So far, I have received one reply. Can anyone advise me if there are other listings where I can post this message as well ? Thanxs. ---------- > From: Ronald Wee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: MI : Compact GPS device & MapInfo tracking software -- URGENT > Date: Saturday, January 16, 1999 8:35 AM > > 1. I'm looking urgently for any information on whether such a GPS device > exists today to do an evaluation for a potential client quickly over the > next few months. > > 2. The main purpose is to track the position of an engineer(s) in the area > of operation (working on user-defined Eastings & Northings), send back his > position at intermittent intervals to base camp; and relay short text > messages from base camp to the engineer out in the field. > > 3. The specs of the device are as follow (or any device which meets most of > the specs can be considered) : > a. To be able to connect the GPS device to the helmet or attach to the > pocket of the engineer (or any unobstrucive location on the personnel) > b. Device to be compact (smaller than size of palm) > c. Ruggedised (waterproof, shock-proof, dust proof, etc...). Not mil specs. > d. Light-weight & portable (5oz and below) > e. Runs on AA/AAA dry cells (for a continuous period of 5 days) > f. Track & send back intermittent positions (based on user-defined > intervals for logging positions) > g. Any antenna required should be very small and not obstruct or retard the > movement of the engineer (who is expected to be bashing/rushing thru' rough > terrain & vegetation) > h. Can send GPS positions to base camp (must be in Eastings & Northings -- > not Lat & Long). Area of ops to base camp = 15-20 km max. > i. GPS has DGPS capabilities > j. Can download position logs subsequently at end of mission to a PC at > base camp and display (or play-back) position in real-time / > accelerated-time. > k. As there will be several engrs out in the field concurrently, each GPS > should be set with a unique identifer for each engr. > l. GPS can be connected to a CDMA/GSM handphone to transmit positions & > receive text messages intermittently. Although, a GPS as a built-in > transceiver is most ideal. > m. The transceiver devices is base camp must be reliable and received > positions can be interfaced to a PC with MapInfo to display postions in > real-time. > n. All devices (at base camp & on engr) have been tested, proven & > commercially deployed. > > Regards. > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put > "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
