Research and Development
Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)
Cost vs usability of off the shelf Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL), or tracking systems has become an identified problem, especially when being considered for use by small organizations. A typical vehicle embedded system for tracking, would cost in the neighborhood of $1000 to $1500 including installation. Add on to that the need for a data [...]
U.S. National Grid Location Markers
Much research has already been applied to the idea of building a USNG marker system. The mechanics and related specifications for building such a system are therefore fairly straightforward, especially with respect to specifications about the look and feel of the markers. This project was intended as a means of taking these marker specifications and [...]
U.S. National Grid Location Mobile Marking System
As described in detail at the MnGeo U.S. National Grid Location Marker Proposal website, an effort is underway to develop a standardized method for marking locations with U.S. National Grid (USNG) coordinates. In tandem with this marker concept, through a grant provided by the University of Minnesota, Center for Transportation Studies, Local Operational Research Assistance (OPERA) Program, SharedGeo personnel [...]
