Application of GPS

Utilities industry

https://www.positionlogic.com/industries-gps-tracking-solutions/gps-tracking-solution-utility-
companies

https://www.liveviewgps.com/blog/utility-companies-benefit-gps-tracking/

natural resources/forestry

http://www.globalspec.com/reference/66259/203279/10-2-gps-for-forestry-and-natural-resources

http://blog.junipersys.com/Category/geode-gnss-receiver/

precision agriculture

https://www.gps.gov/applications/agriculture/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/261035926_Global_Positioning_System_GPS_in_Precisio
n_Agriculture

http://farmnxt.com/use-of-gps-mapping-in-precision-agriculture/

https://agriculturealacarte.wordpress.com/tag/precision/

remote sensing

https://www.geospatialworld.net/article/significance-of-global-positioning-system-gps-
measurements-in-georeferencing-of-remote-sensing-images-an-input-in-g-i-s/

https://www.slideshare.net/silashah12/gps-and-remote-sensing

https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-remote-sensing-and-GPS

https://www.geospatialworld.net/article/application-of-gps-and-gis-in-satellite-remote-sensing-
assessment-of-land-use-and-land-resource-pattern-in-the-limestone-mining-area-and-environs-at-
wadi-gulbarga-district-karnataka/

transportation

https://www.gps.gov/applications/roads/

https://www.academia.edu/3862629/GPS_Applications_in_Transportation_System

military

https://www.thebalance.com/gps-an-important-technology-to-u-s-troops-3345076

https://timeandnavigation.si.edu/satellite-navigation/who-uses-satellite-navigation/military-
applications

http://www.navipedia.net/index.php/Military_Navigation

recreation

http://www.gpsnuts.com/mygps/gps/tutorials/gps/gps_guide_part_1.htm
http://ravtrack.com/parks-and-recreation-gps

wildlife conservation

http://conservationmaven.com/frontpage/using-gps-to-remotely-observe-wildlife-behavior.html

https://wildlifeact.com/blog/gps-and-vhf-tracking-collars-used-for-wildlife-monitoring/

https://publicrelations.colostate.edu/2014/06/02/technology-solutions-for-wildlife-conservation-
how-gps-and-cell-phones-are-helping-to-monitor-and-protect-african-elephants/

location based services (LBS)/consumer electronics

https://www.pcworld.com/article/201119/location_based_services_make_the_most_of_a_gps_pho
ne.html

https://books.google.com.my/books?id=c-
lGDgAAQBAJ&pg=PA396&lpg=PA396&dq=gps+in+location+based+services+(LBS)/consumer+electro
nics&source=bl&ots=_x0Wra8e5H&sig=e-
5686OVyI6r4CdrcI_Qv2ERt30&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwji36Gi0t3XAhWKLo8KHdsOBogQ6AEISTAJ
#v=onepage&q=gps%20in%20location%20based%20services%20(LBS)%2Fconsumer%20electronics&
f=false

https://books.google.com.my/books?id=XiHNBQAAQBAJ&pg=PA130&lpg=PA130&dq=gps+in+locatio
n+based+services+(LBS)/consumer+electronics&source=bl&ots=IVWuov2YZi&sig=VSC_IQNdcB2bciv
Uyq4oaBumtuQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwji36Gi0t3XAhWKLo8KHdsOBogQ6AEIOTAD#v=onepage
&q=gps%20in%20location%20based%20services%20(LBS)%2Fconsumer%20electronics&f=false

https://www.slideshare.net/ssasit_427/10-gps-based-location-based-services

https://www.slideshare.net/AarajElshahaibi/lbs-415-finalupdate
 APPLICATION OF GPS

UTILITIES INDUSTRY

 Used to plan , build and maintain their assets

 Utilities industry is such as electrical, water and gas companies
 What are the benefits of using GPS in utilities industry??
 For tracking and reports
 For geofencing and awareness
 Ensure that there is adequate technician coverage for the task at hand
 Easily direct fleet activity during widespread power outrages

Example of GPS tracking devices used in utilities industry

 NATURAL RESOURCES/FORESTRY

 Used for fire prevention and control , harvesting operations , insect infestation ,
boundary determination and aerial spraying
 GPS enables the system operator to identify and monitor the exact location of the
resources
 PRECISION AGRICULTURE

 Used for farm planning, field mapping, soil sampling, tractor guidance, crop scouting, variable
rate applications and yield mapping.
 Benefits of using gps
 Precision soil sampling, data collection, and data analysis, enable localized variation
of chemical applications and planting density to suit specific areas of the field.
 Accurate field navigation minimizes redundant applications and skipped areas, and
enables maximum ground coverage in the shortest possible time.
 Ability to work through low visibility field conditions such as rain, dust, fog and
darkness increases productivity.
 REMOTE SENSING
 Remote sensing is defined as the technique of obtaining information about objects through
the analysis of data collected by special instruments that are not in physical contact with the
object of investigation
 Collecting the ground control points for georeferencing
 Integrated GPS for direct on board georeferencing
 TRANSPORTATION

 Determination of vehicular location is a fundamental prerequisite for a host of Intelligent

Transport System (ITS) applications, including delivery of in vehicle information and
emergency services.
 Gps used for traffic monitoring , collecting road way inventory data , provide the ability to
track vehicles in real time , crash location identification
 MILITARY

 Soldiers working in intelligence rely on GPS for information that allows them to make
operational and tactical decisions in real time.
 The devices are being added to weapons and firearm

Example of GPS used in military

 RECREATION

 Useful when hiking , cycling , jungle trekking , geocaching , climbing

 To locate the location and show the path
 WIDLIFE CONSERVATION
 Enabling managers to track the movements of animals and figure out important information
like population home ranges and migration routes
 GPS tracking collars allow for remote detection of the collared animals position
 LOCATION BASED SERVICES (LBS)/CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

 Play an important role in community-driven locational data survey , disaster response and
emergency management , public digital health and smart cities
 Examples such as smart phones. fitness watches