precise points of reference. Now performing simple tasks like defining property lines as also complex jobs like mapping new infrastructure in thickly populated areas is trouble-free and uncomplicated.

Besides the above applications, GPS service providers have found other uses too. Today, you can have a child tracking system for enhanced security that locates a child in real time. The child will have a mobile device with a tracking application mounted on him or her, which will transmit data to the browser asynchronously or on demand. For travelers, GPS tracking devices are of immense help as they offer real-time services like providing directions and location tagging, in addition to providing routine services like flight booking and hotel reservations.

Polar RS800CX This is possibly the best looking running watch of the four featured here. Well engineered and designed the latest offering from Polar is a good all round fitness watch, suited to a range of different sports. It can be purchased with additional attachments allowing it to be secured to a bike. Polar have been in the fitness industry for many years and now a thing or two about heart rate monitors and interactive fitness products.




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