BearTRAX: BearTRAX: Baylor University Navigation Baylor University Navigation SystemSystem

Presented by: Chris HomanMentor: Dr. Peter M. Maurer

ContentsContentsThe Mechanics of GPSThe BearTRAX SystemConclusion

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The Mechanics of GPSThe Mechanics of GPS

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Today’s Navigation Today’s Navigation SolutionSolutionGlobal Positioning System

Three components:◦Space component◦Control component◦User Component

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Understanding GPS:Understanding GPS:The Space ComponentThe Space Component

The NAVSTAR System◦Initial Composition

First satellite launch: February 22, 1978 Block I satellites

◦Secondary composition 1989-1993 Block II satellites

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The Space Component The Space Component Continued…Continued…Arrangement

◦ Two dozen satellites◦ Six orbital spheres◦ Block II and IIA satellites

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The Control ComponentThe Control ComponentFive main control stations

◦Check orbits of satellites in their view

One master control station◦Relays orbital change information to

satellites◦Adjusts satellites when necessary

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The User ComponentThe User ComponentConsists of GPS receiver units

Two types of service:◦SPS – Standard Positioning Service◦PPS – Precise Positioning Service

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The BearTRAX SystemThe BearTRAX System

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About BearTRAXAbout BearTRAXPurpose

General Requirements

Development details

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InstallationInstallationTo install BearTRAX, simply

acquire a copy of the BearTRAX Installation Cabinet File called “InstallBearTRAX.cab” and upload to your compatible device.

Double-click the cabinet file and BearTRAX installs itself.

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Running BearTRAXRunning BearTRAXTo run BearTRAX simply locate it under

Start -> Programs and click on the BearTRAX icon

BearTRAX

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The BearTRAX GUIThe BearTRAX GUI

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BearTRAX Current Location BearTRAX Current Location DotDot

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The BearTRAX MenuThe BearTRAX Menu

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BearTRAX Destination DotBearTRAX Destination Dot

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BearTRAX GPS Info PanelBearTRAX GPS Info Panel

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To Remove BearTRAXTo Remove BearTRAXAccess Start -> Settings ->

Systems Tab -> Remove Programs. Select BearTRAX and press Remove.

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Programming FeaturesProgramming FeaturesAbility to use a different map

◦Reset the map boundary and pixel member variables

◦Change the path to the map in the MapPanel_Paint() function

Dynamic list of destinations◦Add/Remove record in PixelLoc.txt in

the form of: <destination name>,<width pixel coordinate>, <height pixel coordinate>

◦Allow for customizable versions of the BearTRAX application

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ConclusionConclusion

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ConclusionConclusionMan has come a long way in the

field of navigation

GPS is a very common and easy to use navigational tool

Patrons of Baylor campus would greatly benefit from using BearTRAX technology

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Questions?Questions?

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