GPS
This Way Up: GPS for rubbish bins
If you've used your eftpos card, caught a bus or taxi, taken a photo on your smartphone or mapped a run or walk then you've probably used GPS - the global positioning system developed by the US… Audio
When the ground starts shaking - GeoNet turns 15
There are about 57 earthquakes every day in New Zealand - and over 15 years GeoNet has recorded more than 314,000 of them. Audio
When the ground starts shaking - GeoNet turns 15
There are about 57 earthquakes every day in New Zealand - and over 15 years GeoNet has recorded more than 314,000 of them.
AudioNZ moving with the times but GPS isn't
Dr Chris Pearson of Otago University's school of surveying explains why the GPS system we rely is failing to move with the times. Audio
Exactly where is sea level? Gravity can tell us
After two years of measuring gravity from a plane, LINZ has just released a new vertical datum for New Zealand and its coastal seas. This allows the accurate measurement of sea level. Audio
Exactly where is sea level? Gravity can tell us
After two years of measuring gravity from a plane, LINZ has just released a new vertical datum for New Zealand and its coastal seas. This allows the accurate measurement of sea level.
AudioWhat3Words
A new location and addressing system gives every 9 square metres of the earth a physical address using a combination of just 3 words. In Mongolia the post office has even started using this system to… Audio, Gallery
Call for release of GPS info from MPs limos
Employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor talks about when GPS monitoring of employees turns to spying. Audio
Even More Atomically Accurate
The importance of very accurate clocks to enable accurate GPS navigation - with A.Prof John McFerran and postdoctoral research associate Stephen Parker, both from the Frequency & Quantum Metrology… Audio
GPS monitoring fails to stop Blessie Gotingco's killer
The authorities knew exactly where Tony Douglas Robertson was every minute of every day but they couldn't stop him abducting, raping and murdering a North Shore mother of three. Audio
Tracking Rig Sharks
Shark researcher Warrick Lyon has developed his own GPS tracking system so he can follow rig sharks in the murky waters of Pauatahanui Inlet Audio
Tracking Rig Sharks
Shark researcher Warrick Lyon has developed his own GPS tracking system so he can follow rig sharks in the murky waters of Pauatahanui Inlet
AudioReading maps
Julie Sweetkind-Singer from Stanford University works at the intersection of the analog paper map, and new digital mapping technology. Audio
Innovation in Conservation
High-tech ideas and products in conservation were recognised at this week's inaugural Innovation in Conservation awards. Audio
Innovation in Conservation
High-tech ideas and products in conservation were recognised at this week's inaugural Innovation in Conservation awards.
AudioGeodesy - the Science of Knowing Where You Are
Geodesy is the study of the shape and size of the earth, and it underpins systems such as the Global Navigation Satellite System and allows very accurate surveying of major infrastructure projects Audio
Geodesy - the Science of Knowing Where You Are
Geodesy is the study of the shape and size of the earth, and it underpins systems such as the Global Navigation Satellite System and allows very accurate surveying of major infrastructure projects
AudioPicturesque satnav
Daniele Quercia of Yahoo Labs is working on a clever way to navigate your way around in the most picturesque way possible Audio
Mobile Phone App for Recognising Places
A mobile phone app has been developed which can tell visually impaired users where they are in a particular building Audio
Mobile Phone App for Recognising Places
A mobile phone app has been developed which can tell visually impaired users where they are in a particular building
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