Aerojet’s Propulsion Critical to Delta II Launch and Air Force’s Global Positioning System IIR-20(M) Satellite’s … (SpaceRef)

Aerojet’s Propulsion Critical to Delta II Launch and Air Force’s Global Positioning System IIR-20(M) Satellite’s Mission Success

Aerojet’s Propulsion Critical to Delta II Launch and Air Force’s Global Positioning System IIR-20(M) Satellite’s … (SpaceRef)

Aerojet’s Propulsion Critical to Delta II Launch and Air Force’s Global Positioning System IIR-20(M) Satellite’s Mission Success

Lockheed Martin GPS III Team Maintains Schedule Performance, Achieving Key Milestones in Preliminary Design Review Phase (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

The Lockheed Martin team developing the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation Global Positioning System spacecraft, known as GPS III, continues to meet or exceed key milestones on schedule in the Preliminary Design Review phase of the program.

Lockheed Martin GPS III Team Maintains Schedule Performance, Achieving Key Milestones in Preliminary Design Review Phase (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

The Lockheed Martin team developing the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation Global Positioning System spacecraft, known as GPS III, continues to meet or exceed key milestones on schedule in the Preliminary Design Review phase of the program.

Microsoft, TomTom End Patent Fight Over GPS Devices (Update1) (Bloomberg)

March 30 (Bloomberg) — Microsoft Corp. , the world’s largest software maker, said it settled a patent fight with Dutch navigation-device maker TomTom NV over global-positioning systems used in automobiles.

Microsoft, TomTom End Patent Fight Over GPS Devices (Update2) (Bloomberg)

March 30 (Bloomberg) — Microsoft Corp. , the world’s largest software maker, settled a patent fight with Dutch navigation-device maker TomTom NV over global-positioning systems used in automobiles.

Search & Rescue sets up GPS in Klondyke (Eastern Arizona Courier)

The Graham County Search and Rescue team has made emergency helicopter rescues and other emergency rescues in Klondyke easier to coordinate by providing Global Positioning System coordinates.

Microsoft, TomTom End Patent Fight Over GPS Devices (Update1) (Bloomberg)

March 30 (Bloomberg) — Microsoft Corp. , the world’s largest software maker, said it settled a patent fight with Dutch navigation-device maker TomTom NV over global-positioning systems used in automobiles.

ITT Accuses Handset Makers of GPS Patent Infringement (Computer Business Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

A unit of manufacturing conglomerate ITT Corp has filed a lawsuit against Verizon Wireless and phone makers including Nokia, Motorola, LG Electronics, Kyocera, and Qualcomm, accusing them of infringement of a global positioning system patent.

Search & Rescue sets up GPS in Klondyke (Eastern Arizona Courier)

The Graham County Search and Rescue team has made emergency helicopter rescues and other emergency rescues in Klondyke easier to coordinate by providing Global Positioning System coordinates.

GPS cell-phone system aids in rescuing fallen biker (MyCentralJersey.com)

A bicyclist who fell off his bike and struck his head on a concrete spillway Friday night was successfully located by using his cell phone company’s global positioning system (GPS) tracking service, police said.

Symmetricom Announces Network Time Server for Defense Department Global Positioning System (GPS) (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

SAN JOSE, Calif.—-Symmetricom, Inc. , a worldwide leader in precise time and frequency technologies that accelerate the deployment and enable the management of next generation networks, today announced the SyncServer® S300/S350 SAASM NTP Network Time Server that meets the Global Positioning System security requirements of the U.S.

Announces Network Time Server for Defense Department Global Positioning System (GPS) Business Editors/High-Tech Editors (INO News)

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Inbuilt GPS Contract Mobile Phones (SYS-CON Media)

The Global Positioning System or GPS is basically a tool that helps users to find their way by plotting their locations using satellites. GPS has become a standard feature of high-ended mobile phones, but only a decade ago, the technology was used almost exclusively by large corporations and the military. read more

United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches 47th Air Force GPS Mission (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket successfully launched the Air Force’s Global Positioning Satellite IIR-20 into orbit from Space Launch Complex 17A at 4:34 a.m., EDT. This was the 47th successful GPS launch for the Delta II in its storied 20-year history.

NY court to hear arguments on police use of GPS (Boston Globe)

Arguments will be heard in New York’s top court over whether police violated the constitutional rights of a burglary suspect when they attached a global positioning tracker to his van without a court warrant.

Symmetricom Awarded $4 Million Contract to Supply Timing for Next Generation Global Positioning System (GPS) (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

SAN JOSE, Calif.—-Symmetricom®, Inc. , a worldwide leader in precise time and frequency technologies that accelerate the deployment and enable the management of next generation networks, today announced the company has been awarded a contract from ITT Corporation Space Systems Division valued at a minimum of $4 million, part of the building of GPS IIIA, the next generation Global Positioning …

Symmetricom Awarded $4 Million Contract to Supply Timing for Next Generation Global Positioning System (GPS) (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

SAN JOSE, Calif.—-Symmetricom®, Inc. , a worldwide leader in precise time and frequency technologies that accelerate the deployment and enable the management of next generation networks, today announced the company has been awarded a contract from ITT Corporation Space Systems Division valued at a minimum of $4 million, part of the building of GPS IIIA, the next generation Global Positioning …

Police warn drivers against thieves targeting GPS systems (Guelph Mercury)

GUELPH (Mar 18, 2009) — Global positioning systems are becoming more popular — especially among thieves. Guelph Police say 60 GPS systems have been stolen in the city so far this year. “It’s because they’re new and unique. People don’t have them and they want one,” Constable Kevin McCord said. Police reported 33 stolen in January, 16 in February. So far, 11 have been taken this month. The …

Police warn drivers against thieves targeting GPS systems (Guelph Mercury)

GUELPH (Mar 18, 2009) — Global positioning systems are becoming more popular — especially among thieves. Guelph Police say 60 GPS systems have been stolen in the city so far this year. “It’s because they’re new and unique. People don’t have them and they want one,” Constable Kevin McCord said. Police reported 33 stolen in January, 16 in February. So far, 11 have been taken this month. The …

The Changing Market — No Longer Business As Usual on the Testing Front (Converge! Network Digest)

Symmetricom to Supply Timing for Next Gen GPS Symmetricom has been awarded a contract from ITT Corporation Space Systems Division valued at a minimum of $4 million to supply timing for GPS IIIA, the next generation Global Positioning System (GPS) Space System program.

The Changing Market — No Longer Business As Usual on the Testing Front (Converge! Network Digest)

Symmetricom to Supply Timing for Next Gen GPS Symmetricom has been awarded a contract from ITT Corporation Space Systems Division valued at a minimum of $4 million to supply timing for GPS IIIA, the next generation Global Positioning System (GPS) Space System program.

High-tech landing aid for Qantas (The West Australian)

The latest high-tech computers linked to the Global Positioning System allows Qantas to land at airports in the North-West with pinpoint accuracy in the worst of weather while saving fuel and cutting

High-tech landing aid for Qantas (The West Australian)

The latest high-tech computers linked to the Global Positioning System allows Qantas to land at airports in the North-West with pinpoint accuracy in the worst of weather while saving fuel and cutting

Search group instruction helps avoid that ?lost feeling’ (The Digby County Courier)

Fundy Ground Search and Rescue held a six-hour free information session Saturday on Global Positioning Systems, part of a program that may help people avoid becoming the subject of a search. The session in Digby Neck Consolidated School introduced 14 participants to the various uses of GPS technology and how it relates to the activities of the Ground Search and Rescue teams…

Trapper challenges use of GPS in his poaching case (Deseret Morning News)

OGDEN (AP) — A trapper accused of illegally killing bobcats is challenging the use of a GPS device that was attached to his truck as he visited dozens of trap lines in northern Utah.

Trapper challenges use of GPS in his poaching case (Deseret Morning News)

OGDEN (AP) — A trapper accused of illegally killing bobcats is challenging the use of a GPS device that was attached to his truck as he visited dozens of trap lines in northern Utah.

Hernando Middle School teacher, students map campus plants (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

Soon, every tree on the campus of Hernando Middle School will be cataloged for type, size and global positioning system location.

Hernando Middle School teacher, students map campus plants (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

Soon, every tree on the campus of Hernando Middle School will be cataloged for type, size and global positioning system location.

Poacher fights use of GPS by wardens (The Salt Lake Tribune)

Ogden » A trapper accused of illegally killing bobcats is challenging the use of a GPS device that was attached to his truck as he visited dozens of trap lines in northern Utah.

GPS Monitoring Tracks Violent Ex-Offenders (WYPR Maryland)

Global Positioning System or G-P-S locators were popular gift items during the holiday season. But the Maryland Division of Parole and Probation found another use: monitoring the movements of parolees convicted of violent crimes. WYPR’s Garland Thompson filed this report:

GPS Monitoring Tracks Violent Ex-Offenders (WYPR Maryland)

Global Positioning System or G-P-S locators were popular gift items during the holiday season. But the Maryland Division of Parole and Probation found another use: monitoring the movements of parolees convicted of violent crimes. WYPR’s Garland Thompson filed this report:

GPS Tracking could Keep Violence Victims Safer (KFDA-TV Amarillo)

Offender tracking legislation could create safer conditions for victims by using Global Positioning Systems.

Urgent call for Ambos to have GPS systems (The Examiner)

A HILLWOOD man has called for Tasmania’s ambulances to be fitted with global positioning systems urgently, after an incident on his farm last month.

Urgent call for Ambos to have GPS systems (Examiner.com.au)

A HILLWOOD man has called for Tasmania’s ambulances to be fitted with global positioning systems urgently, after an incident on his farm last month.

Alamo’s Florida ‘Drive-Out’ Program Offers One-Way Discounts, Unlimited Mileage, Free GPS Unit (Centre Daily Times)

Alamo Rent A Car announced today its Florida “Drive-Out” program, which enables customers to take advantage of low one-way rates with no drop charges and unlimited mileage, plus a Global Positioning System (GPS)-based navigation device at no additional charge.

GPS Industries to Exclusively Deliver Thor Guard System (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

Thor Guard, Inc., the leader in lightning prediction and warning systems, has formed an exclusive partnership to deliver its product to golf courses with Sarasota based GPS Industries, a leading international developer of global positioning systems and Wi-Fi multimedia solutions for golf facilities, resorts and residential communities.

Lockheed Martin GPS III Team Progressing On-Schedule In Preliminary Design Review Stage (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

The Lockheed Martin team developing the next-generation Global Positioning System spacecraft, known as GPS III, is progressing on-schedule, achieving key milestones in the Preliminary Design Review phase with the U.S.

Lockheed Martin meeting GPS milestones (BizJournals)

Lockheed Martin Corp. said Monday that the team it is leading to develop the next generation of Global Positioning System satellites has met its required milestones so far. (LMT) (ITT) (GD)

Mumbai attack: FBI helped decrypt GPS data (The Times of India)

MUMBAI: It may come as a surprise that forensic labs in India did not have the technical wherewithal to analyze the most crucial piece of evidence linking Pakistan to the 26/11 attack — the GPS (global positioning system) handsets used by terrorists during the siege.

Guilty sex offender appealing GPS rule (Lowell Sun)

LOWELL — The attorney for a 66-year-old convicted sex offender who refuses to wear a Global Positioning System monitoring bracelet because it violates his rights will take his client’s fight to the state’s highest court.

Downloads to GPS on the right track (The Australian)

SOME people fear global positioning system-enabled mobile devices are God’s gift to stalkers, and considering how easy it’s becoming to keep tabs on someone by tracking their mobile phone, there’s good reason to feel a tad paranoid.

GPS helping district keep tabs on employees (The Post and Courier)

The school district added a Global Positioning System service to about 150 employees’ two-way radios last summer at a cost of about $8 per radio or $14,000 per year. Those who drive Charleston County vehicles had the service added to their radios, and affected employees included maintenance, technology and warehouse personnel. The service enables officials to track employees’ exact locations.

Truck, plows stolen in Brockton are recovered in Abington thanks to GPS (The Patriot Ledger)

Brazen thieves stole a truck from a Brockton construction company, then used it to swipe two snowplows. They didn’t realize that the truck was equipped with a Global Positioning System device. Thanks to GPS, police were able to track the truck to a business in Abington.

600 buses in Chennai to get GPS (The Hindu)

CHENNAI: Six hundred buses of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation will get GPS (Global Positioning System) by next month-end. It would help provide information to the passengers about the coming bus stops. Those waiting at the stops …

GPS soars high with FAA (The Washington Times)

After decades of dependence on radar, a new system based on global positioning technology that uses satellites to determine an object’s place, time and velocity is making inroads.

Air traffic control evolves as FAA adopts GPS (The Washington Times)

After decades of dependence on radar, a new system based on global positioning technology that uses satellites to determine an object’s place, time and velocity is making inroads.

Making tracks? Share them with the world via GPS (Courier-Post)

No longer are global positioning systems being used just to keep from getting lost on the highway or on a hike. Ambitious and adventurous users are posting their personal trips and trails on Web sites as well.