Garmin.com defined Global Positioning System (GPS) defined as "a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit. GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980s, the government made the system available for civilian use."
The Pennsylvania State University Public Broadcasting thought of a way to expand public knowledge regarding GPS. Thus, Geospatial Revolution Project was created.
The project states:
"We live in the Global Location Age. 'Where am I?' is being replaced by 'Where am I in relation to everything else?"
Penn State Public Broadcasting is developing the Geospatial Revolution Project, "an integrated public service media and outreach initiative" on the brave new world of modern mapping.
The project explores compelling human stories that explain the history, application, issues, and effects of geospatial technologies. Geospatial information nearly influences everything. Layers of satellites, surveillance, and other geospatial technologies create worldwide geographic information to solve countless glitches in modern generation. That is why geospatial technologies is here to solve and help the following:
The mini-documentary examines the world of digital mapping taking an actual look at its effect on our everyday task. The documentary showcased that there is more to GPS than merely finding the nearest Starbucks Coffee with a Google Maps application on smartphones. It is more than just that!
The first episode takes an overview at a timeline history of mapping before showcasing one of the most remarkable uses of GPS, which provides humanitarian efforts during the Haiti earthquake relief efforts in the last ten years. Despite the devastation brought about by the earthquake, about 2/3 of phone lines remained standing and that allowed rescue methods for earthquake victims.
In the days after the earthquake, geographical information experts arrived with some ways to lend a hand to those who needed it. They offered SMS service in an open system that permitted those in need to text their location through appropriate stations.
As the by-line of the project says, "The location of anything becomes everything." From military actions to humanitarian efforts, the geospatial technology is becoming more and more part both on our daily lives and on world at large.
Geospatial Revolution Trailer below:
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Geospatial Revolution Project: the location of anything is
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Project: Where Are We, And How Did We Get There? Fastcompany. http://www.fastcompany.com/168331/pen-states-geospatial-revlution-project-where-are-we-and-how-did-we-get-here. February 27, 2014.
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