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Parallax GPS module

basicstampedebasicstampede Posts: 214
edited 2007-10-02 14:35 in BASIC Stamp
If I put the Parallax GPS module inside a box, and ship the box from say·LA to NY, can I follow its movement in real time?

If above is not possible, then what is an option?· Store the position every·few minutes·in a BS2pe, then analyze its movement once the·package (and BS2pe) is received·in NY?· ·

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  • sailman58sailman58 Posts: 162
    edited 2007-10-02 14:14
    Most of the GPS tools that I have had experience with (Garmin and Magellan hand helds) would not work inside a building, or even in heavily wooded areas. I would only expect occasional reports from the device when it was uncovered outside.



    Ron
  • pwillardpwillard Posts: 321
    edited 2007-10-02 14:35
    1) GPS needs an unobstructed view of the sky
    2) It's a GPS receiver, not a transmitter, so you would have to·store updates in transit and then analyze later.
    3) You COULD add a transmitter to your solution for real time updates, but how you do it is up to you and unless you use something off-the-shelf you run into issues with the FCC.

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