GPS
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
Reading 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
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 Audio
Picturesque 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
Navigation
In his book 'The Lost Art of Finding Our Way', John Huth looks at traditional navigation methods and our modern reliance on digital technology. Also some of the challenges facing practicing Muslims as… Audio
Virtual fences
Dean M. Anderson is working on invisible 'virtual fencing' uses a mix of GPS and electric shocks to keep your stock where you want them. Audio