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BearTRAX is a navigation system developed by Chris Homan and mentored by Dr. Peter M. Maurer, providing a helpful tool for navigating Baylor University campus. This system is based on the mechanics of GPS and offers a user-friendly interface.
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BearTRAX: Baylor University Navigation System Presented by: Chris Homan Mentor: Dr. Peter M. Maurer
Contents • The Mechanics of GPS • The BearTRAX System • Conclusion
Today’s Navigation Solution • Global Positioning System • Three components: • Space component • Control component • User Component
Understanding GPS:The Space Component • The NAVSTAR System • Initial Composition • First satellite launch: February 22, 1978 • Block I satellites • Secondary composition • 1989-1993 • Block II satellites
The Space Component Continued… • Arrangement • Two dozen satellites • Six orbital spheres • Block II and IIA satellites
The Control Component • Five main control stations • Check orbits of satellites in their view • One master control station • Relays orbital change information to satellites • Adjusts satellites when necessary
The User Component • Consists of GPS receiver units • Two types of service: • SPS – Standard Positioning Service • PPS – Precise Positioning Service
About BearTRAX • Purpose • General Requirements • Development details
Installation • To 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.
Running BearTRAX • To run BearTRAX simply locate it under Start -> Programs and click on the BearTRAX icon BearTRAX
To Remove BearTRAX • Access Start -> Settings -> Systems Tab -> Remove Programs. Select BearTRAX and press Remove.
Programming Features • Ability 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
Conclusion • Man 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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